REFRIX 290

Refrigerant Fluids | REFRIX 290

The refrigerant R 290 (propane) is an odourless HC hydrocarbon that can be used as a substitute for the refrigerant R 22 in high, medium and low temperature applications. Considered as a natural refrigerant, it can be used both pure and mixed. R 290 can be suitable for new systems. For safety reasons, the retrofit of existing systems with hydrocarbon refrigerants, such as R 290, it is not recommended.

ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 290 - Propane
Safety group A3

Applications

  • Refrigeration
    - commercial
    bottle coolers, drink vending machines, ice cream freezers and commercial freezers, commercial refrigerators, beer coolers beverage dispensers, refrigeration in grocery stores
    - industrial
    water and brine chillers for indirect cooling
    - domestic
    freezers and domestic refrigerators
  • Air conditioning
  • - commercial and domestic
    small air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps

Lubricants

  • MO
    mineral oil

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.