VWR model VWR-HC-FRP-20 - 20 cu. ft. Digital Laboratory Flammable Storage Refrigerator from 2023

Temperature range: Adjustable 1°C to 10°C

The VWR-HC-FRP-20 is a 20 cu. ft. upright laboratory refrigerator designed for safe cold storage of flammable and combustible materials (in sealed containers) in unclassified general laboratory work areas. It is a basic/standard-series digital model using natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, compliant with relevant NFPA guidelines.

Key Features/Specifications

Capacity: 20 cu. ft. (≈566 L)
Temperature range: Adjustable 1°C to 10°C, managed by a basic digital microprocessor controller with digital temperature display (°C/°F switchable) and sample-simulated readout (0.1° resolution on many equivalents)
Alarms & monitoring: Audible/visual high/low temperature alarms; remote alarm contacts; often includes battery backup support for the display/alarm module and dual probes (air + sample bottle)
Door & access: One solid right-hinged swing door (not reversible), keyed lock, magnetic gasket, heavy-duty handle; probe access port (typically ⅜″ or ¾″)
Interior: 5 adjustable shelves (usually 4 full + 1 half); forced-draft/forced-air circulation for uniformity and recovery
Refrigerant & defrost: Eco-friendly natural hydrocarbon (R600a); cycle defrost
Construction & safety: White textured/powder-coated steel exterior; high-density urethane foam insulation; utilizes non-sparking and/or ATEX-rated components for an intrinsically safer interior; meets NFPA guidelines 45 and 70 (or 30) for flammable materials storage in unclassified locations; ETL/C-ETL listed (to UL 471 standards)
Dimensions (exterior, approx.): 30.75″ W × 29″ D × 74.625″ H (interior roughly 24.75″ W × 20.75″ D × 65.25″ H)
Electrical: 115 V, 60 Hz, ≈2.5–3 A, ¼ HP; NEMA 5-15 plug

Comes with our 90-day warranty.