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Forane® Product Line
Arkema's Forane line covers both current-generation and next-generation refrigerants under one of the industry's longest-running refrigerant brands. Shop genuine Forane cylinders, verified before they ship.
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Compatible Refrigerants
Forane® 410A
Arkema's branded R-410A for residential and light-commercial systems.
Forane® 454B
Arkema's low-GWP A2L replacement for R-410A.
Forane® Blends
R-404A and R-407C retrofit blends for commercial and legacy systems.
Product Line Reference table
| Product Line | Refrigerant | Typical Use | Cylinder Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forane® 410A | R-410A | Residential split systems & heat pumps | 25 lb |
| Forane® 454B | R-454B | Next-gen residential A2L transition | 25 lb |
| Forane® 404A | R-404A | Commercial refrigeration | 24 lb |
| Forane® 407C | R-407C | R-22 retrofit commercial | 25 lb |
Related Guides
Forane 410A vs. Generic R-410A
What the Arkema brand name actually changes (and what it doesn't).
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R-22 to Forane 407C Retrofit
Moving legacy commercial systems onto a supported blend.
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Arkema Authenticity Guide
Verifying a genuine, factory-sealed Forane cylinder.
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Forane: One of the Industry's Oldest Refrigerant Brands
Arkema has manufactured refrigerant under the Forane name since well before most of today's A2L blends existed and the brand is now carrying that history into the low-GWP generation.
Forane 410A for Standard Service Calls
Most day-to-day recharge work on systems installed over the past decade still calls for standard R-410A, and Forane 410A fills that role identically to any other manufacturer's product. Distributors that standardize on Forane do so for consistent batch documentation across bulk orders, not because the refrigerant performs differently.
Forane 454B and the Shift Away from R-410A
As equipment manufacturers move new residential platforms to A2L refrigerants, Forane 454B gives shops an Arkema-sourced option that meets the same AIM Act low-GWP targets as Opteon XL41, Puron Advance, or Solstice N41 from other manufacturers. The chemistry underneath is the same R-454B in every case.
Retrofit Blends for Legacy Systems
Forane's 404A and 407C products serve older commercial and R-22-era systems that haven't been converted to current-generation refrigerant. Confirming compressor and metering device compatibility before a retrofit is still required regardless of which manufacturer supplies the blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Forane 410A is Arkema's trade name for standard R-410A the refrigerant itself is identical to any other manufacturer's R-410A.
Yes, both are R-454B sold under different manufacturer trade names Arkema's Forane 454B and Chemours' Opteon XL41.
Only systems confirmed compatible with a 407C retrofit compressor oil type and metering device should be checked first, regardless of manufacturer.
Yes, wholesale and bulk pricing is available for contractors and distributors on the full Forane product line.
Check the batch code and tamper-evident seal against Arkema's registry documentation ships with every Smart Refrigerants order.
Stock Your Bay With Genuine Forane Refrigerant
Wholesale pricing available for contractors and distributors