Ashland Hercules Water Technologies to feature innovation at IFAT ENTSORGA 2010

KREFELD, Germany — Ashland Hercules Water Technologies (AHWT), a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will present its newest technologies for water, sewage and wastewater treatment at the IFAT ENTSORGA, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, to be held in Munich, Sept.13-17.

Ashland will feature its newly developed Praestol™ LXi, innovative structured emulsion polymers and Praestospeed™ 120, a fully automatic makedown system for granulated polymers during the show. “We look forward to presenting our new emulsion polymer product line and equipment advances at the IFAT ENTSORGA show,” said Norbert Steiner, global business director polyacrylamides. “This event provides us the opportunity to meet with customers and showcase the solutions we bring to this industry.”

In addition to new product introductions, Ashland will be showcasing the following products at the IFAT ENTSORGA:
• Praestol™ flocculants, high-quality specialty polymers for effective liquid/solid separation;
• Syn3rgy performance treatment, a total control solution for self-scaling and cooling water systems;
• Polystabil™ antiscalants, effective inorganic scale inhibitors for sewage treatment plants;
• Antispumin™ defoamers and deaerators, a broad line of effective and environmentally friendly products;
• Sonoxide™ ultrasonic water treatment system, an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical biocides;
• Generox™ CSR chlorine dioxide generation system, a total control program providing safe and economical water disinfection; and
• Ashland’s polymer chemistries and TenCate Geotube* technology, providing superior dewatering of various compositions of sludges and immobilization of toxic contaminants from dredging operations and industrial waste.

“In addition to Ashland’s broad portfolio of products, we also have a broad base of knowledge,” said Rob DeBruijn, director, platform launch, Water Technologies. “The people behind these products deliver a level of expertise relied upon by our customers. Our specialized focus within the industry and strong commitment to our customers truly positions Ashland as a leader in this industry.”

Ashland Hercules Water Technologies is the number one global producer of papermaking chemicals and is a leading specialty chemicals supplier to the pulp and paper, industrial and institutional, mining and municipal markets. Its process, functional and water management chemistries are used to improve operational efficiencies, to enhance product quality, to protect plant assets and to ensure environmental compliance.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) provides specialty chemical products, services and solutions for many of the world’s most essential needs and industries. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, it operates through five commercial units: Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.

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