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R236fa PT Chart

Updated October 12, 2026

R-236fa

A1 Lower toxicity, no flame propagationHFC (pure) AIM Act HFC
R-236fa AHRI Guideline N service cylinderIllustration of a refrigerant cylinder painted light green gray (RAL 7044), the color AHRI Guideline N-2017 calls for on all new refrigerant containers from 2020. Label: R236fa, safety class A1, GWP 9,810. No red band: AHRI Guideline N-2017 reserves it for flammable refrigerants.R236faA1GWP 9,810
Illustration of a refrigerant cylinder painted light green gray (RAL 7044), the color AHRI Guideline N-2017 calls for on all new refrigerant containers from 2020[1], section 4.8. Label: R-236fa, safety class A1, GWP 9,810. No red band: AHRI Guideline N-2017 reserves it for flammable refrigerants[1], section 4.7.
CF3CH2CF3

Pure HFC, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (CF₃CH₂CF₃). Branded as Chemours FE-36. ASHRAE A1 non-flammable. GWP 9,810 — extremely high for an HFC, driven by 242-year atmospheric lifetime. Primary use: clean-agent fire suppression in portable extinguishers and total-flooding systems. Limited refrigeration use.

R-236fa saturation pressure is 4.0 PSIG at 40°F, 19.9 PSIG at 70°F, and 44.5 PSIG at 100°F. These are the gauge readings on a static, fully-saturated system; a running system's high side sits well above them. The full table below runs from −40°F to 150°F in 1°F steps.

Not yet checked against an independent source.

Saturation @ 70°F
19.9 PSIG
GWP (100-yr)
9,810 AIM Act exchange value (IPCC AR4)
Boiling point
29.3°F

R-236fa PT chart — printable saturation table

Looking for the R-236fa PT chart PDF for shop reference? The complete pressure-temperature saturation table is below: every 1° increment from −40°F to 150°F (or to the refrigerant's critical temperature). Use the Print / Save as PDF button in the table header to download a clean, table-only PDF (the rest of the page is hidden from the print output).

