R 23

Refrigerant Fluids | R 23

The refrigerant R 23 is an HFC that can be used as a substitute for the refrigerant R 13, R 12 and R 503 in very low temperature applications (from -40°C to -73°C). It can be used both in new generation plants and in plants awaiting conversion.

ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 23 - Trifluoromethane
Safety group A1

Applications

  • Refrigeration
    - commercial
    medical refrigerators and environmental rooms
    - industrial
    very low temperature refrigeration systems for the processing industry, cascade systems

Lubricants

  • 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 eventual rights of third parts.