Forane 404A Refrigerant Gas
Forane 404A Refrigerant Gas is an HFC refrigerant blend for medium- and low-temperature refrigeration. It works well in cold rooms, food display cases, ice machines, refrigerated transport, and process cooling systems.
R-404A contains HFC-125, HFC-143a, and HFC-134a. It also offers an A1 safety classification under ASHRAE Standard 34 and has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.
Key Applications
Forane® 404A suits refrigeration systems that need reliable low-temperature cooling, including:
- Cold rooms and refrigerated storage
- Supermarket display cases
- Commercial refrigeration
- Ice-making equipment
- Refrigerated transportation
- Process cooling systems
R-404A Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant | R-404A |
| Type | HFC blend |
| HFC-125 | 44.0% nominal |
| HFC-143a | 52.0% nominal |
| HFC-134a | 4.0% nominal |
| Molecular Mass | 97.60 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquefied gas |
| Bubble Point | -46.2°C at 1 atm |
| Dew Point | -45.5°C at 1 atm |
| Safety Class | A1 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0 |
| Standard | AHRI 700-2017 |
Forane® 404A Composition
Forane® 404A combines three HFC refrigerants:
- HFC-125—44.0%
- HFC-143a — 52.0%
- HFC-134a—4.0%
The product specification follows AHRI 700-2017 requirements for refrigerant quality, including limits for moisture, acidity, and other impurities.
