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# **r1234yf dye**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($27K/yr) — r1234yf dye doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$27K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+254.6%**

**Products**

**25**

**Brands**

**13**

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**73**

**Price range**

**$10.93–$155.34**

**Returns**

**1.2%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**82**

 ×0.30

Competition

**57**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**58**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Competition**

- TSI Supercool44% - A/C Pro10% - FJC9% - Generic9% - ENVIRO-SAFE6% - Leak Saver5% - Other (7 brands)17%

The top 5 products take 52% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 73 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**73**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![TSI Supercool 27262D 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GXV8O0+wL.jpg) [**TSI Supercool 27262D 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9242CTG)

TSI Supercool$12.074.8★14416%▲rising

2
![TSI Supercool 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 32oz 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411hS0RaZiL.jpg) [**TSI Supercool 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 32oz 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C92147GM)

TSI Supercool$46.255.0★2411%▼falling

3
![A/C Pro Certified A/C Pro Car Air Conditioner Leak Detector Dye Leak Detection UV Dye Detects Leaks in R-1234YF AC Systems 1 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S7+Hi90ZL.jpg) [**A/C Pro Certified A/C Pro Car Air Conditioner Leak Detector Dye Leak Detection UV Dye Detects Leaks in R-1234YF AC Systems 1 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ22ZKJ)

A/C Pro$14.014.5★16710%▼falling

4
![FJC FJC6810 1 Pack UV A/C Dye (R-1234Yf)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lQfX9WxRL.jpg) [**FJC FJC6810 1 Pack UV A/C Dye (R-1234Yf)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFPFBRZ)

FJC$10.934.7★519%—flat

5
![Dye Charge for R1234yf Systems 3 cans and Brass Charging Hose R-1234yf Refrigerant Support Dye-1102](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414RwewZ0yL.jpg) [**Dye Charge for R1234yf Systems 3 cans and Brass Charging Hose R-1234yf Refrigerant Support Dye-1102**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SS1DM4L)

Generic$40.664.2★1876%—flat

6
![TSI Supercool 39241B-YF HFO-1234yf Total Leak Stop Plus U/V Dye. (NOT for USE in R134a Systems)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jjxvW22ML.jpg) [**TSI Supercool 39241B-YF HFO-1234yf Total Leak Stop Plus U/V Dye. (NOT for USE in R134a Systems)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01981J9DU)

TSI Supercool$28.954.0★2616%▲rising

7
![Leak Saver UV Dye (Dye Only No Sealant) UV Refrigerant Leak Detection Dye for Automotive Home Commercial - Marine AC and Refrigeration up to 5 Tons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aKkhUTlYL.jpg) [**Leak Saver UV Dye (Dye Only No Sealant) UV Refrigerant Leak Detection Dye for Automotive Home Commercial - Marine AC and Refrigeration up to 5 Tons**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THLZZXJ)

Leak Saver$19.444.6★1975%▲rising

8
![Dye Charge for R1234yf R-1234yf R1234 Case of 12 cans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jO+uREb6L.jpg) [**Dye Charge for R1234yf R-1234yf R1234 Case of 12 cans**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTR6646D)

CME Business Solutions$105.133.6★714%▲rising

9
![TSI Supercool 48663-32D 1234yf EV Electric Vehicle POE 68 Viscosity with UV Dye Quart 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W5btxspLL.jpg) [**TSI Supercool 48663-32D 1234yf EV Electric Vehicle POE 68 Viscosity with UV Dye Quart 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C918VRD6)

TSI Supercool$51.344.9★194%—flat

10

![TSI Supercool 48663-8D 1234yf EV Electric Vehicle POE 68 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51564z+58qL.jpg) [**TSI Supercool 48663-8D 1234yf EV Electric Vehicle POE 68 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91KR8JY)

TSI Supercool$19.764.6★643%▼falling

11

![TSI Supercool D8 A/C U/V Dye Green (Self Measure Bottle) 8oz - Treats 32 Vehicles Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hHmbjmVbL.jpg) [**TSI Supercool D8 A/C U/V Dye Green (Self Measure Bottle) 8oz - Treats 32 Vehicles Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PKVMWW)

TSI Supercool$27.104.8★3153%▼falling

12

![ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye - Single Can (Can Only)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41169qTbqCL.jpg) [**ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye - Single Can (Can Only)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT98GFND)

ENVIRO-SAFE$29.594.0★103%▲rising

13

![Mastercool 92732 Standard Universal UV Dye 32oz Bottle (128 Applications) R1234yf Hybrid & CO Compatible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GcAe1JvGL.jpg) [**Mastercool 92732 Standard Universal UV Dye 32oz Bottle (128 Applications) R1234yf Hybrid & CO Compatible**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5O8RCG)

