AHRI Standard 700

AHRI Standard 700
2011 Standard for
Specifications for
Fluorocarbon Refrigerants
IMPORTANT
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
AHRI does not set safety standards and does not certify or guarantee the safety of any products, components or
systems designed, tested, rated, installed or operated in accordance with this standard/guideline. It is strongly
recommended that products be designed, constructed, assembled, installed and operated in accordance with
nationally recognized safety standards and code requirements appropriate for products covered by this
standard/guideline.
AHRI uses its best efforts to develop standards/guidelines employing state-of-the-art and accepted industry
practices. AHRI does not certify or guarantee that any tests conducted under its standards/guidelines will be
non-hazardous or free from risk.
Note:
This standard supersedes AHRI Standard 700-2006 with Addenda 1 and 2.
AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS PROVISIONS
Scope of the Certification Programs
The Reclaimed Refrigerant and Refrigerant Testing Laboratory Certification Programs are based on this standard. The
Reclaimed Refrigerant Certification Program includes purity specifications for reclaimed refrigerants. The Refrigerant
Testing Laboratory Certification Program includes verification for Refrigerant Testing Laboratories that perform testing of
refrigerants to AHRI Standard 700.
Certified Ratings
The following ratings are verified by test for the Reclaimed Refrigerant Certification Program:
a. Water (ppm by weight).

b. Chloride (pass/fail).
c. Acidity (ppm by weight).
d. High Boiling Residue (% by volume or % by weight).
e. Particulates/Solids (pass/fail).
f. Air and Other Non Condensables (% by volume).
g. All Other Volatile Impurities (% by weight)
h. Halogenated Unsaturated Volatile Impurities (ppm by weight).
The following contaminants are verified by test for the Refrigerant Testing Laboratory Certification Program:
a. Water (ppm by weight).

b. High Boiling Residue (% by volume or % by weight).
c. Air and Other Non Condensables (% by volume).
d. All Other Volatile Impurities (% by weight).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Section 1. Purpose ..............................................................................................................................1
Section 2. Scope .................................................................................................................................1
Section 3. Definitions .........................................................................................................................1
Section 4. Characterization of Refrigerants and Contaminants..........................................................1
Section 5. Sampling and Summary of Test Procedures ....................................................................2
Section 6. Reporting Procedure ..........................................................................................................4
Section 7. Conformance Conditions ...................................................................................................4
TABLES
Table 1A. Characteristics of Single Component Refrigerants and their Maximum

Allowable Levels of Contaminants ..................................................................................5
Table 1B. Characteristics of Zeotropic Blends (400 Series Refrigerants)

and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants .................................................8
Table 1C. Characteristics of Azeotropic Blends (500 Series Refrigerants)

