Opteon ™ XP44 (R-452A)
Opteon ™ XP44 (R-452A) has zero ozone depletion potential, low global warming potential (GWP), is hydrofluorolefin (HFO) based, ideal for replacing R-404A / R-507 fluids in new equipment and retrofit of existing equipment. Opteon ™ XP44 offers a combination of compressor discharge temperature and mass flow rate similar to R-404A / R-507, eliminating the need for TXV adjustment.
ASHRAE Classification : R-452A
Applications
Refrigerated transport of direct expansion for low and medium temperature;
Refrigerated trucks;
Refrigerated vans;
Containers Reefer;
Commercial and industrial refrigeration of direct expansion for low and medium temperature;
New equipment / Retrofit option.
Benefits
Low GWP: Reduction of 51% 1 in relation to R-404A / R-5071;
Discharge temperatures compatible with R-404A / R-507;
Critical for transport applications
Mass flow compatible with R-404A / R-507;
No adjustment is required on the thermal expansion valve
Offers fast, easy and low cost Retrofit of R-404A / R-507A;
Safe and non-flammable (ASHRAE 2 A1);
Approved by the major manufacturers of components and equipment;
Compatible with existing equipment / lubricants;
May be completed after leaks.
(1) According to AR5 - Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change;
(2) American Association of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers;
Properties
Opteon ™ XP44 |
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ASHRAE Classification |
R-452A |
Composition |
R-32 / R-125 / HFO-1234yf |
Weight in% |
11.0 / 59.0 / 30.0 |
Molecular weight |
103.5 lb / lb soft (103.5 g / mole) |
Boiling point at 1 atm (101.3 kPa) |
-47.0 (-52.6) |
Critical Pressure |
580.4 psia (4002 kPa [abs]) |
Critical Temperature |
74.9 ° C (166.8 ° F) |
Liquid Density at 70ºF (21.1ºC) |
1148.8 kg / m 3 (71.7 ib / ft3 ) |
Degradation Potential of the Ozone Layer (CFC-11 = 1.0) |
0 |
Global Warming Potential AR5 (CO 2= 1.0) |
1945 |
ASHRAE Security Classification |
TO 1 |
Glide Temperature |
~ 3 K (~ 5.4 ° R) |