International. The company estimates that, by the end of 2022, R-1234yf refrigerant will be used in nearly 200 million cars on the road worldwide and in more than 95% of all new vehicles sold in the United States.
For the first time, Solstice yf (R-1234yf) refrigerant with UV dye will be available on the aftermarket.
This low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant incorporates an ultraviolet (UV) dye to aid leak detection in automotive air conditioning systems.
The automotive service industry has traditionally used UV dye as a valuable tool to identify and repair leaks in the air conditioning system.
According to Honeywel, with the UV dye built into Solstice yf, the solution provides accurate leak detection, shorter service times, accurate repair verification, and eliminates callbacks, increasing customer satisfaction.
The company notes that Solstice yf UV uses the same UV dye that automakers use on assembly lines and will allow service technicians to save time and money by servicing vehicles made with R-1234yf.
"At NAPA Auto Parts, we are always looking for opportunities to bring new and innovative tools that help our customers repair vehicles faster and easier," said Mike Pettyjohn, senior category manager, NAPA Auto Parts.
"Honeywell's Solstice yf UV is exactly that kind of product and has the advantage of being better for the environment," Pettyjohn says.
By 2025, it is estimated that there will be more than 100 million cars using R-1234yf on U.S. roads, which will significantly expand R-1234yf service opportunities for auto shops.
"As the first manufacturer to offer low-GWP R-1234yf with UV dye for the automotive industry, Honeywell is dedicated to supporting our end-user customers in their environmental transformations while helping them reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction scores," said Ken West, president of Advanced Materials at Honeywell.
"With NAPA Auto Parts as our launch retail partner, we are expanding our reach to support customers in the United States, strengthening our commitment to supplying the automotive aftermarket with out-of-the-box solutions that have lower greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing product performance."
