ATMOsphere Report Highlights Rising Threat of HFOs and TFA
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has released its second report on the rising threat posed by commonly used HFOs, particularly HFO-1234yf, and their atmospheric byproduct, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), to human health and the environment. The new report, available for free here, also covers the steps being taken in the EU and North America to regulate HFOs and TFA […]
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New research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU
The new research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU,” published by members of the European Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe), reveals a startling and rapidly increasing presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines. This study underscores the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination and highlights the […]
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PFAS a growing concern for the HVAC&R industry
The Coalition for PFAS-Free Cooling & Heating recently hosted a critical online event, “PFAS: A Growing Concern in the HVAC&R Industry,” featuring renowned industry expert Professor Michael Kauffeld. The event focused on the escalating concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration […]
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Researchers Find Growing Levels of TFA in Danish Groundwater Over 60 Years
The study looked at concentrations of TFA – linked to f-gas degradation – in 113 Danish groundwater-monitoring wells.
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Swedish Researchers Find Elevated Levels of TFA in Juices and Kids’ Purées
Health impacts are uncertain, but data suggest children’s intake of orange juice and some purées could result in ‘significant exposure’ to TFA.
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Study Urges Audit of Teflon Plants’ Destruction of HFC-23 Byproduct
Global levels of the super greenhouse gas far exceed reported emissions, suggesting lapses in abatement measures.
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TFA Most Widely Detected PFAS in Michigan Rainwater Study
An atmospheric byproduct of HFO-1234yf, TFA was found in rainwater samples in Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Detroit collected by NGOs.
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In Follow-Up Study, European NGO Finds TFA in Drinking Water Throughout Europe
PAN Europe links TFA in drinking water to pesticides and f-gases, after a similar study of surface/groundwater, raising safety questions.
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Study Finds TFA in Water throughout Europe, Linked Mainly to Pesticides and F-Gases
In four rivers, TFA levels detected by PAN Europe surpass the drinking water limit established in the Netherlands.
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ATMO America: Famed PFAS Lawyer Bilott Sees ‘History Repeating Itself’ with F-Gas Refrigerants
“We're hearing the same arguments – that there’s not sufficient science to say we should regulate this,” he said in his keynote.
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