Refrigerants in Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Which refrigerant a unit uses affects its efficiency, its environmental impact (GWP), and whether it’s still compliant as HFCs are phased down under the AIM Act. Here’s every refrigerant across our catalog, what it is, and the equipment that uses it.
See also: Commercial refrigeration refrigerant guide · EPA 608 refrigerant rules · Refrigerant rules & compliance dates
| Refrigerant | Type | GWP | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-290 (propane) | Natural hydrocarbon | ~3 | 1,738 |
| R-600a (isobutane) | Natural hydrocarbon | ~3 | 95 |
| R-134a | HFC | 1430 | 38 |
| R-404A | HFC blend | 3922 | 14 |
| R-448A | HFO/HFC blend | 1387 | 6 |
| R-449A | HFO/HFC blend | 1397 | 6 |
| R-450A | HFO/HFC blend | 605 | 14 |
🌡️ New to low-GWP refrigerants? Read the commercial refrigerant phase-out, explained — what the EPA rules mean for reach-ins, ice machines and walk-ins.