Analysis of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants
ARI 700/ ISO 12810 Specifications
For New, Reclaimed, or Repackaged Refrigerants

Test Description

Method

Characterization Tests for Refrigerants:

Boiling Point

BB-F-1421 B.b

Boiling Point Range

BB-F-1421 B.g

Boiling Point and Boiling Point Range by GC

Dupont F3205.b

Characterization Test for Fluorocarbon Refrigerants Boiling Point and Boiling Point Range by GC

Dupont F3205.a

Acid Number, Color Indicator Titration

ASTM D 974.a

Water Content by Karl Fischer Method

ASTM E 203

High Boiling Impurities

BB-F-1421 B.d

Sediment Content (Particulates/ Solids)

Dupont F3200

 

Contaminants Tests for Refrigerants:

 

LIQUID PHASE CONTAMINANTS

Water Content by Karl Fischer Method

ASTM E 203

Chloride in Refrigerants

BB-F-1421 B.e

Acid Number

Dupont FPL-3

High Boiling Residues

BB-F-1421 B.a

Particulates/Solids

Dupont F3200

Other Refrigerants

GC

 

VAPOR PHASE CONTAMINANTS

Air and Other Non-condensables, Including Refrigerants

BB-F-1421 B.f

Air and other Non-condensables, by GC

GC

 

Other Optional Tests:

API Gravity

ASTM D 287.a

Distillation of Petroleum Products

ASTM D 86.b

Flash Point, Pensy-Martens Closed Cup

ASTM D 93

Sulfur, X-Ray

ASTM D 4294

Viscosity, Kinematic, at 40°C, cSt

ASTM D 445.a