sparky 8131-duracool infromation.

[68 daily driver]

sparky;
I saw your post about not using Duracool refrigerant to replace R12 and R134a in your car air conditioner. You stated that Duracool is explosive and not to use it. I would like to know where you got this information. What I have learned about Duracool is that it is non-toxic, unlike R134a which is. And that the ingrediants are organic. It is flammable, with a ignition point of 1626 degrees, which is a very high ignition point. Most of the lubicants, oils and other refrigerants, that you use in a car,are also flammable with a much lower ignition point. I do know that Duracool uses ethyl mercaptin as a scent agent in order for users to detect leaks in their system, and this scent agent smells like propane. Could this be the reason you think it is explosive.
Please reply because if you have some hard core facts, I would appreciate hearing about it before I switch from R12.

RELH

 

[Ronstang]

http://www.svffa.ca/safety.htm
scroll down to freon replacements

I'm sure there are more and I don' feel like reading tonight. I'm not taking either side here just providing a quick google result.

 

[sparky8131]

I talked to some a/c techs and auto parts
stores around here. Most refused to use or
sell this stuff because of the liability issues.
Also the EPA does ban use of Duracool in the
U.S. If you're replacing the R12 in your car,
you might look into Freeze 12. I put this in
my car & have been happy with it so far.
We got the temp down to 36 degrees out of
th a/c vents.

sparky!!!