This kit contains 10 lb (160 oz) of R454b refrigerant, along with a gauge, a hose and system adapters for recharging. R454b is a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant based on a hydrofluoroolefin. It is meant to replace R410a in new equipment designs.
R454b is a zeotropic blend of 68.9 percent difluoromethane (R-32) and 31.1 percent 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234yf). It is also sold under the names Opteon XL41, Solstice 454B and Puron Advance. It was formerly known as DL-5A, and Chemours developed and manufactures it.
R454b has a GWP of 466, which is 78 percent lower than R410a's GWP of 2088. It is non-toxic and mildly flammable, with an ASHRAE safety classification of A2L. In the United States, it is expected to be packaged in a container that is red or has a red band on the shoulder or top.
- Refrigerant
- R454b (also R-454B, Opteon XL41, Solstice 454B, Puron Advance)
- Quantity
- 10 lb (160 oz)
- Composition
- 68.9% R-32 (difluoromethane), 31.1% R-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene)
- GWP
- 466
- Safety class
- ASHRAE A2L (non-toxic, mildly flammable)
- Replaces
- R410a in new equipment designs
- In the box
- 10 lb R454b refrigerant, gauge, hose, system adapters