Chemours has applied its leadership in science and technology to introduce its newest innovation in more environmentally sustainable refrigerants:
The OpteonTM portfolio of low GWP refrigerants.
| Current | Low GWP Leading Options | ||||
| Product | GWPa | Non Flammable Class 1 | Mildly Flammable Class 2L | ||
| Product | GWPa | Product | GWPa | ||
| HFC-134a | 1300 (1430) | XP10 (R-513A) | 573 (631) | YF (R-1234yf) | 4 (<1) |
| HFC-404A | 3943 (3922) | XP40 (R-449A) | 1282 (1397) | XL40 (R-454A) | 238 (239) |
| XP44 (R-452A) | 1945 (2140) | ||||
| HFC-410A | 1924 (2088) | XL41 (R-454B) | 467 (466) | ||
| XL55 (R-452B) | 676 (698) | ||||
| HCFC-22 | 1760 (1810) | XP20 (R-449C) | 1146 (1251) | XL20 (R-454C) | 146 (148) |
| HCFC-123 | 79 (77) | XP30 (R-514A) | 1 | ||
| HFC-245fa | 1030 | MZ(R-1366mzzZ) | 9 (2) | ||
a:The AR5 reported GWP values (listed inside the brackets) are presented here for comparison with the AR4 reported values (listed outside the brackets).
Physical Data | Type
HFC
Chemical Formula
CH2FCF3
ASHRAE Number
R-134a
Molecular Mass
102.03
Boiling Point @ 1 Atmosphere [°F / °C]
-14.9 / -26.06
Critical Temperature [°F / °C]
213.9 / 101.08
Critical Pressure [Psia / kPa] – abs
588.9 / 4060.3
ASHRAE Safety Group Classification
A1
Applications
• Medium- and high-temperature for stationary commercial refrigeration, chiller equipment, and home appliances
• Retrofit existing R-12 refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
Replaces
R-12
Physical Data | Type
HFC
Chemical Formula
CH2F2 / CHF2CF3
ASHRAE Number
R-410A
Molecular Mass
72.58
Boiling Point @ 1 Atmosphere [°F / °C]
-60.84 / -51.58
Critical Temperature [°F / °C]
161.83 / 72.13
Critical Pressure [Psia / kPa] – abs
714.5 / 4926.1
ASHRAE Safety Group Classification
A1
Applications
• New residential and commercial air conditioning and heat pumps
Replaces
R-22
Physical Data | Type
HFC
Chemical Formula
CHF2CF3/CH3CF3/CH2FCF3
ASHRAE Number
R-404A
Molecular Mass
97.6
Boiling Point @ 1 Atmosphere [°F / °C]
-51.62 / -46.45
Critical Temperature [°F / °C]
161.73 / 72.07
Critical Pressure [Psia / kPa] – abs
541.2 / 3731.5
ASHRAE Safety Group Classification
A1
Applications
• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• New and existing R-502 equipment
Replaces
R-502
Physical Data | Type
HFC
Chemical Formula
CH2F2/CHF2CF3/CH2FCF3
ASHRAE Number
R-407C
Molecular Mass
86.2
Boiling Point @ 1 Atmosphere [°F / °C]
-46.4 / -43.56
Critical Temperature [°F / °C]
188.13 / 86.74
Critical Pressure [Psia / kPa] – abs
669.95 / 4619.1
ASHRAE Safety Group Classification
A1
Applications
• New or existing positive displacement equipment
Replaces
R-22
