This resource is specifically designed for journalists, regulatory investigators, and industry researchers validating claims regarding Eco Kold refrigerant and BHCR Hq Corp S.A.
Five Key Documented Findings
- Regulatory Status: EPA SNAP Rule 27 (proposing HCR 4141 for new equipment only) is not finalized. No finalized SNAP rule approves HCR 4141 as a retrofit replacement. (Fed. Reg. Vol. 90, No. 215)
- Safety Classification: HCR 4141 is classified ASHRAE Safety Group A3, the highest flammability classification for refrigerants, and has no ASHRAE R-number. (ASHRAE Standard 34)
- Drop-in Prohibition: EPA SNAP Rule 21 explicitly lists A3 class hydrocarbon refrigerants as unacceptable for retrofit use in existing residential and commercial systems. (80 Fed. Reg. 42,870)
- Certification Verification: The CE-4082 certificate displayed by BHCR was issued by "UK Certifications," a body that does not appear in the UKAS accredited directory. (UKAS Directory check)
- Corporate Structure: The entity reportedly commissioning safety research in 2009 (Panama Green Innovations S.A.) was not incorporated until November 2011. (Panama Public Registry)
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