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United States

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Washington, DC 20460

AGENCY USE ONLY

OMB Control No.: 2060-0226

Expires: 8/31/2014

SNAP INFORMATION NOTICE

For Significant New Alternatives

Date of Receipt:

Date 90 Day Review Begins:

Date Review Completed:

CBI Status:

When completed send this form to:

Via US Postal Service: Via Overnight Delivery Service:

SNAP DOCUMENT CONTROL OFFICER SNAP DOCUMENT CONTROL OFFICER

OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION, 6205 J U.S. EPA

U.S. EPA 1310 L STREET NW

1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 10th FLOOR (MC 6205J)

WASHINGTON, DC 20460 WASHINGTON, DC 20005

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INTRODUCTION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This form may be used to submit information under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program for the review of 

alternatives to class I and class II ozone-depleting substances (ODS) under section 612 of the Clean Air Act. Submitters are 

required to provide this information on new substitutes to assist the Agency in assessing the acceptability of chemicals or 

processes that are considered alternatives for ODSs. A separate notice must be filed for each alternative you are submitting.

PAPER SUBMISSIONS: All paper submissions must be provided in three complete copies. If information is to be claimed as 

confidential, all confidential information must be excised from one of the copies, which will be placed in the public docket; the 

other two copies must include the confidential material. If no claims of confidentiality are made for the submission, all copies 

must be identical.

CD-ROM SUBMISSIONS: The SNAP program also accepts submissions via CD-ROM. If information is to be claimed as 

confidential, all confidential information must be excised from one of the files on the CD-ROM, which will be placed in the public 

docket; the other file must include the confidential material. The file with the confidential material must include “contains CBI” in 

the file name.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: The Instructions for the SNAP Information Notice and TSCA/SNAP Addendum (“Instructions”)

are designed to assist applicants in completing this form. The Instructions provide step-by-step guidance on submitting a SNAP 

notice, asserting confidentiality claims, completing the notice form, sector-specific data requirements, and submitting test data 

and supplemental information.

To facilitate Agency review of alternatives, this form must be filled out as completely as possible. Please provide all information 

requested to the extent that it is known or reasonably ascertainable. Make reasonable estimates if actual data is unavailable.

TYPE OF NOTICE (Check only one box)

Select the appropriate box identifying the type of notice submitted:

Manufacturer Submission: New alternative, Substance, or Formulation

Petition: New alternative, Substance, or Formulation √

Petition: Revision of the Existing SNAP list

Petition: Request to Grandfather Use of An Unacceptable Substitute
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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION

You must provide the identity of the alternative chemical or

processes and the identity and percentages of all 

components in a blend and/or process, even if you claim the 

identity as confidential. You may authorize another person 

to submit the identity for you, but your submission will not be 

complete and review cannot begin until EPA receives this 

information.

Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

 

Please indicate the sector(s) for which you are submitting 

information on the substitute by checking the appropriate 

boxes:

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 

• Foam Blowing 

• Solvent Cleaning 

• Fire Extinguishing 

and Explosion Prevention 

• Sterilization 

• Aerosols 

• Adhesives, Coatings, and Inks 

• Tobacco Expansion 

• Pesticides 

You may need additional copies of Part II if there are several 

manufacturing, processing, or use operations that you will 

describe in this notice. Please reproduce these sections as 

needed.

If your substitute is also subject to review under FIFRA, 

provide the FIFRA Registration Number:

_____________________________

Part III - RELEASE AND EXPOSURE DATA

Please reproduce additional copies of Part III as necessary.

Part IV - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Please attach additional sheets if you do not have enough space on 

the form to fully answer a question. Label each continuation sheet 

with the corresponding section heading and the question. In part 

IV, list these attachments and any test data, other data, or any 

optional information that you include in this notice.

TEST DATA AND OTHER DATA

You are required to submit all test data in your possession or 

control and to provide a description of all other data known to you if 

these data are related to the health and environmental effects of 

the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use, or 

disposal of the alternative. Standard literature citations may be 

submitted if they do not appear in the open scientific literature. 

Complete test data (in English), not summaries of data, must be 

submitted if they do not appear in the open literature. The following 

are test data and other data that might be submitted (see the 

Instructions for a more complete list of data to be submitted.) 

Please indicate test data to be included in your submission notice 

by checking the appropriate boxes:

 Health Effects Data Yes No

 Flammability Data Yes No

 Environmental Effects 

Data Yes No

 Environmental Fate 

Data Yes No

 Risk Assessments Yes No

 Test Data Not in the Possession/

Control of the Submitter Yes No

 Other Data Yes No

CONFIDENTIALITY CLAIMS

Anyone submitting information must assert a claim of confidentiality at the time of submission for any data which are to be treated as 

Confidential Business Information (CBI). Substantiation of this claim must also be provided at this time. All information claimed as 

CBI will be treated in a manner consistent with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B. Failure to assert a claim of confidentiality at the time of 

submission may result in disclosure of information by the Agency without further notice.

To assert a claim on this form, circle or bracket the information you claim as confidential and mark the confidential box at the bottom 

of the page. Then provide substantiation of this claim on an attachment to the notice. If any information is claimed as confidential, 

you must provide a “sanitized” version of this notice, including attachments, to EPA with your submission. For additional information 

on claiming information as confidential, please see the Instructions Manual.

Information submitted as CBI may be accessed by companies designated as Authorized Representatives of the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under an EPA contract for the purpose of assisting EPA in the development and 

implementation of national regulations for the protection of stratospheric ozone, including the development of the SNAP program. 

These Authorized Representatives may have access to any information received by the Stratospheric Protection Division within the 

EPA Office of the Atmospheric Programs for use in reviewing the need for possible control of any substance, practice, process or 

activity that may reasonably be anticipated to affect stratospheric ozone. Access to such information is necessary to ensure that 

these companies can complete the work required by the contract.

