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Tag: PFAS
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It’s time to talk about forever chemicals
“Forever chemicals” such as PFAS and TFA are being found in drinking water, household dust, food, and human blood, raising global concerns.
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PFAS update for Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released a draft guidance on PFAS as part of the national guidelines.
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UNSW scientists fighting PFAS
A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a catalyst system that can break down the PFAS chemicals that contaminate water.
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European views on the F-gas phase-out
HVAC&R News reached out to experts in Europe who have been closely engaged with the revision of the F-gas regulation for their views.
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Bans on horizon for common refrigerants
All eyes are on a European proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that may result in bans on many widely used refrigerants. Alex Pachai, who chairs the Eurammon technical committee, the International Institute of Refrigeration working group on safety, and the industrial heat pump manufacturer’s group at the Danish Heat Pump Association, explains […]
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New controls proposed for HFCs and HFOs
Five European countries have proposed new legislation that could see HFCs and HFOs classed as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – and covered by tighter regulations. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that are very persistent in the environment and the human body. They do not break down, and can accumulate over time. They […]