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Forane® R-404A

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Product overview

Forane® 404A (R-404A) is a non-ozone depleting, near azeotropic blend of HFC refrigerants R-125, R-143a, and R-134a, and is formulated to match the properties of R-502, making it useful for a variety of medium and low temperature refrigeration applications. R-404A has been approved by many refrigeration compressor and system manufacturers for use in new refrigeration equipment, such as food display and storage cases, cold storage rooms, ice machines, transportation, and process refrigeration.

Geographic availability
  • Worldwide

Chemical name : 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane, Pentafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane

Common name : R-404A

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Mar 20 2025
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Arkema Business Manager Shares A2Ls Tips for HVACR Techs in ACHR News

Scot Swan gave some advice for HVACR techs at AHR Expo last month.

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The Forane® Foam team recently sponsored the National Industry Excellence Awards.

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Arkema’s Calvert City Quality Lab Is Now AHRI Certified

As of September 2024, our Calvert City, Ky. lab is AHRI 700 certified. 

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Properties

  • Average molecular weight (g/mol) : 97.6
  • Normal boiling point (°F) : -51.2
  • Normal boiling point (°C) : -46.5
  • Critical temperature (°F) : 161.7
  • Critical temperature (°C) : 72.0
  • ASHRAE safety group classification: A1
  • Ozone depletion potential (ODP) : 0
  • Global warming potential (GWP) AR4 : 3,922

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