Authorized Representatives of the Administrator are subject to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 7414(c) respecting confidential business 

information as implemented by 40 CFR 2.301(h).
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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Section A - SUBMITTER IDENTIFICATION

1. (a) Person Submitting Notice (in U.S.)

Name of Authorized Official: Jiang Feng

Title: President

Company/Organization: China Household Electrical Appliance Association

Mailing Address: Room 709, Talent International Building, No.80 Guang Qumen Inner Avenue Beijing P.R.C. 100062 

Telephone & Fax Numbers: +8610 5169 6551&+8610 5169 6552

E-mail Address: jfeng@cheaa.org

(b) Agent (if applicable)

Name of Authorized Official: 

Title:

Company/Organization:

Mailing Address:

Telephone & Fax Numbers:

E-mail Address

(c) Joint Submitter (if applicable)

Name of Authorized Official: Han peng

Title: Assistant manager of Oversea R&D Department

Company/Organization: GREE Electric Appliance INC. of Zhuhai

Mailing Address: Jinji West Rd , Zhuhai, Guangdong, China

Telephone & Fax Numbers: +86-13926921525 & +86-0756-8669004

E-mail Address: hanpeng@cn.gree.com

Name of Authorized Official: Liu Zhiyong

Title: Manager in charge of R & D of new refrigerants and energy-efficient

Company/Organization: Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd.

Mailing Address: Midea Industrial City, Beijiao, Shunde, Guangdong, China

Telephone & Fax Numbers: +86 0757 2633 8141 &+86 0757 2633 9059

E-mail Address: liuzy@midea.com.cn

Name of Authorized Official: Fu Yu

Title: Director of R & D Dept.

Company/Organization: QingDao Haier Air Conditioner Gen. Corp. Ltd.

Mailing Address: No.1,Haier Rd, Hi-Tech Zone, Haier Air Conditioner Headquarters, R&D Dept. QingDao P.R.C

Telephone & Fax Numbers: +86-18653216173 & 0532-88936973

E-mail Address: fuy@haier.com

Name of Authorized Official: Zhigang Wang

Title: Vice-General Manager

Company/Organization: Hisense kelon air conditioner co., LTD

Mailing Address: Air conditioner R&D Center No.11 jiangxi Road,Qingdao,Shandong,China

Telephone & Fax Numbers: 86-0532-86016016-2628 & 086-0532-86016059

E-mail Address: wangzhigang@hisense.com

Name of Authorized Official: Minsheng Xie

Title: Technical Supervisor Engineer

Company/Organization: Guangdong Chigo air conditioning Ltd, Co.

Mailing Address: 4/F, Chigo Technical Building, Lishui County, Nan hai, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China

Telephone & Fax Numbers: 0757-88367296 & 0757-88783084

E-mail Address: xiems123@163.com

Name of Authorized Official: Lv Xiang

Title: Deputy director of the R & D center

Company/Organization: Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Corp. Ltd.

Mailing Address: Ganjiaxiang 38# Qixiashan, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

Telephone & Fax Numbers: +86-25-58981324 & +86-25-58986616

E-mail Address: lxiang.jlsh@sinopec.com

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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Section A - SUBMITTER IDENTIFICATION

2. Technical Contact (in U.S.)

Name of Authorized Official: Dou Yanwei

Title: Director at Department of Integrated Services

Company/Organization: China Household Electrical Appliance Association

Mailing Address: Room 709, Talent International Building, No.80 Guang Qumen Inner Avenue Beijing P.R.C. 100062

Telephone & Fax Numbers: 86-10-51696560&86-10-51696621

E-mail Address: douyw@cheaa.org

3. If you have had a prior communication with EPA concerning this notice, note the date and type of communication (letter, phone, etc.) 

and the EPA staff person’s name:

We have communicated with Cindy Newberg on the meeting at Beijing in April 2012.

We have communicated with Bella Maranion on the 2012 China Household Electrical Appliance Technical Conference at Nanjing, China.

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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

Section B - ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFICATION

1. Commercial/Trade name (s) of alternative:

Answer: R290 refrigerant

2. (a) Name of chemical(s) (preferably IUPAC nomenclature) and/or process name. For blends, provide the percent composition of each 

constituent. For powdered aerosols used in fire suppression, see page 11 of the Instructions for additional necessary composition information.

Answer: Propane; 

(b) Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number and molecular formula.

Answer: 

CAS registry number of R290 refrigerant is 74-98-6.

The molecular formula of R290 refrigerant is CH3CH2CH3.

(c) For alternative processes and technologies describe the technology and provide a diagram of the system. Also provide the information on 

any chemical constituents.

Answer: 

Propane is a kind of natural hydrocarbon directly extracted from the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The processes for the propane as R290 

refrigerant is shown as the diagram below. The saturated liquid hydrocarbon from the hydrocracking unit is sent into feed tank after dehydration 

and desulfurization. The saturated liquid hydrocarbon is further sent into high-purity propane light-ends column by increasing the pressure using 

feedstock pump. Light fractions such as ethane are removed from the top of the column to the flare system, and the liquid hydrocarbon at the

bottom of the column is sent to propane distillation tower. The fraction at the top of the propane distillation tower is sent to intermediate tanks as 

propane products, and the fractions that most of the propane is removed at the bottom of the propane distillation tower are sent to hydrocracking 

spherical as product of LPG.

Hydrogenated Liquid Hydrocarbon

High Purity Propane

Back to Hydrocracking Spherical

Light Fractions Flare System

Dehydration System

Desulfurization System

Feed Tank

High-purity Propane Light-Ends Column Propane Distillation Tower

The R290 refrigerant has similar normal boiling point, freezing point and critical point with R22 refrigerant that is widely used in RAC system so 

as to meet the demand of the thermal performance for the substitution of R22 refrigerant, which is listed in the Class II ozone-depleting 

substance.

