Forane® 22
Product
Forane® 22 refrigerant (R-22) is used in a broad range of applications including residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, chillers, room air conditioning, heat pumps, transport refrigeration, and other comfort cooling and refrigeration applications. R-22 is an HCFC and is going through a mandatory phase out, scheduled according to the Montreal Protocol. End-users should consult their local wholesaler or refrigerant manufacturer for more information on the R-22 phase-out. Retrofit refrigerants, such as Forane® 427A - The EASY RETROFITTM, may be options for servicing existing R-22 installations.
Identity
CAS number
75-45-6
Chemical name
Chlorodifluoromethane
Common name
R-22
Properties
- Average molecular weight (g/mol) : 86.5
- Normal boiling point (°F) : -41.5
- Normal boiling point (°C) : -40.8
- Critical temperature (°F) : 205.1
- Critical temperature (°C) : 96.1
- ASHRAE safety group classification : A1
- Ozone depletion potential (ODP) : 0.055
- Global warming potential (GWP) AR5 : 1,760
Geographic availability
Africa and Middle-East
Asia-Pacific
North America
Oceania
South America
Markets
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Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Air conditioning
- Refrigeration
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Automotive and transportation
- Transportation
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Chemical and plastics industry
- Polymer manufacturing (PTFE)
Applications
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Feedstock for PTFE production