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Substitutes in Stand-alone Equipment

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. Find more information on Technology Transitions Program restrictions.

Note: SNAP-related information published in the Federal Register takes precedence over all information on this page.

SubstituteTrade Name(s)Retrofit/
New
ODP A 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 detailed list ozone-depleting substances with their ODPs, GWPs, and CAS numbers is available.
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 DateListing Status
Ammonia Vapor Compression with Secondary Loop N00B2March 18, 1994;
September 5, 1996
Acceptable
FOR12AFOR12AR/N01,100A1December 18, 2000 (pdf) (257 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
FOR12BFOR12BR/N01,000A1December 18, 2000 (pdf) (257 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
RB-276Free Zone, HCFC Blend DeltaR/N0.0131,592A1September 5, 1996Acceptable
Freeze 12Freeze 12R/N0.0131,606A1September 5, 1996Acceptable
R-416AFRIGC FR-12, HCFC Blend BetaR/N0.0091,081A1February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB);
February 24, 1998 (pdf) (140 KB)
Acceptable
G2018CG2018CR/N0.0531,731A1September 5, 1996Acceptable
GHG-HPHCFC Blend LambdaR/N0.0561,893A1February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB)Acceptable
R-414AGHG-X4, Autofrost, Chill-it, HCFC Blend XiR/N0.0451,478A1September 5, 1996Acceptable
GHG-X5GHG-X5R/N0.0322,377A1June 3, 1997 (pdf) (133 KB)Acceptable
HCFC-22 R/N0.0551,810A1March 18, 1994Acceptable
HCFC-22/HCFC-142b R/N0.055-0.0651,810-2,310A1June 3, 1997 (pdf) (133 KB)Acceptable
HFC-134a R/N01,430A1March 18, 1994;
July 20, 2015 (pdf)(687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
HFC-134a/HBr (92/8) N0.0016N/AA1May 23, 2001 (pdf) (145 KB)Acceptable: Only acceptable for use as the primary heat transfer fluid in secondary-loop equipment for not-in-kind replacements.
HFC-227ea N03,220A1March 18, 1994;
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
HFE-449s1 (methoxynonafluorobutane, iso and normal)Novec™ 7100 Engineered Fluid (HFE-7100)N0297A1December 18, 2000 (pdf) (257 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB)
Acceptable: Only acceptable for use as a secondary heat transfer fluid in not-in-kind systems.
HFE-569sf2 (ethoxynonafluorobutane, iso and normal)Novec™ 7200 Engineered Fluid (HFE-7200)N059N/ADecember 18, 2000 (pdf) (257 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB)
Acceptable: Only acceptable for use as a secondary heat transfer fluid in not-in-kind systems.
R-414BHot Shot, Kar Kool, HCFC Blend OmicronR/N0.0983,337A1September 5, 1996Acceptable
R-417CHot Shot 2R01,820A1October 4, 2011 (pdf) (201 KB)Acceptable
Ikon AIkon-12, Blend ZetaR/N0N/AA1June 19, 2000 (pdf) (224 KB)Acceptable
Ikon B R/N0N/AA1December 6, 1999 (pdf) (226 KB)Acceptable
R-125/R-290/R-134a/R-600a (55.0/1.0/42.5/1.5)ICOR AT-22R/N02,530A1June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-290 (Propane) N03A3December 20, 2011 (pdf) (297 KB);
June 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)
Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
R-401ASUVA MP-39N0.0371,182A1January 13, 1995 (pdf) (186 KB)Acceptable
R-401BSUVA MP-66N0.0401,288A1January 13, 1995 (pdf) (186 KB)Acceptable
R-402AHP-80R/N0.0192,746A1March 18, 1994Acceptable
R-402BHP-81R/N0.032,379A1March 18, 1994Acceptable
R-404ASUVA HP-62R/N03,920A1March 18, 1994;
December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in retrofit equipment as of July 20, 2016.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-406AGHG-12, GHG-X3, McCool, Autofrost X3R0.0571,900A2August 26, 1994Acceptable
R-407AKlea 60, Klea 407AR/N02,110A1August 26, 1994;
January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-407BKlea 61R/N02,800A1August 26, 1994;
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-407CSuva 407C, Klea 407CR/N01,770A1February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB);
December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
August 21, 2003 (pdf) (161 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-407FGenetron Performax LTR/N01,820A1October 4, 2011 (pdf) (201 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-408AHCFC Blend EpsilonR0.0263,152A1August 26, 1994Acceptable
R-409AHCFC Blend GammaR0.0471,558A1August 26, 1994Acceptable
R-410AAZ-20, Suva 9100, PuronN02,090A1February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB);
December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-410B N02,230A1February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-411A R/N0.0481,600A2February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB)Acceptable
R-411B R/N0.0521,700A2February 8, 1996 (pdf) (152 KB)Acceptable
R-417AISCEON 59, NU-22R/N02,350A1December 6, 1999 (pdf) (226 KB);
December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-420AChoice R-420AR/N0.0081,536A1October 1, 2004 (pdf) (186 KB)Acceptable
R-421AChoice R-421AR/N02,630A1September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-421BChoice R-421BR/N03,190A1September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-422AISCEON 79R/N03,140A1October 1, 2004 (pdf) (186 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-422BICOR XAC1, NU-22BR/N02,530A1March 29, 2006 (pdf) (181 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-422CICOR XLT1R/N03,390A1March 29, 2006 (pdf) (181 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-422DISCEON MO29R/N02,730A1September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-424ARS-44R/N02,440A1September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-426ARS-24R/N01,510A1September 28, 2006 (pdf) (183 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019. >

