Honeywell, DuPont air conditioning refrigerant safe, says SAE International

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Earlier testing by Daimler suggested that the fluid is flammable and releases toxins in certain situations

Automotive engineers group SAE International has defended a new air conditioning refrigerant developed by Honeywell International and DuPont, HFO-1234yf that has been criticised as being potentially unsafe for use in vehicle applications, reports Reuters.

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