Solstice® ze is an energy-efficient, ultra-low GWP refrigerant alternative to R-134a in air-cooled and water-cooled chillers for supermarkets and commercial buildings, as well as in other medium temperature applications such as heat pumps, refrigerators, vending machines and CO2 cascade systems in commercial refrigeration. Its GWP of less than 1 is 99.9% lower than R-134a.
Solstice®ze
General Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| ASHRAE # | R-1234ze |
| Class | Hydro-fluoro-olefin (HFO) |
| Refrigerant Type | Pure fluid |
| Typical Lubricant | POE Oil |
| Substitutes | R-134a |
| GWP | <1 |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene |
| Chemical Notation | CF3CH=CHF |
| Appearance | Colourless |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP-R11=1) | 0 |
| Global Warming Potential rev 5th IPCC (GWP CO2=1) | <1 |
| ASHRAE Std. 34 Safety Classification | A2L |
| Flammability Limits – ASTM E681-04 @ 21ºC | Non Flammable |
| Flammability Limits – ASHRAE 34 @ 100ºC | 7% – 12% (by volume) |