Vertec BioSolvents, Inc. has combined the safety and environmental benefits of a green solvent with the performance and price of a petrochemical solvent in a new family of corn-derived ethyl lactate products. Competitively priced, Vertec solvents offer both an exceptional economical and practical solution for a wide range of applications, according to the company. Derived from corn, Vertec solvents are 100% biodegradable, breaking down into carbon dioxide and water. More info: Vertec BioSolvents, (309) 527-4224 • E-mail: vertecgold@ aol.com.