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Re: Contaminated R134a: Neutronics Press Release
Posted to HVAC Forum on 12/24/2011 4 Replies

Alan,

To date, all of the samples that have been examined have contained a minimum of 37% R40. R40 reacts with aluminum to create Trimethyl Aluminum. This is an unstable material that can spontaneously combust when exposed to air. We have not seen this in an... Login to read more.

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