R454B Refrigerant — 22 lb Cylinder, 100% Virgin Factory Sealed
R454B is the future of residential and light commercial air conditioning. With a GWP of ~465 (vs ~2,088 for R410A), it's the refrigerant Carrier and Bryant standardized on for new equipment under the EPA's sub-700-GWP rules. If you install or warranty new systems, this is the jug you need on the truck.
What's in the jug: 22 lbs of virgin R454B (68.9% R32 / 31.1% R1234yf blend), factory sealed. A2L mildly flammable classification — use A2L-rated tools and procedures.
Key facts:
- Operating pressures and capacity very close to R410A — familiar handling for experienced techs
- Not a drop-in retrofit for R410A systems — equipment must be designed and labeled for A2L refrigerants
- For new installs, warranty work, and leak repairs on R454B-rated equipment
Good to know: As the installed base shifts, contractors need both R410A (for existing systems) and R454B (for new equipment) in stock. Buying R454B at wholesale protects your margin on every new install. Read our full R454B vs R410A transition guide before your first A2L job.
California and New York orders: reclaimed product only, per state regulations. Purchase requires EPA Section 608 certification. EPA requirements.