R-236fa PT Chart — Pressure-Temperature Saturation Table

Computed with CoolProp 7.2.0 in 1°F steps · hvacptcharts.com

R-236fa · 1° increments · °F / PSIG
Tinted rows: NBP atmospheric crossover · 32°F H₂O freeze
R-236fa pressure-temperature saturation table in Fahrenheit and PSIG
Temp (°F)Pressure (PSIG)
−40°F 25.6 in. Hg vac.
−39°F 25.4 in. Hg vac.
−38°F 25.3 in. Hg vac.
−37°F 25.1 in. Hg vac.
−36°F 25.0 in. Hg vac.
−35°F 24.8 in. Hg vac.
−34°F 24.6 in. Hg vac.
−33°F 24.5 in. Hg vac.
−32°F 24.3 in. Hg vac.
−31°F 24.1 in. Hg vac.
−30°F 23.9 in. Hg vac.
−29°F 23.7 in. Hg vac.
−28°F 23.5 in. Hg vac.
−27°F 23.3 in. Hg vac.
−26°F 23.1 in. Hg vac.
−25°F 22.9 in. Hg vac.
−24°F 22.7 in. Hg vac.
−23°F 22.5 in. Hg vac.
−22°F 22.2 in. Hg vac.
−21°F 22.0 in. Hg vac.
−20°F 21.8 in. Hg vac.
−19°F 21.5 in. Hg vac.
−18°F 21.3 in. Hg vac.
−17°F 21.0 in. Hg vac.
−16°F 20.7 in. Hg vac.
−15°F 20.5 in. Hg vac.
−14°F 20.2 in. Hg vac.
−13°F 19.9 in. Hg vac.
−12°F 19.6 in. Hg vac.
−11°F 19.3 in. Hg vac.
−10°F 19.0 in. Hg vac.
−9°F 18.7 in. Hg vac.
−8°F 18.4 in. Hg vac.
−7°F 18.0 in. Hg vac.
−6°F 17.7 in. Hg vac.
−5°F 17.4 in. Hg vac.
−4°F 17.0 in. Hg vac.
−3°F 16.6 in. Hg vac.
−2°F 16.3 in. Hg vac.
−1°F 15.9 in. Hg vac.
0°F 15.5 in. Hg vac.
1°F 15.1 in. Hg vac.
2°F 14.7 in. Hg vac.
3°F 14.3 in. Hg vac.
4°F 13.9 in. Hg vac.
5°F 13.5 in. Hg vac.
6°F 13.0 in. Hg vac.
7°F 12.6 in. Hg vac.
8°F 12.1 in. Hg vac.
9°F 11.7 in. Hg vac.
10°F 11.2 in. Hg vac.
11°F 10.7 in. Hg vac.
12°F 10.2 in. Hg vac.
13°F 9.7 in. Hg vac.
14°F 9.2 in. Hg vac.
15°F 8.7 in. Hg vac.
16°F 8.2 in. Hg vac.
17°F 7.6 in. Hg vac.
18°F 7.1 in. Hg vac.
19°F 6.5 in. Hg vac.
20°F 5.9 in. Hg vac.
21°F 5.3 in. Hg vac.
22°F 4.7 in. Hg vac.
23°F 4.1 in. Hg vac.
24°F 3.5 in. Hg vac.
25°F 2.9 in. Hg vac.
26°F 2.2 in. Hg vac.
27°F 1.6 in. Hg vac.
28°F 0.9 in. Hg vac.
29°F NBP (atmospheric)0.2 in. Hg vac.
30°F 0.2
31°F 0.6
32°F H₂O freeze0.9
33°F 1.3
34°F 1.7
35°F 2.0
36°F 2.4
37°F 2.8
38°F 3.2
39°F 3.6
40°F 4.0
41°F 4.4
42°F 4.8
43°F 5.3
44°F 5.7
45°F 6.1
46°F 6.6
47°F 7.0
48°F 7.5
49°F 8.0
50°F 8.5
51°F 9.0
52°F 9.5
53°F 10.0
54°F 10.5
55°F 11.0
56°F 11.5
57°F 12.1
58°F 12.6
59°F 13.2
60°F 13.7
61°F 14.3
62°F 14.9
63°F 15.5
64°F 16.1
65°F 16.7
66°F 17.3
67°F 17.9
68°F 18.6
69°F 19.2
70°F 19.9
71°F 20.5
72°F 21.2
73°F 21.9
74°F 22.6
75°F 23.3
76°F 24.0
77°F 24.7
78°F 25.5
79°F 26.2
80°F 27.0
81°F 27.8
82°F 28.5
83°F 29.3
84°F 30.1
85°F 30.9
86°F 31.8
87°F 32.6
88°F 33.5
89°F 34.3
90°F 35.2
91°F 36.1
92°F 37.0
93°F 37.9
94°F 38.8
95°F 39.7
96°F 40.7
97°F 41.6
98°F 42.6
99°F 43.6
100°F 44.5
101°F 45.6
102°F 46.6
103°F 47.6
104°F 48.6
105°F 49.7
106°F 50.8
107°F 51.9
108°F 53.0
109°F 54.1
110°F 55.2
111°F 56.3
112°F 57.5
113°F 58.7
114°F 59.8
115°F 61.0
116°F 62.2
117°F 63.5
118°F 64.7
119°F 66.0
120°F 67.2
121°F 68.5
122°F 69.8
123°F 71.1
124°F 72.5
125°F 73.8
126°F 75.2
127°F 76.6
128°F 78.0
129°F 79.4
130°F 80.8
131°F 82.2
132°F 83.7
133°F 85.2
134°F 86.7
135°F 88.2
136°F 89.7
137°F 91.2
138°F 92.8
139°F 94.4
140°F 96.0
141°F 97.6
142°F 99.2
143°F 100.9
144°F 102.5
145°F 104.2
146°F 105.9
147°F 107.6
148°F 109.4
149°F 111.1
150°F 112.9
CoolProp 7.2.0 · PSIG/kPa = gauge · PSIA = PSIG + 14.6959 · kPa(abs) = kPa(gauge) + 101.325

Full saturation values at 1° increments. Toggle between °F / PSIG and °C / kPa. Use Print / Save as PDF for laminated shop reference, or download the CSV / JSON below for use in other tools. R-236fa PT chart data: CoolProp 7.2.0 (published Helmholtz equations of state / mixture models — see the source citations above).

