Chemours' Opteon XL41 Chosen By Carrier To Replace R-410A
Zacks Investment Research | Dec 20, 2018 08:41PM ET
The Chemours Company (NYSE:CC) recently announced that its next-generation refrigerant R-454B, sold as Opteon XL41, has been chosen by Carrier as the primary lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant. The refrigerant will replace the existing R-410A in ducted residential and light commercial packaged products sold by Carrier in North America, beginning 2023.
Opteon XL41 reduces CO2 emissions by 78% and offers improved energy efficiency compared to R-410A. It also helps in GWP reduction by more than 30% compared to R-32, another industry product to replace R-410A. Notably, Opteon XL41 was particularly designed to achieve maximum GWP reduction to satisfy long-term regulatory requirements.
Moreover, Opteon XL41 helps equipment manufacturers achieve lower GWP options that will meet future regulations. Chemours is committed to deliver world-class technology that reduces impact on global climate.
Per Chemours, Opteon XL41 is an ASHRAE Class A2L, hydrofluoro-olefin based refrigerant, selected by Carrier for its energy usage, safety and performance combine with longevity. This product offers customers as a low GWP replacement for R-410A.
Chemours offers low GWP solutions portfolio under the brand name of Opteon that delivers the optimal balance of performance, safety and environmental sustainability for commercial refrigeration, heat pumps, chillers and air conditioning.
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