Characteristics:

• R404A is a non-flammable HFC blend refrigerant
• Suitable for use in low and medium temperature applications
• Heatcraft recommends alternative refrigerants with lower GWP

Applications:

• Low and medium temperature applications including:
  • Supermarket display cases
  • Refrigeration equipment
  • Food preservation
  • Food processing 

Performance:

• High GWP refrigerant
• Must be charged from the liquid phase to ensure accurate composition 
• POE oil is recommended 
• Less efficient than R134a
• Poor performance at high temperatures
• Physical and thermodynamic properties comparable to R502

Physical attributes: 

• GWP 3922
• HFC Blend
• Bubble point: -46.2°C
• Dew point: -45.5°C
• Critical temperature:72.1°C