Overview & Technical Profile
Chemours Opteon™ YF (HFO-1234yf) is the global OEM automotive industry benchmark refrigerant, formulated to meet stringent Clean Air Act and European Mobile Air Conditioning directives. Boasting a Global Warming Potential of less than 1, Opteon YF delivers comparable cooling capacity and thermodynamic performance to R-134a while drastically reducing carbon emissions.
Key Specifications & Thermodynamic Properties
| Chemical Name | 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (CF3CF=CH2) |
| ASHRAE Safety Class | A2L (Mildly Flammable) |
| GWP | < 1 (99.9% lower than R-134a) |
| ODP | 0.00 |
| Boiling Point | -20.9°F (-29.4°C) |
| Purity Standard | SAE J2776 / AHRI 700 Certified |
Applications & OEM Equipment Compatibility
Mandatory refrigerant for servicing modern automotive air conditioning systems across Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.
EPA Regulatory & Certified Handling Notice
Environmental & Safety Compliance: Under Section 608 and Section 609 of the United States Clean Air Act, all refrigerants must be purchased and handled in compliance with EPA regulations. Technicians must hold active EPA Section 608 certification (Universal, Type II, or Type III) or Section 609 MVAC credentials. Cylinders are manufactured to DOT-39 specifications and must be recovered into certified recovery vessels to prevent atmospheric release.
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