R290 refrigerant contains only the elements of hydrogen and carbon but not chlorine, the ODP of R290 is 0. On the other hand, the GWP of R290 

is comparatively low, approximately 3.3. R290 is a kind of environmentally friendly refrigerant, and has been applied in household refrigerators. 

 (d) If you have applied for or hold a patent on the substitute, provide the patent name, number (if available), and information on the topics 

covered in the patent. 

Answer: 

There is no patent on the substitute.

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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

Section B - ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFICATION

3. Generic name: 

If the name of the substitute is declared Confidential Business Information, provide a generic name.

Answer: 

The substitute is not declared CBI.

4. Specific End-Use

 (a) Describe each end-use that may be reasonably anticipated for the alternative. Be sure to provide a broad description (e.g., terpene-based 

semi-aqueous solvent cleaner for electronic parts, or HFC substitute refrigerant for centrifugal chillers). For a list of end uses, see Appendix A to 

the Instructions, beginning on p. 23. If the alternative is a refrigerant, indicate whether it is a candidate for use in retrofits of existing equipment, 

for use in new equipment only, or both.

Answer: 

The end-uses of R290 refrigerant are window-type Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Residential 

Dehumidifiers. The R290 refrigerant is a candidate for use in new equipment, while the candidate for use in retrofits of existing equipment is not 

recommended.

 (b) Identify the ODS and the quantity of substitute needed to replace it for each end use in pounds (i.e., the replacement ratio).

Answer:

The replacement ratio of R290 refrigerant for R22 refrigerant is approximately 1: 2.

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Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

Section B - ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFICATION (Continued)

5. Impurities

 (a) Identify each impurity that may reasonably be anticipated to be present in the chemical alternative as manufactured for commercial 

purposes. If there are unidentified impurities, enter “unidentified.”

Answer: 

The impurities that may reasonably be anticipated to be present in the chemical alternative are: isobutane, n-butane, ethane, propene, water and 

other impurities. 

(b) Provide the CAS Registry Number for each impurity if available.

Answer:

CAS Registry Number of isobutane is 75-28-5;

CAS Registry Number of n-butane is 106-97-8;

CAS Registry Number of ethane is 74-84-0;

CAS Registry Number of propene is 115-07-1;

CAS Registry Number of water is 7732-18-5.

 (c) Estimate the maximum weight percentage of each impurity. If there are unidentified impurities, estimate their total weight percentages.

Answer:

The maximum weight percentage of isobutane is 0.4%;

The maximum weight percentage of n-butane is 0.4%;

The maximum weight percentage of ethane is 0.2%;

The maximum weight percentage of propene is 0.1%;

The volume percentage of water is 0.002%(v/v);

Weight percentage of propane exceed 99.6%, maximum weight percentage of each impurities will not appear at the same time.

6. Byproducts:

(a) Describe any byproducts or degradation products resulting from the manufacturer, processing, use or disposal of the chemical alternative or 

chemicals used in the new alternative. If there are unidentified byproducts/ degradation products enter “unidentified.” 

Answer: 

There is no byproduct resulting from the manufacturer, processing, use or disposal of R290 refrigerant since it is a kind of natural refrigerant 

directly extracted from the liquefied petroleum gas. The degradation products of R290 refrigerant are water and carbon dioxide resulting from 

oxidation by contact with air.

(b) Provide the CAS Registry Number for each byproduct or degradation product if available.

Answer: 

The CAS Registry Number of water is 7732-18-5;

The CAS Registry Number of carbon dioxide is 124-38-9.

 (c) Indicate where the byproduct/degradation product is formed (e.g. during manufacturing, during use, in case of fire, etc.) and the amount or 

rate at which it is formed.

Answer:

The formation of degradation product can be shown with the formula: C3H8+5O2→3CO2+4H2O.

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Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Section A - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES – See Appendix B to the Instructions to see which properties apply to 

which uses.

1. Molecular weight: 44.10 [1] 2. Physical state at 20 oC: gas [2]

3. Melting point at 1 atm. pressure: -188 oC [1] 4. Boiling point at 1 atm. pressure: -42.1 oC [1]

5. Specific gravity: 0.4921 g/ml (liquid state under saturated vapour 

pressure and 298.15K)[3]

6. Odor threshold: 1500 ppm[4

7. Solubility using solvent ethanol @ temperature 290 K is 790 ml in 100 g solvent, equals to 12.28 g/L; solubility using solvent ethyl ether @ 

temperature 290 K is 926 ml in 100 g solvent, equals to 13.01 g/L [3].

8. Solubility in water @ temperature 25 oC: 62.4×10-6 (ω)[3]

9. Partition coefficient: Log Kow: 2.36[5] 

10. Vapor pressure @ 20 oC: 120.4 psi[3] 13. Are spectra attached?

See Reference [6]

14. Disassociation constant: 51 kPa (20 oC, 1 atm) [7] 11. Critical Temperature: 96.67 

oC[2]

12. Critical Pressure: 116.508 

psi[3]

15. Particle size distribution 16. Volatilization from soil

17. Volatilization from water 18. Viscosity @ 20 oC: 8.08 μPa·s (101.3kPa) [3]

19. pH@concentration 20. Thermal conductivity (for foam blowing agents): 20 °C for gas: 

17.24 mW/m•K; 20 °C for liquid: 91.21 mW/m•K [3]

21. Adsorption coefficient 22. Flammability limits (LFL, UFL): 2.1~9.5 % vol (293.15 K, 

101.325 kPa, in air)[8]

23. Flash point: -104 oC[1] 24. Heat of combustion: 2217.8 kJ/mol (101.3 kPa, 288.7 K)[9]

25. Maximum pressure rise: 0. 945 MPa [10] 26. Maximum rate of pressure rise: 

The maximum rate of pressure rise of R290 refrigerant is calculated to 

be 1.98×106 Pa/s when the size of the room is 20 m2×2.7 m according 

to the formulation shown as 

1

3

max ( ) G

dP V K

dt

 

[11, 12].

