R161 Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data Sheet(TDS) Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161) CH₃CH₂F R161, and.
1 Product Identification
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | R161 Refrigerant |
| Chemical Name | Fluoroethane（Refrigerant R 161） |
| English Name | Fluoroethane（Refrigerant R 161） |
| Molecular Formula | CH₃CH₂F |
| Molecular Weight | 48.06 |
| CAS Registry Number | 353-36-6 |
| UN Number | 2453 |
| Transport Hazard Class | Class 2.1, flammable gas |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | A3(Low toxicity, 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
R161 Typicaldata, system and,.
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquefied gas |
| Odor | Slight ethereal odour |
| Boiling Point (101.3 kPa) | -37.1 ℃ |
| Freezing Point | -143.2 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | approx. 102.2 ℃ |
| Critical Pressure | approx. 5.03 MPa |
| Vapor Pressure(20 ℃, ) | approx. 0.79 MPa |
| Liquid Density(Boiling point) | approx. 818 kg/m³ |
| Saturated Vapor Density | approx. 2.19 kg/m³ |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point) | approx. 421 kJ/kg |
| Relative(=1) | approx. 1.7 |
| Water Solubility(25 ℃) | Slightly soluble(0.04 mol/L) |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | approx. 600 ℃ |
| Flash point | approx. -91 ℃ |
| Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%) | approx. 3.8 % ~ 10.0 % |
| Minimum ignition energy | approx. 0.31 mJ |
| OEL (8 h TWA) | ( ACGIH ) |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | 0 |
| Global warming potential (GWP) GWP(100 years) | approx. 12 |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | approx. 0.3 years |
3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods
R161 Parameter, Batch COA.
| Item | Parameter | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impurities | Visual inspection |
| Purity | ≥ 99.50 % | Gas chromatography GC-FID |
| Moisture | ≤ 20 ppm | Karl Fischer coulometric method |
| Acidity( HCl ) | ≤ 0.2 ppm | Alkali absorption - potentiometric titration |
| Evaporation Residue | ≤ 0.02 % | Gravimetric method |
| Non-Condensable Gas | ≤ 1.5 % | Gas chromatography |
| (Cl⁻) | Negative (pass) | Silver nitrate turbidimetry |
4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants
| Comparison Item | R161(this product) | R22 | R152a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | Single compound CH₃CH₂F | Single compound CHClF₂ | Single compound CH₃CHF₂ |
| Boiling point | -37.1 ℃ | -40.8 ℃ | -24.0 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | approx. 102.2 ℃ | approx. 112.0 ℃ | approx. 113.3 ℃ |
| ODP | 0 | approx. 0.055 | 0 |
| GWP(100 years) | approx. 12 | approx. 1,810 | approx. 124 |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | A3(Flammable) | A1 (non-flammable) | A2L(Mildly flammable) |
| Flammability limits in air | approx. 3.8 % ~ 10.0 % | Non-flammable | approx. 4.8 % ~ 20.6 % |
| Relative charge | approx. R22 55 % | Baseline 100 % | approx. R22 62 % |
| Typical use | R407C/R410A | air conditioning and process | foam blowing and Low temperature |
| Current selection | ultra-low-GWP | Subject to quota phase-down | Subject to quota phase-down |
5 Packaging Specifications
| Package Type | Specification | Filling Ratio | Valve Connection | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| disposable cylinder | 25 kg(customizable 10 kg) | ≤ 0.50 kg/L | W21.8-14 / CGA(perorder) | Servicing and trial quantities |
| steel cylinder | 400 kg | ≤ 0.50 kg/L | W21.8-14 | Item and supply |
| 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
- R407C / R410A
- Medium temperatureair conditioning and heat pumpLow temperature
- Low temperaturefoam blowingformulation
- feedstock for fluorine fine chemicals
Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice
- R161 Boiling point -37.1 ℃, GWP approx. 12, and R22, R407C/R410A Low.
- R161 A3 Flammable refrigerant, approx. 3.8 %, systemperexplosion-proof: explosion-proof,, ventilation and Flammable.
- refrigerantcharging and, application.
- Critical Temperatureapprox. 102 ℃,, steel cylinder Higher, Storage.
- and, POE;system, and and refrigerant.
7 Storage & Transport
- Storage,, ventilation, 30 ℃, 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 riskR161 A3 Flammable refrigerant, Flammability limitapprox. 3.8 % ~ 10.0 %,, explosion-proof, ventilation.
- Spillageignition sourceventilation,;Vapour, low-lying areas;explosion-proof and.
- Firefightingcarbon dioxide or Firefighting, steel cylinder. Spillage Flame,.
- Overpressure riskCritical Temperatureapprox. 102 ℃,,, Keep away from heat.
- 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
R161 What type of refrigerant is it?
R161(Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161), CH₃CH₂F) HFC classultra-low-GWP Refrigerant, ODP, GWP approx. 12, Boiling point -37.1 ℃, A3 Flammable refrigerant. refrigerant Medium temperature, R407C, R410A Alternatives Low.
R161 Can it replace R22 ？
R161 and R22, GWP Low R22, R22 refrigerant. R161 A3 Flammable refrigerant, perexplosion-proofretrofit, application R161 refrigerant, equipment and.
R161 and R152a What is the difference?
C₂, GWP Low, Flammable and. R152a Boiling point -24.0 ℃, A2L;R161 Boiling point -37.1 ℃, A3, Flammable Boiling pointLow. LowEvaporating temperature R161, explosion-proof.
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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