A technological breakthrough in refrigeration, HCR188C and it's derivative HCR188C1 are a highly efficient hydrocarbon refrigerants with astonishing characteristics.
HCR188C is the is the first hydrocarbon refrigerant to be approved for sale in the United States by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
HCR188C is currently undergoing EPA approval for use in automotive air conditioning systems, and once approved for use in new cars and as a drop in replacement retrofit for existing auto air conditioners, HCR188C will improve gas milage, lower the cost to recharge auto air conditioners, and result in a longer average life span for the engine.
HCR188C and HCR188C1are the most 'environmentally friendly' commercial refrigerants ever developed. Both have Zero ozone depletion factors due to the absence of halogenated compounds.
HCR188C has a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of <5 over 100 years.
HCR188C1 has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) that is essentially Zero.
HCR188C is intended as a natural drop-in replacement for R12 and R134 in existing systems without the need for component or oil change. It can be used in R22 systems with slight modification.
This environmentally friendly hydrocarbon refrigerant is inexpensive and economical to use. Its efficiency as a refrigerant has been astounding under test. Retrofitting and running costs are low.
HCR188C is extremely energy efficient and will significantly reduce electrical power consumption in refrigerators, air conditiners, and other appliances.
HCR188C can be retrofitted for use in most, if not all, existing refrigeration systems; including Air Conditioners, refrigerators, Chillers, etc.
HCR188C can help reverse ozone depletion since it has a zero ozone depletion factor.
Results of a recent energy draw test showed a 48% decrease in power consumption when compaired with R-134A. View the refrigerator test results.
All hydrocarbons are flammable but HCR188C requires such small quantities, (approximately 4 - 6 oz in a vehicle air conditioning system and approximately 1/2 to 1 oz in a domestic refrigerator), that it renders any risk assessment miniscule when the refrigerant is appropriately handled and normal HVAC safety measures are applied.
HCR188C was developed entirely in the USA using USA research, production, and testing companies.
Introducing HCR188C (a downloadable description in .pdf format)
Guidelines on using HCR188C in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems