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HS Code |
197938 |
| Chemicalname | Chlorotrifluoromethane |
| Chemicalformula | CClF3 |
| Molecularweight | 104.46 g/mol |
| Casnumber | 75-72-9 |
| Appearance | Colorless gas |
| Meltingpoint | -155 °C |
| Boilingpoint | -81 °C |
| Density | 1.47 g/cm³ (at 25 °C, liquid) |
| Solubilityinwater | 20 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Vaporpressure | 5790 kPa (at 21.1 °C) |
| Odor | Faint ether-like odor |
| Flashpoint | Non-flammable |
As an accredited Chlorotrifluoromethane factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Chlorotrifluoromethane is supplied in a 25 kg steel cylinder, clearly labeled, with secure valve, and safety instructions displayed. |
| Shipping | Chlorotrifluoromethane is shipped as a compressed, nonflammable liquefied gas in high-pressure cylinders. Containers must be properly labeled, securely fastened, and protected from physical damage. It should be handled in accordance with safety regulations, kept away from heat and incompatible substances, and transported following all relevant hazardous material transport guidelines. |
| Storage | Chlorotrifluoromethane should be stored in tightly sealed cylinders or pressure vessels, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, flames, and incompatible substances such as alkali metals. Storage areas should be equipped with proper leak detection and fire suppression systems. Cylinders must be secured upright to prevent tipping and should be clearly labeled. Avoid smashing, heating, or puncturing containers. |
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Chlorotrifluoromethane, commonly known by its industry designation R13, holds a particular place among the range of fluorinated refrigerants and specialty gases we produce. From the vantage of a manufacturing floor, this compound doesn’t sit quietly on the margins—its properties make it central to certain low-temperature applications that nothing else can quite match. Chlorotrifluoromethane carries the molecular formula CClF3. It attracts specialists for two clear reasons: its unique physical characteristics and its reliability under severe temperature demands. As a direct producer, we see its full life cycle up close, from raw material selection, right down to purity control in finished batches.
Our operation produces R13 in pressurized steel cylinders, tailored for both laboratory and large-scale use. The specification that receives the most focus on our production lines is purity: typically, we target at least 99.8% pure CClF3. This level comes from rigorous fractional distillation, real-time monitoring, and frequent batch testing using advanced gas chromatography. Impurities like moisture and non-condensable gases can interfere with performance, so our quality team enforces strict internal maximums below industry norms. We document residual moisture to below 10 ppm and keep residual acidity almost undetectable. Customers often ask about packaging options, so we supply cylinders in a range of volumes—from compact 6.8L types for research labs up to larger 926L containers for industrial refrigeration or chemical synthesis. Refilling returns form a core part of our service, reflecting our commitment to waste reduction.
In daily production, the role of chlorotrifluoromethane isn’t just a line item on a product list. It’s a backbone molecule for ultra-low temperature mechanical refrigeration. Out on customers’ sites, it serves in special cryogenic freezers, cascade refrigeration systems, and scientific research installations needing temperatures as low as -81°C. Many technicians describe R13 as the go-to refrigerant where others falter—ammonia, carbon dioxide, or hydrocarbon options can’t reliably hit those performance thresholds. Some laboratories handling vaccine storage or sub-zero compound testing place special orders because the consistency and reliability we build into our CClF3 means high-value samples remain uncompromised.
There’s also the story of chemical synthesis. Several fluorochemical intermediates used in polymers and pharmaceuticals trace their roots to reactions using chlorotrifluoromethane as a feedstock. For manufacturers focused on specialty polymers or novel insecticides, our product moves from a pressurized storage drum on site into the heart of high-yield reactions, giving them the repeatability, purity, and safety profile they require.
On our production floor, we weigh the realities of handling different refrigerants, and the differences turn practical quickly. R13’s very low boiling point of -81°C places it in a niche class. Chief alternatives—such as R22, R12, or the more modern R404A—can’t push temperatures as low, which means they’re not viable in heavy-freezing applications that reach the extremes. In manufacturing, we field constant requests to compare products. R22 is popular but maxes out at around -40°C under real-world conditions. R12 offers better low-temperature performance, but never reaches deep-freeze targets as reliably or efficiently as R13. R404A, a hydrofluorocarbon blend, sees broad use in commercial refrigeration but proves unreliable for those seeking ultra-low temperatures and long-term system stability.
Chlorotrifluoromethane also exhibits predictable chemical inertia. In our facility, cross-contamination or material compatibility issues rarely crop up with this molecule. That’s not always the case with ammonia or early-generation hydrocarbon refrigerants, which often demand special containment or raise safety flags.
Manufacturing chemicals like R13 in the current regulatory climate means looking hard at environmental responsibility. The industry discusses ozone-depleting potential (ODP) regularly, and here R13 falls under scrutiny, ranking as a Class I ODS under the Montreal Protocol. As manufacturers with decades in the business, we recognize that phase-down measures and quota systems define our output. Every batch of chlorotrifluoromethane that leaves our plant is tracked and documented—not only for process control, but for regulatory compliance. We invest in closed-loop recovery systems, robust emissions monitoring, and process upgrades that exceed current requirements.
In practice, customers understand that R13’s role is irreplaceable for very specific applications, but its environmental profile forces them to manage and recycle it with precision. We support users by offering take-back and recycling services, making spent or contaminated R13 less likely to escape into the atmosphere. On the manufacturing side, we’ve adopted low-emission production processes, leak detection routines, and employee training aimed at reducing accidental escapes. Because of these investments, we’ve maintained consistent supply even as total permitted allocations shrink under national and international law.
