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R-449A

For R-449A, replaces is R-404A, R-507; trade name(s) is Opteon™ XP40; ashrae safety class is A1; gwp is 1397 (1282); compatible lubricant is POE, verified against its source on 2026-08-11.

Refrigerant
R-449A verified
Replaces
R-404A, R-507 verified
Trade name(s)
Opteon™ XP40 verified
ASHRAE safety class
A1 verified
GWP
1397 (1282) verified
Compatible lubricant
POE verified
Sourcechemours.com
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DatasetHVAC refrigerant replacements: retrofit compatibility, safety class, GWP and lubricant

What the source says

Opteon™ XP40 R-449A A1 1397 (1282) POE TXVs and in most cases it is suggested to replace the R-404A power element to a R-449A power element. Consult compressor manufacturer R-404A, R-507 guidelines for necessity of demand cooling in low temperature

chemours.com, retrieved 2026-08-11

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