and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants ...............................................15
APPENDICES
Appendix A. References - Normative ...................................................................................................16
Appendix B. References - Informative .................................................................................................16
Appendix C. Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700…………Available on the AHRI website
Appendix D. Gas Chromatograms for AHRI Standard 700…………. Available on the AHRI website
AHRI STANDARD 700-2011
SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS
Section 1. Purpose
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish purity specifications, to verify composition, and to specify the
associated methods of testing for acceptability of fluorocarbon refrigerants regardless of source (new, reclaimed and/or
repackaged) for use in new and existing refrigeration and air-conditioning products within the scope of AHRI.
1.1.1 Intent. This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry including manufacturers, reclaimers,
repackagers, distributors, installers, servicemen, contractors and users of fluorocarbon refrigerants.
1.1.2 Review and Amendment. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances or as
additional data becomes available. This data can be submitted to AHRI for review.
Section 2. Scope
2.1 Scope. This standard specifies acceptable levels of contaminants (purity requirements) for fluorocarbon refrigerants
(hereinafter referred to as refrigerants) regardless of source and lists acceptable test methods. These refrigerants are: R-11;
R-12; R-13; R-22; R-23; R-32; R-113; R-114; R-115; R-116; R-123; R-124; R-125; R-134a; R-141b; R-142b; R-
143a; R-152a; R-218; R-227ea; R-236fa; R-245fa; R-1234yf; R-401A; R-401B; R-402A; R-402B; R-403A; R-403B;
R-404A; R-405A; R-406A; R-407A; R-407B; R-407C; R-407D; R-407E; R-407F; R-408A; R-409A; R-409B; R-
410A; R-410B; R-411A; R-411B; R-412A; R-413A; R-414A; R-414B; R-415A; R-415B; R-416A; R-417A; R-417B;
R-418A; R-419A; R-420A; R-421A; R-421B; R-422A; R-422B; R-422C; R-422D; R-423A; R-424A; R-425A; R-
426A; R-427A, R-428A, R-430A, R-434A, R-437A; R-438A; R-439A; R-440A; R-500; R-502; R-503; R-507A; R-508A;
R-508B; and R-509A as referenced in the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 with Addenda.
Section 3. Definitions
All terms in this document follow the standard industry definitions in the current edition of ASHRAE Terminology of
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration unless otherwise defined in this section.
3.1 "Shall" or "Should". "Shall" or "should" shall be interpreted as follows:
3.1.1 Shall. Where "shall" or "shall not" is used for a provision specified, that provision is mandatory if
compliance with the standard is claimed.
3.1.2 Should. "Should" is used to indicate provisions which are not mandatory but which are desirable as good
practice.
Section 4. Characterization of Refrigerants and Contaminants
4.1 Characterization. Characterization of refrigerants and contaminants are listed in the following general classifications:
4.1.1. Water
4.1.2. Chloride
4.1.3. Acidity
4.1.4. High boiling residue
4.1.5. Particulates/solids
4.1.6. Air and other Non-condensables
4.1.7. All other Volatile impurities
4.1.8. Halogenated Unsaturated Volatile Impurities
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Identification of the refrigerant and volatile impurities shall be carried out by gas chromatography (GC).
Section 5. Sampling and Summary of Test Procedures
5.1 Referee Test. The referee test methods for the various contaminants are summarized in the following paragraphs.
Detailed test procedures are included in Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700. If alternative test methods are employed, the
user shall be able to demonstrate that they produce results at least equivalent to the specified referee test method.
5.2 Refrigerant Sampling.
5.2.1 Sampling Precautions. Special precautions should be taken to ensure that representative samples are obtained
for analysis. Sampling shall be done by qualified personnel following accepted sampling and safety
procedures. Refrigerants with critical temperatures near or below ambient temperature cannot be reliably sampled for
both liquid and vapor phase without special handling.
5.2.2 Cylinder Preparation. Place a clean, empty sample cylinder with the valve open in an oven at 110°C for one
hour. Remove it from the oven while hot, immediately connect it to an evacuation system and evacuate it to less than
56 kPa. Close the valve and allow it to cool. Weigh the empty cylinder.
5.2.3 Vapor Phase Sampling. A vapor phase sample shall be obtained for determining the non condensables. The
source temperature shall be measured and recorded at the time the sample is taken. Non condensable gases, if present,
will concentrate in the vapor phase of the refrigerant; care must be exercised to eliminate introduction of either air or
liquid phase refrigerant during the sample transfer. Since R-11, R-113, R-123, R-141b, and R-245fa have normal
boiling points near or above room temperature, non condensable determination is not required for these refrigerants.
5.2.3.1 Special Handling for Low Critical Temperature Refrigerant. A vapor phase sample is required to
determine non condensables and volatile impurities, including other refrigerants. The vapor phase sample is
obtained by regulating the sample container temperature to 5 K or more above the refrigerant critical
temperature.
5.2.4 Liquid Phase Sampling. A liquid phase sample is required for all tests listed in this standard except the test
for non condensables.
5.2.4.1 Liquid Sampling. Accurate analysis requires that the sample cylinder, at ambient temperature, be
filled to at least 60% by volume; however, under no circumstances should the cylinder be filled to more than
80% by volume. This can be accomplished by weighing the empty cylinder and then the cylinder with
refrigerant. When the desired amount of refrigerant has been collected, close the valve(s) and immediately
disconnect the sample cylinder.
Note: Care should be taken to ensure that all connections and transfer lines are dry and evacuated to avoid
contaminating the sample.
5.2.4.2 Special Handling for Low Critical Temperature Refrigerant. A liquid phase sample is required for
all testing except non condensables and volatile impurities, including other refrigerants. The liquid phase
sample is obtained by regulating the sample cylinder temperature to 2 ºC below the critical temperature of the
refrigerant.
NOTE: If free water is present in the sample, cooling to below 0 ºC may result in the formation of ice.
Clathrates may form at temperatures above 0 ºC with some fluorocarbon refrigerants.
5.2.4.3 Record Weight. Check the sample cylinder for leaks and record the gross weight.
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5.3 Refrigerant Identification. The required method shall be gas chromatography as described in Appendix C with the
