Forane® 134a refrigerant
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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Pennsylvania Apartment Association Trade Show and Education Conference
The Pennsylvania Apartment Association provides outstanding, hot topic discussions and education during the show geared for all apartment professionals including; owners and executives, real estate realtors and brokers, marketing and information technologists, trainers, property and service managers, leasing agents and service technicians! Arkema can help you keep your residents cool and comfortable with Forane® refrigerants. Stop by booth #713 to talk to a team member!
Identity
Properties
- Average molecular weight (g/mol) : 102.0
- Normal boiling point (°F) : -14.9
- Normal boiling point (°C) : -26.1
- Critical temperature (°F) : 213.9
- Critical temperature (°C) : 101.1
- ASHRAE safety group classification : A1
- Ozone depletion potential (ODP) : 0
- Global warming potential (GWP) AR5 : 1,300
Geographic availability
Markets
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Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Air conditioning
- Refrigeration
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Automotive and transportation
- Automotive
- Transportation
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Building and construction
- Foam
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Consumer goods
- Aerosols
- Appliance foam
Applications
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Aerosol products
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Automotive
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Extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam
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Freezers
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Phenolic foam
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Polyurethane foam systems
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Refrigerators
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Vending machines
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Wine coolers