Refrigerant Fluids | R 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 used both pure and mixed with other HFCs as a substitute for chlorofluorocarbons. It can be used both in new generation plants and in plants awaiting conversion.

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

Applications

• Refrigeration
  - commercial
  refrigerated counters, cold rooms, display units, ice makers, refrigerated vending machines, refrigerated warehouses, ice skating rinks
  - industrial
  refrigeration systems of the processing industry
  - domestic
  freezers and domestic refrigerators

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.