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R227ea Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane(HFC-227ea) C₃HF₇ R227ea, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R227EA-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue date2026-09-24 Next review:2027-09-24

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR227ea Refrigerant
Chemical Name1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane(HFC-227ea)
English Name1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane(HFC-227ea)
Molecular FormulaC₃HF₇
Molecular Weight170.03
CAS Registry Number431-89-0
EINECS No.207-009-9
UN Number3296
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.2, non-flammable gas
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA1(Low toxicity, non-flammable)
Reference BasisManufacturer data; the batch COA governs

Reference Basis: (Suitable extinguishing media GB 18614, Safety classification GB/T 7778)

2 Physical & Chemical Properties

R227ea Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
OdorFaint, non-irritating
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-16.4 ℃
Freezing Point-131 ℃
Critical Temperature101.7 ℃
Critical Pressure2.93 MPa
Critical Densityapprox. 621 kg/m³
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)approx. 0.39 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)1391 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)approx. 27 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)approx. 132 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)approx. 1.19 kJ/(kg K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)approx. 0.81 kJ/(kg K)
Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)approx. 0.069 W/(m K)
Vapor Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)approx. 0.0122 W/(m K)
Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃)approx. 0.32 mPa s
Vapor Viscosity(25 ℃)approx. 0.0119 mPa s
Surface Tension(25 ℃)approx. 7.9 mN/m
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Slightly soluble
Auto-Ignition TemperatureNot applicable (non-flammable)
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)None (non-flammable)
Firefighting(Typical)approx. 7 % ~ 9 %
NOAEL—
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5)3220
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 34 years

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R227ea Parameter, Batch COA.

Item Parameter Test Method
AppearanceColourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impuritiesVisual inspection
Purity≥ 99.90 % (Firefighting ≥ 99.60 %)Gas chromatography GC-FID
Moisture≤ 10 ppmKarl Fischer coulometric method
Acidity( HF )≤ 0.1 ppmAlkali absorption - potentiometric titration
Evaporation Residue≤ 0.01 %Gravimetric method
Non-Condensable Gas(, 25 ℃)≤ 1.5 %Gas chromatography
(olefin)≤ 10 ppmGas chromatography
(Cl⁻)Negative (pass)Silver nitrate turbidimetry

4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants

Comparison Item R227ea(this product) R236fa R123
CompositionSingle compound C₃HF₇Single compound C₃H₂F₆Single compound C₂HCl₂F₃
Boiling point-16.4 ℃-1.4 ℃27.8 ℃
ODP000.02
GWP(100 years, AR5)3220981077
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA1(Non-flammable)A1(Non-flammable)B1
Firefightingno residue, non-conductiveno residue, non-conductive—
Typical useFirefightingsystemFirefighting and ORCexisting installed baseunit
Current selectiondata and Firefightingspeciality Firefighting andcontrolled, existing installed base servicing

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
disposable cylinder40 kg(customizable 20 kg)≤ 1.15 kg/LW21.8-14(customizable CGA / DIN)Firefightingsystem
steel cylinder400 kg(T )≤ 1.15 kg/LW21.8-14Bulk project supply
cylinder palletMade to orderPer cylinderW21.8-14Itemdistribution
ISO ISO tankapprox. 20 tper ISO tankISO tankconnectionand Transport

Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.

6 Applications

  • data, and Firefightingsystem
  • and equipment
  • equipment and specialitydata
  • Use suitable extinguishing media and keep away from ignition sources.

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • Firefightingsystem and GB 50370, GB 18614, and.
  • steel cylinder, Specification and system, Firefightingsteel cylinder or.
  • Suitable extinguishing medianon-conductive, no residue, equipment and, ventilationdecomposition products.
  • cooling medium and, testing.
  • system and recovery equipment, emissions.

7 Storage & Transport

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • steel cylinder, and,,, and.
  • R227ea A1 Non-flammable refrigerant, Vapour, Spillagelow-lying areasoxygen, ventilation.
  • and oxygen, and (,, )Flammable.
  • and, Low 0.05 MPa.
  • Transportper Danger 2.2 class, and, steel cylinder.

8 Safety & Handling

  • Asphyxiation riskVapour, Spillagelow-lying areas, and oxygen, ventilationoxygen(Low 19.5 %).
  • Firefighting RiskFirefightingdecomposition products,, ventilation.
  • SpillageSpillageventilation,;;leak detection.
  • —NOAEL 9 %;Firefighting and.
  • frostbite ProtectionLiquefied gasfrostbite, and;frostbite 40 ℃.
  • Inhalation andVapour,, 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

R227ea Why is ventilation required after discharge?

Propane FlameHigh temperature,,. Firefighting, ventilation, equipment.

R227ea What is the design concentration for fire suppression?

7 % ~ 9 %, Protection class, class and, NOAEL(9 %). per GB 50370.

R227ea GWP 3220 ?

. Propane"Kigali Amendment"HFC phase-down, Firefightingsystem GWP or. Item(Novec 1230)low-GWP Alternatives.

R227ea Shelf life?

steel cylinder, Storage, R227ea Shelf Life 24 months. Firefightingsystemper and.

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

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