Refrigerant Fluids - Freon

HFCs

R407c

R407c is a blend of hydrofluorocarbons suitable for residential and light commercial air conditioning as it exhibits similar properties to R22. It is also used for medium temperature refrigeration systems in industrial applications.

R407f

R407F is a blend of hydrofluorocarbons suitable for low and medium temperature refrigeration applications, such as those in commercial and industrial refrigeration, vending machines, and transport refrigeration. It is a quality upgrade solution for many existing R404a systems, offering significantly lower carbon footprint due to its lower global warming potential and improved energy efficiency.

R417a

R417a (MO59) is a refrigerant substitute for R22 for direct expansion air conditioning (AC) systems and medium temperature refrigeration systems.

R422d

R422d (MO29) is a blend of hydrofluorocarbons designed as a simple, direct replacement for R22 in many refrigeration and air conditioning applications, including low and medium temperature direct expansion refrigeration applications, supermarket commercial systems, direct expansion fixed air conditioning applications, and direct expansion water chillers. R422d contains a small amount of hydrocarbons to ensure oil return in systems containing mineral oil (MO) or alkylbenzene (AB) lubricants. Its application requires caution as it is subject to the restrictions of the F-gas regulation from January 1, 2020.

R134a

R134a is the first choice refrigerant for household appliances, small standalone cooling units, automotive air conditioning, and industrial applications. It is also a component in many hydrofluorocarbon blends and is used in some propellant gases.

R32

The new R32 represents the new generation of refrigerants for residential and light commercial air conditioning and comes as a replacement for R410a. R32 has a low global warming potential (GWP), providing a lower carbon footprint compared to many other hydrofluorocarbons.

HFOs

R449a (XP40)

XP40 (R449A) is a non-flammable, next-generation HFO blend that combines excellent cooling performance with improved energy efficiency and environmental properties. It is designed for use in low and medium temperature direct expansion for industrial and commercial applications.

R448a (N40)

N40 (R448A) is a non-flammable, next-generation HFO blend used as a replacement for R404A and R22 in commercial and transport refrigeration applications. It offers superior energy efficiency in low and medium temperature applications.

R1234yf

In recent years, there has been a trend towards environmental sensitivity, leading to the search for solutions with lower impacts on global warming. The new HFO R1234yf represents the new generation of refrigerants for automotive air conditioning, emitting much less into the atmosphere compared to R134a while also offering high cooling performance. Most automotive manufacturers have already begun producing car models that use R1234yf in the air conditioning system. Its advantages include:

Designed for automotive air conditioning
Similar performance and energy consumption to R123a
Compatible with all climate conditions
Within the strictest environmental limits worldwide
ODP value = 0 (Ozone Depletion Potential)
GWP value = 4, which is 99.7% lower than R134a
Non-toxic

Safety measures:

R1234yf is flammable and requires additional safety measures
R1234yf is allowed to be used only in air conditioning systems specifically designed for this product.
It is not allowed to be used in machines operating with R134a.

R452a (XP44)

XP44 (R452A) is a non-flammable, next-generation HFO blend with performance similar to R404A, including a similar low discharge temperature that makes it ideal for both new and existing transport refrigeration applications (trucks, vans, cargo containers).

Natural Refrigerants

R744

R744 (CO2) is the most environmentally friendly refrigerant as it has zero ozone depletion potential and minimal global warming potential. It also has excellent thermodynamic properties and low energy consumption, making it suitable for a range of applications, including industrial heat extraction, refrigeration storage, ships, commercial refrigeration, and vehicle air conditioning. A major difference between R744 and other refrigerants is the pressure/temperature characteristics: due to its high pressure and low critical temperature, refrigeration systems require special equipment design.

R600a

R600a is isobutane, a natural refrigerant suitable for use in a variety of refrigeration applications. Its use is increasing due to its low environmental impact and excellent thermodynamic performance. It is the most popular refrigerant for household and small commercial refrigerators. It is non-toxic, with zero ozone depletion potential and very low global warming potential.

R290

R290 is propane as a refrigerant. It is a natural refrigerant suitable for use in a variety of cooling and air conditioning applications. Its use is increasing due to its low environmental impact and excellent thermodynamic performance. It is non-toxic, with zero ozone depletion potential and very low global warming potential. It is a flammable refrigerant and therefore not suitable for upgrading existing fluorocarbon refrigeration systems.

Refrigerant Applications:

Refrigeration and air conditioning industry
Automotive air conditioning
Food refrigeration units
Pharmaceutical industry
Chemical industry
Natural gas production industry

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