R449C refrigerant (XP20) is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) product that replaces R22 and R407C in residential and commercial air conditioners and direct expansion chillers. Its performance and characteristics are similar to those of R22 and R407C, and are suitable for both modified equipment and new equipment. Applications suitable for R449C include: residential air conditioning, commercial air conditioning, direct expansion air conditioning chillers, new equipment/existing system modifications.
R449C has environmental and safety advantages and is ideal for residential and commercial air conditioners. The main advantages include:
1. non-flammability
2. Ozone depletion potential 0
3. Global warming potential 1147 (GWP is about 30% lower than R407C and about 35% lower than R22
4. Lower exhaust temperature than R22
5. Refrigeration capacity and energy efficiency are comparable to R22
6. It has the performance of directly replenishing the R22 system after leakage
Composition of R449C
Mole percentage: R32 accounts for 34.73%, R125 accounts for 15.05%, R1234yf accounts for 24.55%, R134a accounts for 25.67%
Mass percentage:R32accounting for 20%,R125accounting for 20%,R134aaccounting for 29%,R1234yf31%
Packaging specifications: 5kg, 10kg, ton.
Product identity
- Safety class
- A1
- Type
- HFO/HFC blend
- GWP
- 1250 (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.
Regulatory and compliance status (R449C / R449C (R32/R125/R1234yf/R134a blend))
R449C (R449C (R32/R125/R1234yf/R134a blend)) 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 1250), 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 R449CGWP 1250 > 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 R449CRegulated HFC, exchange value accounted by GWP 1250
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 R449CProduction 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 R449CGWP 1250 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:
| Grouping | HFC reduction pace | Major countries / regions (representative) |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Group 1 (developing countries, including China) | 2024 freeze → 10% reduction by 2029 → 30% by 2035 → 50% by 2040 → 80% by 2045 | Brazil, 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 2047 | India, 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 2050 | Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia* (first two steps delayed: 5% by 2020, 35% by 2025), etc. |
For R449C: 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).
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
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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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