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What are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ?
HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ, and HC 502aŽ are hydrocarbon blends that were developed as effective replacements for non ozone depleting refrigerant substitutes for CFC R12, HCFC R22, and CFC R502. Our products have zero ozone-depletion-potential (ODP) and negligible global warming potential (GWP) which make them the most environmentally safe refrigerants available today.
Do HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Require Retrofitting?
The use of our refrigerants to replace CFC's or HCFC's requires minimal retrofitting as outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All other applications require no retrofitting. Our hydrocarbon refrigerants are completely compatible with all the materials and oils (mineral or synthetic) in all systems. The cost and environmental savings can be substantial!
*Notice to Users in the United States: HC-12aŽ, HC-22aŽ, and HC-502aŽ are
acceptable for industrial process refrigeration applications only when used
to replace any CFC's or HCFC's (Class I or Class II substances). In
addition, HC-12aŽ, HC-22aŽ, and HC-502aŽ may replace any of the 2nd
generation (non-ozone depleting) refrigerants. The manufacturer recommends
following the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB)
guidelines as established in the United Kingdom for refrigerant conversions
when using in stationary applications. Please contact the manufacturer for
additional information.
Are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Safe?
Very safe! They are non-toxic, earth friendly compounds. As hydrocarbon blends, they are flammable but the risk of ignition has been shown to be extremely low. Even so, a distinguishing odor has been added to our products so that any leak in a refrigeration system can be readily detected and corrected.
How Efficient are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ?
Extremely. They are up to 30% more efficient than the refrigerants they are designed to replace and even more efficient than CFC R12. This means less wear on your refrigeration system, substantial energy savings, and reduced fuel and energy costs. Our refrigerants are competitively priced when compared to the weight equivalency of the refrigerants they are designed to replace.
How are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Installed?
There are no new procedures to learn. The same gauges are used, and refrigeration systems are charged in the same manner used with the refrigerant being replaced. Our refrigerants are completely compatible with the synthetic oil used with HFC R134a and the organic oils used with CFC R12, HCFC R22, and CFC R502 systems. No flushing or oil changes required.
Do HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Offer Other Benefits?
*Hydrocarbon refrigerants do not become caustic if contaminated with moisture or oxygen.
*Hydrocarbon refrigerants are better conductors of heat and require less engine horsepower or electrical draw to compress, which reduces compressor wear and extends compressor life.
*Hydrocarbon refrigerants extend compressor winding life, produce negligible copper plating and coke formation on valves, and extremely low chemical breakdown.
Do HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Have EPA Approval?
HC 12aŽ is acceptable as a substitute for CFC R12 in retrofitted and
new industrial process refrigeration systems. The primary market for
our refrigerant products, however, is as second generation replacements
for HFC R134a and all other substitutes for CFC R12 that are non ozone
depleting.
EPA's Final Rule published April 1, 1994 states:
"In this final rule, the Agency has determined
that second generation replacements, if they are non-ozone depleting
and are replacing non ozone depleting first generation alternatives,
are exempt from reporting requirements under Section 612."
Are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC
502aŽ Guaranteed?
They are guaranteed to perform as efficient refrigerants in all systems
and not to harm refrigeration system components or other related mechanical
equipment if' installed and used according to factory directions.
Are HC 12aŽ, HC-22aŽ and HC 502aŽ Organic?
Yes. They are blends of naturally occurring substances distilled from
crude oil. HC-12aŽ, HC 22aŽ, and HC-502aŽ are manufactured without
undergoing a complex chemical transformation. The production of our
products generates no toxic by products or harmful pollutants of any
kind.
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