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Handling refrigerant > < General work safety
Product properties
Product properties
Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H-FKW, R134a; other names may be used in other countries).
With regard to their physical properties, these are refrigerants which have been liquefied under pressure. They are subject to the regulations governing pressure vessels and may only be used in approved and appropriately marked containers.
Specific requirements must be observed to ensure safe and proper handling:
   

Handling refrigerant > < General work safety