A1
Lower toxicity, no flame propagation

Lower toxicity (Occupational Exposure Limit ≥ 400 ppm). No flame propagation in air at standard atmospheric pressure and 60°C. R-134a, R-22, R-410A, R-404A, R-744 (CO2) are A1.

Flammability
None (no flame propagation)
Toxicity
Lower (OEL ≥ 400 ppm)

Classification per ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2022. See full reference.

Saturation pressure-temperature curve

Pressure
Temperature
°F
70°F: 19.9 PSIG
Quick lookup — R-236fa
19.9PSIG(137 kPa)
Range: −40 to 150°F Open full PT calculator →
Common service temperatures
32°F
1PSIG
Freezing
45°F
6PSIG
Heat-pump heat
70°F
20PSIG
Standard
75°F
23PSIG
Test ref
80°F
27PSIG
Warm
95°F
40PSIG
Summer peak

Saturation values from CoolProp 7.2.0[3]. Operating pressure on a running system differs — see the operating-pressure references for in-use values.

At a glance

Chemistry

CF3CH2CF3
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane

Lubricant compatibility

POEMO

Primarily a fire suppression agent (FE-36). Limited refrigeration use due to high GWP.

Trade names

  • FE-36 — Chemours (fire suppression)

Common applications

  • Fire suppression (FE-36, total flooding systems)
  • Specialty refrigeration

Properties

  • Boiling point (1 atm)
    29.3°F (−1.5°C)
  • Critical point
    256.9°F (124.9°C) at 449 PSIG
  • Molar mass
    152.04 g/mol
  • ODP
    0
  • GWP (100-yr)
    9,810 AIM Act exchange value (IPCC AR4) IPCC: AR4 9,810 · AR5 8,060 · AR6 8,690
  • Atmospheric lifetime
    242 years
  • New-equipment status (US)
    Restricted in 41 new-equipment categories — US new-equipment rules (40 CFR 84.54).

What is R-236fa?

R-236fa is the "fa" isomer of hexafluoropropane (CF₃-CH₂-CF₃). It shares its chemical formula with R-236ea but has a fundamentally different atmospheric profile: the -CH₂- group between two -CF₃ groups makes the central C-H bonds inert to OH-radical attack, giving R-236fa a 242-year atmospheric lifetime versus R-236ea's 11 years. The result is GWP 9,810 — one of the highest among commercial HFCs, approaching PFC territory.

Despite the extreme GWP, R-236fa has a useful commercial role as a clean-agent fire suppressant (Chemours FE-36, replacing the banned Halon 1211 in portable extinguishers).

Where R-236fa is used

  • Clean-agent fire suppression — Chemours FE-36 (Halon 1211 replacement, portable extinguishers, some total-flooding systems)
  • Specialty refrigeration in some industrial applications
  • Solvent applications in some precision-cleaning contexts
  • Not used in conventional HVAC

Regulatory & phase-down status

R-236fa's GWP of 9,810 places it well within AIM Act phase-down scope. However, fire-suppression applications are regulated differently from refrigeration applications — the urgency of fire protection often justifies continued use of high-GWP agents where alternatives are not yet available or proven.

For new fire-suppression installations, lower-GWP alternatives are being developed and deployed: FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230, a fluorinated ketone with very short atmospheric lifetime), water mist systems, inert gas systems (Inergen, Argonite). R-236fa retains use in applications where its specific properties (clean discharge, very low corrosivity, electrical non-conductivity) are difficult to replace.

Service notes

POE oil is the standard lubricant for refrigeration applications. Mineral oil is not used. Fire-suppression applications don't use lubricant — the agent is stored in pressurized cylinders without separation.

EPA Section 608 covers R-236fa for refrigeration applications. Fire-suppression handling is governed by NFPA standards (NFPA 2001 for clean-agent systems) and local fire-protection regulations. The very high GWP makes recovery especially important — venting is both regulatory non-compliance and significant climate impact per pound.

