Forane® 448A (R-448A)
Forane® 448A (R-448A) is lower global warming potential (GWP), A1 (nonflammable) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerant blend designed to replace R-404A, R-507A, R-22, and R-407 series.
- Asia Pacific
- Australia
- Europe
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Northern America
Blend: Difluoromethane (HFC-32) / Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) / 2,3,3,3 Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) / 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) / trans-1,3,3,3, Tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E) )
Common name : Forane® R-448A (R-448A)
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Where can Forane® 448A (R-448A) be used?
Forane® 448A (R-448A) was designed for low and temperature refrigeration applications including:
- Condensing units
- Stand-alone refrigerators
- Supermarket systems
What are the benefits of Forane® 448A (R-448A)?
Forane® 448A (R-448A) is ideal for retrofit and new equipment use.
Benefits over legacy refrigerants include:
- Retrofit for R-22
- Low GWP
- High energy efficiency
- Similar capacity
- SNAP approved
- Zeotropic blend
What are the basic properties of Forane® 448A (R-448A)?
Safety |
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| ASHRAE Standard 34 classification | A1 |
| Global Warming Potential (AR4) | 1386 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0 |
Thermodynamics |
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| Normal boiling temperature (°C) | -46.1˚C |
| Critical temperature (°C) | 82.7˚C |
| Critical pressure (bar abs) | 45.9 |
| Saturated liquid density at 40°C (kg/m3) | 1025.1 |
| Saturated vapor density at -18°C (kg/m3) | 11.8 |