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R245fa Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane(HFC-245fa) C₃H₃F₅ R245fa, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R245FA-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue date2026-09-24 Next review:2027-09-24

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR245fa Refrigerant
Chemical Name1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane(HFC-245fa)
English Name1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane(HFC-245fa)
Molecular FormulaC₃H₃F₅
Molecular Weight134.05
CAS Registry Number460-73-1
EINECS No.430-280-2
UN Number3163
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.2, non-flammable gas(per)
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationB1(Low toxicity, non-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

R245fa Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColourless transparent liquid (at atmospheric pressure)
OdorFaint ethereal odour
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)15.3 ℃
Freezing Pointapprox. -102 ℃
Critical Temperature154.0 ℃
Critical Pressure3.65 MPa
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)approx. 0.148 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)approx. 1320 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)approx. 8.3 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)approx. 197 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)approx. 1.30 kJ/(kg K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)approx. 0.86 kJ/(kg K)
Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)approx. 0.086 W/(m K)
Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃)approx. 0.36 mPa s
Surface Tension(25 ℃)approx. 11.6 mN/m
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Slightly soluble
Auto-Ignition TemperatureNot applicable (non-flammable)
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)None (non-flammable)
OEL (8 h TWA)300 ppm
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5)1030
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 7.7 years

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R245fa 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≤ 20 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 R245fa(this product) R1233zd R141b
CompositionSingle compound C₃H₃F₅Single compound HFO-1233zd(E)Single compound C₂H₃Cl₂F
Boiling point15.3 ℃18.3 ℃32.0 ℃
ODP0Low(approx. 0.00034)0.11
GWP(100 years, AR5)1030< 7725
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationB1A1Flammable(controlled HCFC)
Vapor Pressure(25 ℃)approx. 0.148 MPaapprox. 0.128 MPaapprox. 0.068 MPa
Regulatory statusHFC, perphase-downODS controlHCFC controlled, perquota
Typical useORC refrigerant, High temperatureheat pump, rigid foamfoam blowingunit, rigid foamfoam blowingrigid foamfoam blowing
Current selectionHigh temperatureheat pump and ORClow-GWPcontrolled

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
/ steel drum250 kgHandle as an atmospheric-pressure liquidStandard drum threadORC and heat pump
IBC IBC1000 kgHandle as an atmospheric-pressure liquidIBCconnectionfoam blowingsupply
steel cylinderMade to order( 100 kg / 400 kg)persteel cylinderW21.8-14Itembulk supply
ISO ISO tankapprox. 20 tper ISO tankISO tankconnectionand Transport

Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.

6 Applications

  • Organic Rankine Cycle(ORC) and waste heat recovery
  • High temperatureheat pump and process
  • polyurethanerigid foam and blowing agent
  • R141b foam blowing

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • R245fa High temperature refrigerant, ORC systemper, and refrigerant.
  • B1 class(Low), OEL 300 ppm, per Occupational exposure limitsventilation and.
  • blowing agentperformulation and process,.
  • systemtightness, negative pressure or Low and Moisturepurge recovery unit.
  • HFC refrigerant(GWP 1030), phase-down, Item R1233zd(E) low-GWP.

7 Storage & Transport

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • Packagingsteel drum / IBC, and.
  • B1 class refrigerant, Vapour, ventilationper Occupational exposure limits.
  • and oxygen, and (,, ).
  • and, enclosed.
  • Transportper and Danger, and.

8 Safety & Handling

  • —R245fa B1 class(Low), OEL 300 ppm, Vapour, ventilation and.
  • Spillageprotective gloves, and, enclosed;ventilation,.
  • Thermal decomposition riskopen flames or High temperature, ventilation.
  • Asphyxiation riskVapour, Spillagelow-lying areas, oxygen, ventilationoxygen(Low 19.5 %).
  • and Skin contact15;Skin contact,.
  • emissionsHFC controlled refrigerant, recoveryrecords, emissions.

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

R245fa What are its advantages in ORC systems?

R245fa Boiling point 15.3 ℃, Critical Temperature 154 ℃, Low temperature(80 ℃ ~ 150 ℃ heat source), refrigerant, system and, ORC application refrigerant.

R245fa R1233zd ?

. R245fa GWP 1030, phase-down;R1233zd(E) GWP 7 A1 Non-flammable, and R245fa, foam blowing and ORC / heat pumpmainstream replacement.

R245fa Is it a controlled substance?

R245fa, ODP 0, ODS(Ozone-depleting substance), HFC "Kigali Amendment"phase-down, per HFC control, recovery and.

R245fa Shelf life?

Storage, R245fa Shelf Life 24 months., enclosed.

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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