corresponding gas chromatogram figures as illustrated in Informative Appendix D to AHRI Standard 700. The
chromatogram of the sample shall be compared to known standards.
5.4 Water Content.
5.4.1 Method. The Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration, as described in Appendix C, shall be used for determining
the water content of refrigerants. This method can be used for refrigerants that are either a liquid or a gas at room
temperature. For all refrigerants, the sample for water analysis shall be taken from the liquid phase of the container to
be tested.
5.4.2 Limits. The value for water content shall be expressed in parts per million (ppm) by weight and shall not
exceed the maximum specified in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C.
5.5 Conductivity. (Alternative to Chloride and Acidity Tests).
5.5.1 Method. A refrigerant may be tested for conductivity as an indication of the presence of acids, metal
chlorides, and any compound that ionizes in water. This alternative procedure is intended for use with new or
reclaimed refrigerants, however, significant amounts of oil can interfere with the test results.
5.5.2 Limits. The value for conductivity shall be converted to and expressed in ppm by weight calculated as HCl
and shall be compared with the maximum acidity value specified (see in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C). If the conductivity
is above this amount, then the Chloride and Acidity Tests shall be conducted. If the conductivity is not greater than
this amount, then the Chloride and Acidity Tests may be omitted.
5.6 Chloride.
5.6.1 Method. The refrigerant shall be tested for chloride as an indication of the presence of hydrochloric acid
and/or metal chlorides. The referee procedure is intended for use with new or reclaimed refrigerants; however, high
boiling residue in excess of the amounts in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C can interfere with the test results.
The test method shall be that described in Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700. The test will show noticeable turbidity
at chloride levels of about 3 ppm or greater by weight.
5.6.2 Limits. The results of the test shall not exhibit any sign of turbidity. Report the results as "pass" or "fail."
5.7 Acidity.
5.7.1 Method. The acidity test uses the titration principle to detect any compound that is soluble in water and
ionizes as an acid. The test method shall be that described in Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700. This test may not be
suitable for determination of high molecular weight organic acids; however, these acids will be found in the high
boiling residue test outlined in 5.8. The test requires a 100 to 120 gram sample and has a detection limit of 0.1 ppm by
weight calculated as HCl.
5.7.2 Limits. The value for acidity shall be expressed in ppm by weight as HCl and shall not exceed the limits in
Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C.
5.8 High Boiling Residue.
5.8.1 Method. High boiling residue shall be determined by either volume or weight. The volume method measures
the residue from a standard volume of refrigerant after evaporation. The gravimetric method is described in Appendix
C to AHRI Standard 700. Oils and/or organic acids will be captured by these methods.
5.8.2 Limits. The value for high boiling residue shall be expressed as a percentage by volume or weight and shall
not exceed the maximum percent specified in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C.
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5.9 Particulates and Solids.
5.9.1 Method. A measured amount of sample shall be placed in a Goetz bulb under controlled temperature conditions.
The particulates/solids shall be determined by visual examination of the Goetz bulb prior to the evaporation of refrigerant.
For details of this test method, refer to Part 3 of Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700.
5.9.2 Limits. Visual presence of dirt, rust or other particulate contamination is reported as "fail."
5.10 Non Condensables.
5.10.1 Method. A vapor phase sample shall be used for determination of non condensables. Non condensable gases
consist primarily of air accumulated in the vapor phase of refrigerants where the solubility of air in the refrigerant liquid
phase is extremely low and air is not significant as a liquid phase contaminant. The presence of non condensable gases may
reflect poor quality control in transferring refrigerants to storage tanks and cylinders.
The test method shall be gas chromatography with a thermal conductivity detector as described in Appendix C to AHRI
Standard 700.
5.10.2 Limits. The maximum level of non condensables in the vapor phase of a test sample shall not exceed the maximum
at 25.0 °C as shown in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C.
5.11 Volatile Impurities Including Other Refrigerants.
5.11.1 Method. The amount of volatile impurities including other refrigerants in the subject refrigerant shall be
determined by gas chromatography as described in Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700.
5.11.2 Limits. The test sample shall not contain more than 0.5% by weight of volatile impurities including other
refrigerants as shown in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C.
5.11.2.1 Halogenated Unsaturated Volatile Impurities. The test sample of a saturated fluorinated refrigerant
shall not contain more than 40 ppm by weight of halogenated unsaturated volatile impurities, unless listed
individually in 5.11.2.2.
5.11.2.2 Individual Listed Volatile Impurities. Tables 1A, 1B and 1C list specific volatile impurities and their
maximum allowable concentrations in ppm by weight.
Section 6. Reporting Procedure
6.1 Reporting Procedure. The source (manufacturer, reclaimer or repackager) of the packaged refrigerant shall be identified.
The refrigerant shall be identified by its accepted refrigerant number and/or its chemical name. Maximum allowable levels of
contaminants are shown in Tables 1A, 1B, and 1C. Test results shall be tabulated in a similar manner.
Section 7. Conformance Conditions
7.1 Conformance. While conformance with this standard is voluntary, conformance shall not be claimed or implied for
products or equipment within the standard's Purpose (Section 1) and Scope (Section 2) unless such product claims meet all of the
requirements of the standard and all of the testing and rating requirements are measured and reported in complete compliance with
the standard. Any product that has not met all the requirements of the standard cannot reference, state, or acknowledge
conformance to the standard in any written, oral, or electronic communication.
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Table 1A. Characteristics of Single Component Refrigerants and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants
Reference
Reporting Units R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-23 R-32 R-113 R-114
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
ºC @ 101.3 kPa 23.7 -29.8 -81.50 -40.8 -82.00 -51.7 47.60 3.60
Boiling Point1 N/A
K 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.3