Working with chlorotrifluoromethane involves unique precautions. From shipment loading to line maintenance, our operators rely on decades of experience and evolving hazard management routines. The substance remains stable in steel vessels, provided there is no exposure to flames or extremely reactive metals. Plant workers keep full protective gear on hand and use fixed and portable gas monitors to detect leaks long before concentrations reach risk levels. The gas, being heavier than air, settles in low places, prompting us to install air flow management systems around filling stations and connector valves.
Every cylinder leaving the facility travels with thorough records, but we also encourage customers to maintain rigorous site inventories and pressure logs. Over the years, we’ve observed that operators prioritizing tight process integration see fewer incidents and losses. Our technical support team partners with major buyers for yearly training on cylinder management, correct venting in confined spaces, and updated best practices for refrigeration charges. The benefits of hands-on advice here far exceed any generic handling guidance found in third-party material.
Conversations in the engineering offices often turn to why some firms insist on R13, despite regulatory limitations. It comes down to proven performance in applications that support global health, advanced electronics, and research. Scientific cold storage for serum banks, high-precision cooling in aerospace assembly, and analytical chemistry equipment all tap into its thermal and chemical properties. It handles long cycles without decomposition in the face of oil and lubricant variability—something we can certify from our rounds of accelerated aging studies under anhydrous and controlled moisture conditions.
Other products in our portfolio fill everyday refrigeration and air conditioning roles, but only chlorotrifluoromethane matches this cross between stability, chemical subtlety, and ultra-low boiling point. Even our most advanced HFCs, built for reduced global warming potential, can’t quite duplicate the sharp temperature drops or long-term chemical calm R13 provides. Factories and research users occasionally request alternatives but frequently return to R13 after field experience highlights minor but essential performance differences.
Our involvement with chlorotrifluoromethane spans not just today’s product, but years of supporting next-generation refrigerants and process chemicals. Industry transition means we investigate, test, and sometimes pilot new low-ODP alternatives. Some early feedback from global customers points to blends based on HFOs (hydrofluoroolefins) or lower global warming potential HFCs. None of these alternatives have cleared the bar for every high-demand use.
For now, R13 users balance compliance and performance with closer inventory tracking, deliberate recovery, and working with suppliers like us that can assure chain of custody. We maintain continuous dialogue with research institutions and end-users, aiming to guide equipment modifications and responsible lifecycle management as replacement technologies take shape.
Our factory crews realize every cylinder of chlorotrifluoromethane should do more than just meet a checklist. We deliver a product that supports years of seamless operation in critical applications—there’s a personal pride in knowing the chemical underpins lifesaving infrastructure and world-class scientific research. Traceability forms the foundation of our product quality. Each pressurized container gets a unique serial, linked through digital records to its source materials, date packed, purity certificate, and user-specific requirements. This transparency lets users trace even the smallest deviations straight to our quality office, streamlining response times when an issue surfaces.
Serial collaboration with system builders, maintenance contractors, and lab managers allows us to address unanticipated technical snags quickly. We don’t simply ship and forget. Engineers in our application support unit stay in the field to see how our product performs under genuine operating conditions, fine-tuning specifications in response to customer experiences. These feed-back loops keep our process improvement programs sharp, from the way we handle impurities, to valve design, to shipment preparation.
Supplying chlorotrifluoromethane means facing a shifting landscape: tightening regulations, markets favoring lower-impact molecules, and growing customer demands for transparency. We address those challenges with flexibility in production, commitment to low-loss packaging, and ongoing investment in emissions reduction technologies. Not every user is well-versed in regulatory reporting or advanced refrigerant recovery, so we support them with practical guides and hands-on advice on managing quotas and documentation.
Our staff undergo routine safety reviews and process audits, helping us minimize unexpected production downtimes and maintain regular supply even as allocations tighten. We leverage the experience gained from years of both local and international shipments to navigate the complexities of export and compliance paperwork, making the process as seamless as it can be for our customers.
Chlorotrifluoromethane production isn’t just a technical process; it’s a craft honed over time. Senior technicians pass down lessons not found in handbooks—where a shift in valve torque can spell the difference between a clean batch and lost product, how subtle shifts in feedstock composition affect final purity, and how to respond in case cargo is stuck at foreign ports or delayed by storms. This institutional memory weaves through every step, from plant floor to end-user troubleshooting.
Our role extends to working directly with research leaders, facility engineers, and procurement teams to ensure not only product satisfaction but system longevity. Through this back-and-forth exchange, we continue improving our process and advancing what’s possible under increasingly challenging business conditions.
The dialogue on refrigerants now runs deeper than just performance specs—it is a broad conversation about resource stewardship, scientific progress, and industry accountability. Chlorotrifluoromethane still offers critical benefits no other refrigerant matches in cryogenic and low-temperature specialties. Rather than simply following global trends, we actively shape our plant operations, customer partnerships, and R&D pipelines to deliver both reliability and adaptability.
In the end, what differentiates chlorotrifluoromethane from other fluorinated products isn’t only technical performance; it owes just as much to the depth of knowledge, care for quality, and genuine field support developed by the people who manufacture it. Users trust us for more than a molecule—they turn to the insight and continuity that only an experienced producer can offer. Our ongoing investment in process improvements, regulatory compliance, and hands-on customer interaction stands as our answer to the present demands on this essential chemical.
We remain dedicated to combining the proven strengths of chlorotrifluoromethane with new solutions emerging from the changing world of refrigerants and specialty chemicals. Close contact with every link in the supply chain, regular updates to production techniques, and a forward-leaning stance on environmental responsibility all form part of our long-term promise to the chemical industry. The future may see shifts in how and where R13 finds its main roles, but as a manufacturer we stand ready to supply, innovate, and support those building tomorrow’s infrastructure and research breakthroughs.
