Forane® 134a (R-134a) is the refrigerant you need for a variety of cooling applications. It is an eco-friendly HFC that does not harm the ozone layer and works just like R-12. You can use it alone or in mix with other refrigerants to achieve ideal cooling effect. Forane® R-134a Refrigerant is suitable for automotive air conditioning, chillers, medium temperature commercial refrigeration, refrigeration appliances, dehumidifier, and transport refrigeration.
Specifications
| Maximum (unless otherwise noted) | |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, wt % | 99.8 (minimum) |
| Air and Other Non-condensable Gases, vol % | 1.5 |
| Volatile Impurities, wt. % | 0.5 |
| High Boiling Residue, vol % | 0.01 |
| Moisture (H2O), ppm by wt | 10 |
| Acidity, ppm by wt (as HCl) | 1.0 |
| Chloride, no visible turbidity (indicates about 3 ppm) | Pass |
| Particulates / solids (visually clean to pass) | Pass |
Properties
| Appearance | Colorless liquefied gas |
|---|---|
| Odor | Faint, ether-like odor |
| Molecular Mass (g/mole) | 102.03 |
| Boiling Point at 1 atm | -15.0°F / -26.1°C |
| Flammable Limits (LFL, UFL), vol % (1 atm, 25°C) | NA / NA |
| ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 Safety Group Classification | A1 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) (CFC-11 = 1.0) | 0 |
| Global Warming Potential (GWP1) (CO2 = 1.0) | 1,300 |
Temperature
| 50°F | 70°F | 105°F | 115°F | 130°F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vapor Pressure, psia(2) | 60.1 | 85.8 | 149.6 | 173.3 | 213.4 |
| Liquid Density, lb./ft3(2) | 78.7 | 76.2 | 71.4 | 69.9 | 67.5 |
