Carbon Dioxide CO₂ Refrigeration Grade R744 Cylinder

1. Product Overview

Refrigeration-grade Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), designated R744, is a high-purity refrigerant supplied in pressurized cylinders for commercial and industrial refrigeration and cooling systems. Its primary applications include supermarket refrigeration, cold storage, industrial cooling, heat pumps, and transcritical CO₂ systems. R744 delivers efficient heat transfer and supports modern refrigeration designs requiring a refrigerant with low global warming impact. Its combination of performance, availability, and environmental advantages makes it a strategically important alternative to higher-GWP refrigerants.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
• Refrigerant designation: R744
• Grade: Refrigeration Grade
• Purity: Typically ≥99.9%, subject to applicable specification and certificate of analysis
• Physical form: Compressed/liquefied gas
• Appearance: Colorless gas
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: High-pressure refillable steel cylinders
• Cylinder options: Available in standard industrial cylinder capacities, subject to supply requirements
• Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA) and relevant technical/safety documentation available upon request
• Storage: Store cylinders upright in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources
• Shelf life: Subject to proper storage conditions and cylinder integrity

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Commercial refrigeration: Supermarkets, retail refrigeration cases, and centralized refrigeration systems.
• Industrial refrigeration: Cold-storage facilities, food processing, beverage production, and temperature-controlled warehouses.
• Heat pumps: High-efficiency heating and cooling systems using CO₂ as the working refrigerant.
• Transcritical refrigeration: Modern systems designed for efficient operation using R744 at high operating pressures.
• Food and beverage operations: Reliable cooling for processing, storage, and distribution environments.
• Performance advantage: CO₂ provides strong heat-transfer characteristics and enables compact, efficient refrigeration system designs while offering a substantially lower global warming impact than many conventional high-GWP refrigerants.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Refrigeration-grade CO₂ manufactured and supplied to defined purity specifications for dependable system performance.
• Supply reliability: Suitable for recurring industrial procurement and bulk sourcing programs.
• Logistics capability: Cylinderized packaging supports controlled handling, storage, and distribution across industrial supply chains.
• Price competitiveness: Efficient bulk procurement can support competitive landed costs for commercial and industrial users.
• Sustainability: R744 has a global warming potential of 1 and is widely recognized as a lower-GWP refrigerant option compared with many synthetic alternatives.
• Technical documentation: COA, product specifications, safety documentation, and cylinder information can be provided according to buyer and destination requirements.
• Strategic sourcing value: Combines established refrigeration performance, environmental advantages, and scalable supply for buyers seeking a dependable long-term refrigerant source.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK – 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Subject to cylinder configuration, container specifications, applicable transport regulations, and confirmed packing arrangement
• Supply Format: Refrigeration-grade R744 supplied in high-pressure cylinders
• Bulk Supply: Available for commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and distribution requirements