Oz-12 the Facts

There will be a complete phase-out of R-12 production in the United States by the end of 1995.

The product OZ-12 is 70% liquefied petroleum (LP) gas (.3% isobutane, 24% butane and 45% propane, by volume). Unlike freon, LP gases are extremely flammable.

Leaking vehicle air conditioning systems containing flammable refrigerants could discharge the product into the passenger compartment of the vehicle, causing a hazardous condition.

Air conditioning technicians servicing air conditioning systems in vehicles may be exposed to hazardous conditions if they are not aware of the flammability of this product.

Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have laws forbidding the use of flammable products in vehicle air conditioning systems.

OZ-12 is on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed list of non-approved refrigerant replacements.

There is insufficient testing and documentation of this and other flammable freon replacements to assure their safe use in vehicle air conditioning systems.

At the request of the EPA, and based on an accident reported and complaints received, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Defects Investigation has initiated an investigation concerning the use of OZ-12.

There are an estimated 50,000 vehicles nationwide, in which this product is being used.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!