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R134a HFC refrigerant

R134a

R134a is an extremely common refrigerant used in a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning applications, including medium and high temperature refrigeration (both domestic and commercial), residential & light air conditioning, automotive air conditioning and industrial applications such as centrifugal chillers. It is also a common component in many HFC refrigerant blends and is used in some propellant applications.

Common Applications

Domestic Refrigeration Commercial Refrigeration
Commercial Refrigeration: Plug-ins & Vending Machines Industrial Refrigeration
Transport Refrigeration Residential & Light Air Conditioning
Industrial / Commercial Air Conditioning DX Chillers Industrial / Commercial Centrifugal Compressors
Mobile Air Conditioning
Propellant Foam Blowing Agent

 

 

Temperature Range

Retrofit Information

Replacement for: R12, R22
Retrofit gas or design for new equipment? R134a is suitable for use in new equipment and can be used as a retrofit in some R12 and R22 applications with an oil change.
Other alternatives / replacements: R1234yf
Compatible lubricants: PAG-Auto, POE

Environmental Impact

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 0
Ozone Depletion Potential (Rating)
Global Warming Potential (GWP) 1430
Global Warming Potential (Rating)

Safety Information

ASHRAE Safety Group (2013) A1
ASHRAE Flammability No
ASHRAE Toxicity No

Supply Modes & Package Specifications

We supply this refrigerant gas in a range of package sizes to suit a wide range of applications. Typically, this will include both cylinders and drum tanks. Bulk deliveries may also be available on request.

Product code Contents (kg) CO2e (kg) Valve type
Please contact your local Linde sales office for details.

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More Information
  • Products & Services: HFC Control Legislation
  • Products & Services: EU F-Gas Regulation
  • Products & Services: EU MAC Directive
  • Products & Services: HFC Retrofit Information
  • Products & Services: Refrigerants Technical Information
  • Products & Services: Reclaim, Recovery & Waste Management Services
Refrigerants Product Data Summary(PDF 588.0 KB) Refrigerants Environmental Data(PDF 659.0 KB) Refrigerant Retrofit Guides: From CFCs to HCFCs to HFCs(PDF 410.0 KB) Refrigerant Retrofit Guides: From HCFCs to HFCs(PDF 296.0 KB) Case Study. Replacing HFC Gases with R1270(PDF 461.0 KB)
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