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Overview of CARE (Hydocarbons)

CARE Logo   Additional Info
CARE 10
CARE 30
CARE 40
CARE 45
CARE 50
Technical Info (pdf)
Safety Data Sheet 

 

BOC Refrigerants offers a range of high performance hydrocarbon refrigerant products for a wide spectrum of refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Originally developed by Calor, but now wholly owned by BOC, CARE refrigerants are flammable, non-toxic, zero ODP and low GWP > 8 (relative to CO2 = 1).

Range of cylinder sizes available

Refrigerant   Composition   Application Type   Fluorocarbon Equivalent
CARE 10   HC-600a (isobutane)   High/medium temperature; domestic appliances.   CFC-12, HFC-134a
CARE 30   Blend of HC-600a and HC-290   High/medium temperature; commercial, automotive, domestic.   CFC-12, HFC-134a
CARE 40   HC-290 (propane)   High/medium/low temperature; commercial & industrial refrigeration & A/C, heat pumps, chillers   HCFC-22, HFC-404A, HFC-407C, HFC-507
CARE 45   HC-1270 (propene/propylene)   High/medium/low temperature; commercial refrigeration, air conditioning.   HCFC-22, HFC-407C, HFC-404A, CFC-502
CARE 50   Blend of HC-290 and HC-170 (ethane)   High/medium/low temperature; commercial, industrial & process refrigeration & A/C, heat pumps, chillers   HCFC-22, HFC-404A, HFC-407C, HFC-507

 

 Please Note:

  • Due to their hazardous nature, BOC only supplies CARE hydrocarbons to those who have completed BOC's hydrocarbon training course.  For information regarding training courses click here
  • For further information please contact the refrigerants team on 0800 02 0800
  • For information on Refrigerant Services offered by BOC click here   

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