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Product characteristics
Product characteristics
The refrigerant used in automotive air-conditioners belongs to the new generation of refrigerants based on chlorine-free partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H–CF, R134a).
In regard to their physical behaviour, they are refrigerants which can be liquefied under pressure. They are subject to regulations for pressurised containers and may be charged only into approved and identified pressurised gas containers.
Specific conditions which apply for safe and proper use must be maintained.
   

Handling refrigerants > < General aspects regarding workplace safety