27. Other (specify)

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Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Section A - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES – See Appendix B to the Instructions to see which properties apply to 

which uses.

28. Flammability: Provide any information on flammability concerns. For example, if any abatement techniques are being used to minimize the 

risks associated with flammable substances or mixtures, detail those techniques below. If a substitute is flammable, an assessment of overall risk 

in each end-use may be required. For flammable refrigerants, provide a fault tree analysis for each end use. For flammable foam blowing agents 

used in spray foam, provide a training program that addresses flammability concerns specific to this substitute. (See Appendix B to Instructions 

for sector-specific data requirements for flammable substances).

Answer: 

R290 refrigerant is flammable, and it is rendered the A3 safety classification according to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2007[13]. 

The fault tree analysis (FTA) of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is shown as:

Ignition of R290

AND

AND AND

OR

R290 concentration >2.1% (v/v) within control volume

Leak near control volume Failure of ventilation

Source of ignition positioned incorrectly Source of ignition cover not replaced Source of ignition sealing degraded

Unprotected Source of ignition Source of ignition energised

Active source of ignition within control volume

According to IEC 60335-2-40[14], the maximum charge of R290 refrigerant for each window-type residential air conditioner should follow table 1 

to avoid the risk lead by leakage. 

Table 1 maximum charge for each window-type residential air conditioner varied with height and floor area

Category LFL 

(kg/m3)

ho(m)

Floor area (m2)

4 7 10 15 20 30 50

R290 0.038

0.6 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.1 0.11 0.14 0.18

1.0 0.08 0.11 0.13 0.16 0.19 0.23 0.30

1.8 0.15 0.2 0.24 0.29 0.34 0.41 0.53

2.2 0.18 0.24 0.29 0.36 0.41 0.51 0.65

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Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION (Continued)

Section B - ATMOSPHERIC INFORMATION

1. Ozone-depletion potential (ODP):

 (a) Provide the 100 year ODP of the alternative relative to CFC-11, if known. If the substitute is a blend, provide the ODPs of the individual 

constituents. Reference the source for each ODP.

Answer: 

The 100 year ODP of R290 relative to CFC-11 is 0 according to the Summary of Substitute Refrigerants Listed in SNAP Notice 2506-16-

2010[15].

 (b) Provide any additional data on the ODP of the alternative (e.g. atmospheric lifetime, chlorine or bromine loading potentials). Reference 

the source of this information and attach any supporting documentation.

Answer: 

The atmospheric lifetime of R290 is 12.5 days according to 2010 WMO Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion[16].

2. Global Warming Characteristics:

 (a) Provide the alternative’s atmospheric lifetime and global warming potential (GWP) relative to carbon dioxide over 100-year time horizon, 

and 20-year or 500-year time horizon, if known. Reference the most recent assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 

(IPCC AR4). Alternate sources may include the 2010 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion or 

the peer-reviewed literature. If the substitute is a blend, provide the GWPs of the individual constituents and an estimate of the blend at its 

nominal composition.

Answer:

The atmospheric lifetime of R290 is 12.5 days according to 2010 WMO Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion[11].

The GWP value of R290 relative to carbon dioxide over 100-year time horizon is 3.3 according to IPCC AR4[17].

(b) If known, provide the alternative’s expected impact on energy efficiency relative to the substance it is replacing (e.g. +/- X%) and results of 

any testing or modeling done (both theoretical and actual testing). Energy efficiency information is particularly useful for refrigerants and foams.

Answer:

According to Performance of R290 and R1270 for R22 applications with evaporator and condenser temperature variation [18] published on Journal 

of Mechanical Science and Technology 22 (2008): 532~537, the coefficient of performance of these hydrocarbon refrigerants is up to 11.5% 

higher than that of R22 under all conditions.

 (c) For GWP values that do not come from AR4 or WMO 2010, provide any available additional data on the atmospheric lifetime and GWP of 

the alternative, including infrared absorption spectrum and infrared absorption capacity. Reference the source of this information. 

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Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION (continued)

Section C - OTHER STATUTES AND STANDARDS

1. Describe whether and how the manufacture, use, and disposal of the alternative is regulated under other environmental regulatory statutes such 

as those listed below. List any concentration-based or other numerical standards to which the alternative is subject under the standards and 

regulations.

Titles of the Clean Air Act (CAA) other than Title VI: The propane which made up of R290 is defined as low-polluting fuel by CAA. There is no 

restriction on the application of R290 except the end-use of fuel.

the Clean Water Act (CWA): NOT regulated

the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) : NOT regulated

the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) : NOT regulated

the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) : NOT regulated

the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) : NOT regulated

the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) : NOT regulated

the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA or SARA Title III) : NOT regulated

State and local laws : NOT regulated

Other applicable environmental federal, state, and local laws not mentioned above : NO

2. Describe whether and how occupational, consumer, or general population exposure to the alternative is regulated under health and safety 

related statutory authorities, such as those implemented by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and state and local laws. List any concentration-based or other numerical 

standards to which the alternative is subject under the above statutes and regulations. Also list any other standard-setting organizations such as 

the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 

or Underwriters Laboratories (UL) that will evaluate the substitute from a health and safety perspective. 

Answer:

R290 is not regulated by FDA, OSHA, DOT and state and local laws.

R290 refrigerant is rendered the A3 safety classification according to ANSI/ASHRAE34 [13] established by the American Society of Heating, 

Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers.

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Section D - COST AND AVAILABILITY OF THE ALTERNATIVE

1. Estimate the cost per pound for the substitute chemical. For alternative processes and technologies, describe installation costs associated with 

the alternative. Please describe the information used as the basis for this cost estimate.

