New BioExtend™ 30 HP receives ‘no-harm’ certification by AGQM
KINGSPORT, TENN., (May 26, 2009) – Eastman Chemical Company announces the introduction of its new Eastman BioExtend™ 30 HP additive for biodiesel formulations. BioExtend™ 30 HP has received ‘No-Harm’ certification in third-party testing commissioned by AGQM, Germany, and is a registered fuel additive with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Third party testing* of biodiesel additives results in no harm certification for BioExtend™ 30 HP. This certification is based on predetermined criteria for compatibility with biodiesel and B-10 blends; engine oil compatibility; engine nozzle fouling, the effect on safety characteristics of biodiesel; and compatibility with diesel additives. This certification coupled with the excellent performance of BioExtend™ 30 HP in the product efficiency testing makes BioExtend™ 30 HP the product of choice for improving the oxidative stability of biodiesel and blends up to B10.
“Eastman BioExtend™ 30 HP is a result of research and development efforts to assist customers in meeting ever increasing fuel regulations,” says Nancy Kinkade, technical associate in Eastman’s performance chemicals business organization. “We developed BioExtend™ 30 HP to meet increasing customer demand for a highly effective ‘No-Harm’ certified biodiesel.”
Eastman BioExtend™ 30 HP is a dual functionality system that combines one of the most effective antioxidants with a chelating agent. The antioxidant has known efficacy in vegetable oils and is the same antioxidant used in Eastman BioExtend 30 since 2007. The chelator has an excellent history of use in fuel additives and offers protection against the detrimental effect on oxidative stability of metals contamination. Eastman BioExtend™ 30 HP is a lower odor, and higher flashpoint alternative to BioExtend™ 30. BioExtend™ 30 HP’s proprietary solvent system results in a low viscosity product with excellent biodiesel miscibility for ease of use. The convenience of low concentrations enables a quality biodiesel product while ensuring good initial and long-term oxidative stability.
Eastman and Antioxidants
From food to cosmetic markets, Eastman has produced innovative antioxidants for more than 50 years, including a variety of easy-to-use solutions. Eastman has leveraged these years of experience and its expertise in our exploration of the biodiesel market. The introduction of BioExtend™ 30 HP is just one more example of Eastman’s drive to develop innovative antioxidant solutions. For more information on Eastman BioExtend™ 30 HP, please visit www.EastmanBioExtend.com.
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers; and produces PET polymers for packaging. As a Responsible Care® company, Eastman is committed to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and security performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2008 sales of $6.7 billion and approximately 10,200 employees.
*Evaluation of No Harm Properties and Relative Efficiency of Oxidative Stabilizers for Fatty Acid Methyl Ester as Fuel Component (Dec. 2008), AGQM Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e.V. (Association Quality Management Biodiesel reg. Ass.), Berlin, Germany