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R1270 Refrigerant Specification

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) Propylene(Propene) C₃H₆ R1270, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R1270-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue date2026-09-24 Next review:2027-09-24

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR1270 Refrigerant
Chemical NamePropylene(Propene)
English NamePropylene(Propene)
Molecular FormulaC₃H₆
Molecular Weight42.08
CAS Registry Number115-07-1
EINECS No.204-062-1
UN Number1077
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.1, flammable gas
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA3(Low toxicity, flammable)
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

R1270 Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
Odorclass Odor
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-47.7 ℃
Freezing Point-185.3 ℃
Critical Temperature91.1 ℃
Critical Pressure4.55 MPa
Critical Densityapprox. 232 kg/m³
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)approx. 1.16 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)approx. 505 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)approx. 21.5 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)approx. 439 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)approx. 2.28 kJ/(kg K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)approx. 1.50 kJ/(kg K)
Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)approx. 0.098 W/(m K)
Vapor Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)approx. 0.0178 W/(m K)
Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃)approx. 0.10 mPa s
Vapor Viscosity(25 ℃)approx. 0.0083 mPa s
Surface Tension(25 ℃)approx. 7.0 mN/m
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Slightly soluble
Auto-Ignition Temperature455 ℃
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)2.0 % ~ 11.1 %
Minimum ignition energyapprox. 0.28 mJ
OEL (8 h TWA)500 ppm(per Propylene(Propene)data)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
Global warming potential (GWP) GWP(100 years)approx. 2
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 0.7

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R1270 Parameter, Batch COA.

Item Parameter Test Method
AppearanceColourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impuritiesVisual inspection
Purity≥ 99.90 %Gas chromatography GC-FID
Moisture≤ 10 ppmKarl Fischer coulometric method
Sulfur Content≤ 1 ppmMicrocoulometry
Evaporation Residue≤ 0.01 %Gravimetric method
Non-Condensable Gas≤ 1.5 %Gas chromatography
alkyne and diene≤ 10 ppmGas chromatography
carbon monoxide + carbon dioxide≤ 10 ppmGas chromatography

4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants

Comparison Item R1270(this product) R22 R290
CompositionSingle compound C₃H₆Single compound CHClF₂Single compound C₃H₈
Boiling point-47.7 ℃-40.8 ℃-42.1 ℃
ODP00.0550
GWP(100 years)approx. 21810approx. 3
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA3(Flammable)A1A3(Flammable)
Vapor Pressure(25 ℃)approx. 1.16 MPa1.044 MPa0.951 MPa
Relative chargeapprox. R22 45 %Baseline 100 %approx. R22 45 %
Relative COPSlightly higher than R22BaselineSlightly higher than R22
Compatible lubricant/ POE /Mineral oil / alkylbenzene/ POE /
Current selectionLow temperature cascade and processLowquotacontrol, existing installed base servicingdisplay cabinet and heat pumpLow

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
disposable cylinder20 kg(customizable 10 kg)≤ 0.42 kg/LCGA / DIN(perorder)Servicing and small-batch use
steel cylinder50 kg(customizable 400 kg)≤ 0.42 kg/LCGA / DINequipment and Itemsupply
cylinder palletMade to orderPer cylinderCGA / DINItemdistribution
ISO ISO tankMade to orderper ISO tankISO tankconnectionTransport

Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.

6 Applications

  • Low temperature cascadesystem High temperature
  • chemicalprocess and Low temperature
  • cold storage and equipment(perexplosion-proof)
  • heat pump and waste heat recovery

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • R1270 A3 Flammable refrigerant, systemperexplosion-proof: explosion-proof,, ventilation and Flammable.
  • charging and, explosion-proof.
  • and R22, chargingapprox. 45 %, retrofitcompressor and.
  • and,, POE;system, and and refrigerant.
  • and serviceexplosion-proofcharging, recovery and leak detection equipment, recoverynitrogen,.

7 Storage & Transport

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • steel cylinder, and,,, and.
  • 2.1 class Flammable, perexplosion-proof equipment, Flammable and explosion-proofventilation.
  • and oxygen,, Flammable, explosion-proof and.
  • and, Low 0.05 MPa.
  • Transportper Danger 2.1 class, Firefighting and, and.

8 Safety & Handling

  • Flammability and explosion riskR1270 A3 Flammable refrigerant, Explosive limits 2.0 % ~ 11.1 %, Minimum ignition energyapprox. 0.28 mJ,, explosion-proof, ventilation.
  • Spillageignition sourceventilation,;explosion-proof and;explosion-proofleak detection.
  • Firefightingor carbon dioxide Firefighting, steel cylinder. Spillage Flame,.
  • polymerisation RiskPropylene(Propene)High temperature, or polymerisation, Storage.
  • frostbite ProtectionLiquefied gasfrostbite, 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

R1270 and R290(Propane)What is the difference?

R1270 Propylene(Propene), R290 Propane. A3 Flammable, GWP Low, R1270 Boiling point -47.7 ℃,, Low temperature cascadesystem High temperature and chemicalprocess;R290 display cabinet and heat pump.

R1270 Can it be used with R22 equipmentretrofit?

retrofit. R1270 A3 Flammable refrigerant, R22 equipment and perexplosion-proof, charging, and. retrofit Risk Regulations.

R1270 GWP approx. 2 What does it imply?

Low refrigerant, HFC phase-down, Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 0.7. A3 Flammable, explosion-proof, charging and,.

R1270 Shelf life?

steel cylinder, Storage, R1270 Shelf Life 24 months., steel cylinder 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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