Refrigerant R1234YF

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A/C systems in vehicles utilize the vaporization and condensation process. At the same time the substance (refrigerant) moves in a closed system.
One works with a substance which boils easily, which is called here as R1234yf.
The refrigerant R1234yf is known under different trade names (HFO 1234yf, Opteon 1234yf etc.).
Only use approved refrigerant with the required purity. Refer to REFRIGERANT R1234YF ANALYSIS .
For refrigerant R1234yf is a halogenated hydrocarbon compound with the chemical name "2, 3, 3, 3-Tetraflourprop-1-en" which boils at -29.4 °C (-20.9 °F) at a vapor pressure "1 bar (14.5 psi)" (corresponds to the ambient pressure).