Opteon XP44 (R-452A)

Opteon ™ XP44 (R-452A) 

• Replaces R-404A / R-507 in Commercial Refrigeration

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;

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