Jarchem Introduces New Jarcol™ I-13 IsoTridecyl Alcohol

Jarchem Offers IsoTridecyl Alcohol with High Purity and Low Odor

Newark, NJ, Feb. 27, 2004 - Jarchem Industries, Inc., supplier of specialty ingredients for the personal care, cosmetics, food and chemical industries, introduces new Jarcolä I-13 IsoTridecyl Alcohol. What makes Jarcol I-13 different from other tridecyl alcohols is that Jarchem's brand is low in odor and is 99% or higher in purity.

The virtual purity of Jarcol I-13 serves to enhance its free alcohol, PEG content, melt point and wetting times. It is also biodegradable and has acceptable aquatic toxicity levels. Jarcol I-13 is suitable for use in ethoxylates and propoxylates, esters and other derivatives, and as a diluent/ solubilizer in paints and inks. These chemicals are often used to formulate personal care products, surfactants, lubricants, inks, coatings and agricultural chemicals.

Nick Diaconis of Jarchem's Specialty Chemical Division, says, "Jarchem is proud to introduce Jarcol I-13 IsoTridecyl Alcohol, our most recent addition to our extensive portfolio of alcohols. In addition to its purity and low odor, Jarcol I-13 is an extremely versatile alcohol that can enhance the properties of products in many areas. Jarchem offers the largest selection of specialty alcohols in the industry, as well as the technical expertise to cover every application and meet every requirement."

Jarchem Industries, Inc., an ISO 9001:2000 company, founded in 1978, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty and industrial chemicals based in Newark, New Jersey. Jarchem sells products on a global basis utilizing an extensive network of worldwide agents and distributors. Jarchem's core product segments are: acetate salts, specialty hydrophobes, monomers and polymers and all-natural products. For more information visit their website at www.jarchem.com.