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R32 Refrigerant Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet(TDS) Difluoromethane CH₂F₂ R32, and.

Document No.:ZJ-TDS-R32-2026 Version:V2.1 Issue date2026-09-24 Next review:2027-09-24

1 Product Identification

Item Value
Product NameR32 Refrigerant
Chemical NameDifluoromethane
English NameDifluoromethane
Molecular FormulaCH₂F₂
Molecular Weight52.02
CAS Registry Number75-10-5
EINECS No.200-839-4
UN Number3252
Transport Hazard ClassClass 2.1, flammable gas
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA2L(Low toxicity, mildly 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

R32 Typicaldata, system and,.

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
OdorSlight ethereal odor, non-irritating
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-51.7 ℃
Freezing Point-136.0 ℃
Critical Temperature78.1 ℃
Critical Pressure5.78 MPa
Critical Density424 kg/m³
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)1.70 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)961 kg/m³
Liquid Density(-51.7 ℃, )1180 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)44 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)390 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)1.84 kJ/(kg·K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)0.85 kJ/(kg·K)
Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)0.186 W/(m·K)
Vapor Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)0.0135 W/(m·K)
Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃)0.12 mPa·s
Vapor Viscosity(25 ℃)0.0125 mPa·s
Surface Tension(25 ℃)8.2 mN/m
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Slightly soluble, approx. 0.3 g/L
Auto-Ignition Temperature648 ℃
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)13.5 % ~ 27.5 %
OEL (8 h TWA)1000 ppm
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5)675
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 4.9 years

3 Quality Specifications & Test Methods

R32 Parameter, Batch COA.

Item Parameter Test Method
AppearanceColourless and clear, free of suspended matter and mechanical impuritiesVisual inspection
Purity≥ 99.90 % (High-purity grade ≥ 99.95 %)Gas chromatography GC-FID
Moisture≤ 10 ppm (High-purity grade ≤ 8 ppm)Karl Fischer coulometric method
Acidity( HCl )≤ 0.1 ppmAlkali 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 R32(this product) R410A R22
CompositionSingle compound CH₂F₂R32/R125 50/50 MixtureSingle compound CHClF₂
ODP000.055
GWP(100 years, AR5)67520881810
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA2LA1A1
Relative chargeapprox. R410A 70 %Baseline 100 %approx. 105 %
Relative COPSlightly higher, approx. +4 % ~ +8 %Baseline—
compressor Discharge temperatureHigher, liquid injection or suction coolingMediumLow
Operating pressureSlightly higher than R410Aapprox. R22 1.6Low
Compatible lubricantPOE( PVE)POEMineral oil / alkylbenzene
Current selectionair conditioning and heat pump refrigerantexisting installed basesystem servicingexisting installed base servicing

5 Packaging Specifications

Package Type Specification Filling Ratio Valve Connection Application
disposable cylinder9.5 kg(customizable 5 kg / 13.6 kg)≤ 0.78 kg/LW21.8-14(customizable CGA / DIN)air conditioning Servicing and small-batch use
steel cylinder400 kg(T )≤ 0.78 kg/LW21.8-14bulk supply
cylinder pallet12 × 9.5 kgPer cylinderW21.8-14Distribution via service networks
ISO ISO tankapprox. 18 tper ISO tankISO tankconnectionand Transport

Filling Ratioper"", steel cylinderper.

6 Applications

  • air conditioning(,, )
  • air conditioning and (VRF)
  • heat pump and Lowheat pump
  • air conditioning, air conditioning and

Equipment Compatibility & Charging Advice

  • POE, refrigerantsystem.
  • R32 Discharge temperature R410A, compressorliquid injection or suction cooling.
  • systemper R32, R22 system.
  • chargingper equipment, ASHRAE 15 A2L refrigerant and Maximum charge.
  • charging and ventilation, 3 open flames and High temperatureheat source.

7 Storage & Transport

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • steel cylinder, and,,, and.
  • A2L Flammable refrigerant, Flammable and explosion-proofventilation, equipmentperexplosion-proof.
  • and oxygen, and (,, )Flammable.
  • and, Low 0.05 MPa.
  • Transportper Danger 2.1 class, Firefighting and, and.

8 Safety & Handling

  • Flammability and explosion riskR32 A2L Mildly flammable refrigerant, Spillage confined space flammable mixture, open flames, High temperature or sparks Flammability and explosion risk.
  • Spillageignition sourceventilation,; and;leak detection or leak detection, open flamesleak detection.
  • Firefightingor carbon dioxide Firefighting, steel cylinder. Spillage Flame,.
  • frostbite ProtectionLiquefied gasfrostbite, and;frostbite 40 ℃.
  • Inhalation andVapourasphyxiation and, fresh airoxygen;Eye contact 15.
  • Avoid release to the environment and dispose of waste properly.charging and ventilation, and ignition source, Flammable and leak detection.

9 Quality Assurance & Shipping Documents

  • Batch COA, Purity, 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

R32 Can it directly replace R410A ?

. R32 Single compound A2L Mildly flammable, Discharge temperature and R410A, R32 equipment. R410A system R32, compressor, per R32, retrofit and.

R32 Why is a dedicated cylinder valve required?

R32 and R410A steel cylinder W21.8-14 threadconnection, and R22 refrigerant Specification,. steel cylinder, system and.

R32 Shelf life?

steel cylinder, Storage, R32 Shelf Life 24 months., steel cylinder and.

R32 GWP 675 Regulations?

R32 ODP 0, GWP 675, R410A(2088) and R22(1810), residential air conditioning refrigerant, "Kigali Amendment"phase-down HFC. Item GWP, R290(GWP 3) or R1234yf.

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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