Ethyl Petroleum Additives, Inc., the Ethyl’s petroleum additive operating subsidiary, has changed its name to Afton Chemical Corporation.

Under its new name, Afton Chemical will continue the Ethyl tradition of leadership in petroleum additives used in lubricating oils and fuels. Afton Chemical technology works to burn cleaner fuels, make engines run more smoothly, and make machines last longer with a growing line of well-known brands including HiTEC®, TecGARD(TM), and Greenburn®.

According to Afton Chemical President Warren Huang, "With our leading brands, our exceptionally strong technical and research capabilities, and close customer relationships, we believe Afton Chemical is in a better position than ever to help our customers capitalize on the opportunities available in today’s marketplace."