Refrigerant R404A will be available under quota by 2024 thus at a prohibited price. The most recommended replacement refrigerant is R448A which is more energy efficient with reduced refrigeration’s impact on the environment.

R448A is an HFO-blended refrigerant that utilizes synthetic lubricants.It has GWP of approximately 1300 and is classified A1 by ASHRAE – non-toxic and non-flammable.