HFO Blends
Solstice® N40 (R-448A)
Solstice® N40 (R-448A) is a nonflammable, reduced-GWP HFO blend for new supermarkets or R-404A retrofits, especially low- and medium-temp refrigeration. It has a GWP of 1273 and provides 68% GWP reduction compared to R404A.
Solstice® N40 is a non-flammable, reduced GWP HFO refrigerant for new supermarkets or R-404A retrofits, especially low- and medium-temp refrigeration. It has a GWP of 1273 and provides 68% GWP reduction and around 15% lower energy consumption compared to R404A. It is listed under the U.S. EPA's SNAP program to replace ozone-depleting substances.
General Information
- Substitutes
- R-404A, R22, R-408A, R402-A
- Formula
- R-32 / R-125 / R-134a / R-1234ze(E) / R-1234yf, (26% / 26% / 21% / 7% / 20%)
- Glide
- 7.0 °F
- Typical Lubricant
- POE (polyol ester) Oil
- ASHRAE Number
- R-448A
- Brand
- Solstice®
- Contains
- R-32 / R-125 / R134a / R-1234ze / R-1234yf
- Application
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Retrofit
- Refrigerant Class
- Zeotropic blend
Physical Properties
- Molecular Weight
- 86.3 lbm/lbmol
- Critical Density
- 29.80 lbm/ft³
- Vapor Thermal Conductivity
- 0.0084 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Vapor Heat Capacity
- 0.2767 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Liquid Density
- 74.77 lbm/ft³ at 32ºF
- 68.50 lbm/ft³ at 77°F
- Vapor Pressure
- 162.1 psia at 77 °F
- Vapor Density
- 3.053 lbm/ft3
- 0.2937 lbm/ft3
- Liquid Heat Capacity
- 0.3717 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Critical Volume
- 0.03356 ft³/lbm
- Vapor Viscosity
- 8.41 x 10-6 lbm/ft s
- Appearance
- Colorless
- Liquid Thermal Conductivity
- 0.0469 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Critical Pressure
- 666.4 psia
- Lower Flammable Limit
- Nonflammable
- Heat of Vaporization
- 103.9 Btu/lbm
- Liquid Viscosity
- 9.34 x 10-5 lbm/ft s at 77°F
Temperature
- Boiling Point/Range
- -51.0 °F at 1 Atm
- Critical Temperature
- 180.8 °F
Safety & Environment
- Ozone Depletion Potential
- 0 (ODP-R11=1)
- Global Warming Potential
- 1387 / 1273 REV / 5TH IPCC
Standards & Approvals
- ASHRAE Safety Classification
- A1
General Information
- Substitutes
- R-404A, R22, R-408A, R402-A
- Formula
- R-32 / R-125 / R-134a / R-1234ze(E) / R-1234yf, (26% / 26% / 21% / 7% / 20%)
- Glide
- 7.0 °F
- Typical Lubricant
- POE (polyol ester) Oil
- ASHRAE Number
- R-448A
- Brand
- Solstice®
- Contains
- R-32 / R-125 / R134a / R-1234ze / R-1234yf
- Application
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Retrofit
- Refrigerant Class
- Zeotropic blend
Physical Properties
- Molecular Weight
- 86.3 lbm/lbmol
- Critical Density
- 29.80 lbm/ft³
- Vapor Thermal Conductivity
- 0.0084 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Vapor Heat Capacity
- 0.2767 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Liquid Density
- 74.77 lbm/ft³ at 32ºF
- 68.50 lbm/ft³ at 77°F
- Vapor Pressure
- 162.1 psia at 77 °F
- Vapor Density
- 3.053 lbm/ft3
- 0.2937 lbm/ft3
- Liquid Heat Capacity
- 0.3717 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Critical Volume
- 0.03356 ft³/lbm
- Vapor Viscosity
- 8.41 x 10-6 lbm/ft s
- Appearance
- Colorless
- Liquid Thermal Conductivity
- 0.0469 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Critical Pressure
- 666.4 psia
- Lower Flammable Limit
- Nonflammable
- Heat of Vaporization
- 103.9 Btu/lbm
- Liquid Viscosity
- 9.34 x 10-5 lbm/ft s at 77°F
Temperature
- Boiling Point/Range
- -51.0 °F at 1 Atm
- Critical Temperature
- 180.8 °F
Safety & Environment
- Ozone Depletion Potential
- 0 (ODP-R11=1)
- Global Warming Potential
- 1387 / 1273 REV / 5TH IPCC
Standards & Approvals
- ASHRAE Safety Classification
- A1
- Substitutes : R-404A, R22, R-408A, R402-A
- Formula : R-32 / R-125 / R-134a / R-1234ze(E) / R-1234yf, (26% / 26% / 21% / 7% / 20%)
- Glide : 7.0 °F
- Typical Lubricant : POE (polyol ester) Oil
- ASHRAE Number : R-448A
- Brand : Solstice®
- Contains : R-32 / R-125 / R134a / R-1234ze / R-1234yf
- Application : Commercial Refrigeration|Retrofit
- Refrigerant Class : Zeotropic blend
- Molecular Weight : 86.3 lbm/lbmol
- Critical Density : 29.80 lbm/ft³
- Vapor Thermal Conductivity : 0.0084 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Vapor Heat Capacity : 0.2767 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Liquid Density : 74.77 lbm/ft³ at 32ºF|68.50 lbm/ft³ at 77°F
