What is r22a refrigerant?
R-22a is a hydrocarbon refrigerant blend with primary components including flammable substances such as propane and butane. In some cases, it may also contain small amounts of other hydrocarbons or a pine-scented odorant. This refrigerant is a highly flammable, colorless gas that is heavier than air.
Does Freon deplete oxygen?
Reportedly, Freon does not have serious long-term health effects. It is not a carcinogen, mutagen or cause damage to the liver. It is primarily a simple asphyxiant which displaces oxygen causing dizziness and suffocation at very high concentrations.
Can you mix r22 with r22a?
No, they aren’t. They just shouldn’t be mixed with any other refrigerant. But always remember, the system has to be free of all other contaminants and refrigerants before using a replacement for R-22 or any other refrigerant. As you know, mixing refrigerants is not good for anyone.
Is R-22 explosive?
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: R-22 is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. Contact with certain reactive metals may result in formation of explosive or exothermic reactions under specific conditions (e.g. very high temperatures and/or appropriate pressures).
What is the best replacement refrigerant for R22?
R-407c
The best replacement for R-22 Freon is usually R-407c. It has a very low loss in capacity (0 – 5%) relative to R-22 and is less expensive than many other R-22 replacement refrigerants. If a system has R22 in it already you cannot use a replacement refrigerant to simply add to the R22.
Is puron toxic?
It is the Least Toxic Refrigerant While it is unsafe to touch without gloves on, Puron offers 100% safe and nontoxic air in your home.
Is R22 the same as r22a?
R-22a, also known as 22a Refrigerant and R-290, is propane often mixed with other hydrocarbons and a substance with an odor like pine scent. It is flammable and potentially explosive and is not a replacement for R-22 also known as HCFC-22 Freon refrigerant which is chlorodifluoromethane.
Is Freon illegal in Canada?
If your building contains air conditioning equipment installed more than 10 years ago, chances are it contains R22 (also know as FreonTM or HSCS-22), a commonly used refrigerant that was banned for import and production in Canada as of January 1, 2020.
What is Red Tek 22a?
RED TEK® 22a, a hydrocarbon-based refrigerant, is designed as a direct replacement and retrofit refrigerant option for replacing R22 substitutes in commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Is R22 illegal?
As of January 1, 2020, production and import of R22 refrigerant will be illegal in the United States. However, it does mean that if your AC or heat pump system needs a repair that involves refrigerant, you may have to decide between a hefty refrigerant bill and a system replacement.
What is supersuper-freeze 22A?
Super-Freeze 22a, a HC-based refrigerant, is a blend of environmentally safe hydrocarbon fluids designed as a direct replacement and retrofit refrigerant option for replacing R22 refrigerants in commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems outside of the United States.
Are eco-freeze cylinders refillable?
ECO-Freeze cylinders are refillable and can be re-used. The cans & aerosols are disposables. ECO-Freeze only accepts the return of used empty cylinders in bulk and per container.
What is the GWP of eco-freeze products?
Switch to our organic replacements for R22, R502, R404a, R32, R410a, R12, R134a or R1234yf! ECO-Freeze products are considered 100% ecological because they have a very low Global Warming Potential ( GWP) of 3 -or less- and an Ozone Depletion Potential ( ODP) of Zero.
Why is eco-freeze 100% ecological?
ECO-Freeze products are considered 100% ecological because they have a very low Global Warming Potential ( GWP) of 3 -or less- and an Ozone Depletion Potential ( ODP) of Zero. ECO-Freeze products will always uphold, practice and challenge the industry’s highest standards and requirements.