New Partnership: E-Z-EM Inc. and Kärcher Futuretech GmbH, October 2007

Winnenden, October 2007 - E-Z-EM Inc., the manufacturer and license owner of RSDL™, is proud to announce that Kärcher Futuretech GmbH is their new exclusive distributor of RSDL™ (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) in Germany. This partnership, which brings together E-Z-EM, a reputable pharmaceutical company and Kärcher Futuretech, a company with a long and successful history with the German Armed Forces, will greatly benefit the German military and first responder community.

Statement from Tim Henry, Vice President at E-Z-EM Inc., Lake Success, NY:

“RSDL™ is a patented, broad spectrum skin decontamination product intended to remove or neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents or T2 toxins from the skin. Originally developed for the Canadian Department of Defense, RSDL™ has since been adopted by several military services around the world.” 

Statement from Helmut Stelzmüller, Managing Director of Kärcher Futuretech GmbH:

“Kärcher Futuretech is one of the world leading companies in the field of CBRN-Defence. Because of their leading position the company is in close contact to the German Armed Forces. The German Armed Forces play a key role for the European market. Due to its world wide activities Kärcher Futuretech is always in contact with decision makers from the military field and first responders who are very open to innovations and improvements in the area of decontamination. Clients who are interested in skin decontamination are also searching for complete innovated and improved decontamination solutions. Positive synergies between E-Z-EM and Kärcher Futuretech are evident.”

About E-Z-EM, Inc.

E-Z-EM is a publicly traded healthcare company founded in 1962, and has since established itself as one of the most recognized brands in diagnostic imaging of the GI tract. From the first barium contrast systems introduced over 40 years ago, to today's advanced products for CT imaging and virtual colonoscopy, E-Z-EM has continually developed innovative imaging and diagnostic solutions for physicians treating GI diseases. E-Z-EM is also a respected contract manufacturer of specialized liquid products, and has been the exclusive global manufacturer of RSDL™ since 1996. In April of 2005, E-Z-EM completed the acquisition of all assets associated with RSDL, and now is the product's exclusive worldwide marketer.

About Kärcher Futuretech GmbH

Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1935 and is today the world's leading manufacturer of high-pressure cleaning equipment. The company employs more than 6,500 people and has more than 40 affiliates all over the world. The head office is located in the south of Germany, near Stuttgart.

Besides cleaning equipment Kärcher's subsidiary Kärcher Futuretech GmbH develops, manufactures, and markets products for the special needs of public customers, such as the armed forces, fire brigades, civil defence, disaster control and relief organisations.

Kärcher Futuretech strives to be the world's top performer in the area of peacekeeping and disaster relief with highly mobile, customised and compact system solutions. Innovative state-of-the-art systems and a full product range make Kärcher Futuretech the world market leader in "Professional Systems for Peacekeepers".

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Enzymatic Decontamination - The new system against G-warfare agents on sensitive material

Enzymatic Decontamination is for decontamination of highly sensitive, water resistant material which is contaminated by G-warfare agents. Enzymes have the advantage to work highly efficient. Only small amounts of the Enzyme in an aqueous buffered solution are sufficient to destroy a great amount of G-warfare agents. Enzymes are environmental very friendly cause they are only consisting of proteins. No aggressive chemicals are needed which could destroy sensitive surfaces. The aqueous Enzyme solution can be applied on the contaminated surface by using a standard application system and a foam nozzle (DS10). Highly spaces saving because it only consists of a concentrated granulate which has to be simply mixed with water. It works in a temperature range between +5°C/+41°F and +55°C/+131°F.

Kärcher Futuretech plans, develops and produces systems and devices that help to solve the problems of the future. Kärcher Futuretech Systems with their patented, forward-looking problem solutions are in daily use within more than 100 armed forces, civil defence and relief organisations all over the world..<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->