Forane® 134a refrigerant
Product

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.
Latest news
Arkema announces an innovative partnership in the United States for the supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, the main raw material for fluoropolymers and fluorogases
- Press releaseArkema announces an innovative and long-term partnership with Nutrien Ltd, the largest integrated agricultural company in the world, for the supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to Arkema’s Calvert City (KY) site. This project has many advantages as it secures a competitive access to anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, the main raw material for fluorine chemistry, it supports the growth of fluoropolymers in the attractive segments of water treatment, electronics and batteries, and it offers greater environmental protection than more traditional production processes.
EFCTC develops microsite to combat illegal refrigerants
- Short newsARKEMA is engaged in the fight against illegal imports of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbon gases) into the EU. As a member of the European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC), we have just launched a microsite to help raise awareness of the issue and provide actionable solutions. Visit www.stopillegalcooling.eu to learn more! The site provides information to the value chain and other interested parties about how to take action against to stop illegal trade. The intended audience for the microsite is the entire value chain – from manufacturers, traders and distributors to end users and public authorities of the enforcement and regulation side. The microsite is available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).
Identity
CAS number
811-97-2
Chemical name
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Common name
R-134a
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
Worldwide
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