Boston, USA, January 2022 – Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have unveiled Klea® 456A refrigerant as a new, lower global-warming-potential alternative to R-134a for automotive aftermarket applications. 

This year’s EU F-Gas phase down has reduced quota levels to 45% of the baseline. The UK government has confirmed Britain will implement the same phase down schedule. To further support the automotive aftermarket for automobile A/C systems designed for R-134a refrigerant, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have developed an alternative refrigerant — Klea® 456A. Successful trials have shown it to be compatible with existing R-134a automotive air conditioning systems whilst maintaining high-quality, efficient performance. As such, the driver and their passengers will experience no change in A/C refrigerant performance. 

Klea® 456A refrigerant is non-flammable, with Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 626, which is a reduction of 46% in GWP when compared R-134a. 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials development of Klea® 456A refrigerant aligns with its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the environment. As Brad Hooper, Commercial Director EMEAI at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, explains “At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials we are committed to innovation – our ongoing research and development program has been a key focus for over fifteen years, with product development part of the company’s ongoing evolution.” 

Dave Smith, Vice President Product Management & Strategy at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, adds “We will be bringing more of our promising ideas and innovations into effect in 2022. Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has shown that many of these innovations can make a real difference to businesses, to the environment, and to people’s lives, and so we are focused on rolling out these innovations into new applications and giving them real effect.” 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is working with TEXA S.p.A., a global leader in the design, development, and production of air conditioning recharge stations, to get EU (CE) and UK certification for Klea® 456A refrigerant. Stefano Menghel, Product Manager at TEXA S.p.A said “For over 25 years TEXA has focused on innovation and bringing cutting edge solutions to its customers. Klea® 456A refrigerant represents another advancement in the automotive aftermarket and we are delighted to be working with Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials to help bring this product to market.” 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is currently engaging with distributors to bring Klea® 456A to market within the UK and EU. Klea® refrigerant gases are trusted by the world’s biggest automotive manufacturers and leading distributors. The company’s products are used in air conditioning systems in millions of cars and other vehicles every year. 

Notes for editors: 

Klea® 456A key attributes: – GWP of 626 (50% reductions compared to R-134a) – Non-flammable – Competitively priced compared to R-134A – Compatible with existing R-134a automotive air conditioning systems 

Boston, USA, January 2022 – Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have unveiled Klea® 456A refrigerant as a new, lower global-warming-potential alternative to R-134a for automotive aftermarket applications. 

This year’s EU F-Gas phase down has reduced quota levels to 45% of the baseline. The UK government has confirmed Britain will implement the same phase down schedule. To further support the automotive aftermarket for automobile A/C systems designed for R-134a refrigerant, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have developed an alternative refrigerant — Klea® 456A. Successful trials have shown it to be compatible with existing R-134a automotive air conditioning systems whilst maintaining high-quality, efficient performance. As such, the driver and their passengers will experience no change in A/C refrigerant performance. 

Klea® 456A refrigerant is non-flammable, with Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 626, which is a reduction of 46% in GWP when compared R-134a. 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials development of Klea® 456A refrigerant aligns with its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the environment. As Brad Hooper, Commercial Director EMEAI at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, explains “At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials we are committed to innovation – our ongoing research and development program has been a key focus for over fifteen years, with product development part of the company’s ongoing evolution.” 

Dave Smith, Vice President Product Management & Strategy at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, adds “We will be bringing more of our promising ideas and innovations into effect in 2022. Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has shown that many of these innovations can make a real difference to businesses, to the environment, and to people’s lives, and so we are focused on rolling out these innovations into new applications and giving them real effect.” 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is working with TEXA S.p.A., a global leader in the design, development, and production of air conditioning recharge stations, to get EU (CE) and UK certification for Klea® 456A refrigerant. Stefano Menghel, Product Manager at TEXA S.p.A said “For over 25 years TEXA has focused on innovation and bringing cutting edge solutions to its customers. Klea® 456A refrigerant represents another advancement in the automotive aftermarket and we are delighted to be working with Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials to help bring this product to market.” 

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is currently engaging with distributors to bring Klea® 456A to market within the UK and EU. Klea® refrigerant gases are trusted by the world’s biggest automotive manufacturers and leading distributors. The company’s products are used in air conditioning systems in millions of cars and other vehicles every year. 

Notes for editors: 

Klea® 456A key attributes: – GWP of 626 (50% reductions compared to R-134a) – Non-flammable – Competitively priced compared to R-134A – Compatible with existing R-134a automotive air conditioning systems