How it Works Webinar
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 PM ET
Laboratories are under growing pressure to reduce climate impact while maintaining performance, reliability, and safety. This webinar explains why natural refrigerants such as propane R290, propylene R1270, and isobutane R600a are replacing high-GWP synthetic refrigerants in laboratory circulators, and what that shift means in practice. We will review the history of refrigerants, the environmental and regulatory drivers behind the transition, the advantages and disadvantages of hydrocarbon refrigerants, and the key safety measures required for laboratory use. The session will also cover room-sizing principles to stay below the lower explosion limit, including how the JULABO USA smartphone app’s LiDAR-based measuring feature can help verify whether a room is large enough for safe operation.
As an attendee, you will learn more about:
- Environmental regulations for natural refrigerant use in laboratories are changing
- The use of natural refrigerants in labs presents advantages and disadvantages, including a higher flammability rate
- Room sizing is an important measure to ensure lab safety and stay below the lower explosion limit of hydrocarbons
- JULABO USA offers a smartphone app to help verify whether a room is large enough for safe operation of its circulators
