FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2005

Contact:
Judy Makowski
BlazeMaster® Fire Sprinkler Systems
(216) 447-7392

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Eileen Petridis
Robert Falls & Co. Public Relations
(216)696-0229

CLEVELAND – BlazeMaster CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems has completed testing that proves both its CPVC pipe and fitting compounds each meet a new higher cell class* -- levels never previously achieved by a CPVC compound. The higher cell classification of 24447 (as defined by ASTM D 1784) means that the BlazeMaster CPVC fitting compound offers the highest impact resistance of any non-metallic material in the fire sprinkler industry. In addition, the higher cell classification of 23547 means that the BlazeMaster CPVC pipe compound offers unprecedented tensile strength. These new cell classes provide increased confidence for the end user that the BlazeMaster CPVC system can handle even extreme demands on the job site and provide long-term, reliable performance.

Higher Impact and Tensile Strength
BlazeMaster pipe compound has a tensile strength at least 14% greater than other CPVC material used in fire sprinkler systems. Similarly, the BlazeMaster fitting compound can withstand three times the impact strength, as defined by ASTM D1784, of standard CPVC. The higher tensile strength also translates into higher burst pressure strength.

With this higher impact strength professionals in fire protection and building trades can confidently install durable BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems in a variety of applications, including high-rise residential, healthcare, office, rehabilitation and hotel/motel facilities, in addition to traditional, single or multi-family homes. The higher impact strength allows the fittings to be installed on the construction site with fewer fractures, breaks and ultimately, a lower scrap rate.

Assigning Cell Class *
The ASTM D1784 standard requires that BlazeMaster CPVC pipe and fitting materials meet specific physical property requirements which are designated by a minimum “cell classification”. This classification code denotes, with a specific code, the impact strength, the tensile strength, the tensile modulus and the heat deflection temperature with the minimum requirements designated by the cell classification code 23447. BlazeMaster pipe and fitting compounds have been designed to consistently exceed the minimum physical property performance requirements as compared to other CPVC fire sprinkler materials. As a result, BlazeMaster pipe and fitting materials with superior physical performance over other CPVC materials are listed to a higher cell classification code by NSF International. Standard CPVC compounds have a 23447 cell classification.

The Benefits of BlazeMaster CPVC Don’t Stop There
In addition to superior tensile and impact strength, BlazeMaster pipe and fittings are manufactured to specific performance requirements in accordance with a stringent BlazeMaster CPVC Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Requirements set forth by the QAP insure that BlazeMaster pipe and fittings meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM standards, as well as additional quality requirements defined by its CPVC manufacturer, Noveon. No other non- metallic fire sprinkler piping system can match the quality and proven performance of a BlazeMaster piping system.

For more information about the innovative, high performance BlazeMaster fire sprinkler system, call 888/234-2436, or visit www.blazemaster.com.

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BlazeMaster is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation. 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.