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HFC - Freon MO49Plus (R-437A)

Freon™ MO49Plus (R-437A) is a versatile HFC refrigerant designed as a replacement for R-12 in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. It offers excellent cooling performance with minimal system modifications, making it ideal for retrofitting existing equipment.


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Freon MO49Plus (R-437A) is an HFC retrofit refrigerant for R-12 in automotive air conditioning and stationary refrigeration systems and for replacing HCFC-containing refrigerant blends (e.g., MP39, MP66, and R-409A) in stationary refrigeration systems. Freon MO49Plus is compatible with traditional and new lubricants; in most cases no change of lubricant during retrofit is required.Freon™ MO49Plus (R-437A) is a versatile HFC refrigerant designed as a replacement for R-12 in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. It offers excellent cooling performance with minimal system modifications, making it ideal for retrofitting existing equipment. Compatible with both mineral and alkylbenzene oils in many applications, R-437A provides reliable operation, improved efficiency, and reduced maintenance requirements. It is widely used in commercial refrigeration, transport refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems where dependable R-12 replacement performance is required.



  • Ashrae: R-437A; A1 Safety ClassificationFreon MO49Plus has an ASHRAE safety classification of A1 and is non-flammable as formulated and under leakage scenarios as specified in ASHRAE Standard 34-2007.Replaces: R-12 and HCFC-containing blendsApplications:
  • Automotive air conditioning systems designed for R-12
  • Refrigeration systems designed for R-12
  • Food service equipment
  • Supermarket display cases
  • Food storage and processing facilities
  • Domestic refrigerators and freezersCan be used in:
  • Refrigeration
  • Stationary Air ConditioningPerformance:
  • Provides similar to slightly lower efficiency compared to R-12.
  • Provides lower discharge temperature compared to R-12.Lubricant Recommendation:
  • Compatible with traditional and modern lubricants in automotive air-conditioning and stationary refrigeration systems.
  • In most retrofit applications, no lubricant change is required.
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