INVISTA Solvents Help Formulators of Aerosol Coatings Address VOC Regulations

Business Wire, April 3, 2008

WICHITA, Kan. -- INVISTA is targeting the aerosol coatings market with two DBE solvents. The products, DBE(TM) MIR .23 and DBE(TM) MIR .51, offer increased flexibility to formulators of aerosol coatings faced with meeting federal and state regulations limiting the volatile organic compounds in their products based on photochemical reactivity as measured by the Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) scale.

"Aerosol coatings formulators are aggressively seeking more efficient and effective ways to reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds in their products to meet reactivity-based VOC regulations," said Eileene Keating, INVISTA([R]) DBE Global Market Development Manager. "DBE(TM) MIR .23 and DBE(TM) MIR .51 solvents can help formulators maintain the efficacy of their products at the same time that they meet these regulations."

INVISTA([R]) DBE solvent products are a family of effective, low vapor pressure, readily biodegradable solvent alternatives to chlorinated solvents like methylene chloride and other solvents, such as glycol ethers (E-series, P-series), certain ketones (methyl ethyl ketone-MEK), and hydrocarbons. DBE(TM) dibasic esters are ideal for solvent and water compatible formulations and are non-flammable and non-corrosive.

Formulating assistance and further information on DBE(TM)MIR .23 and DBE(TM) MIR .51 solvents can be obtained by calling 1-800-231-0998.

For more information on DBE dibasic ester, please visit the DBE website at www.dbe.INVISTA.com or call 800-231-0998.

INVISTA is an integrated fibers and polymers business with a global presence. It operates four major businesses: Apparel; Intermediates; Polymer and Resins; and Performance Surfaces and Materials. As the leading supplier of nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymers, INVISTA Intermediates serves customers from its worldwide network of facilities in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Europe, and South America.

INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights and technology innovations, along with a powerful portfolio of some of the most recognized global brands and trademarks in their respective industries including: ADI-PURE([R]), ANTRON([R]), AVORA([R]) FR, INVISTA([R]) C12, COMFOREL([R]), COOLMAX([R]), CORDURA([R]), CORFREE([R]), DACRON([R]), INVISTA([R])DBE, DYTEK([R]), ESP([R]), FORCE[TM], INVISTA([R]) NYCO, LYCRA([R]), POLARGUARD([R]), POLYSHIELD([R]), SOLARMAX([R]), STAINMASTER([R]), SUPPLEX([R]), SUPRIVA[TM], TACTEL([R]), TACTESSE([R]), TERATE([R]), TERATHANE([R]) and THERMOLITE([R]). More information on INVISTA can be found at www.INVISTA.com.

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