Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key Players
Dow, Tazzetti S.p.A., Eastman Chemical Company, Clariant, The Linde Group, BASF SE, A-Gas International.
Table 6: Company Developments and Commercial Implications
| Evidence | Commercial effect | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|
| On 26 May 2026 the US EPA published a final rule moving supermarket and cold storage GWP deadlines to 1 January 2032 [16]. | Direct-expansion systems stay in service longer in the United States. | Plan secondary-loop conversions against the 2032 date and avoid early lock-in of fluid volumes. |
| Defra said in May 2026 that it would not legislate in 2026 to change the HFC phasedown steps from 1 January 2027 [17]. | The 2027 step in Great Britain stays as set, with later steps undecided. | Keep specifications flexible until the Defra report on next steps is published. |
| BASF announced on 8 October 2026 that GLYTHERMIN DC PG25 is qualified as an NVIDIA DSX Ready Coolant [9]. | Large producers are moving glycol fluids into data centre loops. | Ask suppliers for service-life and sampling guidance as well as a freezing point. |
| German heating heat pump sales reached 299,000 units in 2025, up 55% [18]. | Heat pump circuits add steady glycol and inhibitor demand in Germany. | Contract inhibitor top-up and testing along with the first fill. |
Source: Future Market Insights analysis of the secondary refrigerants market, 2026.
How are the companies positioned?
Positioning follows fluid chemistry. Clariant and Dow sell glycol fluids, with Clariant splitting monoethylene and propylene glycol by food risk [2][6][7]. A-Gas and Climalife sell potassium acetate and formate fluids under the Temper name [10][24]. Eastman sells the synthetic Therminol D-12 [13]. Linde and A-Gas supply carbon dioxide refrigerant [12][14].
What matters when a buyer qualifies a secondary refrigerant supplier?
Food-contact registration, inhibitor package and pack sizes come first. Climalife cites NSF HT1 registration and packs of 25, 208 and 1,000 litres [24]. Dow cites FDA CFR 21 and NSF guidelines [2], and Clariant states which fluid is not suitable for food [6]. Supply continuity matters just as much when a plant must flush and refill every few years [4].
Which capabilities distinguish the product offers?
Low-temperature performance and approvals are the clearest differences. A-Gas lists Temper down to minus 55 degrees Celsius [10]. Climalife lists protection levels down to minus 60 degrees Celsius [24]. Dow's DOWFROST gives freeze protection below minus 50 degrees Celsius, depending on dilution [2]. Eastman says Therminol D-12 keeps strong heat transfer rates even at minus 45 degrees Celsius [13].
How does geographic reach affect competition?
Reach depends on distribution. A-Gas sells through wholesale partners and directly for larger packs, Linde delivers refrigerants in cylinders, drums and bulk, and Climalife quotes by pack size [10][14][24]. BASF stresses a worldwide production footprint and integrated network behind its coolants [9].
Representative Company Overview
Table 7: Secondary Refrigerants Market Representative Company Overview
| Company | Positioning | Verified activity |
|---|---|---|
| Dow | Sells DOWFROST propylene glycol fluids and DOWCAL for food and beverage cooling. | Lists DOWFROST LC 25 for direct-to-chip loops and reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of USD 11.3 billion on 22 October 2026 [1][3][5]. |
| Clariant | Sells Antifrogen N (monoethylene glycol) and Antifrogen L (propylene glycol) for refrigeration brines. | Lists Antifrogen PG 25 with a freezing point of minus 11 degrees Celsius. Its page was last modified 2 October 2026 [6][7][8]. |
| BASF SE | Sells GLYTHERMIN propylene glycol heat transfer fluids. | Announced on 8 October 2026 that GLYTHERMIN DC PG25 is qualified as an NVIDIA DSX Ready Coolant [9]. |
| Eastman Chemical Company | Sells Therminol D-12, a synthetic heat transfer fluid usable as a secondary coolant. | States NSF registration with HT1 status and strong heat transfer rates even at minus 45 degrees Celsius [13]. |
| The Linde Group | Supplies R744 carbon dioxide among its natural refrigerants. | Lists cylinders, drums and bulk deliveries for its refrigerants [14]. |
| A-Gas International | Sells secondary heat transfer fluids, Temper and R744 carbon dioxide. | Lists Temper down to minus 55 degrees Celsius and R744 with moisture under 5 ppm [10][12]. |
| Climalife | Sells Crane Temper, a potassium acetate and formate heat transfer fluid. | States HT1 registration on the NSF list and pack sizes of 25, 208 and 1,000 litres [24]. |
Source: Future Market Insights analysis of the secondary refrigerants market, 2026.
Research Methodology
The assessment draws on primary interviews and secondary literature. Findings are cross-checked to confirm market size, segment shares and competitive positioning.
