The Engelhard Corporation has developed a range of small engine catalysts to help manufacturers comply with emissions regulations being adopted across Europe, the US and Asia.

The company's Duracat small-engine catalysts are designed to limit harmful hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions from small two- and four-stroke gasoline engines used in equipment such as motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, lawnmowers, chainsaws and trimmers.

Marketing for the new product focuses on its durability, which ensures an economic use of precious metals in catalyst formulations.

Engelhard's commercial manager for environmental technologies, Dr Bulent Yavuz, said 'the small-engine market requires ingenious, low-cost solutions for pollution control.

'Our customers' products can sell for as low as $60 in the case of a lawn trimmer, so an emission-control system cannot add much cost or complexity.

'Engelhard has developed an elegant way to help small-engine manufacturers cost-effectively reduce emissions.'