Singapore gives go-ahead for R32

Authorities in Singapore have bowed to requests from industry and allowed the usage of R32 refrigerant in single-split air conditioning systems. While flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants remain banned, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has announced it is prepared to allow the usage of the “mildly flammable” A2L refrigerant R32 in single-split air conditioning systems, subject to certain conditions.