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CARE 50

CARE 50 is a performance-optimised blend of R290 and R170, propane and ethane. 

When switching from R22, R502, R407C, and R404A impressive energy savings are produced with only minimal system change.


Features and benefits

  • operates at similar pressures to R22 and R407C
  • similar volumetric refrigerating effect to R22 and R407C
  • can be used in a R22 or R407C compressor or a specific CARE® 50 compressor
  • can be used with R22 or R407C heat exchangers and expansion devices
  • compatible with most common refrigeration materials and lubricants

Application and use

For use in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems where R22 has traditionally been used.

This gas is available in a variety of cylinder sizes and drums. Our most popular sizes are shown in the table below

CARE 50 (ethane 6%, propane 94%)
Product code Cylinder contents Valve outlet (1)
149301-3KG 3 kg 1 ¼” ACME
149301-12KG 12 kg 1 ¼” ACME
149301-46KG 46 kg 1 ¼” ACME

(1)  CARE valve adapters required - part 849351A

Safe handling training

BOC and HRP only sell CARE hydrocarbons to those engineers who have successfully completed BOC's safe hydrocarbon handling course.  Please see our training page for details.

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