Hydrocarbons for refrigeration

R600 and R290

Refrigerants with very low greenhouse effect but highly flammable

The hydrocarbons used most widely for refrigeration purposes are R600, Isobutane, used primarily in household refrigerators, and R290, Propane, used in small commercial refrigeration systems and in some industrial plants.

3
GWP
A3
Class
commercial refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration
Form of supply
12,5 litres
40 litres

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Other refrigerant fluids
R-717
Ammonia
Natural refrigerant with extremely low environmental impact
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R-744
Carbon dioxide
Natural refrigerant with extremely low environmental impact
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Heat transfer fluids
Etylene glycol and propylene glycol
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