Genetron® 134a
Replaces R-12 in auto air conditioning and in residential, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. For new equipment.
Related TDS/SDS
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General Information
- ASHRAE #R-134a
- ClassHFC
- Refrigerant TypeSingle Component Fluid
- Typical LubricantPOE
- SubstitutesCFC-12
- GlideNo Glide
- NotesCommercial Refrigeration: Performs well in small hermetic systems. Centrifugal Chiller Refrigerants: Used in many new chiller designs. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Used in large screw chillers. EPA SNAP Approved. UL Listed.
Physical Properties
- Chemical NameTetrofluoroethane
- Chemical NotationCF3CH2F
- Molecular Weight (lbm/lbmol)102
- Boiling Point @ 1 Atm, (°F)-14.9
- Freezing Point @ 1 Atm, (°F)-141.9
- Critical Temperature (°F) (ASTM D-1321)213.91
- Critical Pressure* (psia)588.75
- Saturated Liquid Density @ 86°F, (lb/ft3)74.1
- Specific Heat of Liquid @ 86°F, (Btu/lb•°F)0.35
- Specific Heat of Vapor @ Constant Pressure* (Cp), @ 86° and 1 Atm, (Btu/lb•°F)0.18
- Flammable range, %vol. in air (Based on ASHRAE Standard 34 with Match Ignition)None
- ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-1992 Safety Group ClassificationA1