Navigating Refrigerant Change with Confidence

The global phase-down of high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is accelerating the adoption of low-GWP alternatives including HFOs, HFO blends, hydrocarbons, ammonia and carbon dioxide. Updated regulations such as the EU F-Gas Regulation (EU 2024/573) are tightening timelines further. For OEMs and HVAC/R system designers, the lubricant decision now involves more variables: refrigerant-lubricant miscibility, compressor compatibility, safety classification and long-term performance validation. Getting that decision right protects compressor reliability, energy efficiency and total cost of ownership.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lubricants