Arkema releases Forane 516A as low‑GWP R‑134a replacement
- Forane 516A is commercially available as a design‑compatible replacement for R‑134a.
- It is an HFO blend that is non‑ozone depleting and has a global warming potential below 150.
- The refrigerant is classified A2L for lower toxicity and low flammability and has zero glide (azeotropic).
- Forane 516A is EPA SNAP‑approved (SNAP 26 and SNAP 27) and targeted at HVAC, chillers, commercial refrigeration, data‑centre cooling and high‑temperature heat pumps.
Product
Arkema presents Forane 516A, a hydrofluoro‑olefin (HFO) refrigerant blend commercially available as a design‑compatible replacement for R‑134a.
Performance & safety
Forane 516A has a global warming potential (GWP) below 150 and is non‑ozone depleting. It offers zero glide (azeotropic behaviour) and is classified A2L under ASHRAE, indicating lower toxicity and lower flammability with a low burning velocity.
Approvals & availability
The refrigerant is approved under the U.S. EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program (SNAP 26 and SNAP 27) and is now commercially available from Arkema.
Applications
Arkema positions Forane 516A for new installations across residential and light commercial cooling, chillers and commercial refrigeration, and for thermal‑management uses including data‑centre cooling systems and high‑temperature heat pumps where energy efficiency and regulatory compliance are priorities.
Source: Arkema