Lubrizol fuel additives meet current TOP TIER™ Standard

13 January 2011 – CLEVELAND – The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE:LZ) today confirms that its portfolio of fuel additives meet the current TOP TIER™ detergent gasoline standard.
Established by six of the world’s top automakers (BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi), the current TOP TIER standard goes beyond EPA minimum detergent requirements. The automakers suggest the EPA minimum detergent level (set in 1995) may no longer ensure optimal engine performance for their increasingly sophisticated engines.
The TOP TIER standard, which originally went into effect in May 2004, was updated in May 2008 and required additive manufacturers to submit fuel performance data from independent, accredited laboratories by November 29, 2010. Today, to be licensed as providing TOP TIER gasoline, fuel retailers must meet the updated TOP TIER standards in all grades of gasoline. In addition, each fuel outlet carrying the brand of the approved retailer must meet the TOP TIER standards.
“Lubrizol supports the TOP TIER program and maintains advanced additive technologies that allow our customers to bring truly differentiated fuels to the market, including TOP TIER certified gasolines,” commented Steve Talbot, Lubrizol global business manager, downstream fuels.“ As the industry adapts to ever-changing, global fuel economy and emissions legislation, Lubrizol, as a market leader, will continue to invest in the R&D, testing, and other services that help our customers deliver outstanding value to consumers.”
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About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers 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 and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. 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 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 6,800 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2009 were $4.6 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.