HCR188C is a new hydrocarbon-based refrigerant that does not deplete our Earth's protective ozone layer as fluorocarbon refrigerants like R-12 and R-22 do, or effect global warming like R134a.
It is now known that breathing these chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (CFCs and HCFC) refrigerants can cause oxygen deprivation, serious heart problems and possibly other health issues. For such reasons ozone-safe HCR188C was developed to replace all of the harmful fluorocarbon refrigerants.
A direct replacement for fluorocarbon refrigerants, HCR188C is compatible with proprietary seals, gaskets and most lubricants in existing refrigeration systems.
HCR188C, like any other hydrocarbon product, is flammable and must be used only by HVAC personnel trained and certified in the specific safe handling procedures for HCR188C. Fully trained and EPA-certified HVAC prsonnel following these precautions will find that HCR188C is easily and safely charged into exisitng HVAC systems.
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Although HCR188C is flammable, very little is used to charge a refrigeration system; usually only one-fourth the charge of fluorocarbons!
Workplace safety is no accident. It does take an effort to learn and follow new safety procedures and to make them a part of every refrigerant retrofit job. The user alone has the responsibility to follow the HCR188C safe handling procedures to uphold the high safety standards of the HVAC industry.