Answer: 

The cost of R290 refrigerant is US$ 1.43 per pound when the price of civil LPG is US$ 1045 per ton.(1 RMB=6.22 USD)

Notice:

1. The cost of R290 refrigerant equals to 1.2 times of the sum of the cost on raw material, energy cost, manufacture cost, transportation cost and 

packaging cost, including the profit and taxes. 

2. The cost on raw material equals to the local price of civil LPG plus US$ 241 per ton according to the method of price calculation from Chinese 

manufacturer of the R290 refrigerant, and the price of civil LPG is not relevant to the crude oil price.

3. The sum of energy cost, manufacture cost, transportation cost and packaging cost is US$ 1370 per ton.

For the window-type residential air conditioners and residential dehumidifiers as the integral-type air conditioner, the installation of the windowtype residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant is same to the installation of the window-type residential air conditioners using 

R22/R410A refrigerant and there is no extra installation costs.

2. Provide information on production of the substitute. Include estimates on:

(a) Year substitute will be available if not currently produced.

Answer: 

The R290 refrigerant is available since the propane is the byproduct of petrochemical industry.

(b) Total pounds production per year (current figure).

Answer: 

The current production of R290 refrigerant in China is approximately 440,000 pounds per year.

(c) Years to maximum market penetration.

Answer: 

It is estimated that it will be in less than 10 years for the R290 to the maximum market penetration .

(d) Maximum total production per year at market saturation.

Answer: 

It is estimated that the maximum total production will be approximately 4,400,000 pounds per year at the market saturation.

 (e) Estimated percentage of market at market saturation.

Answer: 

The estimated percentage of market for the R290 as the refrigerant of window-type residential air conditioning at market saturation will be 70%.

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Part II - ALTERNATIVE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION (continued)

Section D - COST AND AVAILABILITY OF THE ALTERNATIVE

3. Describe any new equipment and use profiles that will be necessary in order to use the substitute. If retrofitting of existing equipment is 

required, detail changes in technologies needed to use the alternative and address any materials compatibility issues. Provide information on each 

end-use and capital costs associated with the substitute or alternative process. Include cost of equipment and/or any new materials, equipment 

lifetime, changes in labor and energy costs.

Answer: 

The structure of window-type residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant is similar to the window-type residential air conditioners using 

normal refrigerant, while there are still some necessary retrofit on the design of the products to fit the special heat transfer properties, transport 

properties and flammability. The detail changes in technologies between window-type residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant and 

normal refrigerants such as R22 is shown in the table 2:

Table 2 detail changes in technologies between window-type residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant and R22 refrigerant

Components R22 R290

Compressor Normal 1. New Design of Compressor;

2. Increased Displacement.

Electric Control Board Normal

1. Extra Detection and Disposalon the Concentration of R290 

Refrigerant inside the System;

2. Leak-tight Design.

Fan Normal The Level of Protection should meet the IP54 of IEC 60529.

Case Normal Special Design and Retrofit to Prevent the Accumulation of the 

Refrigerant

Evaporator Ф 7 mm Ф 5 mm

Condenser Ф 7 mm Ф 5 mm

Oil Mineral Oil Mineral Oil

Seal Seal with Naked Flame Special Seal

Refrigerant Normal Charge Size within the range regulated by IEC 60335-2-40[9].

Safety Certification Normal Extra Safety Certification on Flammability

The cost of production of window-type residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant increase slightly comparing with window-type 

residential air conditioners using normal refrigerant. The changes in the cost of equipment and materials for the window-type residential air 

conditioners using R290 refrigerant are shown in the table 3.

Table 3 changes in the cost of equipment and materials for the window-type residential air conditioners using R290 refrigerant

Components Increased Cost (US$)

Special Compressor 12.1

Electrics for Explosion Protection 3.7

Heat Exchangers

-1.0

Seal 0.6

Refrigerator -0.2

Sum 15.3

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Section A - TOXICITY AND HAZARD INFORMATION

For chemical alternatives and for chemicals used with alternative processes, summarize below (and attach supporting information on) the acute 

and chronic toxicity of the substitute and of its constituent chemicals on any organism (e.g. human and/or other mammals, fish, wildlife, and 

plants), if available. Include any data on impurities and degradation products if known. Also include information on any permissible exposure 

limits (PELs), occupational exposure limits (OELs), or Acceptable Exposure Limits (AELs) that have been set for the substitute for use in the 

workplace. In addition, please attach a copy of any hazard warning statement, label, material safety data sheet, or other information which will be 

provided to any person who is reasonably likely to be exposed. (See Pgs. 16-17 of the Instructions for sector-specific requirements for toxicity 

testing).

Answer: 

The acute and chronic toxicity of R290 refrigerant (propane) is not available since its low toxicity according to the Lange’s Handbook of 

Chemistry [19]. 

The PEL of R290 refrigerant published by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA for general 

industry [20]. 

The impurities within R290 refrigerant include propene, ethane, n-butane and isobutane as discussed above. For the propene, the American 

Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is Simple Asphyxiant and is Not Classifiable as a 

Human Carcinogen [21]. For the ethane, the OSHA construction industry PEL is Simple Asphyxiant, and the ACGIH TLV is also Simple 

Asphyxiant[22]. For the n-butane, the ACGIH TLV is 1000 ppm TWA, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) is 800 ppm, 1900 mg/m3 TWA[23]. For the isobutene, the NIOSH REL is 800 ppm, 1900 mg/m3 TWA[24].

For the degradation product of carbon dioxide, the OSHA PEL is 5000 ppm, 9000 mg/m3 TWA for both general industry and construction 

industry, the ACGIH TLV is 5000 ppm, 9000 mg/m3 TWA, 30000 ppm, 54,000 mg/m3STEL and the NIOSH REL is 5000 ppm TWA, 30000 

ppm STEL[25].

Section B - ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE AND DISPOSAL AT MANUFACTURE

For each manufacturing site (for manufacturing of substitutes and/or products containing substitutes):

 (a) Identify all site locations (i.e., name and address) for each chemical manufacturing process.

