Carrier Selects R-454B to Replace R-410A in North America
After extensive tests and evaluation, Carrier has identified R-454B, to be known commercially as Puron Advance™, as its primary lower-GWP solution to replace R-410A in all of its ducted residential and light commercial packaged solutions sold in North America. The new refrigerant, to be offered in these Carrier products beginning in 2023, is expected to surpass the requirements of anticipated future regulations. Carrier will select the best-suited refrigerant for other applications as the need arises.
Carrier has been working with The Chemours Co., a global leader in fluorochemicals and refrigerant technology, which will produce and distribute the new refrigerant under the name Opteon™ XL41 in North America. With a GWP of 466 – one-fifth that of R-410A – R-454B refrigerant was selected as the best solution to minimize environmental impact and energy use, while improving performance, safety, and longevity. Carrier has worked closely with regulators and research groups to develop standards, codes, and regulations that will help ensure the safe use of R-454B.