Forane ® 409A
Retrofit for R-12 and R-500 stationary DX systems
Identification
- Chlorodifluoromethane, 1-Chloro 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethane, 2-Chloro 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
- HCFC
- Zeotropic blend
Applications
- Cooling cases
- Dehumidifiers
- Freezers
- Refrigerators
- Vending machines
- Wine coolers
Advantages
- Forane® 409A (R-409A or FX-56) is a low ozone depleting blend of HCFC refrigerants R-22, R-124, and R-142b.
- R-409A is formulated to resemble the properties of R-12.
- Applications include many medium temperature refrigeration systems, vending machines, refrigerators, positive displacement chillers, humidifiers, and other systems using R-12 or R-500.
- Forane® 409A has properties and performance similar to R-12 and R-500.
- R-409A is ozone depleting and subject to phased out, according to the Montreal Protocol international treaty and the Clean Air Act in the United States.
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