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Substitutes in Industrial Process Air Conditioning

You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more. Substitutes are reviewed on the basis of environmental and health risks, including factors such as ozone depletion potential, global warming potential, toxicity, flammability, and exposure potential. Lists of acceptableThis designation means that a substitute may be used, without restriction, to replace the relevant ODS within the end-use specified. For example, HCFC-22 is an acceptable substitute for R-502 in industrial process refrigeration. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. and unacceptableThis designation means that it is illegal to use a product as a substitute for an ODS in a specific end-use. For example, HCFC-141b is an unacceptable substitute for CFC-11 in building chillers. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. substitutes are updated several times each year. The list of substitutes is shown below.

Many acceptable substitutes under SNAP may be restricted under the Technology Transitions Program. For more information on Technology Transitions Program restrictions, visit: https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction/technology-transitions-program

Note: SNAP-related information published in the Federal Register takes precedence over all information on this page.

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Substitute Trade Name(s) Retrofit/New ODPA number that refers to the amount of ozone depletion caused by a substance. The ODP is the ratio of the impact on ozone of a chemical compared to the impact of a similar mass of CFC-11. Thus, the ODP of CFC-11 is defined to be 1.0. Other CFCs and HCFCs have ODPs that range from 0.01 to 1.0. The halons have ODPs ranging up to 10. Carbon tetrachloride has an ODP of 1.2, and methyl chloroform's ODP is 0.11. HFCs have zero ODP because they do not contain chlorine. A table of all ozone-depleting substances (https://www3.epa.gov/ozone/science/ods/index.html) shows their ODPs, GWPs, and CAS numbers. GWPThe index used to translate the level of emissions of various gases into a common measure in order to compare the relative radiative forcing of different gases without directly calculating the changes in atmospheric concentrations. GWPs are calculated as the ratio of the radiative forcing that would result from the emissions of one kilogram of a greenhouse gas to that from the emission of one kilogram of carbon dioxide over a period of time (usually 100 years). Gases involved in complex atmospheric chemical processes have not been assigned GWPs. See lifetime. ASHRAEASHRAE is an international organization that establishes standards for the uniform testing and rating of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. It also conducts related research, disseminates publications, and provides continuing education to its members.
Designation
(Safety
Classification)
SNAP Listing Date Listing Status Further Information
Ammonia Absorption   N 0 0 B2 September 5, 1996 Acceptable  
Ammonia Vapor Compression   N 0 0 B2 September 5, 1996 Acceptable  
Desiccant Cooling   N 0 N/A N/A June 16, 2010 Acceptable  
Evaporative Cooling   N 0 N/A N/A September 5, 1996 Acceptable  
FOR12A FOR12A R/N 0 1,100 A1 December 18, 2000 Acceptable  
FOR12B FOR12B R/N 0 1,000 A1 December 18, 2000 Acceptable  
HCFC-124   R/N 0.022 609 A1 March 18, 1994 Acceptable  
HCFC-22   N 0.055 1,810 A1 January 13, 1995 Acceptable EPA recommends that HCFC–22 only be used where ambient temperatures are lower than 115°F because of very high system pressures.
