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R152a Refrigerant Specification

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) 1,1-Difluoroethane(Refrigerant R 152a) CH₃CHF₂ R152a, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R152A-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue date2026-10-20 Next review:2027-10-20

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR152a Refrigerant
Chemical Name1,1-Difluoroethane(Refrigerant R 152a)
English Name1,1-Difluoroethane(Refrigerant R 152a)
Molecular FormulaCH₃CHF₂
Molecular Weight66.04
CAS Registry Number75-37-6
UN Number1030
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.1, flammable gas
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA2(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

R152a Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
OdorSlight ethereal odour
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-25.0 ℃
Freezing Point-138.8 ℃
Critical Temperatureapprox. 113.3 ℃
Critical Pressureapprox. 4.56 MPa
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)approx. 1.08 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)approx. 948 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)approx. 25.8 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)approx. 246 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)approx. 1.42 kJ/(kg K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)approx. 0.85 kJ/(kg K)
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Slightly soluble
Auto-Ignition Temperatureapprox. 470 ℃
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)1.5 % ~ 9.5 %
Minimum ignition energyapprox. 0.25 mJ
OEL (8 h TWA)1000 ppm(per R152a data)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
Global warming potential (GWP) GWP(100 years)approx. 148
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 12

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R152a Parameter, Batch COA.

Item Parameter Test Method
AppearanceColourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impuritiesVisual inspection
Purity≥ 99.80 %Gas chromatography GC-FID
Moisture≤ 20 ppmKarl Fischer coulometric method
Acidity( HCl )≤ 0.1 ppmAlkali 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 R152a(this product) R32 R134a
CompositionSingle compound CH₃CHF₂Single compound CH₂F₂Single compound CH₂FCF₃
Boiling point-25.0 ℃-51.7 ℃-26.3 ℃
Critical Temperatureapprox. 113.3 ℃78.1 ℃101.1 ℃
ODP000
GWP(100 years)approx. 148675approx. 1,430
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA2(Flammable)A2L(Mildly flammable)A1 (non-flammable)
Flammability limits in air1.5 % ~ 9.5 %13.5 % ~ 27.5 %Non-flammable
Relative chargeapprox. R134a 60 %approx. R134a 70 %Baseline 100 %
Mainlow-GWPSingle compound andrefrigerant
Current selection—residential air conditioning refrigerantSubject to quota phase-down

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
disposable cylinder50 kg(customizable 30 kg)≤ 0.90 kg/LW21.8-14 / CGA(perorder)and testingquantity
steel cylinder400 kg≤ 0.90 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

  • low-GWP Refrigerant
  • air conditioninglow-GWP Alternatives
  • commercial refrigeration and heat pump
  • R449A / R454B / R516A supply

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • R152a A2 Flammable refrigerant, systemperexplosion-proof: explosion-proof,, ventilation and Flammable.
  • R152a Main,;refrigerantcompressor.
  • per, 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 riskR152a A2 Flammable refrigerant, Explosive limits 1.5 % ~ 9.5 %, Low, explosion-proof, ventilation.
  • Spillageignition sourceventilation,;explosion-proof and;explosion-proofleak detection.
  • Firefightingor carbon dioxide Firefighting, steel cylinder. Spillage Flame,.
  • frostbite ProtectionLiquefied gasfrostbite, and;frostbite 40 ℃.
  • Inhalation andVapourasphyxiation, and, fresh airoxygen;Eye contact 15.
  • Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.High temperature and, and.

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

R152a What is it, and why?

R152a(1,1-Difluoroethane(Refrigerant R 152a), CH₃CHF₂) HFC class refrigerant, ODP, GWP approx. 148. Boiling point -25 ℃, A2 Flammable, 1.5 %, Main--R449A, R454B, R516A low-GWP refrigerantLowFlammable and.

R152a GWP approx. 148 What does it imply?

low-GWP refrigerant. R449A, R454B, R516A class Refrigerant, R152a Temperature glide and LowRisk, low-GWP and A1/A2L Safety class.

R152a ?

R152a "Kigali Amendment"control HFC,, and quota, Procurement Supplier quota and use. Refrigerant and, Procurement.

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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