The Short Answer: What is BHCR HQ Corp S.A.?
BHCR Hq Corp S.A. is a Panama-based entity that markets a hydrocarbon refrigerant product line called Eco Kold (specifically HCR 4141). The company has submitted applications to the EPA SNAP program, but as of March 2026, no finalized EPA rule approves HCR 4141 as a substitute for existing HVAC systems. The company's stated certification from "UK Certifications" lists an issuing body that does not appear in the UKAS accredited directory.
Regulatory Findings
The controlling legal framework for evaluating BHCR's claims is the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), which governs substitute refrigerant approval under the Clean Air Act. No new refrigerant enters the US market lawfully without SNAP review.
EPA SNAP Rule 27 (Proposed)
90 Fed. Reg. 215 "EPA is proposing to list HCR-4141 as acceptable, subject to use conditions, in new household refrigerators and freezers and new room air conditioners."
The proposed rule cited above does not grant approval for retrofitting existing systems. According to established EPA precedent, selling highly flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants as drop-in replacements for R-22 or R-410A is a violation of the Clean Air Act.
Corporate Structure Review
Public records identify five primary entities across three jurisdictions associated with BHCR Hq Corp S.A.:
- BHCR Hq Corp S.A. (Panama): The primary operating entity.
- Panama Green Innovations S.A. (Panama): Listed as commissioning safety studies in 2009, although not incorporated until November 2011. (Panama registry)
- BHCR Hq Inc. (Delaware, USA): Utilizing a mass registered agent address in Dover, Delaware.
- Eco Gas International Inc. (USA): The entity holding the USPTO trademark application for ECO KOLD. (USPTO filing)
- Valcour LLC (Washington DC): A registered lobbying firm listed as the US contact point.
For fully sourced documentation of these links, view our Corporate Structure page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the claims made by BHCR HQ Corp accurate?
This documentation project has identified discrepancies between BHCR's marketing claims and publicly available regulatory evidence. The claim of being a viable drop-in replacement is directly contradicted by EPA SNAP regulations regarding Class A3 flammable refrigerants. See the Product Analysis for a point-by-point comparison.
Has the EPA approved BHCR's products?
No finalized EPA rule approves HCR 4141 as a substitute. There is a proposed rule from November 2025 (Rule 27) that, if finalized, would only permit it in new, specifically designed equipment, not as a retrofit.
How can I verify this information?
All claims on this site are backed by primary source documents included in our Evidence Library. We invite BHCR Hq Corp S.A. to provide evidence to the contrary via our Corrections Policy.