After successfully adopting Opteon XP40 (R-449A) to retrofit existing R-404A systems, Axima Refrigeration France looking into Opteon XL Low GWP HFO refrigerants for new commercial equipment in 2021.
Through a partnership with the Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), Axima will evaluate the use and future adoption of Opteon XL low global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants in commercial refrigeration before the next European F-Gas HFC cap and phasedown in 2021. As a first step towards the reduction of CO2 quota, Axima Refrigeration France has already adopted Opteon XP40 (R-449A) for retrofitting existing R-404A systems.