R23 Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data Sheet(TDS) Trifluoromethane(Fluoroform) CHF₃ R23, and.
1 Product Identification
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | R23 Refrigerant |
| Chemical Name | Trifluoromethane（Fluoroform） |
| English Name | Trifluoromethane（Fluoroform） |
| Molecular Formula | CHF₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 70.01 |
| CAS Registry Number | 75-46-7 |
| EINECS No. | 200-872-4 |
| UN Number | 1984 |
| 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
R23 Typicaldata, system and,.
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquefied gas |
| Odor | Faint, non-irritating |
| Boiling Point (101.3 kPa) | -82.1 ℃ |
| Freezing Point | -155.2 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | 25.9 ℃ |
| Critical Pressure | 4.83 MPa |
| Critical Density | approx. 526 kg/m³ |
| Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute) | approx. 4.7 MPa |
| Liquid Density(-40 ℃) | approx. 1390 kg/m³ |
| Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃) | approx. 160 kg/m³ |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point) | approx. 240 kJ/kg |
| Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃) | approx. 1.55 kJ/(kg K) |
| Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa) | approx. 0.72 kJ/(kg K) |
| Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.115 W/(m K) |
| Vapor Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.0148 W/(m K) |
| Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.10 mPa s |
| Vapor Viscosity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.0152 mPa s |
| Surface Tension(25 ℃) | approx. 4.5 mN/m |
| Water Solubility(25 ℃) | Slightly soluble |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | Not applicable (non-flammable) |
| Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%) | None (non-flammable) |
| Typical evaporating temperature | -70 ℃ ~ -85 ℃ |
| OEL (8 h TWA) | 1000 ppm |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | 0 |
| GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5) | 14800 |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | approx. 222 years |
3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods
R23 Parameter, Batch COA.
| Item | Parameter | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impurities | Visual inspection |
| Purity | ≥ 99.90 % | Gas chromatography GC-FID |
| Moisture | ≤ 10 ppm | Karl Fischer coulometric method |
| Acidity( HF ) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | Alkali absorption - potentiometric titration |
| Evaporation Residue | ≤ 0.01 % | Gravimetric method |
| Non-Condensable Gas(, 25 ℃) | ≤ 1.5 % | Gas chromatography |
| Oxygen content in vapour phase | ≤ 0.05 % | Gas chromatography |
| (Cl⁻) | Negative (pass) | Silver nitrate turbidimetry |
4 Comparison with Common Refrigerants
| Comparison Item | R23(this product) | R508B | R14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | Single compound CHF₃ | R23/R116 46/54 Azeotropic | Single compound CF₄ |
| Boiling point | -82.1 ℃ | approx. -87.4 ℃ | -127.8 ℃ |
| Typical evaporating temperature | -70 ℃ ~ -85 ℃ | -80 ℃ ~ -100 ℃ | 120 ℃ and below |
| Critical Temperature | 25.9 ℃ | approx. 21 ℃ | -45.6 ℃ |
| ODP | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GWP(100 years, AR5) | 14800 | 13396 | 7390 |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| system | Low stage of cascade systems | Low stage of cascade systems | cascade / cryogenicLow temperature |
| Current selection | cryogenic and Low temperaturetesting | Ultra-low temperature cascadesystem | Low temperaturecryogenic |
5 Packaging Specifications
| Package Type | Specification | Filling Ratio | Valve Connection | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| disposable cylinder | 10 kg(customizable 5 kg) | ≤ 0.70 kg/L | W21.8-14(customizable CGA / DIN) | Servicing and small-batch use |
| steel cylinder | 30 kg(customizable 400 kg) | ≤ 0.70 kg/L | W21.8-14 | equipment and Itemsupply |
| cylinder pallet | Made to order | Per cylinder | W21.8-14 | Itemdistribution |
| ISO ISO tank | approx. 18 t | per ISO tank | ISO tankconnection | and Transport |
Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.
6 Applications
- pharmaceuticalchemicalcryogenic and freeze drying
- Low temperaturetest chamber and environmental test equipment
- cascade Ultra-low temperaturesystem Low temperature
- Low temperature and gas liquefaction
Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice
- R23 Critical Temperature 25.9 ℃, steel cylinder Higher, systemper and.
- MainLow stage of cascade systems, High temperature R404A, R507 or R134a, condensing.
- GWP refrigerant(14800), cryogenic, recovery, and Spillage.
- Low temperature POE, and, Low temperature.
- per refrigerant, system.
7 Storage & Transport
- Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
- steel cylinder, and,,, and.
- R23 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 equipmentoxygen, ventilationoxygen(Low 19.5 %).
- Overpressure riskCritical Temperature 25.9 ℃, steel cylinder Higher,, or, system and.
- SpillageSpillageventilation,;;leak detection or leak detection, open flamesleak detection.
- Thermal decomposition riskopen flames or High temperature, recoveryventilation.
- frostbite ProtectionLiquefied gasfrostbite, Evaporating temperatureLow, 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
R23 How low a temperature can it reach?
R23 Boiling point -82.1 ℃, Low stage of cascade systems -70 ℃ ~ -85 ℃ Evaporating temperature. Low temperature(-80 ℃ ~ -100 ℃) R508B, -120 ℃ and below R14 or cascade.
R23 and R508B Are they interchangeable?
. Boiling point, and, R508B Azeotropic MixtureLow temperature. refrigerantcompressor, and condensing,.
R23 GWP 14800 ？
. R23 GWP refrigerant( HCFC-22 ), "Kigali Amendment"control, cryogenic, recovery, and.
R23 Shelf life?
steel cylinder, Storage, R23 Shelf Life 24 months., steel cylinder and.
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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