Forane® 452A (R-452A)
Forane® 452A (R-452A) is a lower global warming potential (GWP), A1 (non flammable) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerant blend designed to replace R-404A or R-507A in commercial and transport refrigeration.
- Asia Pacific
- Australia
- Europe
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
Blend: Difluoromethane (HFC-32) / Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125)/ 2,3,3,3 Tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf)
Common Name: R-452A
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Where can Forane® 452A (R-452A) be used?
Forane® 452A (R-452A) can be used in new equipment or in retrofit applications including:
- Medium and low temperature transport refrigeration
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Retail food refrigeration with remote condensing units
What are the benefits of Forane® 452A (R-452A)?
Forane® 452A provides a very closely matched discharge temperature, capacity, and efficiency to R-404A and R-507A.
Other benefits include:
- GWP reduction compared to R-404A/R-507A
- Lubricant compatibility
- Nonflammable
- Can be topped off
What are the basic properties of Forane® 452A (R-452A)?
Safety |
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| ASHRAE Standard 34 classification | A1 |
| Global Warming Potential (AR4) | 2140 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0 |
Thermodynamics |
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| Normal boiling temperature (°C) | -47 |
| Critical temperature (°C) | 75.1 |
| Critical pressure (bar abs) | 40.1 |
| Saturated liquid density at 40°C (kg/m3) | 1043.4 |
| Saturated vapor density at -18°C (kg/m3) | 15.9 |