Afton Chemical's HiTEC 6560 Gasoline Fuel Performance Additive Meets Updated Top Tier Standard

Afton Chemical announced that their HiTEC® 6560 family of fuel performance additives has met the latest TOP TIER™ standard. Six of the world’s top automakers – BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi – help set the TOP TIERTM fuel performance standard.

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The new standard was set in May 2008, and required additive manufacturers to submit fuel performance data from independent, accredited laboratories by May 1, 2010. Afton Chemical met that date, although the deadline was extended twice, to November 29, 2010, because some manufacturers were not able to comply with the standard.

The auto manufacturers recognize that the current EPA minimum detergent requirements do not go far enough to ensure optimal engine performance. To be licensed by the automakers as providing TOP TIERTM Detergent Gasoline, gasoline retailers must meet the higher TOP TIERTM standards with all grades of gasoline. Afton Chemical’s HiTEC® 6560 family of fuel performance additives meets the tougher standards at the same competitive treat rate as the original certifications.

To do this, Afton Chemical began testing well in advance. David DiBerto, Global Business Manager for Gasoline Performance Additives at Afton Chemical said, “Due to our extensive experience in running fuel additive test programs, we were well prepared and aware of challenges of finding a test fuel to meet the TOP TIERTM performance standards and obtaining test availability at independent laboratories. And we are proud to have done this by the original TOP TIERTM deadline.”

DiBerto continued, “As this extended deadline approaches, Afton Chemical Fuels Technical and Sales Team members remain prepared to provide customers the HiTEC® 6560 family of fuel performance additives with the necessary documentation to support their license submission.”

Afton Chemical Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU). Afton Chemical develops and manufactures petroleum additives that boost the performance of fuels and lubricating oils to achieve increased efficiency, power and durability in machinery, vehicles, and other equipment. From custom-formulated chemical blends to market-general additive components, Afton Chemical technology helps fuels burn cleaner and more efficiently, engines run smoother, and machines last longer. For more information on Afton Chemical and its product offerings, visit us at www.aftonchemical.com.

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