Boiling Point Range1 N/A 0.3
ºC 198.0 112.0 28.9 96.20 26.1 78.10 214.1 145.7

Critical Temperature1 N/A
Isomer Content 0-1 0-30

% by weight N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Isomer R-113a R-114a
VAPOR PHASE CONTAMINANTS:

% by volume @
Air and Other Non Condensables 5.10 N/A2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 N/A2 1.5
25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE CONTAMINANTS:
Water ppm by weight 5.4 20 10 10 10 10 10 20 10
All Other Volatile Impurities % by weight 5.11 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
% by volume or
High Boiling Residue 5.8 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
% by weight
Halogenagted Unsaturated Volatile ppm by weight 5.11.2.1 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Impurities
Visually clean to
Particulates/Solids 5.9 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HCl)
No visible
Chloride3 5.6 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
turbidity
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Boiling points, boiling point ranges and critical temperatures, although not required, are provided for informational purposes.
2
Since R-11, R-113, R-123, R-141b, and R-245fa have normal boiling points near or above room temperature, non condensable determinations are not required for these
refrigerants.
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Recognized chloride level for pass/fail is about 3 ppm.
N/A Not Applicable
-- Data Not Available
Refrigerant data compiled from Refprop 7.0.
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Table 1A. Characteristics of Single Component Refrigerants and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants (continued)
Reference
Reporting Units R-115 R-116 R-123 R-124 R-125 R-134a R-141b
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -38.9 -78.20 27.8 -12.0 -48.1 -26.1 32.0

Boiling Point1 N/A
K 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Boiling Point Range1 N/A
ºC 80.00 19.9 183.7 122.3 66.00 101.1 206.8

0
0-8
Isomer Content 0-5 0-0.5 0-0.1ea
% by weight N/A N/A N/A R-123a+ N/A
Isomer R-124a R-134 R-141, R-141a
R-123b
VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
Air and Other Non % by volume @
5.10 1.5 1.5 N/A2 1.5 1.5 1.5 N/A2
Condensables 25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
Water ppm by weight 5.4 10 10 20 10 10 10 100
All Other Volatile Impurities % by weight 5.11 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.9
Halogenated Unsaturated ppm by weight 5.11.2 .1 40 40 40 40 40 See 40

Volatile Impurities footnote4
% by volume or %
High Boiling Residue 5.8 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
by weight
Visually clean to
Particulates/Solids 5.9 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HCl)
Chloride3 No visible turbidity 5.6 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
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2
Since R-11, R-113, R-123, R-141b, and R-245fa have normal boiling points near or above room temperature, non condensable determinations are not required for these
refrigerants.
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Up to 5000 ppm R-1234yf is acceptable, but for other halogenated unsaturated volatile impurities the cumulative limit shall be 40ppm, as specified in Section 5.11.2.1.
N/A Not Applicable
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Table 1A. Characteristics of Single Component Refrigerants and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants (continued)
Reporting Reference
R-142b R-143a R-152a R-218 R-227ea R-236fa R-245fa R-1234yf
Units Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
ºC @ 101.3
-9.20 -47.2 -24.0 -36.8 -16.5 -1.40 14.9 -29.4
Boiling Point1 kPa N/A
º
K 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Boiling Point Range1 N/A -- -- N/A
ºC 137.1 72.70 113.3 72.00 101.7 124.9 154.1 94.8

