Other common names are 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane; Freon 134a; Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-; Halocarbon 134a; 1,2,2,2-Tetrafluoroethane; HFC-134a;
Tetrafluoroethane (R134A) is used as a blend component for refrigeration. It is also a propellant for aerosol and a blowing agent for extruded polystyrene foams.
It replaces the CFC R12 (dichlorodifluoromethane) and in few years the HCFC R22 (chlorodifluoromethane).