Hudson Technologies has signed a licensing agreement with Solstice Advanced Materials for the reclamation and resale of R-448A and R-449A refrigerants in the United States and Canada. According to the companies, the deal covers two patented HFO refrigerant blends used as alternatives to higher-GWP HFC refrigerants in supermarket applications under the AIM Act.
The company said R-448A and R-449A are among the leading alternative refrigerants used when replacing higher-GWP HFC refrigerants with lower-GWP HFO refrigerants in the supermarket segment. The agreement allows Hudson Technologies to reclaim and resell both refrigerants in the US and Canadian markets.
Hudson said legacy refrigerants such as R-404A and R-507 are becoming progressively constrained under the national phase-down of HFCs and by state and local regulations mandating the use of reclaimed or lower-GWP materials. The company said this is creating new aftermarket service gas demand for lower-GWP options including R-448A and R-449A.
“This agreement provides Hudson a meaningful opportunity to grow our presence in the commercial refrigeration space by enabling our reclamation and resale of patented next generation lower GWP refrigerants,” said Ken Gaglione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies. He added that the agreement with Solstice builds on the companies’ long-term relationship and supports Hudson’s strategy to expand its sales and service capabilities with next-generation refrigerants.
