Wood Preservative CD-ROM Now Available from Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC

HOUSTON, November 9, 2001—Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC (MCRS) announced today the release of an interactive CD-ROM featuring the copper naphthenate wood preservative known as CuNap-8^TM.

The CD-ROM contains a comprehensive look at CuNap-8^TM including its various applications, technical reports on efficacy and environmental issues, video footage of the wood pole treating process and testimonials from satisfied customers. "Specifiers, utility engineers, purchasing agents, wood treaters and anyone with an interest in wood preservatives will find this information invaluable," said Scott McNair, sales manager of wood preservatives for MCRS.

CuNap-8^TM is an environmentally friendly oil-borne wood preservative made from naturally occurring naphthenic acids and copper compounds and contains no chromium or arsenic. It is highly effective against wood destroying fungi and insects. With more than one million copper naphthenate treated utility poles in use around the country, CuNap-8^TM is quickly becoming the wood preservative of choice because of its low toxicity and easy handling and disposal options.

The CuNap-8^TM CD-ROM is available by contacting MCRS at 1-800-795-4980, by e-mail at cunap8@merichem.com.