R 600a

Refrigerant Fluids | R 600a

The refrigerant R 600a (isobutane) is a colourless and odourless HC hydrocarbon that can be used as a substitute for R12, R22 and R134a in high and medium temperature applications. Considered as a natural refrigerant, it can be 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 600a - Isobutane
Safety group A3

Applications

  • Refrigeration
    - commercial
    refrigerated counters, cold rooms, commercial display units, ice makers, refrigerated vending machines, refrigerated warehouses
    - 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.