CORUNNA, ON -- 11/14/07 --
Megola Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MGOA), in
collaboration with MSE Enviro-Tech Corp. (PINKSHEETS: MEVT) and
(FRANKFURT: MEH) and WoodSmart Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce the
results of a recent test conducted at the Forest Products Development
Center at Louisiana State University on the hygroscopic properties of
lumber and plywood treated with a mixed solution of BluWood® and Hartindo
AF21. Tests were done in accordance with Standard Test Method for
Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Base Products (ASTM
D 3201-86). The results showed that materials treated with a combination
of BluWood and Hartindo AF21 showed significantly better results than those
treated with another widely used fire retardant treatment (FRT), when
compared to untreated lumber.
About Hygroscopicity Testing
Hygroscopicity refers to the absorption and retention of water from the
air. The hygroscopic properties of wood and wood-base products treated
with fire-retardants are often greater than for untreated products,
particularly at high relative humidity conditions. High hygroscopicity of
these products can cause staining, rotting, paint adhesion problems and
leaching of chemicals, as well as corrosion of any associated metal
fasteners.
Hygroscopic testing is necessary to determine the treatments that have
lesser hygroscopic properties and helps identify the exposure limitations
of a specific treated product (e.g. interior or exterior grade).
BluWood® and Hartindo AF21 Test Results
Both southern pine 2x4 lumber and plywood samples were treated with a
mixture of BluWood® and Hartindo AF21 and compared to untreated samples
and FRT samples. For both lumber and plywood, the samples treated with a
combination of BluWood® and Hartindo AF21 had hygroscopic properties very
close to untreated lumber, and were statistically different than the FRT
samples. In other words, the BluWood/AF21 samples had significantly lower
moisture content than the FRT samples under the same conditions.
"The results of this test show that the combination of BluWood and Hartindo
AF21 does not compromise the hygroscopicity of the treated material and, in
fact, it proved to be better than a widely used fire retardant treatment
currently on the market. This is just one more step towards our goal of
having our combined products recognized as the preferred treatment for wood
and wood-based building materials," states Joel Gardner, President and CEO
of Megola Inc.
In August 2007, WoodSmart Solutions, Inc., Megola Inc. and MSE Enviro-Tech
Corp. signed a Letter of Intent to test the feasibility of incorporating
the Hartindo AF21 Fire Inhibitor product into WoodSmart's BluWood® lumber
and other wood-base building products
(http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070905/0298260.html).
About Hartindo AF21
AF21 is water-based, environmentally friendly, multi-purpose, non-toxic and
non-corrosive fire inhibitor. As opposed to the numerous, and often times
toxic, fire retardants on the market that simply delay the spread of fire,
AF21 renders materials non-flammable, thereby preventing the spread of
fire. It can be applied to all natural fibers and many synthetics
materials. A few of the many applications include the treatment of
furniture, carpet, clothing, mattresses and building materials, onsite or
during the manufacturing process, to dramatically reduce the possibility of
these materials catching fire.
About WoodSmart Solutions, Inc. and BluWood® (http://www.bluwood.com)
In 2000, an idea was formed to apply innovative wood coating technology to
a fast growing concern in the construction industry. Existing chemical
treatments used in the building industry were under close scrutiny, and
eventually they were replaced with a newer generation of wood preservatives
that still did not address a problem many view as the number one concern in
the construction of new residences... mold and moisture control associated
with wood framing components.
BluWood® is the trademarked name of a family of products coated with a
proprietary two-part Infusion Film and DOT Wood Preservative technology,
developed by a team of highly respected scientists under the direction of
WoodSmart Solutions, Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
BluWood® wood framing components provide the building industry with a new
level of defense for protection of above ground, covered structure wood
framing components against the costly, damaging effects of mold fungus
growth; rot fungi and wood ingesting insects; as well as limiting moisture
absorption, a key necessary element for mold growth.
This industry-specific, factory-applied coating process is performed by a
North American network of WoodSmart Solutions, Inc., licensed application
companies.
For more information on Hartindo products and Megola Inc. please visit
www.megola.com.
For more info on MSE Enviro-tech visit www.mseenviro-tech.com
Shareholders and investors are strongly cautioned against placing undue
reliance on information set forth in these communications in making any
investment decisions concerning our securities.
The matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially. These risks are detailed from time to time in the
company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission including the company's Annual Report, Quarterly Reports and
other periodic filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update
these forward-looking statements.
Contact Information:
Megola Inc.
Daniel Gardner
1 888 558 6389
IRinfo@megola.com
http://www.megola.com
MSE Enviro-Tech Corp.
Michael S. Robinson
President & CEO
615.478.2322 (Cell)
615.373.0472 (Fax)
615.376.5601 (Office)
mrobinson@mseenviro-tech.com
http://www.mseenviro-tech.com
