Ecofrost® 404A

Ecofrost® 404A (R-404A) is a non-ozone depleting, near azeotropic blend of HFC refrigerants R-125, R-143a, and R-134a, and is formulated to match the properties of R-502, making it useful for a variety of medium and low temperature refrigeration applications. R-404A has been approved by many refrigeration compressor and system manufacturers for use in new refrigeration equipment, such as food display and storage cases, cold storage rooms, ice machines, transportation, and process refrigeration.

Identity

CAS number
420-46-2, 354-33-6, 811-97-2
Chemical name
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane, Pentafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Common name|
R-404A

 

Properties

  • Average molecular weight (g/mol) : 97.6
  • Normal boiling point (°F) : -51.2
  • Normal boiling point (°C) : -46.5
  • Critical temperature (°F) : 161.7
  • Critical temperature (°C) : 72.0
  • ASHRAE safety group classification : A1
  • Ozone depletion potential (ODP) : 0
  • Global warming potential (GWP) AR5 : 3,943

Geographic availability

Worldwide

Markets

  • Air conditioning and refrigeration
  • Refrigeration
  • Automotive and transportation
  • Transportation