FrostyCool R290 is NOT for use in Residential or Home Air-Conditioners.
This price includes "Hazmat" Fee
FrostyCool R290 is marketed and sold worldwide as a replacement for R22 except for the United States (see regulations below).
FrostyCool R290 operates at lower head pressures and offers colder air and improved performance compared to R22. FrostyCool R290 will extend the life of a system because of the lower head pressures. FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant requires approximately 1/3 the amount of the original charge in the system and must be charged as a liquid.
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Attention United States Customers:
Do Not Order FrostyCool R290 Refrigerant if the intended use is in a Central Residential or Central Commercial Air Conditioning System. Allowable uses can be determined by reviewing the regulations below or visiting the E.P.A website. In the United States the E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations state that it is illegal to use any hydrocarbon refrigerant and / or FrostyCool R290 refrigerant in a Central Residential or Central Commercial Air Conditioning System.
R290 is a proposed EPA acceptable substitute refrigerant for R-22 under the SNAP Program The EPA has classified R 290 as acceptable, subject to use conditions, in new retail food refrigerators and freezers (stand- alone units only). All Federal, State and EPA regulations must be followed. In accordance with EPA regulations at 40 CFR Part 82. (R-290 CAS #74-98-6). It is illegal to use 502a refrigerant in any application within the USA.
BENEFITS
Operation: FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant operates at lower head pressures which results in an increased lifespan of the compressor and decreased engine load.
Compatibility: FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is compatible with most air-conditioning lubricants, seals, gaskets, hoses, compressors and o-rings.
FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant along with mineral oil are Incompatible with butyl rubber hoses.
Environment: FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is a 100% natural organic refrigerant.
FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is non-ozone depleting and has a low global warming potential.
FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is in full compliance with the UN Montreal Protocol and meets or exceeds international standards such as—ISO 5149, BS 4434-1995, AS/NZS 1677 and ASHRAE 5149.
One 12 lb tank of FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is equivalent to 30 lbs of R22.
FAQ's
Q: CAN I TOP OFF MY SYSTEM? CAN I MIX REFRIGERANTS? DO I HAVE TO EVACUATE MY UNIT?
A: Mixing refrigerants is ILLEGAL in North America. Enviromental Regulations require that an Air-Conditioning System be free of or properly evacuated of refrigerant by certified personnel before charging with FrostyCool Replacement Refrigerant.
SAFETY
FrostyCool R290 Replacement Refrigerant is flammable and will ignite if it comes in contact with an open flame or spark, and is not intended for use in systems designed for non-flammable refrigerants. Always work in a well ventilated area and follow all manufacturers directions at all times. FrostyCool R290 MSDS
Regulations
In the United States it is illegal to use a hydrocarbon refrigerant as a substitute for a Class I or Class II ODS refrigerant for any end use other than industrial process refrigeration systems, or retail food refrigerators and freezers (stand-alone units only). See 69 Fed. Reg. 11946, 11952 (March 12, 2004), and 76 Fed. Reg. 78832 (December 20, 2011). Under the SNAP regulations at 40 C.F.R § 82.172, "use" is defined as "any use of a substitute for a class I or Class II ozone-depleting compound, including but not limited to use in a manufacturing process or product, in consumption by the end-user, or in intermediate uses, such as formulation or packaging for other subsequent uses."
Products offered may not be legal for certain applications in the United States. It is the ultimate responsibility of the purchaser, installer and equipment owner / operator to confirm that the intended use of the product purchased does not violate any applicable laws or regulations and that use of products fully conforms to all Federal, States Laws and E.P.A. guidelines and regulations. The purchaser confirms acceptance of these requirements on checkout and agrees to adhere to and follow all applicable laws and aforementioned regulations relating to product use, further the purchaser resolves and agrees to hold FrostyCool Refrigerants Inc. harmless in all aspects relating to use of these products.
