The Opteon® XL20 (R454C) is a slightly flammable, HFO refrigerant, which is used as a substitute for R404A and R22 in new systems. With a global warming potential of its own 146, the Opteon® XL20 falls below its threshold value 150 of the Regulation 517/2014 for fluorinated gases.
Common applications:
Commercial refrigeration
Industrial refrigeration
Ideal for hermetically sealed systems even after 2022.
Substitute for: R404A, R22
ASHRAE Safety Classification: A2L
Global warming potential (GWP) AR5: 146
Global warming potential (GWP) AR4: 148