0-0.1ea R-245ca,
Isomer Content 0-0.01
% by weight N/A R-142, N/A -- -- -- R-245cb, N/A
Isomer R-143
R-142a R-245ea,
VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
% by volume
Air and Other Non Condensables 5.10 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 N/A2 1.5
@ 25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
% by volume
or % by weight
Halogenated Unsaturated ppm by weight 5.11.2.1 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 N/A
Volatile Impurities
Visually clean
to pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HCl)
No visible
turbidity
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2
Since R-11, R-113, R-123, R-141b, and R-245fa have normal boiling points near or above room temperature, non condensable determinations are not required
for these refrigerants.
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Recognized chloride level for pass/fail is about 3 ppm
N/A Not Applicable
Table 1B. Characteristics of Zeotropic Blends (400 Series Refrigerants) and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants
Reference
Reporting Units R-401A R-401B R-402A R-402B R-403A R-403B R-404A
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
N/A R-22/ R-22/ R-125/ R-125/ R-290/ R-290/ R-125/

Refrigerant Components N/A
152a/124 152a/124 290/22 290/22 22/218 22/218 143a/134a
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 53/13/34 61/11/28 60.0/2.0/38.0 38.0/2.0/60.0 5/75/20 5/56/39 44/52/4
% by weight 51-55/11.5- 59-63/9.5- 58.0-62.0/1.0- 36.0-40.0/1.0- 3-5.2/73- 3-5.2/54- 42-46/51-

Allowable Comp N/A
13.5/33-35 11.5/27-29 2.1/36.0-40.0 2.1/58.0-62.0 77/18-22 58/37-41 53/2-6
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -33.3 -49.0 -47.0 -47.8 -49.2 -46.2

Bubble Point1 N/A -34.9
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -26.4 -28.8 -46.9 -44.7 -44.3 -46.8 -45.5

Dew Point1 N/A
ºC 105.3 103.5 76.00 83.00 87.00 79.70 72.10

% by volume
Air and Other Non Condensables 5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
@25.0ºC
% by volume or %
by weight
Visually clean to
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HC1)
No visible
Chloride2 5.6 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
turbidity
1
Bubble points, dew points and critical temperatures, although not required, are provided for informational purposes.
2
N/A Not Applicable
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Table 1B. Characteristics of Zeotropic Blends (400 Series Refrigerants) and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants (continued)
Reference
Reporting Units R-405A R-406A R-407A R-407B R-407C R-407D R-407E R-407F
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
R-
N/A R-22/152a/ R-22/ R-32/125/ R-32/125/ R-32/125/ R-32/125/ R-32/125/
Refrigerant Components N/A 32/125/134
142b/C318 600a/142b 134a 134a 134a 134a 134a
a
30.0/30.0/4
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 45/7/5.5/42.5 55/4/41 20/40/40 10/70/20 23/25/52 15/15/70 25/15/60
0.0
% by weight 28.0-
43-47/6-8/4.5- 53-57/3-5/ 18-22/38-42/ 8-12/68-72/ 21-25/23- 13-17/13- 23-27/13- 32.0/28.0-
Allowable Comp N/A
6.5/40.5-44.5 40-42 38-42 18-22 27/50-54 17/68-72 17/58-62 32.0/38.0-
42.0
-32.9 -32.7 -45.3 -46.8 -43.6 -39.5 -42.9 -46.1
Bubble Point1 ºC @ 101.3 kPa N/A
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -24.5 -23.5 -38.9 -42.5 -36.6 -32.9 -35.8 -39.7
Dew Point1 N/A
ºC 106.0 116.5 82.30 75.00 86.00 91.40 88.50 83.0

VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
Air and Other Non % by volume
5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Condensables @25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
% by volume or
% by weight
Visually clean to
pass
Acidity ppm by weight 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
No visible
turbidity
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2
N/A Not Applicable
Reference
Reporting Units R-408A R-409A R-409B R-410A R-410B R-411A R-411B
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
N/A R-125/ R-22/ R- R-1270/ R-1270/

Refrigerant Components N/A R-32/125 R-32/125
143a/22 124/142b 22/124/142b 22/152a 22/152a
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 7/46/47 60/25/15 65/25/10 50/50 45/55 1.5/87.5/11.0 3/94/3
% by weight 5-9/45-47/ 58-62/23- 63-67/23-27/ 48.5-50.5/ 0.5-1.5/87.5- 2-3/94-96/

Allowable Comp N/A 44-46/54-56
45-49 27/14-16 9-11 49.5-51.5 89.5/10-11 2-3
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -44.6 -34.7 -35.6 -51.4 -51.3 -39.5 -41.6

Bubble Point1 N/A
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -44.1 -26.4 -27.9 -51.4 -51.6 -36.6 -40.0

