Rate constants have been measured for the gas phase reaction of OH radicals with 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane R-134a (CH{sub 2}F-CF{sub 3}) and methyl trifluoromethyl ether E-143a (CH{sub 3}-O-CF{sub 3}) over the temperature range 298--460 K. Arrhenius expressions were derived for atmospheric modeling. The infrared absorption cross-sections for R-134a and E-143a have been measured in the region from 400 to 1600 cm{sup {minus}1} and the integrated band strengths have been calculated. The atmospheric lifetimes R-134a and E-143a have been estimated to be 11.6 years and 4.1 years respectively. Global warming potentials have been estimated over time horizons of 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 years.