Refrigerant Fluids | R 404A

The refrigerant R 404A is a blend of HFC 143a, HFC 125 and HFC 134a. For its physical and thermodynamic properties it is considered as a possible alternative to the refrigerant R 502, despite not being considered as a "drop-in." Being a zeotropic substance, vapour composition is altered during the vapour phase with possible effects to the plant; hence, the need to load the blend only during the liquid phase.

ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 404A - HFC blend
safety group A1

High temperature applications

• Refrigeration
  - commercial
  refrigerated counters, cold rooms, display units, ice makers, refrigerated vending machines, refrigerated warehouses, ice skating rinks
  - industrial
  refrigeration systems for the processing industry, chillers
  - domestic
  freezers and domestic refrigerators
• Refrigerated transports

Lubricants

• POE
  lubricant based on polyol esters mostly used by manufacturers of compressors

It is recommended to make reference to the plant manufacturer guidelines.
Availability and use allowed according to the applicable regulations  and eventual rights of third parts.