Dew Point1 N/A
ºC 83.10 106.9 106.9 71.40 70.80 99.10 96.00

VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
% by volume or %
by weight
Visually clean to
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HC1)
No visible
turbidity
1
2
N/A Not Applicable
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Reference
Reporting Units R-412A R-413A R-414A R-414B R-415A R-415B R-416A
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
N/A R-22/218/ R-218/ R-22/124/ R-22/124/ R-134a/
Refrigerant Components N/A R-22/152a R-22/152a
142b 134a/600a 600a/142b 600a/142b 124/600
51.0/28.5/ 50.0/39.0/ 59.0/39.5/

Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 70/5/25 9/88/3 82.0/18.0 25.0/75.0
4.0/16.5 1.5/9.5 1.5
49.0-53.0/ 48.0-52.0/
58.0-59.5/
68-72/3- 8-10/86- 26.5-30.5/ 3.5- 37.0-41.0/ 1.0- 81.0-83.0/ 24.0-26.0/
Allowable Comp % by weight N/A 39.0-40.5/ 1.3-
7/24-26 90/2-3 4.5/ 2.0/ 17.0-19.0 74.0-76.0
1.6
15.5-17.0 8.5-10.0
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -38.0 -30.6 -34.0 -32.9 -37.5 -27.7 -23.4
Bubble Point1 N/A
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -28.7 -27.9 -25.8 -24.3 -34.7 -26.2 -21.8

Dew Point1 N/A
ºC 107.2 98.50 110.7 111.0 100.0 111.3 108.2


% by volume @
25.0ºC
% by volume or %
by weight
Visually clean to
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HC1)
No visible
turbidity
1
2
N/A Not Applicable
Reporting Referenc
R-417A R-417B R-418A R-419A R-420A R-421A R-421B
Units e Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
N/A R-125/ R-125/134a/ R-290/ R-125/134a/ R-134a/ R- R-

Refrigerant Components N/A
134a/600 600 22/152a E170 142b 125/134a 125/134a
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 46.6/50.0/3.4 79.0/18.3/2.7 1.5/96.0/2.5 77.0/19.0/4.0 88.0/12.0 58.0/42.0 85.0/15.0
45.5-47.7/ 1.0-2.0/ 76.0-78.0/ 57.0- 84.0-

78.0-80.0/17.3- 88.0-89.0/
Allowable Comp % by weight N/A 49.0-51.0/ 95.0-97.0/ 2.0- 18.0-20.0/ 3.0- 59.0/ 86.0/
19.3/2.2-2.8 11.0-12.0
3.0-3.5 3.0 5.0 41.0-43.0 14.0-16.0
ºC @ 101.3
-38.0 -44.9 -41.2 -42.6 -25.0 -40.8 -45.7
Bubble Point1 kPa N/A
ºC @ 101.3 -32.9 -41.5 -40.1 -36.0 -24.2 -35.5 -42.6

Dew Point1 N/A
kPa
ºC 89.90 75.2 96.70 79.10 105.4 78.50 69.00
Critical Temperature N/A
VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Condensables @ 25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
ppm by
Water 5.4 10 10 10 20 10 10 10
weight
All Other Volatile
% by weight 5.11 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Impurities
% by volume
High Boiling Residue or % by 5.8 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
weight
Visually
clean to pass
ppm by
Acidity weight 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HC1)
No visible
turbidity
1
2
12
N/A Not Applicable
13
Reporting Referenc
R-422A R-422B R-422C R-422D R-423A R-424A R-425A R-426A
Units e Section
CHARACTERISTICS:
R- R-125/ R- R-125/134a R-
Refrigerant R-125/134a/ R-134a/ R-32/134a/
N/A N/A 125/134a/ 134a/600 125/134a/ /600a/600/ 125/134a/6
Components 600a 227ea 227ea
600a a 600a 601a 00/601a
85.1/11.5/ 55.0/42.0/ 82.0/ 65.1/30.5/ 50.5/47.0/ 18.5/69.5/1 5.1/93.0/1.
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 52.5/47.5
3.4 3.0 15.0/3.0 3.4 0.9/1.0/0.6 2.0 3/0.6
54.0- 81.0- 64.0- 49.5-51.5/ 4.1-