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
R-427AForane® 427AR02,140A1January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB)
Acceptable
R-428ARS-52R/N03,610A1October 4, 2007 (pdf) (163 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-434ARS-45R/N03,250A1October 4, 2007 (pdf) (163 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-437AKDD6, ISCEON MO49 PlusR/N01,810A1January 2, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-438AKDD5, ISCEON MO99R/N02,270A1October 4, 2007 (pdf) (163 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-441A N0<5A3April 10, 2015 (pdf) (769 KB)Acceptable with Use Conditions: Detailed conditions apply - see Rule
R-448ASolstice® N-40R/N01,390A1July 16, 2015 (pdf) (354 KB);
May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583 KB)
Acceptable: Low temperature (i.e., temperatures at or below 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only.

Acceptable with Narrowed Use Limits: New medium- temperature (i.e., temperatures above 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only. See May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583KB) rule for detailed use limits.
R-449AOpteon™ XP 40R/N01,400A1July 16, 2015 (pdf) (354 KB);
May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583 KB)
Acceptable: Low temperature (i.e., temperatures at or below 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only.

Acceptable with Narrowed Use Limits: New medium- temperature (i.e., temperatures above 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only. See May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583KB) rule for detailed use limits.
R-449BForane® 449BR/N01,410A1October 11, 2016 (pdf) (284 KB);
May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583 KB)
Acceptable: Low temperature (i.e., temperatures at or below 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only.

Acceptable with Narrowed Use Limits: New medium- temperature (i.e., temperatures above 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment only. See May 6, 2021 (pdf) (583KB) rule for detailed use limits.
R-450ASolstice® N-13R/N0601A1October 21, 2014 (pdf) (346 KB)Acceptable
R-471ASolstice® N71N0144A1September 8, 2023 (pdf) (247 KB)Acceptable
R-507, R-507AAZ-50R/N03,990A1March 18, 1994;
December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
September 30, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in retrofit equipment as of July 20, 2016.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
R-513AOpteon™ XP 10R/N0630A1July 16, 2015 (pdf) (354 KB)Acceptable with Use Conditions: Low temperature (i.e., temperatures at or below 32°F (0 °C)) and medium temperature (i.e., temperatures above 32°F (0 °C)) stand-alone equipment.
R-600a (Isobutane) N03A3April 10, 2015 (pdf) (769 KB)Acceptable with Use Conditions: Detailed conditions apply - see Rule
R-744 (Carbon Dioxide, CO2) N01A1September 30, 2009 (pdf) (173 KB)Acceptable
RS-24 (2002 formulation) R/N01,510A1December 20, 2002 (pdf) (168 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
RS-44 (2003 formulation) R/N02,420A1June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Low-Temperature Units as of January 1, 2020.
Self-chilling cans using CO2 N01A1February 24, 1998 (pdf) (140 KB)Acceptable
SP34ESP34ER/N0<1,470A1December 18, 2000 (pdf) (257 KB);
June 16, 2010 (pdf) (229 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
THR-02 R/N0N/AA1December 6, 1999 (pdf) (226 KB)Acceptable
THR-03 R/N0N/AA1December 6, 1999 (pdf) (226 KB);
July 20, 2015 (pdf) (687 KB)
Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity below 2,200 Btu/hour and not containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2019.

Unacceptable in new Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units with a compressor capacity equal to or greater than 2,200 Btu/hour and Stand-Alone Medium-Temperature Units containing a flooded evaporator as of January 1, 2020.
THR-04 R/N>0N/AA1June 8, 1999 (pdf) (143 KB)Acceptable
HFO-1234yf N01A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
HFO-1234ze(E) N01A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
R-454COpteon™ XL20N0146A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
R-455ASolstice® L40XN0146A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
R-457AForane® 457AN0137A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.
R-516AForane® 516AN0140A2LJune 13, 2024 (pdf) (1.2 MB)Acceptable subject to use conditions: See rule for detailed conditions.

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