Alco Chemical Brochure Features Breakthrough in Corrosion Control


CHATTANOOGA, TN, December 6, 2006 - Alco Chemical (www.alcochemical.com) has published a new brochure featuring an advanced new development in corrosion control in industrial water treatment systems: "METAFLEX(TM) EP Corrosion Inhibitor."

Designed to form durable films, METAFLEX EP Corrosion Inhibitor offers improved film stability compared to Azole and eliminates the need for a continuous residual inhibitor. Moreover, as documented in an accompanying chart of the lifespan of METAFLEX EP on admiralty brass, three slug dosages protected the metal for 90 days.

The brochure also describes additional benefits of the METAFLEX EP product advancement in terms of its exceptional bond strength, stability in harsh conditions, protection for white rust, effective reduction of mild steel corrosion, and easy measurement via colorimetric analysis.

For a free copy of "METAFLEX(TM) EP Corrosion Inhibitor," contact Alco Chemical, 909 Mueller Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406, Tel. 1-800-251-1080 or 1-423-629-1405, fax 1-423-698-8723, e-mail: alco.chemical@nstarch.com. Information is also available at metaflexep.alcochemical.com

Alco Chemical is a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers used in water treatment, detergents, paper and adhesives. Alco Chemical is a unit of National Starch and Chemical Company, a worldwide manufacturer of adhesives, specialty polymers, electronic and engineering materials and natural polymers, with 2005 sales of $3.34 billion. National Starch is headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J., and is a member of the ICI Group.

For more information about Alco Chemical, visit www.alcochemical.com. For more information about National Starch and Chemical Company and its products, visit www.nationalstarch.com

National Starch and Chemical Company is dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of customers without compromising its commitment to sustainability. National Starch supports sustainability through its continuous efforts to improve the safety, health and environment of the communities in which it operates. For detailed information on National Starch's sustainability program, visit www.nationalstarch.com

Editorial Contacts:

Dave Manion,

908-685-5395,

dave.manion@nstarch.com

Martin Torbert,

908-685-5185,

martin.torbert@nstarch.com

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