Substitutes in MVAC: Passenger Air Conditioning in Buses and Trains
Substitutes are reviewed on the basis of environmental and health risks, including factors such as ozone depletion potential, global warming potential, toxicity, flammability, and exposure potential. Lists of acceptableThis designation means that a substitute may be used, without restriction, to replace the relevant ODS within the end-use specified. For example, HCFC-22 is an acceptable substitute for R-502 in industrial process refrigeration. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. and unacceptableThis designation means that it is illegal to use a product as a substitute for an ODS in a specific end-use. For example, HCFC-141b is an unacceptable substitute for CFC-11 in building chillers. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. substitutes are updated several times each year. The list of substitutes is shown below.
Many acceptable substitutes under SNAP may be restricted under the Technology Transitions Program. For more information on Technology Transitions Program restrictions, visit: https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction/technology-transitions-program.
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| Substitute | Trade Name(s) | Retrofit/New | ODPA number that refers to the amount of ozone depletion caused by a substance. The ODP is the ratio of the impact on ozone of a chemical compared to the impact of a similar mass of CFC-11. Thus, the ODP of CFC-11 is defined to be 1.0. Other CFCs and HCFCs have ODPs that range from 0.01 to 1.0. The halons have ODPs ranging up to 10. Carbon tetrachloride has an ODP of 1.2, and methyl chloroform's ODP is 0.11. HFCs have zero ODP because they do not contain chlorine. A table of all ozone-depleting substances (https://www3.epa.gov/ozone/science/ods/index.html) shows their ODPs, GWPs, and CAS numbers. | GWPThe index used to translate the level of emissions of various gases into a common measure in order to compare the relative radiative forcing of different gases without directly calculating the changes in atmospheric concentrations. GWPs are calculated as the ratio of the radiative forcing that would result from the emissions of one kilogram of a greenhouse gas to that from the emission of one kilogram of carbon dioxide over a period of time (usually 100 years). Gases involved in complex atmospheric chemical processes have not been assigned GWPs. See lifetime. | ASHRAEASHRAE is an international organization that establishes standards for the uniform testing and rating of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. It also conducts related research, disseminates publications, and provides continuing education to its members. Designation (Safety Classification) |
SNAP Listing Date | Listing Status |
| Evaporative Cooling | N | 0 | N/A | N/A | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable | |
| RB-276 | Free Zone, HCFC Blend Delta | R/N | 0.013 | 1,592 | A1 | September 5, 1996 (pdf) (145 KB) | Acceptable |
| Freeze 12 | Freeze 12 | R/N | 0.013 | 1,606 | A1 | September 5, 1996 (pdf) (145 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-414A | GHG-X4, HCFC Blend Xi, Autofrost, Chill-it | R/N | 0.045 | 1,478 | A1 | September 5, 1996 (pdf) (145 KB) | Acceptable |
| HFC-134a | R/N | 0 | 1,430 | A1 | October 1, 2004 (pdf) (186 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable | |
| R-414B | Hot Shot, Kar Kool, HCFC Blend Omicron | R/N | 0.098 | 3,337 | A1 | September 5, 1996 (pdf) (145 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-125/R-134a/R-600a (28.1/70.0/1.9) | NU-22 old composition | R/N | 0 | 1,990 | A1 | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-401C | R/N | 0 | 933 | A1 | September 5, 1996 (pdf) (145 KB) | Acceptable | |
| R-407C | Suva 407C, Klea 407C | R/N | 0 | 1,770 | A1 | October 1, 2004 (pdf) (186 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-407F | Genetron Performax LT | R/N | 0 | 1,820 | A1 | October 4, 2011 (pdf) (201 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-410A | AZ-20, Suva 9100, Puron | N | 0 | 2,090 | A1 | October 1, 2004 (pdf) (186 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-417A | ISCEON 59, NU-22 | R/N | 0 | 2,350 | A1 | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-422B | ICOR XAC1, NU-22B | R/N | 0 | 2,530 | A1 | March 29, 2006 (pdf) (181 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-422D | ISCEON MO29 | R/N | 0 | 2,730 | A1 | September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-424A | RS-44 | R/N | 0 | 2,440 | A1 | January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-426A | RS-24 | R/N | 0 | 1,510 | A1 | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable |
| R-427A | Forane 427A | R | 0 | 2,140 | A1 | January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-434A | RS-45 | R/N | 0 | 3,250 | A1 | January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| R-438A | KDD5, ISCEON MO99 | R/N | 0 | 2,270 | A1 | October 4, 2007 (pdf) (163 KB); June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) |
Acceptable |
| RS-24 (2002 formulation) | R/N | 0 | 1,510 | A1 | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable | |
| SP34E | SP34E | R/N | 0 | <1,470 | A1 | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable |
| Stirling Cycle | N | 0 | N/A | N/A | June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB) | Acceptable |
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