Whilst it has become the widely accepted alternative to CFC R502, R404A is coming under greater scrutiny due to its high Global Warming Potential, leading to an increased focus on lower GWP alternatives such as R407A, R407F and R442A.
| Common Applications: | |
Commercial Refrigeration |
Commercial Refrigeration: Plug-Ins & Vending Machines |
Industrial Refrigeration |
Transport Refrigeration |
| Replacement for: | R22, R502 |
| Retrofit gas or design for new equipment? | R404A is suitable for use in new equipment as a replacement for older R502 applications. It can also be used to retrofit some old systems with an oil change. |
| Other alternatives / replacements: | R407A, R407F, R407H, R448A, R449A, R452A |
| Compatible lubricants: | POE |
| Environmental Impact |
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| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | 0 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (Rating) |
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| Global Warming Potential (GWP) | 3922 |
| Global Warming Potential (Rating) |
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| Safety Information |
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| ASHRAE Safety Group (2013) | A1 |
| ASHRAE Flammability | No |
| ASHRAE Toxicity | No |
Supply Modes & Package Specifications
We supply this refrigerant gas in a range of package sizes to suit a wide range of applications. Typically, this will include both cylinders and drum tanks. Bulk deliveries may also be available on request.
Further Information
A growing focus on the environmental impact of refrigerants is fuelling demand for refrigeration solutions that can provide satisfactory cooling performance with a lower global warming impact. Linde can offer alternative refrigerants to R404A, suitable for use in many applications, that provide substantially lower GWP.