84.1- 51.5- 18.0-19.0/
56.0/41.0- 83.0/14.0- 66.0/30.5- 46.0-48.0/ 6.1/92.0-
Allowable Comp % by weight N/A 86.1/10.5- 53.5/46.5- 69.0-70.0/
43.0/2.5- 16.0/2.5- 32.5/3.0- 0.7-1.0/0.8- 94.0/1.1-
12.5/3.0-3.5 48.5 11.5-12.5
3.1 3.1 3.5 1.1/0.4-0.7 1.4/0.4-0.7
ºC @ 101.3
-46.5 -40.5 -45.3 -43.2 -24.2 -39.1 -38.1 -28.5
Bubble Point1 kPa N/A
ºC @ 101.3
-44.1 -35.6 -42.3 -38.4 -23.5 -33.3 -31.3 -26.7
Dew Point1 kPa N/A
71.70 85.70 76.10 79.6 99.00 87.50 93.90 100.2

Critical Temperature ºC N/A
VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Condensables @ 25.0ºC
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
All Other Volatile
% by weight 5.11 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Impurities
% by volume
or % by weight
No visible
turbidity
1
2
N/A Not Applicable
Reporting Units Referen R-427A R-428A R-430A R-434A R-437A R-438A R-439A R-440A
ce
CHARACTERISTICS
1
:
R- R- R-32 / 125 / R-32 / R-290 /
Refrigerant R-125/ 143a/ R-125 / 134a /
N/A N/A 32/125/143 125/143a/2 R-152a/600a 134a / 600 / 125 / 134a /
Components 134a/600a 600 / 601
a/134a 90/600a 601a 600a 152a
8.5 / 45.0 / 50.0 /
15.0/25.0/1 77.5/20.0/0 63.2/18.0/16.0/2 19.5/78.5/1.4/0. 0.6 / 1.6
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 76.0/24.0 44.2 / 1.7 / 47.0 /
0.0/50.0 .6/1.9 .8 6 / 97.8
0.6 3.0
13.0- 7.0-9.0 / 49.0-
76.5- 0.5-0.7 /
17.0/23.0- 75.0- 62.2-64.2/17.0- 17.7-20.0/77.8- 43.5-46.5 / 51.0 /
78.5/19.0- 1.0-2.2 /
Allowable Comp % by weight N/A 27.0/8.0- 77.0/23.0- 19.0/15.0- 80.0/1.2-1.5/0.4- 42.7-45.7 / 46.0-
21.0/0.4- 97.3-
12.0/48.0- 25.0 17.0/2.6-2.9 0.7 1.5-1.8 / 0.4- 48.0 /
0.7/1.7-2.0 98.3
52.0 0.7 2.5-3.5
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -43.0 -43.0

Bubble Point1 N/A -48.3 -27.6 -45.1 -32.9 -52.0 -25.5
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -36.3 -36.4

Dew Point1 N/A -47.5 -27.4 -42.4 -29.2 -51.7 -24.3
84.2 72.0 112.9

Critical Temperature ºC N/A 85.3 69.0 107.0 75.6 95.3
VAPOR PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
5.10 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
LIQUID PHASE
CONTAMINANTS:
All Other Volatile
% by weight 5.11 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Impurities
High Boiling % by volume or
5.8 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
Residue % by weight
Visually clean to
pass
ppm by weight
Acidity 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
(as HC1)
No visible
turbidity
1
2
N/A Not Applicable
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Table 1C. Characteristics of Azeotropic Blends (500 Series Refrigerants) and their Maximum Allowable Levels of Contaminants
15
Reference
Reporting Units R-500 R-502 R-503 R-507A R-508A R-508B R-509A
Section
CHARACTERISTICS1:
Refrigerant Components N/A N/A R-12/152a R-22/115 R-23/13 R-125/143a R-23/116 R-23/116 R-22/218
Nominal Comp % by weight N/A 73.8/26.2 48.8/51.2 40.1/59.9 50/50 39/61 46/54 44/56
72.8-74.8/ 44.8-52.8/ 39-41/ 49.5-51.5/ 37-41/ 44-48/ 42-46/

Allowable Comp % by weight N/A
25.2-27.2 47.2-55.2 59-61 48.5-50.5 59-63 52-56 56-60
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -33.6 -45.2 -87.80 -46.7 -87.40 -87.00 -49.8

Bubble Point1 N/A
ºC @ 101.3 kPa -33.6 -45.0 -87.80 -46.7 -87.40 -87.00 -48.1

Dew Point1 N/A
ºC 102.1 80.20 18.4 70.60 10.8 11.8 68.60

% by volume @
23.9ºC
% by volume or % by
weight
Particulates/Solids Visually clean to pass 5.9 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
Acidity ppm by weight 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Chloride2 No visible turbidity 5.6 pass pass pass pass pass pass pass
1
2
N/A Not Applicable
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES – NORMATIVE

