General Maintenan ce
Refrigerant Properti e s
HFC-134a is the standar d r ef rigerant in the 17/19E X . At normal atmospheric pre ssure,
HFC-134a will boil at -14 F (-25 C) and must, therefore , be kept in pressurized containers or
storage tanks. The refr ig erant is practicall y odor l ess when mixed with air. Th is refrigerant is
non-combustible at at m os p heric pressure. Read t he Material Safety Dat a S he et and the latest
ASHRAE Safety Guide for M ec h anical Refrigera ti on to learn more about saf e han dling of this
refrigerant.
HFC-134a will dissolve oil and some non-metallic materials, dry the skin, and, in
heavy concentrations, may displace enough oxygen to cause asphyxiation. In
handling this refrigerant, protect the hands and eyes and avoid breathing fumes.
DANGER !DANGER