Arkema expands lower global warming potential refrigerant solutions
Arkema expands its range of lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants through a commercial arrangement with Honeywell International Inc., addressing increased demand for HFO blends in the HVACR industry and ensure continued supply, consistent with the HFC phasedown.
Arkema expaned its Forane offering by adding five new refrigerants.
Arkema will sell HFO blends under its Forane brand. These refrigerants meet HVACR industry regulations and improve energy efficiency for businesses and homeowners.
The Forane range include:
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.
