freon

What freon does

Freon is a long-established brand of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants owned by The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC), a publicly traded specialty chemicals company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware that was spun off from DuPont in 2015. The brand traces its origins to the first commercial fluorochemical refrigerants of the 1930s and today comprises a portfolio of more than 26 distinct refrigerant formulations — including legacy refrigerants such as R-22, R-134a, R-404A, and R-507, plus retrofit blends in the MO, MP, HP, and NU series — serving mobile air conditioning, commercial and industrial refrigeration, chillers, residential and commercial stationary air conditioning, and heat pumps. The brand does not exist as a standalone legal entity; it is operated as a product portfolio within Chemours' Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment.

Freon's underlying technology is applied fluorine chemistry — engineered refrigerant molecules with specific thermodynamic, pressure-temperature, ozone-depletion potential (ODP), and global-warming potential (GWP) profiles, classified under ASHRAE safety standards (predominantly A1 nonflammable). Supporting the product portfolio are proprietary tooling assets: the Chemours Refrigerant Expert (CRE) Version 2.0 software for thermodynamic and transport property calculations and cycle modeling, and a Pressure/Temperature Calculator mobile app (iOS and Android) for field technicians. Brand assurance is reinforced through Izon® anti-counterfeit security labels with QR codes on packaging.

The business model is hardware chemical sales through a global two-tier distribution channel: local and national distributors (with a Where to Buy locator on freon.com) reach end users including HVACR contractors, OEMs, service technicians, and industrial operators. Direct regional technical support is delivered through Tech2Tech phone lines spanning North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Revenue is not publicly disclosed at the Freon brand level and is reported within Chemours' TSS segment. Pricing is set through distributor channels rather than published list prices, and the go-to-market motion is hybrid channel-partner-plus-direct-technical-engagement, with content marketing (YouTube, LinkedIn, webinars, technical documentation) targeting HVACR professionals.

Name

freon

Legal name

The Chemours Company FC, LLC

Website

https://freon.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Freon is a 85+ year refrigerant brand owned by The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC), offering 26+ HCFC and HFC refrigerant formulations plus retrofit blends for HVACR applications including mobile air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, chillers, and stationary AC/heat pumps, distributed globally through a two-tier distributor network with regional technical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Refrigerant Product Sales: Freon™ generates revenue through the sale of refrigerant chemical products. The portfolio includes both HFC refrigerants (non-ozone depleting) and HCFC refrigerants (for servicing existing equipment). Products are sold through a global distributor network for use in new equipment, retrofit opportunities, and servicing of installed air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freon™ is a brand portfolio of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant chemical products sold by The Chemours Company for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. The portfolio spans 26 distinct formulations (R-134a, R-410A, R-404A, R-22, MO series blends, and others) used in new equipment, retrofits, and servicing across mobile AC, commercial/industrial refrigeration, chillers, and stationary AC/heat pumps.

