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Originally Posted by charmalu
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WARNING: HFC-152a is a flammable refrigerant and should
not be used in systems unless specifically designed for its use.
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Even "non-flammable" refrigerants can burn in an accident, due to the oil mist that accompanies a puncture. Many produce poisonous gas as a by-product. Indeed, R-12 produces phosgene gas (used in WWI). In recent crash tests, M-B found the new HFO-1234yc refrigerant produced HF acid, which etched the windshield. It can do worse to your eyes and skin. M-B refused to use it and shipped new cars to France w/ R-134A, which were held up because France already outlawed the later. Search.
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Last edited by BillGrissom; 07-01-2015 at 03:32 PM.
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