Arkema Reports on Five New Refrigerant Offerings

Arkema reported on May 19 it will offer a range of lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants to the global market, increasing access to next generation refrigerant solutions. The expansion of Arkema’s portfolio is being made possible through a commercial arrangement with Honeywell International Inc.

These HFO blends are consistent with requirements mandated during the HFC refrigerant phase down.

Sources report these refrigerants meet HVACR industry regulations and improve energy efficiency for businesses and homeowners.

The five refrigerants and characteristics of each -- as reported by Arkema -- are:

• Forane^® 454B (R-454B), which possesses a GWP of 466 and exhibits properties comparable to R-410A. This refrigerant has been specified by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for use in comfort cooling applications.

• Forane^® 448A (R-448A) and Forane^® 449A (R-449A) have been developed as replacements for R-404A, R-507A, R-22 and R-407. They are particularly well-suited for use in low to medium commercial refrigeration applications, including supermarkets, cold storage rooms, walk-in coolers and freezers, refrigerated display cases, and centralized rack systems.

• Forane^® 452A (R-452A) is another alternative to R-404A for transport refrigeration.

• Forane^® 513A (R-513A) reduces GWP by over 50% compared to R-134A. It's suitable for centrifugal chillers, medium temperature refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Arkema remains dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for the HVACR industry.

For more information about Forane^® low-GWP refrigerant offerings, visit www.Forane.Arkema.com.