Media
BASF announces two new products for the U.S. Ethanol Industry
- Lutropur® MSA – a high purity methanesulfonic acid
- Fueltase™ phytase – for increased ethanol plant efficiency
SAN DIEGO, CA, June 20, 2016 – BASF announced today two new products for the U.S. ethanol industry. Lutropur® MSA is a more effective, GRAS (generally accepted as safe) alternative to sulfamic acid and other acid-based solutions for cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems in ethanol plants delivering greater customer value. Lutropur® MSA is a strong and odorless organic acid extremely effective at scale removal, and it is readily biodegradable.
Fueltase™ phytase is an extension of BASF’s enzyme portfolio and is applied to fermentation in dry-grind ethanol plants in order to liberate free phosphorus from naturally occurring phytic acid found in grains which leads to greater plant efficiency. It improves yeast health by increasing free phosphorus and may increase ethanol yields by liberating starch bound to phytic acid.
BASF will be showcasing these new products this week at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “The FEW is the ideal place to showcase the quality and benefits of these two new products for the ethanol industry,” said Markus Pompejus, BASF Vice President, White Biotechnology Research North America. “We are proud that BASF is providing new, innovative specialty chemical and enzyme products to the industry and we see this trend continuing into the future.”
Members of the media and others attending FEW can find BASF at booth 1233 on June 21 (11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) and June 22 (7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.).
Now in its 32nd year, the FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. To learn more, visit:
http://www.fuelethanolworkshop.com
About BASF Enzymes LLC
BASF Enzymes LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF Corporation located in San Diego, CA, is a recognized pioneer in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for use in industrial processes. BASF sells enzymes developed using its unique patented R&D capabilities harnessing the power of nature to satisfy the needs of the global market. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us and www.basf.us/enzymes.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.4 billion in 2015. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.
P-US-16-075