ots.Audio: BASF Podcast "The Chemical Reporter" - How does an automotive catalytic converter work?

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Despite exhaust fumes from millions of cars, the air in our cities
is relatively clean; thanks to the catalytic converter - better known
as "cat". It transforms an astonishing 98 percent of related
pollutants into non-toxic substances. But, how does the "cat" succeed
in making such a clean transformation? Listen to our Chemical
Reporter.

Podcast The Chemical Reporter, English edition:

www.basf.com/podcast

Podcast Der Chemie Reporter, German edition

www.basf.de/podcast

More information:

Science around us - The Success of the Automotive Catalytic
Converter

http://www.presseportal.de/go2/basf/Meilensteine_der_Geschichte

BASF Catalysts

http://www2.basf.de/en/catalysts

Pictures available at our photo data base:

www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/fotos/?stichwort=catalyst+test

More podcasts: Podcast Chemistry of Innovations:

www.basf.com/podcast

This podcast is the audible innovation magazine of BASF.
Experience monthly an actual topic on how Chemistry will
design our future.

The use of the audio material is royalty-free. If you want to
use the audio material, please send an email to podcast@basf.com.

BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical
Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance
products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and
natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries,
BASF?s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its
customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and
uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional
market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental
protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better
future. BASF has approximately 95,000 employees and posted sales of
EURO 52.6 billion in 2006. BASF shares are currently traded on the
stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), New York (BF) and
Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet
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Originaltext: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
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Editorial contact:
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Corporate Innovation Communications
Phone: +49 621 60-41040
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E-Mail: podcast@basf.com