Chemours has launched a pilot programme to allow selected partners to reclaim two patent protected refrigerant blends containing both HFC and HFO components. R-448A and R-449A are non-flammable refrigerants used in the region as a lower GWP replacement for R-404A and R-507 in existing equipment.

A-Gas Group chief executive officer, Jack Govers, said: “We are delighted to support Chemours and the users of these refrigerants in creating an effective Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) solution, and ensuring that the reclaimed refrigerant matches the equivalent specification and performance of virgin refrigerant.”

A-Gas, the world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has a strong track record in the recovery and reclamation of used refrigerants.

From its industry leading on-site refrigerant recovery services, Rapid Recovery, to its extensive fleet of dedicated recovery cylinders, A-Gas has all the options covered to ensure the maximum quantity of R-448A and R-449A can be recovered and then reclaimed for further use. The use of reclaimed refrigerant cuts down on the raw materials and emissions required to manufacture virgin refrigerant.

By offering a complete lifecycle refrigerant management solution, the products can be recovered and returned to A-Gas for reclamation again and again and provides real circularity in this important value chain.     

Chemours thermal and specialised solutions president, Joe Martinko, said: “Chemours is committed to creating a better world through the power of our chemistry and that includes advancing circularity, which is uniquely possible with F-gases. Working with A-Gas enables the safe recovery, reclaim, and reuse of R-448A and R-449A, maximising resource efficiency, reducing waste, and lowering emissions.”