Are hydrocarbons safe?
Yes, with proper handling. Since hydrocarbons are flammable, some basic safety rules need to be respected by manufacturers, installers and users, which may differ slightly depending on the application. As long as these rules are respected, it is perfectly safe to use hydrocarbons as refrigerants. Propane, for example, is used universally for heating and cooking. As a result, its safe handling is widely understood and practiced by the general global population. This makes it an appropriate alternative to climate damaging chemical refrigerants also in developing countries.