HCFO-1233zd(E) (Trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene) Solstice® 1233zd(E) N <0.0004 3.7 A1 January 20, 2022 Acceptable  
HFC-134a   N 0 1,430 A1 January 13, 1995;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable Applicable to new uses below 125 degrees F ambient
HFC-245fa Genetron® 245fa R/N 0 1,030 A1 March 29, 2006 Acceptable  
HFO-1336mzz(Z) ((Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene) Opteon® MZ N 0 9 A1 May 23, 2016 Acceptable  
R-414B  Hot Shot, Kar Kool, HCFC Blend Omicron  R/N 0.098 3,337 A1 December 20, 2002 Acceptable  
Ikon A Ikon-12, Blend Zeta N 0 N/A A1 June 19, 2000 Acceptable  
Ikon B   R/N 0 N/A A1 December 6, 1999 Acceptable  
R-125/R-134a/R-600a (28.1/70.0/1.9) NU-22 old composition R/N 0 1,990 A1 June 16, 2010 Acceptable  
R-125/R-290/R-134a/R-600a (55.0/1.0/42.5/1.5) ICOR AT-22 R/N 0 2,530 A1 March 29, 2006 Acceptable  
R-401A SUVA MP-39 R 0.037 1,182 A1 January 13, 1995 Acceptable  
R-401B SUVA MP-66 R 0.040 1,288 A1 January 13, 1995 Acceptable  
R-404A SUVA HP-62 R/N 0 3,920 A1 December 20, 2002 Acceptable  
R-407C Suva 407C, Klea 407C R/N 0 1,770 A1 December 20, 2002;
August 21, 2003
Acceptable  
R-407F Genetron Performax LT R/N 0 1,820 A1 October 4, 2011 Acceptable  
R-410A AZ-20, Suva 9100, Puron N 0 2,090 A1 February 8, 1996;
December 20, 2002
Acceptable  
R-410B   N 0 2,230 A1 February 8, 1996 Acceptable  
R-417A ISCEON 59, NU-22 R/N 0 2,350 A1 December 6, 1999;
December 20, 2002;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable  
R-420A Choice R-420A R/N 0.008 1,536 A1 October 1, 2004 Acceptable  
R-421A Choice R-421A R/N 0 2,630 A1 September 28, 2006 Acceptable  
R-421B Choice R-421B R/N 0 3,190 A1 N/A Acceptable  
R-422B ICOR XAC1, NU-22B R/N 0 2,530 A1 March 29, 2006 Acceptable  
R-422C ICOR XLT1 R/N 0 3,390 A1 March 29, 2006 Acceptable  
R-422D ISCEON MO29 R/N 0 2,730 A1 September 28, 2006 Acceptable  
R-423A ISCEON 39TC R/N 0 2,280 A1 March 22, 2002;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable  
R-424A RS-44 R/N 0 2,440 A1 September 28, 2006 Acceptable  
R-426A RS-24 R/N 0 1,510 A1 September 28, 2006;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable  
R-427A Forane 427A R 0 2,140 A1 January 2, 2009 Acceptable  
R-434A RS-45 R/N 0 3,250 A1 October 4, 2007 Acceptable  
R-437A KDD6, ISCEON MO49 Plus R/N 0 1,810 A1 January 2, 2009 Acceptable  
R-438A KDD5, ISCEON MO99 R/N 0 2,270 A1 October 4, 2007;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable  
R-450A Solstice® N-13 R/N 0 601 A1 October 21, 2014 Acceptable  
R-507, R-507A AZ-50 R/N 0 3,990 A1 September 5, 1996;
December 20, 2002
Acceptable  
R-513A Opteon® XP 10 R/N 0 630 A1 July 16, 2015 Acceptable  
R-515B   N 0 287 A1 December 11, 2020 Acceptable  
R-744 (Carbon Dioxide, CO2)   N 0 1 A1 May 23, 2016 Acceptable  
RS-24 (2002 formulation)   R/N 0 1,510 A1 December 20, 2002;
June 16, 2010
Acceptable  
RS-44 (2003 formulation)   R/N 0 2,420 A1 June 16, 2010 Acceptable  
THR-02   R/N 0 N/A A1 December 6, 1999 Acceptable  
THR-03   R/N 0 N/A A1 December 6, 1999 Acceptable  
HFC-32   N 0 675 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  
HFO-1234yf   N 0 <4 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  
R-452B Opteon™ XL55 N 0 698 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  
R-454A Opteon™ XL40 N 0 240 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  
R-454B Opteon™ XL41 N 0 466 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  
R-454C Opteon™ XL20 N 0 148 A2L April 28, 2023 Acceptable with Use Conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.  

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