Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Enters Private Label Partnership With TCC

Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA) Fluor & Energy Materials announced a private-label partnership with Technical Chemical Company (TCC). Under the agreement, Orbia’s Klea Edge 444A, a direct replacement for R-1234yf automotive air-conditioning refrigerant, will be marketed by TCC under its Johnsen’s brand as FREEZE YF.

FREEZE YF is an economical refrigerant that provides comparable lifetime carbon footprint to R-1234yf, delivers faster and more efficient cabin cooling and meets all applicable U.S. refrigerant regulations, company officials stated in a press release. With a global warming potential (GWP) below 150, R-444A is available through TCC in 8-ounce canisters (Part No. 6444) and 10-pound cylinders (Part No. 6445). It is authorized by EPA for automotive professional use, requires no system modifications and is compatible with all mobile A/C systems designed for R-1234yf.

“We are excited to partner with Technical Chemical Company to launch R-444A through their well-respected Johnsen’s brand,” said Chuck Abbott, global marketing manager for Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials. “Our objective was to create a lower-cost, lower-impact refrigerant that cools faster without sacrificing compliance—delivering a win-win for service shops and consumers. TCC’s nationwide distribution and industry relationships will ensure broad access to this alternative.”

Larry Easterlin, TCC vice president of sales, added, “Our customers have been seeking cost-effective alternatives to high-priced R-1234yf that do not compromise performance or require retrofitting. FREEZE YF meets that need.”