Answer: 

The site location for R290 manufacturing process is Refinery of Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Corp.,Ltd. at Qixiashan, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

 (b) Identify all site locations for manufacturing of products using substitutes (e.g., refrigerators containing the substitutes).

Answer:

The site location for manufacturing of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 is same to the site location for manufacturing of 

common window-type residential air conditioning, including:

Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. at Midea Industrial City, Beijiao, Shunde, Guangdong,China;

Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai at Jinji West Rd , Zhuhai, Guangdong, China

Chongqing Haier Air Conditioner Company Ltd. No.1,Gangcheng Road, Jiangbei District Chongqing P.R.C .

Guangdong Chigo air conditioning Ltd, Co. 4/F, Chigo Technical Building, Lishui County, Nan hai, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China

Hisense kelon air conditioner co., LTD, No.2Qiaodong Road Ronggui,Shunde,Foshan,Gangdong,PRC. 

 (c) Identify the points of release and/or exposure during the manufacture of: (i) the substitute and/or (ii) products containing the substitutes.

Answer: 

During the manufacture of R290, there is no release and exposure point. During the maintenance of R290 manufacturing equipment, R290 is 

released to the open air after combustion into water and carbon dioxide by the flare system (Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Corp.,Ltd.).

During the manufacture of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the R290 is possible to be released or exposed at the 

repairing step on the production line. 

 (d) Provide information on the magnitude of release if available, along with the media to which the substitute is released (e.g., indoor air, 

outdoor air, water, land).

Answer: 

For the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the average charge size is 100 g to 200 g, so that the magnitude of 

release at the repair step on the production line is 100 g to 200 g for each product by the media of air. Generally the repair rate is less than 1%.

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Section C- OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AT MANUFACTURE

For each manufacturing site (manufacturing of substitutes and/or products containing substitutes):

Note: 

For the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the activities may be exposed to R290 and the protective equipment is 

similar to the condition of products using R22 refrigerant.

 (a) Describe the activities in which workers may be exposed to chemicals at the manufacturing facility. Answer items (b) through (g) for each 

activity.

Answer: 

At the manufacturing facility of substitute, workers may be exposed to R290 refrigerant with the activity of maintenance of R290 manufacturing 

equipment.

At the manufacturing facility of products containing substitutes, workers may be exposed to R290 refrigerant with the activity of charge, seal and 

repair on the production line.

 (b) Describe any protective equipment and engineering controls used to protect workers (e.g., goggles, gloves, chemical hoods).

Answer: 

For the manufacture of R290 refrigerant, the protective equipment used to protect workers including breathing apparatus, goggles, respirator 

mask, gloves, overalls, helmets and work shoes.

For the manufacture of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the engineering controls used to protect workers

including warning alarms for R290 leakage and ventilation system, and the equipment controls used to protect workers including goggles, gloves, 

overalls and work shoes.

 (c) Indicate the physical form of chemicals at the time of handling/exposure (e.g., solid, liquid, gas).

Answer: 

The physical form of R290 at the time of handling/exposure is mainly gas. For the activity of charge for R290 window-type residential air 

conditioning, the refrigerant may be liquid.

 (d) Estimate average and maximum numbers of workers involved in each activity.

Answer: 

For the manufacture of R290 refrigerant, the average number of workers at the activity of maintenance for pump system is 3, and the maximum 

numbers of workers is 4; the average number of workers at the activity of maintenance for fractionator is 4, and the maximum numbers of 

workers is 6.

For the manufacture of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the average and maximum numbers of workers involved 

in the activity of charge is 1; the average and maximum numbers of workers involved in the activity of seal is 1; the average and maximum 

numbers of workers involved in the activity of repair on the production line is 1. 

 (e) Estimate average and maximum duration of activity for any worker, in terms of (1) hours/day and (2) days/year.

Answer: 

For the manufacture of R290 refrigerant, the average duration of the activity of maintenance of R290 manufacturing equipment for any worker is 

2 hours/day, 5 days/year, and the maximum duration of the activity of maintenance of R290 manufacturing equipment for any worker is 5 

hours/day, 10 days/year.

For the manufacture of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the average duration of the activity of charge, seal and 

repair on the production line for any worker is 5 hours/day, 240 days/year, and the maximum duration of the activity of charge, seal and repair on 

the production line for any worker is 7.5 hours/day, 240 days/year.

 (f) Enter the contact pathway (e.g., ingestion, inhalation, dermal).

Answer: 

The contact pathway are inhalation or dermal.

 (g) Estimate the average and high-end exposure concentrations (separated by a /), being sure to provide units of measure.

Answer: 

During the manufacture of R290 refrigerant, the average and high-end exposure concentrations are 0.0%/0.2% (v/v). During the maintenance of 

R290 manufacturing equipment, the average and high-end exposure concentrations are 0.1%/0.2% (v/v).

For the manufacture of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, the average and high-end exposure concentrations are

0.00%/0.74% (v/v).

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Section D - ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE AND DISPOSAL IN END-USE

For each end-use of a substitute (end-uses using the substitute in products and/or processes):

 (a) Provide the estimated amount (in kg/day) of each chemical released to the environment (e.g., as a solid waste or wastewater effluent) at the 

point of, or subsequent to, the end-use at a site using the substitute (e.g., in products containing the substitute and processes using the substitute).

Answer: 

The maximum charge size of R290 refrigerant in each window-type residential air conditioning is typically 200 grams. According to the leakage 

rate of 1% per year limited by the quality control, the estimated amount of R290 refrigerant released to the environment for each window-type 

residential air conditioning is 5.5×10-6kg/day at the point of the end-use at a site using the substitute.

 (b) Identify the media (indoor air, outdoor air, land, water) to which the chemical will be released from that release point.