- Vapor Pressure : 162.1 psia at 77 °F
- Vapor Density : 3.053 lbm/ft3|0.2937 lbm/ft3
- Liquid Heat Capacity : 0.3717 Btu/lbm at 77 °F
- Critical Volume : 0.03356 ft³/lbm
- Vapor Viscosity : 8.41 x 10-6 lbm/ft s
- Appearance : Colorless
- Liquid Thermal Conductivity : 0.0469 Btu/h ft at 77 °F
- Critical Pressure : 666.4 psia
- Lower Flammable Limit : Nonflammable
- Heat of Vaporization : 103.9 Btu/lbm
- Liquid Viscosity : 9.34 x 10-5 lbm/ft s at 77°F
- Boiling Point/Range : -51.0 °F at 1 Atm
- Critical Temperature : 180.8 °F
- Ozone Depletion Potential : 0 (ODP-R11=1)
- Global Warming Potential : 1387 / 1273 REV / 5TH IPCC
- ASHRAE Safety Classification : A1
Case Study
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Read how RRRink improved system performance while reducing its environmental impact by switching to Solstice® N40
390.32 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 390.32 KB
Read why Festival Foods chose Solstice® N40 for performance, regulatory longevity, system affordability and energy savings
191.6 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 191.6 KB
Read how Solstice N40 retrofit led to increased energy savings for Braido Foods Grocery Store
237.81 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 237.81 KB
Read how Ray’s Apple Market switched to Solstice® N40, improved system performance and reduced environmental impact
159.29 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 159.29 KB
Read how CGS found a better alternative for new cold storage with Genetron Performax® LT (R-407F)
411.19 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 411.19 KB
Learn how Solstice® N40 (R448A) refrigerant offers lasting, cost-effective solutions for grocery chains seeking viable, lower-GWP alternatives
882.94 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 882.94 KB
Read how Solstice® N40 provides performance improvement while reducing environmental impact
1.82 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.82 MB
Brochure
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
See how Genetron Performax® LT and Solstice® N40 produce high quality ice, reduce energy consumption with lower GWP than R-22 in ice arena applications
689.55 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 689.55 KB
Understanding glide is the key to maintaining the desired temperature and protecting the compressor
2.53 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 2.53 MB
Technical Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Retrofit Guidelines for Solstice® N40 replacing R-22, R-402A, R-408A, R-507A, & R-404A in commercial refrigeration applications
664.45 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 664.45 KB
Refrigerant Pipe Sizes. Solstice® N40. Technical Bulletin. Product: Solstice N40. Bulletin#: 10 rev 0.0
260.88 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 260.88 KB
Retrofit guidelines for R-404A/R-507A to Solstice® N40
184.59 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 184.59 KB
Products: Solstice® N40 , Solstice N13, Genetron Performax® LT. Bulletin#: 09 rev 0.0
120.09 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 120.09 KB
Retrofit guideline: Solstice® N40 or Genetron Performax® LT replacing HCFC-22 (R-22)
1.08 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.08 MB
Sell Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Most energy-efficient, reduced GWP alternative to R404A available
228.83 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 228.83 KB
Solstice® N40, Genetron Performax® LT, Solstice 513A, Solstice N13 for new supermarkets, retrofits, and equipment
134.06 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 134.06 KB
Data Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Solstice® N40 zeotropic blend replacement for R-404A/R-507, R-22, R-407 series
1.11 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.11 MB
Others
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Solstice N40 (R-448A) is a nonflammable, reduced-GWP HFO blend for new supermarkets or R-404A retrofits, especially low- and medium-temp refrigeration. It has a GWP of 1273 and provides 68% GWP reduction compared to R404A.
