Frogen R410A

Frogen® R410A

Frogen® R-410A, developed by Frogen® Ltd, UK, serves as the primary global replacement of ozone-depleting refrigerants in residential and commercial unitary air conditioners. Frogen® R-410A is an azeotropic mixtures of HFC-32 and HFC-125, with near-zero glide, allowing for both predictable performance and easy handling and recycling. Millions of Frogen® R-410A air conditioners have been sold around the world, and over 25 equipment manufacturers now offer Frogen® R-410A options in their product line.

General Information

Ashrea #

R-410A

Class

HFC

Refrigerant Type

Blend

Lubrication

POE

Usage Notes

New equipment and retrofits. Not recommended for use in chillers with a flooded evaporator

Physical Properties

Chemical Name

Difluoromethane, Pentafluoroethane

Chemical Formula

CH2F2, CHF2CF3

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid and Vapor

Physical State

Gas at ambient temperature

Odor

Faint ethereal odor

pH

Neutral

Normal Boiling Point (NBP) (°C)

-48.5

Critical Temperature (°C)

71.35

Critical Pressure (psia)

377.26

Vapor Pressure

215.3 psia @ 21.1°F, 490.2 psia @54.4°F

Vapor Density (Air = 1.0)

3

Global Warming Potential (GWP)

16.10

Usage and Safety Information

Handling Precautions

Keep away from sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Protect cylinders from damage. Do not drag, slide, roll or drop cylinders. Slowly open valve. Close cylinder valve after each use and keep closed even when cylinder is empty. Never apply heat or flame to any part of cylinder. Avoid inhalation of high concentration of vapours. Avoid contact between liquid and skin and eyes.

Storage Precautions

Store and use with adequate ventilation. Keep in a cool place away from fire risk, direct sunlight and all sources of heat. Avoid storing near intake of air conditioning units, boiler units and open drains. Store cylinders below 45 °C.

Applications

Refrigeration Purposes

Refrigerator Vans & Trucks

Packing

Disposable Cylinders (Per Cylinder)

11.3

Ton Tanks (Per Drum or Torpedo)

1,000

ISO Tankers (ISO Tank Container, Kg)

20,000