Operating cycle

CompressorRaises pressureCondenserRejects heat to outdoorsExpansion deviceDrops pressureEvaporatorAbsorbs heat from indoorsDischarge: 55 PSIG, 180°F Liquid: 55 PSIG, 100°F Evap inlet: 4 PSIG, 40°F (two-phase)Suction: 4 PSIG, 50°F Example cycle for R-236fa (40°F evap, 110°F condenser, 10°F superheat, 10°F subcooling)

Phase-down timeline

R-236fa is a regulated substance under the AIM Act. Its GWP under 40 CFR 84.64 is 9,810, at or above the limit in 41 of the categories 40 CFR 84.54 restricts (listed under “All 84.54 categories restricting R-236fa”).

HFC production & consumption allowances step down to 30% of baseline in 2029–2033, 20% of baseline in 2034–2035, and 15% of baseline in 2036 and later (42 U.S.C. 7675(e)(2)(C)).

Full 40 CFR 84.54 new-equipment rules for R-236fa →

US new-equipment rules (40 CFR 84.54)

R-236fa is a regulated substance under the AIM Act. Under 40 CFR 84.64(a) its GWP is 9,810, the AIM Act exchange value. That value is compared against each 40 CFR 84.54 subsector limit below.

All 84.54 categories restricting R-236fa (41)
Refrigeration, air conditioning & heat pumps (34)
January 1, 2025Self-contained residential & light-commercial AC and heat pump productsGWP ≥ 700(a)(1)
January 1, 2025Chillers for comfort coolingGWP ≥ 700(a)(10)(i)
January 1, 2025Chillers for ice rinksGWP ≥ 700(a)(10)(ii)
January 1, 2025Residential dehumidifiersGWP ≥ 700(a)(2)
January 1, 2025Household refrigerators and freezersGWP ≥ 150(a)(3)
January 1, 2025Retail food refrigeration — stand-alone unitsGWP ≥ 150(a)(4)
January 1, 2025Vending machinesGWP ≥ 150(a)(5)
January 1, 2025Residential & light-commercial AC and heat pump systems (except VRF)GWP ≥ 700(c)(1)
January 1, 2025Chillers for comfort coolingGWP ≥ 700(c)(3)
January 1, 2025Ice rinksGWP ≥ 700(c)(4)
January 1, 2026Chillers for industrial process refrigeration, fluid exiting the chiller warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 700(a)(10)(iii)
January 1, 2026Industrial process refrigeration products (non-chiller), charge 200 lb or greater, refrigerant entering the evaporator warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 150(a)(12)(i)
January 1, 2026Industrial process refrigeration products (non-chiller), charge less than 200 lb, refrigerant entering the evaporator warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 300(a)(12)(ii)
January 1, 2026Ice makers — batch type up to 1,000 lb of ice per 24 h and continuous type up to 1,200 lb per 24 hGWP ≥ 150(a)(8)(i)
January 1, 2026Industrial process refrigeration systems (non-chiller), charge 200 lb or greater, evaporator inlet warmer than −22°F (−30°C), not the high-temperature side of a cascadeGWP ≥ 150(c)(10)(i)
January 1, 2026Industrial process refrigeration systems (non-chiller), charge less than 200 lb, evaporator inlet warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 300(c)(10)(ii)
January 1, 2026Industrial process refrigeration — high-temperature side of cascade systems, evaporator inlet warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 300(c)(10)(iii)
January 1, 2026Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) residential & light-commercial AC and heat pump systemsGWP ≥ 700(c)(2)
January 1, 2026Chillers for industrial process refrigeration, fluid exiting the chiller warmer than −22°F (−30°C)GWP ≥ 700(c)(5)(i)
July 27, 2026Refrigerated transport — intermodal containers with a box temperature of −31°F (−35°C) or higherGWP ≥ 700(a)(6)
July 27, 2026Retail food refrigeration — remote condensing unitsGWP ≥ 1,400(c)(11)(i)
July 27, 2026Refrigerated transport — intermodal containers with a box temperature of −31°F (−35°C) or higherGWP ≥ 700(c)(7)
