Characteristics:

• R134a is a commonly used refrigerant in a wide range of medium and high-temperature refrigeration and air conditioning applications 
• R134a is a common component in many HFC refrigerant blends and is used in some propellant applications 

Applications:

• Medium and high-temperature applications including:
  • Commercial refrigeration
  • Domestic refrigeration
  • Transport refrigeration
  • Residential and light air conditioning
  • Industrial and commercial centrifugal compressors
  • Automotive air conditioning 

Performance:

• Suitable replacement for R22
• Existing R12 equipment can be retrofitted with R134a
• POE oil
• Recommended alternatives include R1234yf
• Reduction in capacity compared to R12
• A high critical temperature which ensures good coefficient performance

Physical attributes: 

• GWP 1430
• HFC 
• Bubble point: -26.1°C
• Dewpoint: N/A
• Critical temperature:101.1°C