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R1216 Refrigerant Specification

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) Hexafluoropropylene(Refrigerant R 1216) C₃F₆ R1216, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R1216-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue date2026-10-20 Next review:2027-10-20

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR1216 Refrigerant
Chemical NameHexafluoropropylene(Refrigerant R 1216)
English NameHexafluoropropylene(Refrigerant R 1216)
Molecular FormulaC₃F₆
Molecular Weight150.02
CAS Registry Number116-15-4
UN Number1858
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.2, non-flammable gas
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationNon-flammable, Low(, A1 )
Reference BasisManufacturer data; the batch COA governs

Reference Basis: Compiled from manufacturer data (safety classification per GB/T 7778, ASHRAE 34 / ISO 817)

2 Physical & Chemical Properties

R1216 Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
OdorSlight ethereal odour
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-29.6 ℃
Freezing Point-156.0 ℃
Critical Temperatureapprox. 132.0 ℃
Critical Pressureapprox. 4.60 MPa
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)approx. 0.80 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)approx. 1,304 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)approx. 32.5 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)approx. 156 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)approx. 1.28 kJ/(kg K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)approx. 0.87 kJ/(kg K)
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Insoluble
Auto-Ignition TemperatureNone (non-flammable)
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)Non-flammable
OEL (8 h TWA)1000 ppm(per HFP data)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
Global warming potential (GWP) GWP(100 years)< 1
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 1.4

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R1216 Parameter, Batch COA.

Item Parameter Test Method
AppearanceColourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impuritiesVisual inspection
Purity≥ 99.90 %(polymerisation ≥ 99.99 %)Gas chromatography GC-FID
Moisture≤ 10 ppmKarl Fischer coulometric method
Acidity( HCl )≤ 0.1 ppmAlkali absorption - potentiometric titration
Evaporation Residue≤ 0.01 %Gravimetric method
Non-Condensable Gas≤ 1.0 %Gas chromatography
inhibitorAdded to customer formulation/ HPLC

4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants

Comparison Item R1216(this product) R1234yf R32
CompositionSingle compound C₃F₆(olefin)Single compound CF₃CF=CH₂Single compound CH₂F₂
Boiling point-29.6 ℃-29.4 ℃-51.7 ℃
ODP000
GWP(100 years)< 1< 1675
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationNon-flammableLow( A1)A2L(Mildly flammable)A2L(Mildly flammable)
polymerisationYes (inhibitor required)Low—
Mainflame-retardant blend component, fluorinated monomerlow-GWP refrigerantlow-GWP refrigerant
Typicalapplicationfluoropolymersair conditioning, commercial refrigerationresidential air conditioning

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
disposable cylinder40 kg≤ 1.10 kg/LW21.8-14 / CGA(perorder)testing and supply
steel cylinder400 kg≤ 1.10 kg/LW21.8-14Item and supply
cylinder palletMade to orderPer cylinderW21.8-14Itemdistribution
ISO ISO tankMade to orderper ISO tankISO tankconnectionTransport

Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.

6 Applications

  • fluoropolymers(FEP / EFEP )
  • Semiconductorplasma etchingprocess
  • Refrigerant and
  • specialityelectronic chemicals

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • R1216, Storage and per Supplierinhibitor, High temperature.
  • Non-flammable, Low, ODP GWP < 1, Refrigerant.
  • per and Regulations, and.
  • fluoropolymersper Purity and inhibitor,.
  • per Packaging and.

7 Storage & Transport

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • steel cylinder, and,,, and.
  • 2.2 classNon-flammable, Accidental release measures equipment and ventilation.
  • and oxygen, (,, ).
  • inhibitorper Supplier polymerisation.
  • Transportper Danger 2.2 class, Firefighting, and.

8 Safety & Handling

  • Flammability and explosion riskR1216 Non-flammable, ODP, Risk.
  • polymerisation Riskolefin, High temperature, or, Storage and performulationinhibitor.
  • SpillageSpillageventilation,;Vapourheavier than air(approx. 6.0), low-lying areas and oxygen deficiency Risk.
  • FirefightingNon-flammable, percarbon dioxide,, Firefighting;steel cylinder.
  • frostbite Protectionor frostbite, and;frostbite 40 ℃.
  • Inhalation andVapourasphyxiation and, fresh airoxygen;Eye contact 15.

9 Quality Assurance & Shipping Documents

  • Batch COA, Purity( or ), Moisture, Acidity and Evaporation Residue.
  • Moisture, and Low temperature.
  • 12 months, Batch, No. and.
  • perthird-party test report(SGS / ), SDS Description REACH, RoHS.

10 Frequently Asked Questions

R1216 Is it a refrigerant or a chemical feedstock?

. Hexafluoropropylene(Refrigerant R 1216)(HFP), chemical FEP, EFEP fluoropolymers, plasma etchingprocess, refrigerant. use Purity and Packaging, Procurementuse.

R1216 What is its value as a refrigerant?

Non-flammable and ultra-low-GWP. R1216 GWP < 1, ODP Non-flammable, and R32, R152a, R290 Flammable, low-GWP Mixture A1 Non-flammable,.

Why is R1216 inhibitor?

olefin, High temperature, or, polymerisation. inhibitorpolymerisation. Procurement and Storageper Supplier and.

Disclaimer
Specificationdata Typical,;Parameter Batch COA. and, or or, equipment and Regulations.

| Reviewed by: | Approved by: | Hubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd.

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