July 27, 2026Cold storage warehouse systemsGWP ≥ 700(c)(9)(i)
January 1, 2027Self-contained products in data center, information technology equipment facility, and computer room coolingGWP ≥ 700(a)(11)
January 1, 2027Refrigerated food processing and dispensing products outside the scope of UL 621, charge 500 g or lessGWP ≥ 150(a)(9)(i)
January 1, 2027Supermarket systemsGWP ≥ 1,400(c)(12)(i)
January 1, 2027Data center, information technology equipment facility, and computer room cooling systemsGWP ≥ 700(c)(13)
January 1, 2028Chillers for industrial process refrigeration, fluid exiting the chiller from −58°F to −22°F (−50°C to −30°C)GWP ≥ 700(a)(10)(iv)
January 1, 2028Industrial process refrigeration products (non-chiller), refrigerant entering the evaporator from −58°F to −22°F (−50°C to −30°C)GWP ≥ 700(a)(12)(iii)
January 1, 2028Industrial process refrigeration systems (non-chiller), evaporator inlet from −58°F to −22°F (−50°C to −30°C)GWP ≥ 700(c)(10)(iv)
January 1, 2028Chillers for industrial process refrigeration, fluid exiting the chiller from −58°F to −22°F (−50°C to −30°C)GWP ≥ 700(c)(6)(i)
January 1, 2032Retail food refrigeration — remote condensing unitsGWP ≥ 150 (200 lb or greater, not the cascade high side); GWP ≥ 300 (less than 200 lb); GWP ≥ 300 (cascade high side)(c)(11)(ii)
January 1, 2032Supermarket systemsGWP ≥ 150 (200 lb or greater, not the cascade high side); GWP ≥ 300 (less than 200 lb); GWP ≥ 300 (cascade high side)(c)(12)(ii)
January 1, 2032Cold storage warehouse systemsGWP ≥ 150 (200 lb or greater, not the cascade high side); GWP ≥ 300 (less than 200 lb); GWP ≥ 300 (cascade high side)(c)(9)(ii)
Motor vehicle air conditioning (3)
October 24, 2024Motor vehicle air-conditioning in Model Year 2025 and later light-duty passenger cars and trucks (gross vehicle weight rating under 8,500 lb)GWP ≥ 150(a)(13)(i)
Model Year 2028Motor vehicle air-conditioning in medium-duty passenger vehicles, heavy-duty pickup trucks and complete heavy-duty vans whose air-conditioning will not be modified by upfittersGWP ≥ 150(a)(13)(ii)
January 1, 2028Motor vehicle air-conditioning in certain nonroad vehicles (agricultural tractors over 40 horsepower; self-propelled agricultural machinery; compact equipment; construction, forestry and mining equipment; and commercial utility vehicles)GWP ≥ 150(a)(13)(iii)
Foam blowing agents (2)
January 1, 2025Foam products: rigid polyurethane appliance foam, commercial refrigeration foam, laminated boardstock, marine flotation foam, sandwich panels, slabstock; flexible polyurethane; integral skin polyurethane; polystyrene (extruded boardstock, billet, extruded sheet); phenolic insulation board and bunstock; polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock; polyolefin; rigid polyurethane spray foamGWP ≥ 150(a)(14)
January 1, 2026Foam products in the (a)(14) formulations for use in space and military applicationsGWP ≥ 150(a)(15)
Aerosol propellants / solvents (2)
January 1, 2025Aerosol productsGWP ≥ 150(a)(16)(i)
January 1, 2028Aerosol products (all, except defense sprays as defined in 84.3)GWP ≥ 150(a)(16)(ii)

Servicing. 40 CFR 84.54 restricts new manufacture/import, later sale/distribution, and installation. "Installation" is defined in 84.54(e); repairing or servicing existing R-236fa equipment is not an installation unless it meets 84.54(e), so existing systems can keep being serviced. From January 1, 2029, servicing or repairing R-236fa equipment in supermarket systems, refrigerated transport or automatic commercial ice makers must be done with reclaimed refrigerant[2].

