Western Chemical News and Product Updates New smaller package sizes of TRICAINE-S (MS 222) Fish Anesthetic now available.MS 222 now available in 1, 5, & 10 gram bottles, as well as 100 gram bottles and 1 kg bottles. PRESS RELEASE – Western Chemical – November 1, 2007 DuPont recommends VIRKON® AQUATIC for Aquaculture.VIRKON® -S will no longer carry EPA approval for aquaculture. STATEMENT – DuPont - September 7, 2007 New Biosecurity products for disinfection for control of viruses in aquatic biosecurity programs in the USA and Canada. PRESS RELEASE – Aquatic Life Sciences - June 29, 2007 The FDA removes Hydrogen Peroxide from the list of Low Regulatory Priority (LRP) Aquaculture Drugs.Only 35% PEROX-AID® is now FDA approved for use on fish. FDA NOTICE – Center for Veterinary Medicine - May 5, 2007 The FDA approves New Drug for Freshwater-Reared Finfish - 35% PEROX-AID®. FDA NOTICE – Center for Veterinary Medicine - February 2, 2007 Major Drug Approval for 35% PEROX-AID®. NEWS RELEASE - National Coordinator for Aquaculture New Animal Drug Applications – January 15, 2007 The Aquatic Life Sciences Companies, Western Chemical Inc., and Syndel Laboratories introduce VIRKON® AQUATIC into the USA & Canada.This new Disinfectant and Virucide will be an important tool for improving Biosecurity at fish hatcheries, aquaculture facilities, and public aquariums. PRESS RELEASE – AQUATIC LIFE SCIENCES – December 1, 2006 AQUATIC LIFE SCIENCES Inc. and EKA Chemicals announce distribution agreement for 35% PEROX-AID® in North America.Western Chemical will be the sole distributor in the United states while Syndel Laboratories will be the sole distributor in Canada. PRESS RELEASE – AQUATIC LIFE SCIENCES and EKA Chemicals – October 17, 2006 Low Regulatory Priority Status for Hydrogen Peroxide to be rescinded. Drug Alert Statement from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Fisheries and Water Resources Policy Committee, Drug Approval Working Group - October 2006 Syndel Laboratories, Ltd. Western Chemical Inc. and Aquatic Life Sciences announce the appointment of a new president of the companies.Dr. Jim Brackett will be president. PRESS RELEASE – Aquatic Life Sciences - June 29, 2007 FDA posts reminder to aquaculture producers about the use of formaldehyde. FDA NOTICE – Center for Veterinary Medicine – June 23, 2006 Aquatic Life Sciences Inc. and Syndel Laboratories Ltd. announce the sale of Syndel to Aquatic Life Sciences.This follows and earlier sale of Western Chemical Inc. of Washington state to Aquatic Life Sciences. The merger of these leaders creates the largest fish health company in North America. PRESS RELEASE – AQUATIC LIFE SCIENCES – February 21, 2006
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