R 1234yf

Refrigerant Fluids | R 1234yf

The refrigerant R 1234yf is a synthetic HFO refrigerant developed to be a successor to the refrigerant R 134a in automotive air-conditioning applications. Its global warming potential is very low. Being as this is a slightly flammable gas, the retrofitting of existing systems using refrigerant R 134a is not recommended

ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 1234yf - 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-propene
Safety group A2L

Applications

  • Automotive
    - air conditioning equipment for new type of vehicles
  • Refrigeration
    - domestic
    domestic refrigerators

Lubricants

  • PAG
    lubricant based on polyalkylene glycols mostly used by plant manufacturers specialized in the automotive sector
  • POE
    lubricant based on polyol esters mostly used by manufacturers of compressors

It is recommended to make reference to the plant manufacturer guidelines.
Availability and use allowed according to the applicable regulations and any rights of third.