FLORHAM PARK, NJ, June 3, 2008 -- BASF Corporation today announced Aseptrol® CW technology, a new delivery form of the BASF Cooling Water Biocide.   Once registered with the U.S. EPA, Aseptrol CW will be a reliable, easy-to-use delivery system that regulates precise feed of Chlorine Dioxide into small-to-medium size cooling water systems. The system consists of a low-maintenance feeder and pre-packaged tablets that deliver CIO2 when and where you need it.  EPA registration of the new delivery form is expected this summer.

Aseptrol technology is a comprehensive approach to managing all microbial species and preventing biofilm formation.  It has the added unique benefit of removing previously formed biofilm deposits, while eliminating the capital cost and inconvenience of on-site ClO2 generators.  The Aseptrol CW technology will help ensure accurate dosing of CIO2, while improving operator safety and handling.

“Aseptrol CW can provide an all-in-one biocide treatment program against biofilm,” said Bernard Franc, Biocides Marketing Manager at BASF.  “It will provide an antimicrobial effect that both prevents and remediates biofilm from cooling water surfaces critical to heating, ventilation and air conditioning applications.”

Overall, Aseptrol products rely on patented technology to release high yield CIO2 when exposed to water.  The BASF product line includes the only EPA approved purifier for emergency drinking water, as well as formulations for disinfection, deodorization, and cleaning. 

BASF’s Care Chemicals & Formulators business unit develops, produces and markets a comprehensive range of products for cosmetics, detergents & cleaners, and industrial and chemical applications. As a result of focused research & development, as well as customer support we are a preferred partner of our customers worldwide. The products offered by Care Chemicals & Formulators include a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, polymers, chelating agents, biocides, waxes and wax emulsions as well as metal surface treatment products. Care Chemicals & Formulators is part of BASF’s Care Chemicals division.

Aseptrol is a registered trademark of BASF.

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