SRF becomes first Indian refrigerant with ASHRAE certification

SRF Limited has obtained ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air-conditioning Engineers) certification for R-467A, its new low GWP refrigerant blend for stationary air-conditioning Application.

It is the first-ever refrigerant from India to have received this certification by the ASHRAE Standards Committee under the Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants.

Developed using in-house, patented technology, the new R-467A is a non-toxic, mildly flammable refrigerant designed mainly for use in stationary air-conditioning applications. The product offers superior refrigerant performance and stability and will be marketed under SRF's ‘Floron’ brand of refrigerants.

SRF has always been at the forefront of major fluorine-based gas transitions set by international regulations to reduce the global emissions of greenhouse gases. Backed by breakthrough R&D, SRF continues to remain committed to developing the next generation of fluorinated gases that have minimal impact on the environment. Thus, the new R-467A will provide a good mid-term solution and option to customers globally.

On Friday, the shares of SRF opened at Rs. 2,730.00. During the morning trading session, the stock made intra-day high of Rs. 2,783.00 and intra-day low of Rs. 2,730.00 on BSE. At 1220 hours, the stock was trading at Rs. 2,777.70, with 1.58 per cent increase from its previous close.