Forane® 449A (R-449A)
Forane® 449A (R-449A) 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
- North America
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Forane 449A TDS
Blend：Difluoromethane (HFC-32) / Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125)/ 2,3,3,3 Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) / 1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)
Common name : Forane® R-449A (R-449A)
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Where can Forane® 449A (R-449A) be used?
Forane® 449A was designed for low temperature refrigeration applications including:
- Condensing units
- Cold storage
- Chillers
- Ice rinks
What are the benefits of Forane® 449A (R-449A))?
Benefits over legacy refrigerants include:
- Improved performance
- Reduced GWP
- Similar capacity
What are the basic properties of Forane® 449A (R-449A)?
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Safety |
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| ASHRAE Standard 34 Classification | A1 |
| Global Warming Potential (AR4) | 1397 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0 |
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Thermodynamics |
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| Normal Boiling Point Temperature (°C) | -45.7 |
| Critical Temperature (°C) | 82.1 |
| Critical Pressure (bar abs) | 45.0 |
| Saturated Liquid Density at 40°C (kg/m3) | 1025.0 |
| Saturated Vapor Density at -18°C (kg/m3) | 11.9 |