UL 2182 PDF

Refrigerants

UL 2182 – Refrigerants

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Refrigerants

UL 2182

1 Scope

1.1 This standard contains test procedures and methods to evaluate refrigerants and mark their containers according to the extent of the refrigerant’s flammability.

1.2 The refrigerants covered in this standard are intended for use as components of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

1.3 The refrigerants covered in this standard are shipped either as:

a)Liquids or gases in DOT (or the equivalent specifications in a given country of origin) containers where applicable, or

b)Gases compressed to liquids in DOT (or the equivalent specifications in a given country of origin) containers where applicable.

This standard does not contain requirements to investigate containers that hold the refrigerants.

1.4 The data developed by this standard is with respect to the risk of fire only.

1.5 This standard does not cover the physiological effects of the decomposition products of refrigerants, in any form, nor does it cover the efficiency or effectiveness of the refrigerants in their intended uses. This standard does not contain requirements to investigate the toxicity of the refrigerants.