International Institute Of Ammonia Refrigeration

Advocate the safe use of ammonia and other natural refrigerants with industry, code officials, regulators, legislators and the public: sponsor code seminars for fire and emergency responders, propose changes to codes/standards and participate in code meetings, participate in homeland security activities for chemical facilities, etc.

Developed educational and training programs for those who use ammonia and other natural refrigeration technology.

Iiar works in collaboration with iiar member companies overseas in organizing educational seminars that facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information about the safe and efficient use of ammonia and other natural refrigerants. Iiar member companies volunteering for the role of "main local organizer" in their respective countries handle all the finances of the events in the host countries. The financial involvement of iiar in the us has been limited to paying for the time and travel of iiar staff involved in the events.