A1 Listed here are all standards, handbooks, and other publications essential to the formation and implementation of the
standard. All references in this appendix are considered as part of this standard.
A1.1 ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2010 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants, 2010, with
Addenda, American National Standards Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10036 U.S.A., 1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta,
GA 30329, U.S.A.
A.1.2 Appendix C Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2008, Specification for Fluorocarbon
Refrigerants, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2008, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington,
VA 22201; U.S.A.
A.1.3 Appendix D Gas Chromatograms for AHRI Standard 700-2008, Specification for Fluorocarbon Refrigerants,
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2008, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201;
U.S.A.
A.1.4 ASHRAE Terminology of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Second Edition,
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 1991, 1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta,
GA 30329-2305; U.S.A.
APPENDIX B. REFERENCES – INFORMATIVE

B1 Listed here are standards, handbooks and other publications which may provide useful information and background
but are not considered essential. References in this appendix are not considered part of the standard.
B1.1 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 82, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone, 2010, Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC
20402, U.S.A.
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AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS PROVISIONS

Scope of the Certification Programs

a. Water (ppm by weight).

a. Water (ppm by weight).

Section 1. Purpose ..............................................................................................................................1

Section 2. Scope .................................................................................................................................1

Section 3. Definitions .........................................................................................................................1

Section 4. Characterization of Refrigerants and Contaminants..........................................................1

Section 5. Sampling and Summary of Test Procedures ....................................................................2

Section 6. Reporting Procedure ..........................................................................................................4

Section 7. Conformance Conditions ...................................................................................................4

Table 1A. Characteristics of Single Component Refrigerants and their Maximum

Table 1B. Characteristics of Zeotropic Blends (400 Series Refrigerants)

Table 1C. Characteristics of Azeotropic Blends (500 Series Refrigerants)

Appendix A. References - Normative ...................................................................................................16

Appendix B. References - Informative .................................................................................................16

SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS

3.1 "Shall" or "Should". "Shall" or "should" shall be interpreted as follows:

Section 4. Characterization of Refrigerants and Contaminants

Section 5. Sampling and Summary of Test Procedures

5.2 Refrigerant Sampling.

5.4 Water Content.

5.5 Conductivity. (Alternative to Chloride and Acidity Tests).

5.8 High Boiling Residue.

5.9 Particulates and Solids.

5.10 Non Condensables.

5.11 Volatile Impurities Including Other Refrigerants.

Section 6. Reporting Procedure

Section 7. Conformance Conditions

K 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.3

ºC 198.0 112.0 28.9 96.20 26.1 78.10 214.1 145.7

Isomer Content 0-1 0-30

VAPOR PHASE CONTAMINANTS:

Water ppm by weight 5.4 20 10 10 10 10 10 20 10

ºC @ 101.3 kPa -38.9 -78.20 27.8 -12.0 -48.1 -26.1 32.0

K 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

ºC 80.00 19.9 183.7 122.3 66.00 101.1 206.8

Halogenated Unsaturated ppm by weight 5.11.2 .1 40 40 40 40 40 See 40

K 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Boiling Point Range1 N/A -- -- N/A

ºC 137.1 72.70 113.3 72.00 101.7 124.9 154.1 94.8

Water ppm by weight 5.4 15 10 10 10 10 10 20 10

N/A R-22/ R-22/ R-125/ R-125/ R-290/ R-290/ R-125/

% by weight 51-55/11.5- 59-63/9.5- 58.0-62.0/1.0- 36.0-40.0/1.0- 3-5.2/73- 3-5.2/54- 42-46/51-

ºC @ 101.3 kPa -33.3 -49.0 -47.0 -47.8 -49.2 -46.2

ºC @ 101.3 kPa -26.4 -28.8 -46.9 -44.7 -44.3 -46.8 -45.5

ºC 105.3 103.5 76.00 83.00 87.00 79.70 72.10

VAPOR PHASE CONTAMINANTS:

Water ppm by weight 5.4 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Refrigerant data compiled from Refprop 7.0.

ºC 106.0 116.5 82.30 75.00 86.00 91.40 88.50 83.0

N/A R-125/ R-22/ R- R-1270/ R-1270/

% by weight 5-9/45-47/ 58-62/23- 63-67/23-27/ 48.5-50.5/ 0.5-1.5/87.5- 2-3/94-96/

ºC @ 101.3 kPa -44.6 -34.7 -35.6 -51.4 -51.3 -39.5 -41.6

ºC @ 101.3 kPa -44.1 -26.4 -27.9 -51.4 -51.6 -36.6 -40.0

ºC 83.10 106.9 106.9 71.40 70.80 99.10 96.00

Refrigerant data compiled from Refprop 7.0.