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Textiles Research Reveals Significant Eco-benefits for ConsumersNORWALK, Connecticut, February 25, 2008 -- Research by Arch Chemicals reveals that treating textiles with Purista® enables consumers to reduce their eco-footprint and benefit from significant cost savings with less frequent laundering.
American Menswear “Ripe” for Enhanced FreshnessNORWALK, Connecticut, September 27, 2006 -- A higher percentage of men than women are willing to pay a premium for clothing and textiles treated for long-lasting freshness, according to a recent study on the purchasing preferences of U.S. consumers commissioned by Arch Chemicals, Inc., manufacturer of Purista®, the performance finish that helps keep clothes fresher for longer.
Arch Chemicals Granted a Patent by European Patent Office for Zinc Omadine™ ZOE Fungicide-AlgaecideNORWALK, CONNECTICUT, June 23, 2006 -- The European Patent Office recently granted Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:ARJ) a patent for its zinc Omadine™ ZOE dispersion product, which is used in interior and exterior paints to deter the growth of mold and mildew.
Studies Confirm that Arch Chemicals’ Vantocil™ Product Destroys Dangerous Pet VirusesMANCHESTER, ENGLAND, June 1, 2006 —Arch Chemicals, Inc. announced today that research has demonstrated that its Vantocil™ product, which has long been used as an ingredient in human hygiene disinfectant products in Europe and other global regions, is also highly effective in controlling the pet-associated viruses, Canine parvovirus and Feline coronavirus.
Studies Confirm Vantocil™ Product Controls Norovirus, A Leading Cause of Acute GastroenteritisMANCHESTER, ENGLAND, May 5, 2006 — Arch Chemicals, Inc. announced today that research has demonstrated that its VANTOCIL™ product, which has long been used as an ingredient in human hygiene disinfectant products in Europe, effectively controls Feline calicivirus (FCV), the globally accepted surrogate for Norovirus, which cannot be cultivated in vitro. Norovirus is a major cause of acute gastroenteritis. Although it gained notoriety because of several outbreaks on cruise ships, it is also common in other semi-closed environments such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools.
Arch Chemicals, Inc. Launches Purista® Freshness-Enhancing Treatment in the United StatesNORWALK, CONNECTICUT, March 27, 2006 – Purista® textile freshness-enhancing treatment, which is produced by Arch Chemicals, Inc., is now commercially available in the United States. Applied to textiles at the manufacturing level, Purista® freshness-enhancing treatment protects clothing and other fabrics from odor-causing bacteria to provide a long-lasting, “fresh finish” that allows fabrics
to maintain their “just-washed freshness” longer.
ARCH CHEMICALS COMPLETES BIOCIDES ACQUISITIONNORWALK, CT, April 5, 2004 -- Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: ARJ) reported today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Biocides business of Avecia, which is comprised of a Pool & Spa business and a Protection & Hygiene business. The two businesses had combined sales of approximately $137 million in 2003.