Product overview

Freon™ is a comprehensive portfolio of refrigerants owned by The Chemours Company, consisting of both HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) refrigerants for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. The product portfolio includes 26 distinct refrigerant formulations ranging from R-134a to R-507, covering applications from mobile AC in vehicles to commercial refrigeration, chillers, and stationary AC/heat pumps. The offering extends beyond refrigerants to include supporting tools such as the Chemours Refrigerant Expert (CRE) software for thermodynamic calculations, a Pressure/Temperature Calculator mobile app, and a cylinder return program. The portfolio serves diverse industries including mobile air conditioning (light duty vehicles, medium/heavy duty vehicles), refrigeration (retail food, chillers, transport, industrial, residential, VLT), and stationary AC/heat pumps (residential, commercial, bus/rail, retrofit solutions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freon Hot Shot™ 2 (R-417C) Refrigerant A non-ozone depleting HFC replacement for R-12 and R-12 blends in stationary AC and refrigeration systems. Compatible with mineral, alkylbenzene, and POE oils with zero ODP.
• Freon One Shot™ C (R-422C) Refrigerant An HFC option replacing R-22 in low- and medium-temperature applications. ASHRAE A1 classified with 20% less GWP than R-404A and R-507.
• Freon™ MO49Plus (R-437A) Refrigerant An HFC retrofit for R-12 and R-500 equipment currently using HCFC blends including R-401A, R-401B, and R-409A.
• Freon™ 410A (R-410A) Refrigerant An R-22 replacement for new ACs and heat pumps. Offers higher cooling capacity and significantly higher pressure than R-22, compatible with POE oils.
• Freon™ MO29 (R-422D) Refrigerant A low-toxicity, non-ozone depleting HFC replacement for R-22 in medium- and low-temperature direct expansion refrigeration and stationary DX air conditioning applications.
• Freon™ MO59 (R-417A) Refrigerant An HFC retrofit alternative for R-22 in direct expansion stationary AC and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration systems. Compatible with MO, AB, and POE oils.
• Freon™ 123 (R-123) Refrigerant An HCFC replacement for CFC R-11 in centrifugal chillers used in large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Offers low ozone depleting properties.
• Freon™ 124 (R-124) Refrigerant An HCFC retrofit replacement for R-114 used in centrifugal chillers and high-ambient cooling applications including overhead cranes.
• Freon™ 236fa (R-236fa) Refrigerant An HFC retrofit option for R-114 used in low-pressure centrifugal chillers, industrial process refrigeration systems, and high-ambient cooling applications.
• Freon™ 407C (R-407C) Refrigerant

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% greater capacity in new equipment designed for Freon™ 410A compared to current R-22 equipment
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: SOLS) co-led a technical working group with Chemours that developed a new industry study on reducing automotive refrigerant emissions in Europe. The study found that refrigerant emissions from automotive AC systems in Europe could be reduced by up to 60%+ annually by 2050 through various mitigation strategies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mexichem (Orbia): Mexichem, now operating under Orbia, is a major global producer of fluorinated and specialty chemicals including refrigerants. Competes with Freon in HFC/HCFC refrigerants and shares exposure to phase-down regulations and Latin American markets.
• Arkema: Arkema's Forane® brand of fluorochemical refrigerants directly competes with Freon in commercial refrigeration, chillers, and stationary AC applications. Strong European footprint and comparable product portfolio centered on HFC and HFO chemistry.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell's Solstice® product line competes head-to-head with Freon in HFO and low-GWP refrigerants for automotive air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and stationary AC. Comparable in scale, chemistries, and global regulatory engagement.
• Chemours (Opteon brand): Chemours is the parent company of Freon and also markets the Opteon™ line of low-GWP HFO refrigerants targeted at the same mobile AC, commercial refrigeration, and stationary AC applications. It is the most directly comparable brand portfolio, competing from within the same corporate platform.
• A-Gas: A-Gas is a specialty refrigerant producer and reclamation company offering HFC, HFO, and HCFC products worldwide. Comparable as a refrigerant-focused competitor with emphasis on lifecycle services and compliance support.
• Daikin Industries: Daikin manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of HFC, HFO, and HCFC refrigerants sold globally alongside its HVAC equipment line. Direct competitor across most Freon product categories and end markets, with strong presence in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Emerging players

• Navin Fluorine International: India-based Navin Fluorine manufactures refrigerants and fluorinated specialty chemicals, supplying HFC and HFO products to global markets. Comparable as a chemistry-driven refrigerant manufacturer with growing international footprint and cost-competitive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Air Liquide: Air Liquide supplies industrial and specialty gases including refrigerants, with global manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Overlaps with Freon in selected refrigerant categories and end markets, though refrigerant is not a primary focus.
• Linde plc: Linde is a global industrial gas major that also supplies refrigerant gases and related services. While refrigerant is a small part of its portfolio, the company has scale, global distribution, and technical support capabilities that overlap with Freon's reach.

Others

• Danfoss: Danfoss is a major HVACR components and controls manufacturer that serves the same downstream customers (OEMs, contractors, refrigerants end users) as Freon. Not a direct refrigerant chemistry competitor, but a complementary ecosystem player shaping refrigerant demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OpteonTMandFreonTMProductsbyChemours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chemours

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Investors

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M&A

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