Product Overview
NovoCool R404A is a non-ozone-depleting HFC refrigerant blend from the NovoCool brand, widely used in medium and low-temperature commercial refrigeration systems. It is a colorless gas with a faint ethereal odor, offering excellent thermodynamic performance and reliable cooling capacity across a broad operating range.
As part of the NovoCool product line, this refrigerant is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring consistent purity and performance for your supermarket, cold storage, and transport refrigeration applications.
⚠️ Important Note: R404A has a GWP of 3920 (IPCC AR4) and is subject to phasedown regulations under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Please check local regulations before purchase, especially in regions with active F-gas reduction policies. The industry is transitioning to lower-GWP alternatives such as R448A, R449A, or CO₂ (R744) transcritical systems.
📋 Physical Properties
· Chemical Name: Blend of R125 / R143a / R134a (44% / 52% / 4%)
· Chemical Formula: CHF₂CF₃ / CH₃CF₃ / CH₂FCF₃
· CAS Number: Blend (354-33-6 / 420-46-2 / 811-97-2)
· UN Number: 3337
· Molecular Weight: 97.6 g/mol
· Boiling Point (101.3kPa): approx. -46.5°C
· Critical Temperature: approx. 72.1°C
· Critical Pressure: approx. 3.73 MPa
· Liquid Density (25°C): approx. 1.045 g/cm³
· Vapor Pressure (25°C): 1.31 MPa
· ODP: 0 (Zero Ozone Depletion Potential)
· GWP: 3920 (IPCC AR4)
· Appearance: Colorless, non-turbid liquid/gas
· Odor: Faint ethereal odor
· Safety Class: A1 (Low toxicity, non-flammable)
📋 Quality Standards
· Purity: ≥99.8%
· Moisture: ≤10 ppm
· Acidity (as HCl): ≤0.1 ppm
· Evaporation Residue: ≤100 ppm
· Safety Class: A1 (Non-toxic, non-flammable)
· ODP: 0
· GWP: 3920
· Standard: AHRI-700 compliant
· Packaging: 10.9kg (24lb) disposable steel cylinder (alternative packaging available upon request)
Applications
NovoCool R404A is widely used in:
· Supermarket and retail refrigeration – display cases, walk-in freezers
· Cold storage and warehouse refrigeration
· Transport refrigeration – reefer containers, refrigerated trucks
· Ice-making machines and industrial cooling equipment
· Refrigeration systems where R502 or R22 were previously used
ℹ️ Note: R404A is a retrofit refrigerant commonly used as a replacement for R502 and R22 in existing systems. It is compatible with both mineral oil and synthetic oil, which simplifies the conversion process. For new equipment, we recommend consulting the manufacturer‘s guidelines to identify the most suitable low-GWP replacement.
Documentation & Compliance
· COA (Certificate of Analysis) available with every shipment
· MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) provided upon request
· AHRI-700 purity standard certified
· Full shipping documents for smooth customs clearance
Storage & Handling
· Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from fire and direct sunlight
· Keep cylinders upright and secured during storage and transport
· Do not refill or reuse this disposable cylinder
· Dispose of empty cylinders in accordance with local environmental regulations
· Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling, and ensure the work area is well-ventilated
Ordering Information
Item Detail
Packaging 10.9kg (24lb) disposable steel cylinder
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