R-448A Leak Detectors
R32/R125/R13…R-448A (Solstice N40) is an HFO/HFC refrigerant blend designed as a lower-GWP replacement for R-404A and R-507A in commercial refrigeration applications. With a GWP of 1,387—approximately 65% lower than R-404A—R-448A offers significant environmental improvement while maintaining A1 safety classification. The blend contains HFO-1234yf and HFO-1234ze(E) along with R-32, R-125, and R-134a, providing the low-GWP benefits of HFO technology. R-448A is suitable for medium and low-temperature refrigeration in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage. The blend is compatible with POE lubricants and can be used in new equipment or as a retrofit with appropriate system modifications.
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Key Information
Essential safety and exposure information for R-448A
Health Effects
Low acute toxicity. Non-flammable classification (A1). May cause cardiac sensitization at high concentrations.
Common Sources
- Supermarket refrigeration
- commercial cold storage
- food retail
Exposure Limits
- WEEL
- 1,000 ppm (8-hr TWA)
- No OSHA/NIOSH limit
- No OSHA/NIOSH limit
- HFO blend
- HFO blend
Regulatory Status
- EPA Classification
- HFC/HFO blend (non-ODS)
- ASHRAE Safety Group
- A1 (low toxicity, non-flammable)
- GWP (AR5)
- 1,387
- ODP
- 0
- AIM Act
- Lower priority due to reduced GWP
- EU F-gas
- Approved for refrigeration applications
Detection Requirements
- Mounting Height
- Near floor level, near potential leak points, 6–8 inches off floor
- Sensor Technology
- Infrared (NDIR)
- Detection Range
- 0-1,000 ppm typical
- Response Time
- <30 seconds (T90)
- Calibration Frequency
- Annual recommended
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Detection Solutions
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