Against the backdrop of global climate change pressure and increasingly stringent environmental regulations, natural refrigerants are rapidly becoming the mainstream choice in the refrigeration industry. Low GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants represented by carbon dioxide (R744), propane (R290), isobutane (R600a) and a new generation of HFO environmentally friendly refrigerants (such as R1234yf) continue to see rising demand in high-standard markets such as Europe and North America, bringing new opportunities to the industry.
Environmental Trends Drive Market Transformation
The continuous updating of EU F-Gas regulations and the strengthening of North American environmental protection policies have enabled natural refrigerants to gradually replace traditional high-GWP refrigerants and become the preferred solution for supermarket cold chains, commercial refrigerators, industrial cold storage and heat pump systems. At the same time, automotive air conditioners are also adopting R1234yf on a large scale, driving the global automotive refrigeration system to green upgrades.
Technical Advantages Of Natural Refrigerants
Excellent environmental performance: extremely low GWP value, in line with global environmental regulations
High energy efficiency: especially excellent performance in heat pumps, two-stage refrigeration, CO₂ heat recovery systems
Easy to obtain resources: such as R290, R600a are widely used in the home appliance industry
Application Challenges And Solutions
Although natural refrigerants have significant advantages, there are also certain challenges:
Flammability issues (such as R290, R600a): need to comply with specific safety standards and usage specifications
High pressure issues (such as R744): system design and components need to meet higher pressure requirements
System compatibility issues: switching from traditional HFC refrigerants to natural refrigerants may require system modification or redesign
These challenges are driving companies to find trusted partners to achieve efficient and compliant transitions.
SHINGCHEM: Natural Refrigerant Solution Expert
As a professional company in global refrigerant export, SHINGCHEM is committed to providing customers with high-quality natural and environmentally friendly refrigerants and systematic services. Its main products include:
R744 (carbon dioxide)
R290 (propane)
R600a (isobutane)
R1234yf, R1233zd, R1234ze (HFO environmentally friendly refrigerants)
Our Service Advantages
Packaging and transportation solutions that meet international safety standards: Provide UN certified cylinders, small packages, aerosol cans, ISO containers and other specifications to meet local regulations
Customized logistics services: Customized transportation and labeling solutions can be provided according to the specific needs of markets such as Europe, North America, and the Middle East
Technical support and product selection suggestions: Assist customers in choosing the most suitable natural refrigerant in system switching and new product development
Global supply chain guarantee: Ensure stable supply of products to core markets such as Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
Join Hands With SHINGCHEM To Move Towards a Green Future
With the widespread use of natural refrigerants around the world, the refrigeration industry is ushering in a green revolution. SHINGCHEM will continue to help customers achieve sustainable development goals with professional, compliant and efficient products and services, and build a low-carbon, energy-saving and environmentally friendly cold chain and HVAC future.
If you are interested in environmentally friendly refrigerants, please feel free to contact us for quotes and refrigeration solutions.
