Ashland Inc. to feature its new corn oil extraction aid at ethanol fuel expo

WILMINGTON, Del. – Ashland Inc. is featuring its latest innovation at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) and Expo, June 27 – 30 in Indianapolis. Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will have experts available at booth #1011 for questions about Ashland’s newly introduced product, PTV-M5309 corn oil extraction aid. PTV-M5309 corn oil extraction aid helps ethanol producers capture up to three times more corn oil during processing.

“Our focus on providing innovative products and exceptional service to the biorefining industry continues to deliver bottom-line results for our customers,” said Eugenia Erlij, director of global marketing for Food and Beverage, Water Technologies. “Ashland is well positioned to help biorefineries operate more efficiently and profitably.”

In addition to its corn oil extraction aid, Ashland will also feature its Biosperse™ XD3899 microbiocide at FEW. The microbiocide effectively controls biofilm formation in circulating cooling water and chill water systems without the adverse side effects associated with strong oxidizing biocides.

People interested in learning more about Ashland’s products for the ethanol industry should contact McCord Pankonen at (605) 214-3127 or by email at mpankonen@ashland.com.

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

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care, pharmaceutical, tissue and towel, and water treatment. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer through our four commercial units – Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials and Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline).

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