An Efficient Refrigerant Choice for Home AC Systems
Today’s residential air conditioning (AC) systems are designed use less electricity while maintaining comparable cooling capacity to older systems. The technology that facilitates their efficiency includes:
- Smart thermostats
- Zone systems with separate climate controls
- Variable-speed AC systems that adjust a home's airflow
Innovative AC Refrigerants Redefine Residential Comfort
Chemours has designed innovative refrigerants to complement these modern systems and enable them to deliver energy efficiency and cooling comfort. New-generation hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) based Opteon™ refrigerants feature zero ozone depletion (ODP) and a low global warming potential (GWP), and are aligned to regulatory industry requirements.
New, existing, and retrofitted systems can use the following Opteon™ refrigerants:
Refrigerants for New Equipment Installations
Opteon™ XL refrigerants provide low- and ultra-low GWP solutions that are specifically designed for new and energy-efficient refrigeration equipment. Choose Opteon™ XL products if your existing system is too old for a retrofit and you are planning to install a new system.
- Opteon™ XL20 (R-454C): New systems only
- Opteon™ XL41 (R-454B): New systems only
- Opteon™ XL55 (R-452B): New systems only
Refrigerants for Retrofits and New Equipment Installations
Opteon™ XP refrigerants provide a sustainable solution with a lower GWP that is suitable for retrofits and new equipment installations. Choose Opteon™ XP products if you are not ready to invest in a new system or your existing equipment has not yet reached the end of its life.
For assistance with selecting the best product for your application, contact an Opteon™ expert.