178.75 KB
2/23/2021
178.75 KB
Solstice® N40, Solstice N13 pressure-temperature charts
404.2 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 404.2 KB
Solstice® N40 Pressure-Temp Chart
378.73 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 378.73 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Solstice N40 (R-448A) is a nonflammable, reduced-GWP HFO blend for new supermarkets or R-404A retrofits, especially low- and medium-temp refrigeration. It has a GWP of 1273 and provides 68% GWP reduction compared to R404A.
178.75 KB
2/23/2021
178.75 KB
Read how RRRink improved system performance while reducing its environmental impact by switching to Solstice® N40
390.32 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 390.32 KB
See how Genetron Performax® LT and Solstice® N40 produce high quality ice, reduce energy consumption with lower GWP than R-22 in ice arena applications
689.55 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 689.55 KB
Retrofit Guidelines for Solstice® N40 replacing R-22, R-402A, R-408A, R-507A, & R-404A in commercial refrigeration applications
664.45 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 664.45 KB
Solstice® N40, Solstice N13 pressure-temperature charts
404.2 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 404.2 KB
Read why Festival Foods chose Solstice® N40 for performance, regulatory longevity, system affordability and energy savings
191.6 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 191.6 KB
Refrigerant Pipe Sizes. Solstice® N40. Technical Bulletin. Product: Solstice N40. Bulletin#: 10 rev 0.0
260.88 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 260.88 KB
Most energy-efficient, reduced GWP alternative to R404A available
228.83 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 228.83 KB
Understanding glide is the key to maintaining the desired temperature and protecting the compressor
2.53 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 2.53 MB
Retrofit guidelines for R-404A/R-507A to Solstice® N40
184.59 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 184.59 KB
Read how Solstice N40 retrofit led to increased energy savings for Braido Foods Grocery Store
237.81 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 237.81 KB
Products: Solstice® N40 , Solstice N13, Genetron Performax® LT. Bulletin#: 09 rev 0.0
120.09 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 120.09 KB
Read how Ray’s Apple Market switched to Solstice® N40, improved system performance and reduced environmental impact
159.29 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 159.29 KB
Solstice® N40, Genetron Performax® LT, Solstice 513A, Solstice N13 for new supermarkets, retrofits, and equipment
134.06 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 134.06 KB
Read how CGS found a better alternative for new cold storage with Genetron Performax® LT (R-407F)
411.19 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 411.19 KB
Retrofit guideline: Solstice® N40 or Genetron Performax® LT replacing HCFC-22 (R-22)
1.08 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.08 MB
Solstice® N40 Pressure-Temp Chart
378.73 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 378.73 KB
Learn how Solstice® N40 (R448A) refrigerant offers lasting, cost-effective solutions for grocery chains seeking viable, lower-GWP alternatives
882.94 KB
2/24/2021
PDF 882.94 KB
Read how Solstice® N40 provides performance improvement while reducing environmental impact
1.82 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.82 MB
Solstice® N40 zeotropic blend replacement for R-404A/R-507, R-22, R-407 series
1.11 MB
2/24/2021
PDF 1.11 MB
Image
SKU
Description
10637079
Solstice® N40 ISO Tank
10657578
Solstice® N40 850/386.46kg Half Ton
10640374
Solstice® N40 25LB/11.3KG CYL CANADA REF
10628127
Solstice® N40 REFRIG 10LB/4.5KG CY
10637061
Solstice® N40 100LB/45 KG CYL
10637999
Solstice® N40 11.3kg/25lb Cyl NRC
10640220
Solstice® N40 100lb/45.4kg CA SQ
10635643
Solstice® N40 50KG CYL
10655356
Solstice® N40 1450LB/657.7Kkg Ton
10662958
Solstice® N40 10Kg NRC China