Honeywell R-448A Solstice N40 Refrigerant -11.3 KG Disposable Cylinder | R-404A & R-22 Replacement

What is Honeywell R-448A (Solstice N40)?

Honeywell Solstice N40 is a next-generation zeotropic blend refrigerant of HFO developed by Honeywell International & manufactured in the USA, most commonly referred to as R-448A or R448A. Designed as a drop-in replacement for R-404A, R-507, R-22, and R-407 series refrigerants in low- and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration systems, it can often allow-for dramatic savings by avoiding costly compressor changes associated with competitive refrigerant retrofits.

The blend composition is: 26% R-32 / 26% R-125 / 21% R-134a / 7% R-1234ze(E) / 20% R-1234yf, highly effective mix specifically designed to provide the ultimate thermodynamic efficiency for over better environmental Performance than legacy HFC refrigerants.

Why R-448a Performs Better Than R-404a

• 68% Lower GWP: Solstice N40 (R-448A) with a GWP of 1,273 under the 5th IPCC Assessment vs approximately ~3,922 for R-404A allowing compliance to future and current environmental regulations at both global & regional levels.
• 15 Energy Savings: Independent testing and field installations have demonstrated at least a 15% reduction in low–medium temperature energy use vs. R-404A, providing direct electricity bill savings to supermarkets, factories, cold storage operators and HVAC contractors (through the addition of capacity).
• Higher Capacity: R-448A provides the same or better refrigeration capacity than that of R-404A and keeps system performance after retrofit.
• Non-Flammable (A1): Is assigned an ASHRAE Safety Class A1, the highest safety classification possible for refrigerants. Approved for use in occupied commercial settings such as supermarkets, food retail and warehouses.
• OEM approved worldwide: Approved for all major compressor manufacturers including Emerson, Copeland, Carlyle (Carrier), Bitzer and Danfoss to be used with POE lubricants
• EPA SNAP Listed: Designated as an acceptable alternative to ozone-depleting materials under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.
• Future-Proof: R-404A is being phased out around the world under the Kigali Amendment and Saudi Arabia’s HVAC regulatory roadmap. Transitioning to R-448A today protects your investment for years of continued compliance!

Technical Specifications

Applications: Where R-448A Performs Best

Honeywell R-448A solution is designed for use in low and medium temperature direct expansion (DX) refrigeration which makes it the ideal fit for following applications across Saudi Arabia & wider GCC region:

Some examples are: Supermarket Refrigeration Systems – multi compressor rack system, display cases and freezer aisles

• Warehouses with Cold Storage: including cold rooms, blast freezers used for meat and dairy storage
• For Convenience Store Refrigeration: stand-alone or self-contained condensing units and display cases
• Refrigeration for vending machines: plug-in refrigerated units
• Industrial Refrigeration Retrofit: converting R-404A or R-22 systems to a lower-GWP refrigerant
• Food Processing Facilities: pre-cooling tunnels, rapid-freeze applications and process cooling
• Pharmaceutical Cold Chains: pharmaceutical products that are cooled while being stored and transported

Why Buy R-448A from Cool.sa?

• Genuine Honeywell USA Product: All cylinders are sourced directly through Honeywell’s authorized distribution network, factory sealed, certified, and tamper-evident.
• In Stock in Saudi Arabia: Same-week delivery to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, and all major KSA cities.
• B2B Contractor Accounts: HVAC contractors, refrigeration companies, and facility management firms qualify for volume pricing. Contact cool.sa for bulk order discounts. 
• Free Technical After-Sales Support: cool.sa’s HVAC technical team provides complimentary post-purchase consultation on refrigerant application, retrofit procedures, and system troubleshooting. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is R-448A a drop-in replacement for R-404A?

A: R-448A is a close drop-in replacement. It runs at basically the same pressure, and normally does not need an expansion valve change out. Minor superheat/subcooling adjustments are typical. Compatibility of the POE oil must always be verified with the compressor manufacturer.

Q2: Can R-448A replace R-22?

A: Yes. In low and medium-temperature applications, Honeywell actually specifies R-448A as a replacement for R-22, the whole water 407 series, R-404A and also A B307. Check with the retrofit guide for if system pressure is correct.

Q: Am I able to buy R-448A in Saudi Arabia?

A: Yes. Honeywell R-448A 11.3KG Interested buyers can directly place order and it will be shipped in Saudi Arabia immediately. We cater to individual technicians, HVAC contractors, supermarket chains and industrial facilities.

Q5: What type of oil is used with R-448A?

Q: Requires POE oil (Polyol Ester) Recommended While many existing R-404A systems run POE oil already, In other words, a full oil flush to POE is required if replacing an R-22 mineral-oil-lubricated system.

Q5: Is R-448A safe for food retail?

A: Yes. Operated at normal usage concentration R-448A has ASHRAE A1 safety classification, listed as non-flammable and even with severe exposure still considered to be nontoxic. And, you can use it in food retail (like supermarkets), warehouses and pharmaceutical cold storage.