R600a is a low-GWP hydrocarbon (HC) featuring at least 99.5% or 99.9% purity, which is used in residential refrigeration applications and with small-sized commercial refrigeration equipment.
R600a is a flammable refrigerant (Safety Class A3).
This product has been used in the operation of home refrigerators since the early 1990s, due to its physical-chemical properties, most suitable for medium/high-temperature applications.
Moreover, R600a is a component of a few blends found on the market.
Ecologically, R600a is a gas featuring low GWP (3) and zero ODP.
Name |
R600a (Isobutano) |
Purity |
99,9% – 99,5% – 97% |
Packaging |
Bulk, 930lt Tanks, Cylinders |
GWP(100Y) |
3 |
ASHRAE |
A3 |
GLIDE (K) |
N.D. |
Compatible lubricants |
POE/AB/Mineral |
R600a is a flammable gas |