REACH
Members of ATC have been working together to develop and communicate information on use descriptors and generic exposure scenarios for common fuel applications to all those involved in the additised fuel supply chain.
ATC Additive Technical Committee
Technical Committee of Petroleum Additive Manufacturers in Europe
Code of Practice
The Code is intended to encourage both the consistent and precise operation of engine testing and the consistent reporting of results
Fuels
Fuel additives are defined as chemical substances or preparations, added to fuel, in concentrations typically of less than 1%, to impart or enhance desirable properties or to suppress undesirable properties.
Recent Presentations
ATC aim to present their work and ideas at a range of public fora.
Exposure Scenarios for Fuels and Lubes
ATC formed a consortium early in the REACH process which ensured that member companies have successfully met registration deadlines. They have also developed generic exposure data (GES) to help all in the supply chain to meet their REACH obligations.
Information specific to lubricants and lubricant additives has been developed in co-operation with ATIEL, and will be found on their website.
Information about the use of GES table can be found here.
Latest News
Fuel Additives Presentation
ATC gave an important presentation on Fuel Additives – Uses and Benefits to this month’s Esslingen Conference. See recent presentations.
ATC Code of Practice
The ATC Code of Practice was updated on 1st January 2015. The latest version can be found here alongside the previous version.
Akzo rejoin ATC
An application was received at the main committee meeting towards the end of October for Akzo to rejoin ATC, and this was formally and enthusiastically approved. Principal contact is with Lynette Bowen, with other representatives and details to follow shortly.
ATC appoint new chairman
At their main committee meeting on 22nd October, Ian Field (Infineum) completed his term of office as chairman and Emmanuelle Faure (Chevron Oronite) was elected to take over the leadership of ATC. This is a natural and welcome succession, with Emmanuelle having over the last couple of years been a strong and active chairman of ATC's RSG.