R449A Refrigerant

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  • Brand: Wula
  • Net Weight: 10 kg
  • Chemical name R449A (Opteon XP40)
  • Safety class A1
  • Availability: In Stock

Total £321.60
R449A refrigerant (XP40) is classified as HFOrefrigerant, mainly used for replacementR22R404aR507andR407 Series refrigerants are used in positive displacement, direct expansion, medium temperature commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, such as supermarkets (parallel units, distributed systems, small cold warehouses, freezers, meal preparation rooms, etc.), food industry (condensing units, etc.), cold chain warehousing, independent built-in systems, etc. R449A has zero ozone destruction potential and low global warming potential. It is suitable for installation of new equipment and renovation of existing equipment, and can improve energy efficiency and environmental characteristics. Without making any changes to the original unit and using the midpoint of the suction side as the evaporation temperature benchmark, the compression and condensation unit using R449A refrigerant has slight advantages in operating performance compared with the original R404A unit and has greater substitution potential.

Packaging specifications: 5kg, 10kg, ton.

Composition of R449A
Mole percentage: R32 accounts for 40.7365%, R125 accounts for 17.9481%, R1234yf accounts for 19.3481%, R134a accounts for 21.9673%
Mass percentage:R32accounting for 24.3%,R125accounting for 24.7%,R134aaccounting for 25.7%,R1234yfaccounted for 25.3%

Product identity

R449A R449A (Opteon XP40)
Safety class
A1
Type
HFO/HFC blend
GWP
1282 (IPCC AR4)
ODP
0 (not an ozone-depleting substance)

Application areas

Grouped by equipment type, for selection reference only; the equipment manufacturer's requirements and local regulations prevail.

Thermophysical properties

Normal boiling point (1 atm)
-45.9 °C
Saturation temp. (°C)-50-40-30-20-10102030405060
Saturation pressure (bar abs)0.65971.08691.70762.57543.757.2899.804112.930416.767521.434327.0848

Data taken from published pressure–temperature tables and interpolated; for selection reference only — do not use for safety-critical design, commissioning or charging calculations. The equipment manufacturer's requirements and primary references prevail. Refrigerant pressure–temperature tool

Regulatory and compliance status (R449A / R449A (Opteon XP40))

R449A (R449A (Opteon XP40)) has an ODP of 0 and is not an ozone-depleting substance, and therefore is not bound by the Montreal Protocol phase-out schedule; but as a fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-gas, GWP 1282), it is controlled under the Kigali Amendment and the HFC reduction policies of major economies. The following are the regional status as of 2026, for reference in procurement and compliance decisions.

EU

  • RegulationF-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, in force since 2024-03-11
  • HFC quota60% in 2025–28, 30% in 2029–33, 20% in 2034–35, 15% from 2036; HFC fully phased out by 2050
  • New equipment restrictionsNew refrigeration/air-conditioning equipment with GWP>150 has been banned for sale in phases since 2022 (commercial refrigeration 2022, standalone equipment 2025, fully by 2030)
  • For R449AGWP 1282 > 150 — not permitted for new equipment of this type in the EU; servicing or top-up of existing equipment is unaffected

US

  • RegulationAmerican Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (in force since 2020-12-27)
  • TargetHFC production and consumption reduced by 85% by 2036
  • Quota cap60% in 2024–28, 30% in 2029–33, 20% in 2034–35, 15% from 2036
  • For R449ARegulated HFC, exchange value accounted by GWP 1282

China

  • RegulationKigali Amendment (entered into force for China on 2021-09-15)
  • Baseline2024 production/consumption freeze (production 18.53 billion tCO₂e, consumption 9.05 billion tCO₂e)
  • Reduction10% reduction by 2029, 30% by 2035, 50% by 2040, 80% by 2045
  • For R449AProduction and use are subject to quota management
  • Domestic procurement qualificationHFC-class refrigerants require environmental filing; see the Q&A below (system: new-ods.ozone.org.cn)

Japan

  • RegulationAct on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons
  • MechanismSets caps based on “weighted-average GWP” for designated products + compliance deadlines (not an all-sector ban)
  • Typical capsDomestic air conditioning ≤750 (2018), commercial air conditioning ≤750 (2020), automotive air conditioning ≤150 (2023), condensing/freezing units ≤1500 (2025), cold storage ≤100 (2019)
  • For R449AGWP 1282 exceeds residential air conditioners (≤750), commercial air conditioners (≤750), vehicle air conditioners (≤150), cold stores (≤100) — such new equipment must switch to a lower-GWP refrigerant
Other countries and regions (grouped by the Kigali Amendment)

Apart from the four columns of EU / US / China / Japan, the global 170+ Kigali parties all comply under the A5 (developing countries) / non-A5 (developed countries) groupings of the Montreal Protocol, and none impose equipment-level bans. The grouping determines the HFC reduction pace and is unrelated to geography — for example, the Middle East Gulf and India belong to A5 Group 2, while Brazil, Mexico and Chile belong to A5 Group 1 (same group as China). The table below is a quick reference for the groupings of major markets:

GroupingHFC reduction paceMajor countries / regions (representative)
A5 Group 1
(developing countries, including China)
2024 freeze → 10% reduction by 2029 → 30% by 2035 → 50% by 2040 → 80% by 2045Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Egypt, Nigeria, etc. (about 140 countries in total)
A5 Group 2
(high-ambient-temperature group, HAT)
2028 freeze → 10% reduction by 2032 → 20% by 2037 → 30% by 2042 → 85% by 2047India, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Other non-A5
(developed countries, except EU/US/Japan)
85% reduction by 2036 / reduced to 15% by 2050Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia* (first two steps delayed: 5% by 2020, 35% by 2025), etc.

For R449A: subject to quota constraints, long-term supply restricted and prices trending upward. For the complete list of Parties and groupings, refer to the UNEP Ozone Secretariat (data version 2026.09).

Buyer conclusion: R449A is still legally produced, sold and used worldwide and is not subject to a comprehensive ban; but as a fluorinated greenhouse gas (GWP 1282), its supply is constrained by national quotas and prices trend upward in the long term. In the EU, new equipment with GWP>150 has been banned in stages; GWP 1282 exceeds that threshold, so it is not permitted for such new equipment; The US and China are also progressively reducing HFCs according to their own schedules; Japan promotes substitution for domestic/commercial/automotive air conditioning based on GWP caps. Recommendation: for new projects, prioritise evaluating low-GWP alternatives (R32, R454B, R513A or a hydrocarbon refrigerant); existing equipment can continue to be maintained with R449A. Domestic customers must complete environmental filing (“Ozone-Depleting Substances Information Management System”) before purchasing, and suppliers must verify the filing and may not sell to individuals or enterprises not filed as required.

Supply & Ordering

Packaging
cylinders / ton drums / ISO tanks / tankers (by grade and order size)
Minimum order
confirmed on enquiry; negotiable for bulk purchases
Terms & lead time
FOB / CIF / EXW and others confirmed on request

Please confirm the exact packaging, minimum order and lead time via the enquiry form below.

About WULA

WULA was founded in 2013. We are a refrigerant supply organizer, focused on moving goods from the production line to the customer's own line and site.

Compliance paperwork
We help customers meet compliance requirements: sales filing, per-transaction verification, quarterly reporting and three-year retention of documents.
Order handling
Scattered orders are managed through consolidated, data-driven administration to keep procurement efficient.
Supply allocation
Forecasting and coordinated allocation across multiple warehouses, to keep supply stable.

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Regulatory data updated: 2026-09-18 · v2026.09.12

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