Technical Data Sheet (TDS) · Refrigerant technical reference document
Data version: 2026.09.22 | Generated on: 2026-09-28
Identification
Chemical name
Fluoroethane (HFC-161)
Common designations
R161
GWP
12
ODP
0
Safety class
A2L
Family
HFC
Regulatory tier
FGAS_LOW
Basic physical properties
Molecular weight (g/mol)
48.059
Triple point temp. (°C)
-143.150
Critical temp. (°C)
102.100
Critical pressure (MPa, abs)
5.0064
Critical density (g/cm³)
0.3020
Acentric factor
0.2162
Liquid relative density (20/4°C)
0.7215
Vapor relative density (air=1)
1.659
Quality standard
Indicator
Limit
Water
≤10 ppm
Acidity (as HCl)
≤1 ppm (as HCl)
Non-condensable gas
≤1.5 % (v/v, @25°C)
High-boiling residue
≤0.01 %
Particulates (visually clean)
visually clean
Chloride test
pass
Other volatile impurities
≤0.5 %
Per AHRI 700 uniform purity requirements (applies to all refrigerants and blends).
Applications
Mainly used as a refrigerant in room A/C, commercial refrigeration, cold-chain and heat-pump systems.
Safety & storage
Mildly flammable. Store cool and ventilated, strictly away from sparks, open flame and heat; cylinders upright and secured; use explosion-proof electricals in the area.
Supplier
Supplier
Wulachem
Contact
sales@wulachem.cn
Disclaimer
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