HFC-134a is the alternative refrigerant of choice to replace CFC-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration and air conditioning applications. However, R-134a is not a direct ...

Chrysler may switch to another coolant in the future, “but right now 134a is the best one,” said Vines. Automakers say that HFC generally does not work as well as R-12.

A pressure-temperature relationship (PT) check is not a recommended procedure to determine if a refrigerant cylinder is contaminated, as a contaminated system that contains a refrigerant blend could ...

R-134a employs different quick-connects than R-12 does, so there’s no chance of mixing them up. An R-12 system will not tolerate R-134a without modifications and a complete system flush.

Because Freon contributes to the breakdown of the ozone layer, manufacturers ceased production of it in 1995. Newer vehicles use an environmentally acceptable refrigerant called R-134a.

Q: A few years ago, I had the factory air conditioning on my 1970 Oldsmobile converted from Freon R12 to R-134a. This summer, the air conditioner only blew warm air. Can I convert back to Freon or ...

It eventually will likely replace R-134a, commonly used today as the A/C refrigerant in cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Arkema, a materials manufacturing company that has operated in Calvert City for 76 years, has invested $60 million into its ...

Freon contaminated with moisture turns into an acid that will erode and destroy air-conditioning components. At the very least moisture present reduces the A/C system’s ability to chill air.

Chemours Announces Development of a Low GWP Retrofit Approach for Vehicles Using the Legacy R-134A Mobile Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...