Kindeva Drug Delivery and Orbia Fluorinated Solutions Announces Collaboration for Low Gwp Propellant Conversion
December 05, 2023 at 07:00 am EST
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Kindeva Drug Delivery and Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. announced co-development collaboration for the conversion from existing marketed pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI) products to Koura?s more sustainable and environmentally-conscious medical propellant; HFA 152a, known as Zephex® 152a. This strategic collaboration will focus on accelerating the conversion of existing marketed pMDI inhaler products to low global warming potential (GWP) pMDIs utilizing Koura?s Zephex 152a platform with the objective of reducing respiratory healthcare carbon emissions while safeguarding patient choice. This partnership aims to facilitate conversion of pMDI products to the lower GWP propellent 152a and progressing them through clinical development.
The converted pMDI products will be available for licensing with anticipated launches occurring in-line with the expected commencement of a phase-down of existing pMDI systems containing HFC-134a and HFC-227ea within the European Union.
Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV, formerly Mexichem SAB de CV, is a Mexico-based company engaged in the industrial sector. The Companyâs activities are divided into five business groups: Precision Agriculture, Building & Infrastructure, Fluor, Data Communication and Polymer Solutions. The Precision Agriculture business includes Netafim brand, which develops irrigation systems and related services, as well as offers technology for farming digitalization. The Building & Infrastructure business offers pipes for multiple building applications through Wavin brand. The Fluor business operates Koura brand, which manufactures fluorine-based materials used in such industries as healthcare, construction and transportation. The Data Communication business is responsible for production and installation of communication and power cables through Dura-Line brand. The Polymer Solutions business includes vestolit and alphagary brand names, which provides plastic resins and other compounds.