SAE Int'l Releases Test Results on New Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems
December 15, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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More information is available on the new alternative refrigerant for mobile air-conditioning systems - HFO1234yf - judged by the SAE International Cooperative Research Program (CRP) to offer environmental benefits.
The results from the CRP 1234-1 and CRP 1234-2 programs that investigated the safety and performance of the new refrigerant for use in mobile air-conditioning systems (including those used in cars and light trucks) are available at the SAE web site.
Of all the proposed alternatives considered, HFO1234yf has significant environmental benefits compared with current refrigerants and additionally poses no significant safety concerns, thus offering the greatest potential to meet environmental and consumer needs, SAE said.
The research did not identify any significant risks (including toxicology and flammability) for use of HFO1234yf in mobile air-conditioning systems.
Source: SAE International.