{"product_id":"honeywell-solstice-n40-r-448a-refrigerant-gas-25-lb-cylinder","title":"Honeywell Solstice N40 R-448A Refrigerant Gas – 25 lb Cylinder","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% virgin, EPA-certified R-448A refrigerant in a 25 lb cylinder. AHRI-700 purity guaranteed for commercial refrigeration and low-temperature systems. EPA Section 608 certification required for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is R-448A?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR-448A is classified as an HFC\/HFO blend and formulated primarily for commercial refrigeration. It has an ASHRAE safety class of A1 and Yardanvil supplies it as 100% virgin, manufacturer-direct gas that meets AHRI-700, backed by a Certificate of Analysis on every cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-takeaways\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% virgin, AHRI-700 conformant, Certificate of Analysis accompanies every cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 lb, factory-sealed, Honeywell Solstice brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASHRAE designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarket refrigeration cases; Cold storage and walk-in freezers; Low-temperature transport refrigeration; Commercial food service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eR-448A Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eR-448A technical specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerant designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-448A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASHRAE safety class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eODP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGWP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈1387 (per IPCC\/ASHRAE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIRGIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupermarket refrigeration cases; Cold storage and walk-in freezers; Low-temperature transport refrigeration; Commercial food service equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003eGWP values are standard published figures and may vary by assessment report (AR4\/AR5); ODP per ASHRAE. Always follow the manufacturer data plate and current EPA rules.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR-448A from Honeywell is manufactured to AHRI-700 purity, and Yardanvil includes the Certificate of Analysis documenting each 25 lb cylinder’s composition from the Honeywell production batch. Commercial refrigeration systems that operate on R-404A face increasing pressure from the AIM Act phasedown. R-448A was formulated as a direct retrofit – it uses the same POE lubricant, requires no compressor changes, and achieves comparable capacity across both medium- and low-temperature ranges while cutting GWP by approximately 65% compared to R-404A. Yardanvil verifies every cylinder against the manufacturer’s production certificate, providing commercial refrigeration contractors with the documentation they need for their compliance records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupermarket refrigeration cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold storage and walk-in freezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-temperature transport refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial food service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial refrigeration systems that operate on R-404A face increasing pressure from the AIM Act phasedown. R-448A was formulated as a direct retrofit – it uses the same POE lubricant, requires no compressor changes, and achieves comparable capacity across both medium- and low-temperature ranges. In supermarket environments, where refrigeration loads vary across open display cases, walk-in freezers, and back-of-house prep areas, R-448A maintains stable suction pressure and discharge temperature without the need for system re-engineering. Operators can transition rack-by-rack rather than replacing entire circuits, minimizing downtime during the retrofit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/virgin-vs-reclaimed-refrigerant\/\"\u003eR-448A composition and purity requirements for commercial retrofit\u003c\/a\u003e See also: \u003ca href=\"\/compatible-systems\/\"\u003eR-448A compatible supermarket refrigeration cases\u003c\/a\u003e See also: \u003ca href=\"\/faq\/\"\u003eR-448A commercial retrofit refrigerant FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy R-448A from Yardanvil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you choose Yardanvil for R-448A, you are buying directly from Honeywell’s supply chain – no third-party blending, no re-packaging, no break in the cold chain from the manufacturer cylinder to your job site. Commercial refrigeration contractors managing multi-rack retrofits from R-404A to R-448A need consistent composition across every cylinder, and our direct sourcing delivers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified virgin quality, AHRI-700\u003c\/strong\u003e – manufacturer-direct from Honeywell with a traceable Certificate of Analysis in every shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour \u003cstrong\u003eEPA Section 608 credential\u003c\/strong\u003e is verified at checkout, keeping every transaction Clean Air Act compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states\u003c\/strong\u003e on every 25 lb R-448A cylinder to any address in the continental U.S. with no order minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified orders are \u003cstrong\u003edispatched the same business day\u003c\/strong\u003e when cleared before 2PM EST, packed in DOT-compliant pressurized-gas packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery R-448A transaction is processed through our compliance-verified checkout, and we can supply additional technical documentation – including manufacturer data sheets, AHRI standard references, and lot-specific purity certificates – on request. Our team can help you evaluate whether R-448A is the right R-404A replacement for your specific rack configuration. For complete details on certification requirements and restricted-product policies, review our \u003ca href=\"\/epa-compliance-restricted-products\/\"\u003eEPA compliance and restricted products page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Order R-448A in 3 Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purchasing process for R-448A is built around the needs of commercial refrigeration contractors who need reliable supply for multi-rack retrofits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the \u003cstrong\u003e25 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e R-448A cylinder in your cart – automatic discount tiers apply at 10 or more cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your EPA Section 608 credential\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout; our compliance team verifies it before the order proceeds to dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified orders are \u003cstrong\u003edispatched the same business day\u003c\/strong\u003e (before 2PM cutoff), shipped freight-free in DOT-compliant packaging with the Certificate of Analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your EPA certification is verified and your R-448A order is approved, your 25 lb cylinder enters our dispatch queue. We use DOT-compliant packaging designed for pressurized-gas classification and include the Certificate of Analysis inside each shipment. Outbound freight is free to any continental U.S. address with no minimum order, and verification-before-2PM orders leave the same day. Tracking is emailed when the carrier processes the shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Frequently Asked Questions page has more on commercial refrigerant ordering and EPA compliance policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--YARDANVIL-AEO-FAQ--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does R-448A compare to R-404A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR-448A has a GWP of approximately 1387, roughly 65% lower than R-404A (3922), while maintaining similar capacity and discharge temperatures across commercial refrigeration operating ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs R-448A a drop-in replacement for R-404A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – R-448A is designed as a direct retrofit for R-404A in supermarket and cold-storage applications, requiring only a POE lubricant (already used with R-404A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need EPA certification for R-448A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – a valid EPA Section 608 certification is federally mandated for purchasing R-448A and all regulated refrigerants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-references\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR-448A manufacturer and regulatory references:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPA refrigerant management: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/section608\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.epa.gov\/section608\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAHRI Standard 700 (purity): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ahri.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ahri.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneywell Solstice: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.honeywell.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.honeywell.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecification sheet last verified: 2026-07.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524780658861,"sku":"YAR-R448A-25LB","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7663\/5053\/files\/R448.png?v=1790147809","url":"https:\/\/patioorausa.com\/products\/honeywell-solstice-n40-r-448a-refrigerant-gas-25-lb-cylinder","provider":"Patioora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}