Mastercool$69.520.0★03%▲rising

14

![Generic Leak Detector Dye Charge for 1234YF Systems + Simple Installation Hose (3 Can Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zfPpiwL5L.jpg) [**Generic Leak Detector Dye Charge for 1234YF Systems + Simple Installation Hose (3 Can Kit)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D23986DG)

Generic$53.003.3★62%▲rising

15

![AC Oil Injector for R1234yf R134a R410a AC Dye Injector with Shut-Off Valve 1234yf Dye Injector with Backflow Prevention Function AC Dye Oil Injector Kit with R1234yf R134a Couplers R410a Adapter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a1E4+3sdL.jpg) [**AC Oil Injector for R1234yf R134a R410a AC Dye Injector with Shut-Off Valve 1234yf Dye Injector with Backflow Prevention Function AC Dye Oil Injector Kit with R1234yf R134a Couplers R410a Adapter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBRX14V1)

Boltigen$38.584.8★422%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 25 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![TSI Supercool 27262D 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GXV8O0+wL.jpg)**TSI Supercool 27262D 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack** TSI Supercool**$12.07**4.8★144 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9242CTG) [![TSI Supercool 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 32oz 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411hS0RaZiL.jpg)**TSI Supercool 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 32oz 1-Pack** TSI Supercool**$46.25**5.0★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C92147GM) [![A/C Pro Certified A/C Pro Car Air Conditioner Leak Detector Dye Leak Detection UV Dye Detects Leaks in R-1234YF AC Systems 1 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S7+Hi90ZL.jpg)**A/C Pro Certified A/C Pro Car Air Conditioner Leak Detector Dye Leak Detection UV Dye Detects Leaks in R-1234YF AC Systems 1 Oz** A/C Pro**$14.01**4.5★167 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ22ZKJ) [![FJC FJC6810 1 Pack UV A/C Dye (R-1234Yf)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lQfX9WxRL.jpg)**FJC FJC6810 1 Pack UV A/C Dye (R-1234Yf)** FJC**$10.93**4.7★51 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFPFBRZ) [![Dye Charge for R1234yf Systems 3 cans and Brass Charging Hose R-1234yf Refrigerant Support Dye-1102](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414RwewZ0yL.jpg)**Dye Charge for R1234yf Systems 3 cans and Brass Charging Hose R-1234yf Refrigerant Support Dye-1102** Generic**$40.66**4.2★187 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SS1DM4L) [![TSI Supercool 39241B-YF HFO-1234yf Total Leak Stop Plus U/V Dye. (NOT for USE in R134a Systems)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jjxvW22ML.jpg)**TSI Supercool 39241B-YF HFO-1234yf Total Leak Stop Plus U/V Dye. (NOT for USE in R134a Systems)** TSI Supercool**$28.95**4.0★261 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01981J9DU) [![Leak Saver UV Dye (Dye Only No Sealant) UV Refrigerant Leak Detection Dye for Automotive Home Commercial - Marine AC and Refrigeration up to 5 Tons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aKkhUTlYL.jpg)**Leak Saver UV Dye (Dye Only No Sealant) UV Refrigerant Leak Detection Dye for Automotive Home Commercial - Marine AC and Refrigeration up to 5 Tons** Leak Saver**$19.44**4.6★197 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THLZZXJ) [![Dye Charge for R1234yf R-1234yf R1234 Case of 12 cans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jO+uREb6L.jpg)**Dye Charge for R1234yf R-1234yf R1234 Case of 12 cans** CME Business Solutions**$105.13**3.6★71 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTR6646D)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**30%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**19%

*“It's still cheaper than paying a mechanic to do it”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“This Compressor oil quality is very good”*

**Leak-Proof**11%

*“Good visibility when looking for leaks”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“Work as intended”*

**Charging**5%

*“Small quantities easier to manage charge”*

**Storage Capacity**5%

*“Can as well kept”*

**Color**4%

*“Made it easy to add dye to an R-1234yf A/C system”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

*“shine like a Christmas tree”*

**Design-Overall**1%

*“The kit feels well made”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Poor quality”*

**Durability**11%

*“Stopped working after a couple of cars”*

**Leak-Proof**11%

*“Leaked”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Do not fall for this false advertisement - This does not contain any REFRIGERANT so you can not charge your AC system”*

**Material Quality**7%

*“Made from cheap plastic”*

**Color**6%

*“Do not buy unless you only want dye”*

**Compatibility-Overall**6%

*“Its not for every electric or hybrid vehicle”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“is spoda cause any glue you missed”*

**Lubrication**4%

*“Not good it stripped my filler pipeline”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Not worth the money”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Functionality-Overall10% - Leak-Proof9% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Size-Overall7% - Color7% - Value For Money4% - Quality-Overall3% - Assembly/Installation2%