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Can I legally use HC-12a / OZ-12 for use in R134a cars, or in industrial refrigeration applications? The EPA, while not having jurisdiction over the use of replacement refrigerant for R134a, does not allow the use of these refrigerants as replacement refrigerants for R134a. However, HC-12a and OZ-12 Does the EPA test alternative refrigerants for performance in cars? No. The SNAP program evaluates substitutes only for their effect on human health and the environment, and not for performance or durability. None of the alternative refrigerants have been endorsed by Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge What do all OEMs (car manufacturers) currently use in all of their cars? All OEMs use R134a and have done so in all cars beginning with model year 1995. However, some cars prior to 1995 had factory R134a systems installed. Many service technicians believe that R-134a is on I heard a story about HC-12a / OZ-12, are they flammable refrigerants? And what is the full story? According to the EPA HC-12a and OZ-12 brand hydrocarbon refrigerant blends are flammable refrigerants.  Their primary components are hydrocarbons, which are flammable substances like propane and Refrigerant Compositions CFC R-11 Composition Oil Applications Replacement   Mineral Centrifugal Chillers     Alk Your Plasma Torch, Consumables and Increasing Their Life Your Plasma Torch, Consumables and Increasing Their Life A quick guide to Maintaining your torch TORCH CONSUMABLE PARTS All the parts on the end Basic Battery Care Basic Battery Care There's nothing but a loud buzzing noise coming from under the hood when you try to start your car. Jumper cables get you up and scurrying to work--but you need another jump to Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions "The Full Story" Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge A comparison between “off-brand” service filters and Robinair OEM service filters A comparison between “off-brand” service filters and Robinair OEM service filters Special points of interest: • Why it’s critical to use original Robinair OEM service filters • Why is I heard of propane or butane being used in A/C systems, is this true? Yes . There have been some documented cases where technicians have found 100% hydrocarbons in an A/C system. In this situation, it is acceptable to vent this gas –recovering this would cause too much Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Ozone Protection Hotline (800) 296-1996 May 1, 2001 Download a WordPerfect 5.1 version of this fact sheet (36K MAHLE Service Solutions Training Videos Below is the list of updated links to MAHLE Service Solutions Training Videos: ATX Diagnostics ATX-3 Dipstick Mode Diagnostics ATX Calibration ATX Test Fixture BFX Filter Cleaning BFX Diagnostics MCX Warranty Return Policy Associated Equipment Warranty Return Policy Associated Equipment Associated Equipment Corp. warrants only to the original End User/Purchaser that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwis