FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2006

Contact: Judy Makowski BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems (216) 447-7392 -or- Eileen Petridis Robert Falls & Co. Public Relations (216) 696-0229

FGG/BM® SYSTEM COMPATIBLE PROGRAM EXPANDS
WITH SIX ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

CLEVELAND, OH ─ The FGG/BM® System Compatible Program has expanded with six new ancillary products that have proven chemically compatible with BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler systems. With this addition, the unique program now includes a total of 32 chemically compatible products.   

The six new products include:

1. FPPI’s LubeFit® Gasket Lubricant – a vegetable fiber-based lubricant for all gasketed fittings, including grooved couplings for fire sprinkler systems
2. FPPI’s ThreadFit® Cutting Oil for Sprinkler Pipe – a heavy-duty, dark-colored cutting oil for all types of ferrous metal
3. Tremco’s TREMstop IA Intumescent Firestopping Sealant – a single-component, water-based, intumescent acrylic firestop sealant
4. BlazeMaster® Caulk & Walk® – an intumescent, acrylic-based firestopping sealant for use in fire-rated building construction
5. LA-CO’s Slic-Tite® Paste with Teflon® – a paste providing great sealing power on all tapered pipe threads
6. LA-CO’s Lubri-Joint® Water Dispersible Gasket Lubricant – a lubricant for use with rubber gaskets to promote proper expansion and ensure correct fit.

All six products will display the FGG/BM system compatible mark on their label, which quickly tells installers that the product is chemically compatible with all of Noveon’s CPVC products. In order to qualify for the program, each product was subjected to rigorous testing, which assures that the product will not fail as a result of chemical incompatibility. Only manufacturers that have passed these specific chemical compatibility tests are able to place the FGG/BM compatible mark on their products.

The FGG/BM System Compatible Program, started in 2002, is the only known program of its kind in the industry which is designed to increase user confidence and help eliminate the guesswork as to which products are chemically compatible.

Since CPVC products are made with base resins having different molecular weights and varying chlorine contents and compound additives, the FGG/BM System Compatible Program can only verify chemical compatibility for the products with which they have been tested (i.e. Noveon products).

To learn about all the chemically compatible products in the program, call (888) 234-2346 or visit www.blazemaster.com.

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BlazeMaster® is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Noveon is a leading producer and marketer of technologically advanced specialty chemicals for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications. 

The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology; performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives; and additives for the food and beverage industry. Lubrizol’s industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers’ products, while reducing their environmental impact.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 21 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has more than 7,600 employees worldwide.  In June 2004, Lubrizol acquired Noveon International, Inc. With Noveon, Lubrizol generated annual pro forma revenues of $3.7 billion in 2004 and $3.2 billion in 2003. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.