Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, will spotlight its expanding portfolio of lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and advanced thermal management solutions at this year's AHR Expo 2026.
The products will focus on solutions for the rapidly growing Data Centre Market segment and will feature Forane 454B which is a replacement for R410A.
Forane 454B offers significantly reduced global warming potential, compared to Forane 410A, while maintaining the performance, reliability, and serviceability that OEMs and contractors expect.
The lower GWP portfolio also includes: Forane 32, Forane 448A, Forane 449A, Forane 452A, Forane 513A, and Forane HTS 1233zd.
As global demand for digital infrastructure grows, data centres face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and manage higher thermal loads. A
Arkema will feature its full suite of offerings engineered specifically for data centre cooling and construction, including:
- Chiller Systems – Forane 513A and Forane HTS 1233zd both provide a low-GWP, non-flammable solution for data centre chillers (medium and low pressure), delivering strong efficiency and compatibility with existing equipment designs.
- Direct-to-Chip Cooling – Forane HTS 1233zd is a high-performance heat-transfer fluid designed for direct-to-chip liquid cooling, enabling next-generation server architectures to operate at higher densities with improved thermal stability.
- High-Efficiency Building Envelope – Forane FBA 1233zd is optimised for foam insulation and roofing applications, enabling superior thermal efficiency and helping data centres reduce energy consumption across the building envelope.
Arkema CEO & president, Anthony O’Donovan, said the company is demonstrating how Arkema's refrigerants and thermal management technologies support the vast range of cooling applications—from HVAC to data centre operations.
“Our portfolio reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, performance, and partnership with customers navigating rapid industry change,” he said.