BOSTON, August 28, 2025—Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Fluor & Energy Materials today 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. With a global warming potential (GWP) below 150, R-444A is available through TCC in 8 oz. canisters (Part No. 6444) and 10 lb. 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.”

For more information, view this video. To speak with a TCC representative, call 800-527-0885.

BOSTON, August 28, 2025—Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Fluor & Energy Materials today 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. With a global warming potential (GWP) below 150, R-444A is available through TCC in 8 oz. canisters (Part No. 6444) and 10 lb. 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.”

For more information, view this video. To speak with a TCC representative, call 800-527-0885.