BASF to present findings of nitrous oxide formation study at SAE Commercial Vehicle Conference

ISELIN, NJ, September 23, 2013 -- Ken Voss, Ph.D., BASF Senior Research Associate, will discuss the parameters impacting the formation of nitrous oxide (N2O) in heavy duty diesel emission control systems at the SAE 2013 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Conference (COMVEC) on Tuesday, October 1 at 9 a.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the impact of a single pound of N2O – a greenhouse gas (GHG) – on warming the atmosphere is more than 300 times that of a pound of carbon dioxide. The EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently adopted the first-ever GHG regulations for heavy duty engines and vehicles. Voss will discuss these topics, and highlight findings of a comprehensive research study undertaken to determine the parameters that impact N2O formation on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalysts. He will also discuss the accuracy of BASF's modeling tools in predicting N2O emissions from heavy duty exhaust treatment systems, and the importance of system design and the interaction of system components in contributing to N2O formation. In addition, Adam Lack, BASF Systems Technology Manager, Energy Storage, will participate in an expert panel discussion at the SAE conference on sustainability initiatives in the commercial vehicle industry taking place on Thursday, October 3 at 8 a.m. The discussion will cover topics related to sustainable and energy efficient manufacturing, end of life management and advances in alternative energy sources. Panelists will provide an overview of sustainability initiatives taking place at their organizations and share their knowledge and expertise in specific areas. The SAE 2013 COMVEC is a conference of choice for the sharing of technical knowledge and networking for the global on-road and off-road commercial vehicle industry. About BASF’s Catalysts Division BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF’s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success. Further information on BASF’s Catalysts division is available on the Internet at www.catalysts.basf.com. BASF - The Chemical Company BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,600 employees in North America, and had sales of $18.5 billion in 2012. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of €72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.