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BOSTON, Feb. 1 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Koura, a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of

fluoroproducts, has today launched the first of its next generation low GWP

refrigerants, Klea(R) 473A, following proposed classification as an A1

refrigerant by the ASHRAE SSPC34 committee.

Koura Klea(R) 473A is designed to achieve high performance with a significantly

lower global warming potential (GWP) than existing refrigerants in ultra-low

temperature cooling applications such as high value cold chains, vaccine

storage, climate test chambers, transportation and other medical uses.

Today, manufacturers and users of ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems

are forced to choose between acceptable cooling performance and the

environmental impact of these systems.  Existing non-flammable refrigerants

used in ultra-low temperature systems typically have a high Global Warming

Potential (GWP). Koura KLEA(R) 473A breaks this trade off with capacity and

energy efficiency better than R23 and a GWP of 1,830, which is an 85% reduction

compared to either R23 (GWP 14,800) or R-508 (13,396 GWP)

Klea(R) 473A is a game changing solution to the ever- increasing demand for

ultra-low temperature refrigerants across various industries. Koura is

currently in discussions with relevant stakeholders in a range of applications

including deep sea shipping and bio-medical storage. This includes potential

application in vaccine storage to support the fight against Covid-19.

Koura is investing in significant innovations in its Koura Klea(R) range of

refrigerant products and the launch of Klea(R) 473A is the start of the

commercialisation of sustainable, energy efficient and low GWP refrigerant

solutions with more products to come.

Dave Smith, Downstream Business Director at Koura said, "The launch of Klea(R)

473A is an exciting milestone in our next generation refrigerant programme

which aims to develop a new portfolio of sustainable, energy efficient, low GWP

refrigerant solutions for a variety of heating, cooling and refrigeration

applications."

Part of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of

the world's most complex challenges, Koura is a leading provider of products

and solutions across multiple industries including petrochemical, construction,

automotive and pharmaceutical. Koura's Klea(R) refrigerant gases are trusted by

the world's biggest organisations across commercial refrigeration, automotive

and stationary air conditioning applications.  

For more information on Koura, please visit: www.kouraglobal.com

Notes for editors:

Koura Klea(R) 473A key attributes

-  Low GWP of 1,830 – 85% reduction compared to R23 (R23 GWP: 14,800, R508 GWP:

13,396)

-  Exceeds F-Gas regulations

-  Non-flammable

-  Effective to at least -75°C

-  Improved cooling capacity and energy efficiency compared to R23

Applications:

-  High value cold chain

-  Medical

-  Pharmaceutical

-  Test chambers

Koura formerly known as Mexichem Fluor

Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of

fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Part

of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of the

world's most complex challenges, Koura is a leading provider of innovative

products and solutions across multiple sectors including petrochemical,

construction, transportation and telecom. Koura's products are used in a vast

range of applications including the construction of towns and cities, keeping

homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions,

providing the medical propellant used in 75% of the world's Metered Dose

Inhalers (MDIs). Headquartered in Boston, Koura has commercial activities

across the world, with operations in Runcorn, UK, Mexico, St Gabriel, USA,

Toronto, Mumbai, Mihara & Tokyo, Japan.

Source: Koura