Freon™ 236fa (R-236fa) — Wholesale HFC Refrigerant

HFC refrigerant for fire suppression applications and specialized cooling systems.

Freon™ 236fa (R‑236fa) – HFC Retrofit Refrigerant for Centrifugal Chillers & Fire Suppression

Category: Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) – pure 100% HFC refrigerant (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane), ASHRAE A1.

🔬 Chemical Identity & Classification

Chemical Name: 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane; CAS No. 690‑39‑1

Category: HFC, non-azeotropic single component; zero ozone depletion potential (ODP = 0)

Safety Rating: ASHRAE A1 – non-toxic, non-flammable

Global Warming Potential: Approximately 9,810 (AR4), 8,690 (AR6)

🧰 Features & Benefits

Retrofit for R‑114 / R‑124: Ideal replacement in low-pressure centrifugal chillers and industrial process systems. Some OEM modifications and lubricant change (to POE) typically required

High-Ambient Applications: Well-suited for overhead crane cooling and marine water chillers

Clean-Agent Fire Suppressant: Acts as a Halon 1211 drop-in variant in portable extinguishers

Comprehensive Support: Pressure-temperature data, SDS, and reclaim services available from providers like Hudson Technologies.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Property Value

Boiling Point –1.44 °C (29.5 °F)

Molecular Weight 152.04 g/mol

Vapor Pressure @25 °C 2.72 bar

Liquid Density @25 °C 1,360 kg/m³

Critical Point (T/P) ≈125 °C / 32 bar

✅ Compliance, Packaging & Handling

Regulated Substance: Governed by EU F-Gas Regulation and U.S. AIM Act for virgin products

Typical Cylinder Sizes: 10 kg to 73 kg high-pressure cylinders. Qishanr Lubricants

Handling Precautions: Stored under pressure; avoid heat (>50 °C), provide ventilation, and use protective gear to prevent frostbite and inhalation hazards

🎯 Ideal Applications

Low-pressure centrifugal chillers — R‑114 and R‑124 retrofits

Industrial cooling systems — process refrigeration, overhead cranes

Fire suppression — clean-agent replacement in portable extinguishers

📞 Why Choose Freon™ 236fa?

R‑114 Drop-In Retrofit – preserves existing equipment with improved life and performance

Zero Ozone Impact – HFC alternative aligning with phase-down regulations

Dual-Use Capability – supports both refrigeration and fire suppression markets

Trusted Supplier Support – backed by Climalife, Hudson, A‑Gas, and others