Answer: 

The R290 refrigerant will be released to the indoor air and outdoor air from the release point.

 (c) Describe the control technology used to limit release; estimate the amount released to the environment with the control technology in place 

to limit release. If the substitute is to be disposed of, indicate the method and location of disposal.

Answer: 

The window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is a completely closed system so that there is no control technology in place 

to limit release.

 (d) Are releases covered under RCRA? If so, identify the RCRA hazardous waste codes.

Answer: 

The release is not covered under RCRA.

 (e) Identify the approximate number of sites expected to use the substitute.

Answer: 

The number of sites expected to use the substitute is approximately same to the number of sites use the common window-type residential air 

conditioning. It is one window-type residential air conditioning for each room. 

 (f) Provide information on recycling of the substitute. Describe any associated costs and equipment.

Answer: 

The recycling of R290 refrigerant is similar to the recycling of common refrigerant. The cooling processing and compression condensation are 

the main methods applied to recycle R290 refrigerant. The recycling by cooling processing is carried out with collection of the refrigerant 

following liquefaction by cooling the refrigerant steam, which needs special refrigerant recycling equipment for the cooling processing and 

additional ventilation system. The recycling by compression condensation is carried out with increasing the pressure of the refrigerant steam 

using compressor, followed by the collection of liquefied refrigerant cooled using condenser, which needs special refrigerant recycling equipment 

for the compression condensation and additional ventilation system. The associated costs of R290 refrigerant recycling is similar to the cost of

common refrigerant recycling.

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Part III - RELEASE AND EXPOSURE DATA (continued)

Section E - OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AT END-USE

For all end-use scenarios of the substitute (end-uses utilizing the substitute in products and/or processes):

 (a) Describe the activities in which workers may be exposed to chemicals at the end-use (i.e., during installation, maintenance, inspection, 

servicing, or use). Answer items (b) through (g) for each activity.

Answer: 

At the activities of maintenance, inspection, repair and disposal of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant, workers 

may be exposed to R290 refrigerant only if the leakage take place.

 (b) Describe any protective equipment or engineering controls used to protect workers (e.g., goggles, gloves, chemical hoods).

Answer: 

The protective equipment used to protect workers includes goggles, gloves, work shoes and antistatic overalls.

 (c) Indicate the physical form of chemicals at the time of handling/exposure (e.g., solid, liquid, gas).

Answer: 

The physical form of R290 refrigerant at the time of handling/exposure is liquid or gas.

 (d) Estimate average and maximum numbers of workers involved in each activity.

Answer: 

The average numbers of workers involved the activity of maintenance, inspection and repair of the window-type residential air conditioning using 

R290 refrigerant is estimated to be 2; the maximum numbers of workers involved the activity of maintenance, inspection and repair of the 

window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is estimated to be 3.

The average numbers of workers involved the activity of disposal of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is 

estimated to be 1; the maximum numbers of workers involved the activity of disposal of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 

refrigerant is estimated to be 2.

 (e) Estimate average and maximum duration of activity for any worker, in terms of (1) hours/day and (2) days/year.

Answer: 

The average duration for any worker of the activity of maintenance, inspection and repair of the window-type residential air conditioning using 

R290 refrigerant is estimated to be 2 hours/day, 150 days/year; the maximum duration for any worker of the activity of maintenance, inspection 

and repair of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is estimated to be 4 hours/day, 150 days/year.

The average duration for any worker of the activity of disposal of the window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is 

estimated to be 2 hours/day, 240 days/year; the maximum duration for any worker of the activity of disposal of the window-type residential air 

conditioning using R290 refrigerant is estimated to be 4 hours/day, 240 days/year.

 (f) Enter the contact pathway (e.g,. ingestion, inhalation, dermal).

Answer: 

The contact pathway are inhalation and dermal.

 (g) Estimate the average and high-end exposure concentrations (separated by a /), being sure to provide units. Personal monitoring data may 

be required for some end uses (see pgs. 17-18 of Instructions).

Answer: 

Typically the maximum charge size of each window-type residential air conditioner is 200 grams of R290 refrigerant. Given the service life of 

the window-type residential air conditioning as 10 years, the average exposure concentrations of R290 refrigerant for each window-type 

residential air conditioning is estimated to be 5.5×10-5kg/day.

For the window-type residential air conditioning charged with 200 grams of R290 refrigerant as the extreme condition, the high-end exposure 

concentrations of R290 refrigerant for each window-type residential air conditioning fixed in the room with the size of 6 m2×2.8 m is estimated to 

be 0.63% (v/v) on the condition that all the refrigerant exposed within seconds.

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Part III - RELEASE AND EXPOSURE DATA (continued)

Section F - CONSUMER EXPOSURE

For each end-use of a substitute (end-uses where a consumer might be exposed):

 (a) Identify the potentially exposed consumer population (e.g,. indoor residents).

Answer: 

The potentially exposed consumer population to R290 refrigerant are indoor residents

 (b) Identify the exposure medium (e.g., air).

Answer: 

The exposure medium of R290 refrigerant is air.

 (c) Enter the contact pathway (e.g,. ingestion, inhalation, dermal).

Answer: 

The contact pathway is inhalation.

 (d) Describe the exposure point of concentration. Provide (1) average and (2) high-end concentration estimates, including units of measure.

Answer: 

The average concentration of R290 refrigerant at the exposure point is estimated to be approximately 0.00% (v/v); the high-end concentration of 

R290 refrigerant at the exposure point is estimated to be 0.24% (v/v) according to the IEC 60335-2-40[14].

Section G - GENERAL POPULATION EXPOSURE (optional)

For manufacturing of substitutes and products containing substitutes:

 (a) Identify and number potential general population exposure points.

Answer: 

The R290 refrigerant manufacturing equipment is located at special production area with closed-off management, and the shortest distance

between the border of the equipment and the residents is 2 kilometers. With the protection of special pressure relief system and flare system, there 

is no potential general population exposure point.