Source: 40 CFR 84.54, current through 91 FR 31329 (May 26, 2026). Installation defined at 40 CFR 84.54(e).

Global warming potential, in context

Frequently asked

›Why is R-236fa's GWP so much higher than R-236ea's despite the same chemical formula?

Atmospheric lifetime difference. R-236fa is 242 years; R-236ea is 11 years. The structural difference — R-236fa has a -CH₂- group between two -CF₃ groups — makes its C-H bonds essentially inert to atmospheric OH-radical attack, which is the primary removal mechanism for HFCs. R-236ea has C-H bonds adjacent to less-fluorinated carbon environments, allowing normal OH-radical attack and removal within a decade. The 22× longer lifetime of R-236fa drives its 7× higher GWP (9,810 vs 1,370).

›What is FE-36?

FE-36 is the trade name for R-236fa used as a clean-agent fire suppressant by Chemours. It was developed in the 1990s as a Halon 1211 replacement for portable fire extinguishers and some total-flooding fire suppression systems. Halon 1211 had been banned for production due to extreme ozone-depletion (ODP 3); R-236fa had zero ODP and met the suppression efficacy requirements. The high GWP was an accepted trade-off given the suppression-quality and the relatively small total annual emissions from fire-suppression applications.

›Is R-236fa used in HVAC equipment?

Rarely. Some specialty refrigeration applications use R-236fa, primarily where its A1 safety class, chemical stability, and specific boiling point (+29°F) are needed. The very high GWP makes it a poor choice for any new HVAC application where alternatives exist. R-134a (GWP 1,430) is roughly 7× lower GWP and serves similar pressure envelopes for chiller and refrigeration use.

›What's the GWP and atmospheric lifetime of R-236fa?

GWP 9,810; atmospheric lifetime 242 years. This combination places R-236fa among the highest-impact commercial HFCs. The IPCC AR6 figures are slightly different but in the same range. For comparison: R-410A is GWP 2,088; R-404A is 3,922; R-13 (CFC) is 14,400; R-218 (PFC) is 8,830.

›What's replacing FE-36 in fire suppression?

For new fire-suppression installations: FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230, a fluorinated ketone with 5-day atmospheric lifetime and GWP <1) is the primary modern alternative; water mist systems for some applications; inert gas systems (Inergen, Argonite, Nitrogen) for total-flooding applications where the displacement-based suppression mechanism is acceptable. FM-200 (HFC-227ea, R-227ea, GWP 3,220) remains in use but faces similar AIM Act pressure to FE-36. The transition is gradual; FE-36 remains in use in portable extinguishers where its specific properties make alternatives more difficult.

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Sources & citations

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    2017 Guideline for Assignment of Refrigerant Container Colors (AHRI Guideline N-2017). AHRI. 2017. https://www.ahrinet.org/system/files/2023-06/AHRI_Guideline_N_2017.pdf (accessed October 2, 2026)
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    40 CFR 84.112 — Reclamation. eCFR (Office of the Federal Register). up to date as of 9/25/2026. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-84/subpart-C/section-84.112 (accessed October 2, 2026). 89 FR 82859, Oct. 11, 2024
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    CoolProp 7.2.0. CoolProp (I. H. Bell, J. Wronski, S. Quoilin, V. Lemort). https://coolprop.org/ (accessed October 2, 2026). Bell, I. H.; Wronski, J.; Quoilin, S.; Lemort, V. Pure and Pseudo-pure Fluid Thermophysical Property Evaluation and the Open-Source Thermophysical Property Library CoolProp. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 53, 2498–2508 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1021/ie4033999

Data sources & provenance

PT chart
CoolProp 7.2.0
Properties
CoolProp 7.2.0
GWP (100-yr)
AIM Act exchange value (IPCC AR4) · IPCC AR4/AR5/AR6 on the GWP rankings
Table computed
October 2026

Reference material. Always verify pressure values against the equipment data plate and manufacturer service literature before charging or troubleshooting a specific system. Saturation pressure differs from operating pressure — see superheat & subcooling fundamentals. See how this PT table is calculated in our methodology.