Forane ® 134a

Replacement / retrofit for R-500 and R-12

Identification

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
  • HFC
  • Single component fluid

Applications

  • Aerosol products
  • Automotive
  • Cold room
  • Cold warehouse
  • Cooling cases
  • Cooling cases
  • Extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam
  • Freezers
  • Phenolic foam
  • Polyurethane foam systems
  • Refrigerated display cabinets
  • Refrigerated transportation
  • Refrigerators
  • Vending machines

Advantages

  • Forane® 134a (R-134a) is a non-ozone depleting HFC with properties very similar to R-12.
  • It can be used both as a pure refrigerant and as a component in refrigerant blends.
  • R-134a is used in applications, including automotive air conditioning, chillers, medium temperature commercial refrigeration, refrigeration appliances, dehumidifier, and transport refrigeration.

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