However, the product portfolio also comprises catalytic soot (particulate) filters such as the EMPRO™ Four-Way Conversion Catalyst (FWC™) that not only converts carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide into uncritical water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide but also removes harmful particulate matter. The product helps automakers comply with the strict emissions regulations. In addition, BASF employees are working in a sample manufacturing lab at the site to develop even more advanced technologies for catalytic exhaust conversion.