PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
Westron® R22 is a universal single-component HCFC Non-Toxic, Nonflammable Refrigerant with low Ozone depletion potential, widely used in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration applications. Westron R22 Used in Residential Air conditions, Split Units, Package Air conditioners, Chillers, Commercial Air conditioning and all type of Comfort cooling systems. Also used in Transport Refrigeration, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and other Refrigeration applications. Westron R22 is going through a mandatory phase-out, according to the schedule set by the Montreal Protocol in line with the international agreements on the management of Ozone-depleting chemicals use of R 22 is progressively being phased out stage by stage across the world. All the government authorities are curtailing the import of R22 to switch over to new generation Refrigerants. OEM’s and other users should consult with the Refrigerant Manufacturer for the alternative or retrofit refrigerants.
LUBRICATION
Westron R22 works with Mineral oil, ALKYL BENZENE Oil, or POE OIL. OEM’s should cross-check with the “Equipment Manufacturer’s guidelines” for specific Oil selection directions.
| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Chemical Name | Chlorodifluoromethane |
| Chemical Formula | CHCLF2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.46 g/mol |
| Form | Liquefied Gas |
| Color | Colorless |
| Odor | Slight |
| pH | Neutral |
| Melting Point | -160 °C (-256 °F) |
| Boiling PoinT at 1.013 | -40.8 °C (-41.4 °F) |
| Vapor Pressure | 9,384 hPa at 21.1 °C (70.0 °F) |
| Vapor Density | 21,470 hPa at 54.4 °C (129.9 °F) |
| Density | 1.21 g/cm3 at 21.1 °C (70.0 °F) |
| Relative Vapor Density | 3 (Air = 1.0) |
| Water Solubility | 3.0 g/l |
