International Fuel Technology Inc receives purchase order from Petrobras to supply PerfoLiFT BD-4

FOCUS basis). The coating additives market in North America is pegged at roughly $1.2 bn, with rheology modifiers as the biggest segment with 30%, followed by dispersants/surfactants with 20%, foam control 15% and wetting agents 10%. UV stabiliser, biocides and other miscellaneous speciality additives make up 25%. A pie chart describes the North American coating additives market. PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, May 2011, 201 (4560), 12,14 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/)

Evonik launches surfactant for waterborne coatings Tego Twin 4100 is a high surface activity, multi-functional surfactant from Evonik Goldschmidt Corp that promises long-standing foam stabilization and improved flow and levelling. The material is well-suited for use with sensitive resins. It is an effective defoamer in various waterborne formulations for wood, plastics and metal. Coatings World, May 2011, 16 (5), 60 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/)

Kao plans Asia sales campaign for electronics cleaner Tokyo-based Kao Corp is readying itself for the launch of a sales campaign for its new Cleanthrough LC-940 cleaner in Asian markets, including China and Taiwan. Kao will promote the product’s ability to further facilitate and lower the cost of residue removal during production of liquidcrystal-display (LCD) panels. The cleaner is suitable for small and medium-size LCD panels for mobile phones and large panels for televisions. It is a low-foaming, lowresidue detergent consisting of 60% water with excellent rinsing ability and oil-dissolving components. The product has high pH stability. Original Source: Japan Chemical Web, 7 Jun 2011, (Website: http://www.japanchemicalweb.jp) © The Chemical Daily Co Ltd 2011

International Fuel Technology Inc receives purchase order from Petrobras to supply PerfoLiFT BD-4 International Fuel Technology Inc (International Fuel) has announced

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that it had received a purchase order from Petrobras to supply PerfoLiFT BD-4 to Petrobras for use in its three wholly-owned biodiesel manufacturing plants in Brazil, which collectively produce over 150 M lt/y of biodiesel. PerfoLiFT BD-4 is part of the PerfoLiFT BD-Series of proprietary fuel additive formulations which provide superior oxidation stability and deposit formation control in biodiesel fuel blends. Both International Fuel and its distribution partner in Brazil, Next Group Brazil, are on Petrobras’ registered vendor list. Due to government mandate, International Fuel believes that Petrobras will implement the use of biodiesel blended with diesel on a larger volume scale as they have implemented ethanol blended with gasoline. Currently, ethanol represents over 50% of every litre of gasoline consumed in Brazil. Currently, biodiesel only represents about 5% of every litre of diesel fuel consumed in Brazil, but there are plans to expand the blend content. The projected growth of the biodiesel market in Brazil is huge, and International Fuel expects to play a major role with its unique PerfoLiFT BD-Series additive formulations. International Fuel has two primary product lines, DiesoLiFT 10 and the PerfoLiFT BD-Series. DiesoLiFT 10 is International Fuel’s proprietary surfactant-based fuel additive formulation for use with diesel fuel and biodiesel fuel blends. The product has been scientifically proven to provide a significant improvement in fuel economy and a reduction in harmful emissions. International Fuel Technology Inc is a fuel performance enhancement company focused on providing its technology to large, industrial consumers of diesel fuel and biodiesel fuel blends in the rail, stationary power generation and road transport industries. Petrobras is the third largest energy company in the world with operations that include exploration and production, refining, oil and natural gas trade and transportation. Press release from: International Fuel Technology Inc, 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St Louis, Missouri 63105, USA, tel: +1 314 727 3333, website: http://www.internationalfuel.com (22 Jun 2011)

PATENTS VeruTEK Technologies receives US patent notice of allowance for greensynthesized-nZVI (G-nZVI) VeruTEK Technologies Inc has received notice of US patent allowance for its latest environmental remediation and wastewater treatment product: Green-nano Zero Valent Iron (G-nZVI). G-nZVI is a high-performing catalyst developed in collaboration with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product is ideal for a broad range of remediation applications including treating produced water (wastewater) generated during oil and gas and other chemical production processes. G-nZVI works more efficiently than conventional iron catalysts, significantly increasing the rate of oxidant activity and can be used under a wide range of conditions. Unlike other catalysts which are typically sensitive to changes in pH, G-nZVI consistently delivers high performance over a wide pH range. G-nZVI is highly effective as an activator for VeruTEK’s patentpending surfactant-enhanced in situ chemical oxidation (S-ISCO) treatment of hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent contamination. The product can also be used with conventional in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) to improve the effectiveness of traditional remediation chemistry. VeruTEK is a green chemistry company with a new, field-proven approach to addressing difficult environmental issues. Press release from: VeruTEK Technologies Inc, 65 West Dudley Town Rd, Suite 100, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA, tel: +1 860 242 9800, fax: +1 860 242 9899, website: http://www.verutek.com (15 Jun 2011)

LEGISLATION Ban on phosphates in dishwasher detergents will improve water quality On 15 Jun 2011, MEPs called on the Commission to extend a proposed ban on phosphates in laundry detergents to household dishwashers, in an effort to help improve water

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