R124 Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data Sheet(TDS) 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane(Refrigerant R 124) CHClFCF₃ R124, and.
1 Product Identification
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | R124 Refrigerant |
| Chemical Name | 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane（Refrigerant R 124） |
| English Name | 1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane（Refrigerant R 124） |
| Molecular Formula | CHClFCF₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 136.49 |
| CAS Registry Number | 63938-10-3 |
| UN Number | 1021 |
| Transport Hazard Class | Class 2.2, non-flammable gas |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | A1(Low toxicity, non-flammable) |
| Reference Basis | Manufacturer 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
R124 Typicaldata, system and,.
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquefied gas |
| Odor | Slight ethereal odour |
| Boiling Point (101.3 kPa) | -12.0 ℃ |
| Freezing Point | -177.0 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | approx. 122.3 ℃ |
| Critical Pressure | approx. 3.61 MPa |
| Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute) | approx. 0.49 MPa |
| Liquid Density(25 ℃) | approx. 1,364 kg/m³ |
| Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃) | approx. 27.0 kg/m³ |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point) | approx. 168 kJ/kg |
| Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃) | approx. 1.16 kJ/(kg K) |
| Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa) | approx. 0.79 kJ/(kg K) |
| Water Solubility(25 ℃) | Insoluble |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | None (non-flammable) |
| Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%) | Non-flammable |
| OEL (8 h TWA) | 1000 ppm(per R124 data) |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | 0.022 |
| Global warming potential (GWP) GWP(100 years) | approx. 609 |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | approx. 10.7 years |
3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods
R124 Parameter, Batch COA.
| Item | Parameter | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impurities | Visual inspection |
| Purity | ≥ 99.80 % | Gas chromatography GC-FID |
| Moisture | ≤ 20 ppm | Karl Fischer coulometric method |
| Acidity( HCl ) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | Alkali absorption - potentiometric titration |
| Evaporation Residue | ≤ 0.01 % | Gravimetric method |
| Non-Condensable Gas | ≤ 1.5 % | Gas chromatography |
| (Cl⁻) | Negative (pass) | Silver nitrate turbidimetry |
4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants
| Comparison Item | R124(this product) | R22 | R123 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | Single compound CHClFCF₃ | Single compound CHClF₂ | Single compound CHCl₂CF₃ |
| Boiling point | -12.0 ℃ | -40.8 ℃ | 27.8 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | approx. 122.3 ℃ | approx. 96.1 ℃ | approx. 183.7 ℃ |
| ODP | 0.022 | 0.055 | 0.02 |
| GWP(100 years) | approx. 609 | approx. 1,810 | approx. 77 |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | A1 (non-flammable) | A1 (non-flammable) | B1(Non-flammable) |
| Vapour Relative density(=1) | approx. 4.7 | approx. 3.0 | approx. 6.1 |
| Current selection | R12 and | quotaphase-down | quotacontrol, existing installed base servicing |
5 Packaging Specifications
| Package Type | Specification | Filling Ratio | Valve Connection | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| disposable cylinder | 250 kg | ≤ 1.10 kg/L | W21.8-14 / CGA(perorder) | and testingquantity |
| steel cylinder | 400 kg | ≤ 1.10 kg/L | W21.8-14 | Itemsupply |
| cylinder pallet | Made to order | Per cylinder | W21.8-14 | Itemdistribution |
| ISO ISO tank | Made to order | per ISO tank | ISO tankconnection | Transport |
Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.
6 Applications
- R12 systemexisting installed base servicing
- Refrigerant
- Medium temperatureindustrial refrigeration
- High temperatureair conditioning and application
Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice
- R124 HCFC controlled, and quota, existing installed base equipmentservice and.
- Non-flammable, Low(ASHRAE A1), explosion-proof Special Requirements,.
- Boiling point -12 ℃ Medium temperature refrigerant, R12 Alternatives;charging and compressor.
- and, POE;system, and and refrigerant.
- decomposition products(HCl, ) Protection, recoverynitrogen.
7 Storage & Transport
- Storage,, ventilation, 45 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
- steel cylinder, and,,, and.
- 2.2 classNon-flammable, Accidental release measures equipment and ventilation.
- and oxygen, (,, ).
- and, Low 0.05 MPa.
- Transportper Danger 2.2 class, Firefighting, and.
8 Safety & Handling
- Flammability and explosion riskR124 A1 Non-flammable refrigerant, Risk.
- VapourVapour Relative densityapprox. 4.7,, Spillagelow-lying areas, enclosedoxygen(≥ 19.5%).
- SpillageSpillageventilation,;, low-lying areas.
- FirefightingNon-flammable, percarbon dioxide,, Firefighting;steel cylinder.
- frostbite Protectionor frostbite, and;frostbite 40 ℃.
- decomposition productsHigh temperature, and, and, Inhalationdecomposition products.
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
R124 What type of refrigerant is it?
R124(1--1,2,2,2-Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161), CHClFCF₃) HCFC class Medium temperature refrigerant, Boiling point -12 ℃, Non-flammable, Low(ASHRAE A1), ODP 0.022, GWP approx. 609. R12 refrigerant, Refrigerant., controlled Ozone-depleting substance, existing installed base servicing and.
R124 Can it replace R12 ？
. R124 Boiling point -12 ℃, R12 Boiling point -29.8 ℃,, charging, compressor and. R124 controlled, system R134a, R513A or R1234yf.
R124 Why is refrigerant？
and Flammable R11/R12, quota,. existing installed base R12,. refrigerant.
Disclaimer
Specificationdata Typical,;Parameter Batch COA. and, or or, equipment and Regulations.
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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