Description

R1234yf Refrigerant Gas – Buy Online UK | 5 kg Cylinder

R1234yf (2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene) is the next-generation automotive refrigerant mandated in all new passenger vehicles sold in the UK and European Union since January 2017. With a Global Warming Potential of just 4 — compared to 1,430 for R134a — R1234yf represents the future of car air conditioning and is now found in millions of vehicles on UK roads.

Key Specifications

• Chemical name: 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (CH₂=CFCF₃)
• GWP: 4 (ultra-low — meets EU MAC Directive)
• ODP: 0
• Flammability class: A2L (mildly flammable)
• Boiling point: −29.4 °C
• Applications: All new cars and light commercial vehicles from 2017 onwards

Packaging & Quantity

• Cylinder size: 5 kg (net weight) specialist cylinder
• Purity: 99.9% minimum — automotive grade
• Valve type: R1234yf-specific connector — NOT compatible with R134a equipment
• Packaging: Dedicated R1234yf cylinder with unique valve to prevent cross-contamination
• Also available: 1 kg small can and 10 kg bulk cylinder — contact us
• ⚠️ Important: Requires dedicated R1234yf certified AC service machine — do not use R134a equipment

F-Gas Compliance

While R1234yf has a GWP below 150 (exempting it from some F-Gas restrictions), automotive MAC servicing still requires appropriate qualifications. Contact Refrigerant Gas Supplies Ltd for trade pricing and next-day UK delivery.