Since the manufacturing equipment of window-type residential air conditioning using R290 refrigerant is located at special production area with 

closed-off management, there is no potential general population exposure point.

 (b) For each exposure point described in (a), identify the potentially exposed population (e.g., residents at the fenceline to the manufacturing 

facility).

Answer: 

There is no exposure point and potentially exposed population for the R290 refrigerant.

 (c) Identify the contact pathway (e.g., ingestion, inhalation, dermal).

Answer: 

There is no contact pathway of the R290 refrigerant.

 (d) Identify the exposure medium (e.g., air, water).

Answer: 

There is no exposure point and exposure medium for the R290 refrigerant.

 (e) Enter the exposure point concentration (mg/m3or ppb). Provide (1) average and (2) high-end estimates.

Answer: 

There is no exposure point for the R290 refrigerant.

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Part IV - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

List below any attachments that complete the responses to the questions on this form or that provide additional information that may assist 

EPA’s review of the alternative under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act. Also, provide citations for information already submitted to EPA as 

part of past regulatory and information activities, as well as for other information that could not be included with this submission. If you have 

attached continuation pages, describe the Part, Section and question number being continued. Attach additional pages if necessary. Mark (X) 

in the CBI box next to any attachment that contains information you claim as confidential.

Attachment Name Question # Number of Pages CBI

[1] James Speight, Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry: Section 01 Organic 

Compounds[M], McGraw-Hill Professional: 302. Part III, Section A

[2] Huanzhang Lu, et al., Handbook of Basic Data of Petrochemical Industries[M], 

Chemical Industry Press, 1982: 144~145. Part II, Section A

[3] Guangqi Liu, et al., Physical Property Data Handbook of Chemistry and 

Chemical Engineering [M], Chemical Industry Press, 2002: 91~204 Part II, Section A

[4] Yoshio Nagata. Measurement of Odor Threshold by Triangle Odor Bag Method. 

Odor Measurement Review(Office of Odor, Noise and Vibration Environmental 

Management Bureau Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan)

Part II, Section A

[5] Nicholas Bodor, Zoltan Gabanyi, Chu-Kuok Wong. A New Method for the 

Estimation of Partition Coefficient [J]. J.Am.Chem.SOC.1989,111,3783-3786.

Part II, Section A

[6] DU Zhen-hui, QI Ru-bin, ZHANG Hui-min, YIN Xin, XU Ke-xin, Quantitative 

Detection of Propane and Isobutene Based on NIR Spectroscopy [J], Journal of 

Tianjin University: 2008(5):589

Part II, Section A

[7] Evans pKa Table, published by University of Wisconsin-Madison, 

http://www.chem.wisc.edu/areas/reich/pkatable/index.htm

Part II, Section A

[8] Gang Yan, et al., Analysis of the Research on the Application of Hydrocarbon in 

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Journal [J], 2003(2):41. Part II, Section A

[9] Zhibing Xu, et al., The Gas Cutting Analysis of New Type Propane Cutting Gas 

and Acetylene, Energy Conservation Technology [J], 2000(3): 10~11. Part II, Section A

[10] BI Ming shu,YIN Wang hua, DING Xin wei, Numerical simulation for 

explosion process of non-ideal explosion sources in the closed vessels [J], Journal of 

Chemical Industry & Engineering, 2003(6): 1-3.

Part II, Section A

[11] Yan Qinghua, Numeral Simulation of Flammable Gas Explosions in Closed 

Spherical Vessles [D], Dalian University of Technology, 2004.

Part II, Section A

[12] TIAN Guansan, Study on Explosion Theory and Inhibition Mechanisms of 

Combustion and Explosion of Flammable Refrigerants [D], Tianjin University, 2000.

Part II, Section A

[13] ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2007. Part II, Section A

[14] IEC 60335-2-40 Edition 4.2. Part II, Section A

[15] SNAP Notice 2506-16-2010. Part II, Section B

[16] 2010 WMO Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion. Part II, Section B

[17] Working Group I Contribution to the Forth Assessment Report of 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Part II, Section B

[18] K. J. Park, D. Jung, Performance of R290 and R1270 for R22 applications with 

evaporator and condenser temperature variation [J], Journal of Mechanical Science 

and Technology 22 (2008): 532~537

Part II, Section B

[19] James Speight, Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry: Section 11 Practical 

Laboratory Information, McGraw-Hill Professional[M]: 128. Part III, Section A

[20] Exposure Limits of Propane. Part III, Section A

[21] Exposure Limits of Propene. Part III, Section A

[22] Exposure Limits of Ethane. Part III, Section A

[23] Exposure Limits of n-butane. Part III, Section A

[24] Exposure Limits of Isobutane. Part III, Section A

[25] Exposure Limits of Carbon Dioxide. Part III, Section A

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Part V - CERTIFICATION

I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that:

1. All information provided in this notice is complete and truthful as of the date of the submission.

2. I am submitting with this notice all test data in my possession or control and a description of all other data known to or 

reasonably ascertainable by me.

3. If this is a submission of a new alternative, the company named in Part I, Question 1a of this notice:

 (a) intends to manufacture, formulate, import, market, or use a new alternative to a Class I or Class II ozone-depleting 

substance which is identified in Part I, Section B, Question 2.

 (b) seeks an acceptability determination on a new alternative(s) to a Class I or Class II ozone-depleting substance, which is 

identified in Part I, Section B, Question 2.

4. The accuracy of the statements made in this notice reflects my best prediction of the anticipated facts regarding the 

alternative described herein. Any knowing and willful misinterpretation is subject to criminal penalty pursuant to section 113(c) 

of the Clean Air Act and 18 U.S.C.§1001.

Signature and Title of Authorized Official (Original Signature Required): Date

2013.3.19

Signature of Agent (Where Applicable): Date

China Household Electrical Appliances Association

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