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Foam Blowing Agents

Solstice® Gas Blowing Agent

Ideal for extruded polystyrene (XPS) and one- and two-component PUR foams, Solstice GBA replaces HFC-134a and other blowing agents. It has a GWP < 1.

Overview
Solstice® Gas Blowing Agent (GBA) is an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) replacement for HFC-134a, HFC-152a, HCFC-142b, HCFC-22 and other blowing agents in foam applications. Examples include extruded polystyrene plank, polyisocyanurate (polyisoboards), pressurized polyurethane foams (one-component and two-component), and froth foams. Based on hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) technology, Solstice GBA offers:
  • Foam properties similar to HFC-134a and HFC-152a
  • Nonflammable (ASTM E-681, EU A11)
  • Ultra-low GWP < 1
  • Non-ozone-depleting
  • Listed under the U.S. EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to replace ozone-depleting substances
  • Not listed in Annex 1 of F-Gas regulation
  • VOC-exempt (U.S. EPA)
  • Listed on the TSCA inventory/registered under REACH
  • U.S.-based manufacturing
Specifications

General Information

  • Application
    • Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
  • ASHRAE Number
    • 34
  • Brand
    • Solstice®
  • Linear Formula
    • CHF=CHCF3
  • Replaces
    • HCFC-142b
    • HCFC-22
    • HFC-134a
    • HFC-152a

Physical Properties

  • Latent Heat of Vaporization
    • 44.35 cal/g at B.P.
    • 84.43 Btu/lb at B.P.
  • Molecular Weight
    • 114
  • Saturated Liquid Density
    • 1.15 g/cm3 at 30 °C
    • 71.57 lb/ft3 at 86 °F
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Liquid
    • 0.34 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp
    • 335 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Vapor
    • 0.24 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp
    • 239 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp

Temperature

  • Boiling Point/Range
    • -19 °C at 1 Atm
    • -2.2 °F at 1 Atm

Safety & Environment

  • Flammable Range
    • Non-flammable
  • Global Warming Potential
    • < 1
  • Ozone Depletion Potential
    • 0

Standards & Approvals

  • ASHRAE Safety Classification
    • A2L
  • REACH Product Stewardship
    • Registered

General Information

  • Application
    • Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
  • ASHRAE Number
    • 34
  • Brand
    • Solstice®
  • Linear Formula
    • CHF=CHCF3
  • Replaces
    • HCFC-142b
    • HCFC-22
    • HFC-134a
    • HFC-152a

Physical Properties

  • Latent Heat of Vaporization
    • 44.35 cal/g at B.P.
    • 84.43 Btu/lb at B.P.
  • Molecular Weight
    • 114
  • Saturated Liquid Density
    • 1.15 g/cm3 at 30 °C
    • 71.57 lb/ft3 at 86 °F
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Liquid
    • 0.34 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp
    • 335 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Vapor
    • 0.24 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp
    • 239 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp

Temperature

  • Boiling Point/Range
    • -19 °C at 1 Atm
    • -2.2 °F at 1 Atm

Safety & Environment

  • Flammable Range
    • Non-flammable
  • Global Warming Potential
    • < 1
  • Ozone Depletion Potential
    • 0

Standards & Approvals

  • ASHRAE Safety Classification
    • A2L
  • REACH Product Stewardship
    • Registered
  • Application : Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
  • Linear Formula : CHF=CHCF3
  • Brand : Solstice®
  • Replaces : HCFC-142b|HCFC-22|HFC-134a|HFC-152a
  • ASHRAE Number : 34
  • Saturated Liquid Density : 1.15 g/cm3 at 30 °C|71.57 lb/ft3 at 86 °F
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Vapor : 0.24 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp|239 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp
  • Specific Heat of Saturated Liquid : 0.34 Btu/lb at 86 ⁰F, at Cp|335 cal/kg at 30 ⁰C, at Cp
  • Molecular Weight : 114
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization : 44.35 cal/g at B.P.|84.43 Btu/lb at B.P.
  • Boiling Point/Range : -19 °C at 1 Atm|-2.2 °F at 1 Atm
  • Flammable Range : Non-flammable
  • Ozone Depletion Potential : 0
  • Global Warming Potential : < 1
  • REACH Product Stewardship : Registered
  • ASHRAE Safety Classification : A2L
Technical Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Conversion manual
application/pdf 1.28 MB
9/9/2024
1.28 MB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 761.92 KB
10/31/2023
761.92 KB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 839.5 KB
10/31/2023
839.5 KB
Read how trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropylene (tCFP, chemical formula CHCl=CHCF3) has been proposed as a potential substitute compound for currently used blowing agents with potential climate issues
application/pdf 849.73 KB
10/31/2023
849.73 KB
Instructions for preparing a rigid polyurethane foam hand mix
application/pdf 1.08 MB
10/31/2023
1.08 MB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 872.51 KB
10/31/2023
872.51 KB
Brochure
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Explore our Expertise and Unmatched Capabilities
application/pdf 4.49 MB
9/18/2024
4.49 MB
Sell Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 406.3 KB
10/31/2023
406.3 KB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 104.57 KB
10/31/2023
104.57 KB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 204.34 KB
10/31/2023
204.34 KB
Case Study
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Read about XPS boards which are used commonly in various insulation applications for their long-term reliability, unique properties, water resistance and thermal insulation for buildings
application/pdf 285.62 KB
10/31/2023
285.62 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 406.3 KB
10/31/2023
406.3 KB
Explore our Expertise and Unmatched Capabilities
application/pdf 4.49 MB
9/18/2024
4.49 MB
Conversion manual
application/pdf 1.28 MB
9/9/2024
1.28 MB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 104.57 KB
10/31/2023
104.57 KB
Read about XPS boards which are used commonly in various insulation applications for their long-term reliability, unique properties, water resistance and thermal insulation for buildings
application/pdf 285.62 KB
10/31/2023
285.62 KB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 761.92 KB
10/31/2023
761.92 KB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 839.5 KB
10/31/2023
839.5 KB
Read how trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropylene (tCFP, chemical formula CHCl=CHCF3) has been proposed as a potential substitute compound for currently used blowing agents with potential climate issues
application/pdf 849.73 KB
10/31/2023
849.73 KB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 204.34 KB
10/31/2023
204.34 KB
Instructions for preparing a rigid polyurethane foam hand mix
application/pdf 1.08 MB
10/31/2023
1.08 MB
Step by step guide
application/pdf 872.51 KB
10/31/2023
872.51 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Read how trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropylene (tCFP, chemical formula CHCl=CHCF3) has been proposed as a potential substitute compound for currently used blowing agents with potential climate issues
849.73 KB
10/31/2023
Instructions for preparing a rigid polyurethane foam hand mix
1.08 MB
10/31/2023
Explore our Expertise and Unmatched Capabilities
4.49 MB
9/18/2024
Read about XPS boards which are used commonly in various insulation applications for their long-term reliability, unique properties, water resistance and thermal insulation for buildings
285.62 KB
10/31/2023
Product Number
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SKU
Description
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10321475
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA 1700LB/771KG TON CYL
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10321475
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA 1700LB/771KG TON CYL
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10321803
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA ISO TANK
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10321803
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA ISO TANK
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SKU
Description
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10321475
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA 1700LB/771KG TON CYL
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10321475
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA 1700LB/771KG TON CYL
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10321803
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA ISO TANK
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10321803
Solstice® 1234ZE GBA ISO TANK