R-410A Refrigerant R-410A is an enviromentally friendly, next generation product that has replace R-22 as the HVAC industry's standard refrigerant. Many refrigerants developed before R-410A contains chlorine, which is harmful to the ozone layer. R-410A is chlorine-free and therefore better for the enviroment. In fact, the Clean Air Act requires that as of 2010, all new air conditioning units manufactured in North America must use chlorine-free refrigerants. So by purchasing and R-410A heat pump, you're purchasing the latest in refrigerant technology....and helping the enviroment!