phosphoric acid
R12 (dichlorodifluoromethane) can decompose into phosgene and HF (hydrogen fluoride). R22 (chlorodifluoromethane) can decompose into phosgene and HF as well. Both reactions can occur under high temperature or in the presence of a catalyst.
Refrigerants such as R12, R502, R22, R134a, and newer blends contain either chlorine or fluorine and will hydrolyze with moisture or water forming hydrochloric or hydrofluoric acids and more water. Which makes motor windings deteriorate, metal corrosion and sludge which is a mixture of water acid and oil. Hope this helps, Scott
R10-(flammable) is the lowest flammabilty hazard - R11-Highly flammable and R12 Extremely flammable are greater hazards.
R1 - Explosive when dry. R2 - Riskof explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. R3 - Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. R4 - Forms very sensitive explosion. R5 - Heating may cause an explosion. R6 - Explosive with or without contact with air. R7 - May cause fire. R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R9 - Explosive when mixed with combustible material. R10 - Flamable. R11 - Highly Flamable. R12 - Extremely Flammable. R13 - Extremely Flammable liquified gas. R14 - Reacts violently with water. R15 - Contact with water liberates highly flammable gas. R16 - Explosive when mixed with oxidising substances. R17 - Spontaneously flammable in air. R18 - In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. R19 - May form explosive peroxides. R20 - Harmful by inhalation. R21 - Harmful in contact with skin. R22 - Harmfull if swallowed. R23 - Toxic by inhalation. R24 - Toxic in contact with skin. R25 - Toxic if swallowed. R26 - Very toxic by inhalation. R27 - Very toxic in contact with skin. R28 - Very toxic if swallowed. R29 - Contact ith water liberates toxic gas. R30 - Can become highly flammable in use. R31 -Contact with acid liberates toxic gas. R32- Contact with acid kiberates very txic gas. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects. R34 - Causes burns. R35 - Causes severe burns. R36- Irritating to eyes. R37 - Irritating to respiratory system. R38 - Irritating to skin. R39 - Dnager of very serious irreversible effects. R40 - Possible risk of irreversible effects. R41 - Risk of serious damage to yes. R42 - May cause sensitisation by inhalation. R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R44 - Risk of explosion if heated under coninement. R45 - My cause cancer. R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage. R47 - May cause birth defects. R48 - Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
R12 (dichlorodifluoromethane) can decompose into phosgene and HF (hydrogen fluoride). R22 (chlorodifluoromethane) can decompose into phosgene and HF as well. Both reactions can occur under high temperature or in the presence of a catalyst.
It came with R12. Due to the high cost of R12, I suggest you convert it to R134a.
If you mix r12 with r134 air conditioning system, it will cause a high pressure in your airconditioning system and eventually damage the compressor and the evaporator. R12 is only for r12 aircon and something with r134, it can't be mix.
R-12..........
It came from the factory with R12. Due to the high cost of R12, I would have it converted to R134.
There is only one Freon, and that is R12. R12 Freon came installed in your 1991 Chevy. It may or may not have been changed over to R134 Refrigerant. If not change it over, as the cost of R12 is unbelievably high an is no longer in production.
450 psi / 35 psi
how to convert r12 to134r
It came from the factory with R12. Due to the extremely high cost of R12, I would suggest you convert it to R134a. Kits are available at most auto parts stores.
R12 Low Side 7/16 in. threaded ß----------à R134 Low Side 13mm Quick-disconnect R12 High Side 3/8 in. threaded ß----------à R134A High Side 16mm Quick-disconnect
R12 Low Side 7/16 in. threadedß----------à R134 Low Side 13mm Quick-disconnect R12 High Side 3/8 in. threadedß----------à R134A High Side 16mm Quick-disconnect
If if it a 1995 or older then it came with R12 installed. 1996 can be R12 or R134. 1997 up, it has R134/R134a. If you suspect it had R12 look for a label somewhere on the A/C unit signifying it has been converted. If you find it has R12 and is leaking and needs repairing, after the leak is repaired, convert it to R134a. R12 is far too expensive to use.