BusinessWeek Features Hygenall as One of "America's Most Promising Startups"

Businessweek.com Story Chronicles the Genesis Behind the Most Effective Skin Cleaner to Remove Lead and Other Toxic Metals


NEWINGTON, NH--(Marketwire - March 25, 2009) - Hygenall Safety Products, a division of Mk-IX Technologies Corporation, today announced that BusinessWeek has labeled Hygenall as one of "America's Most Promising Startups." The online story details the genesis of Hygenall's unique skin cleaner and its ability to remove lead dust and other toxic metals to prevent the harmful effects of ingesting.

The story, "Wiping Lead off Your Hands," also profiles how Mk-IX CEO, Michael McKinnon, licensed technology created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manufacture and sell Hygenall.

"Hygenall is pleased to be recognized by a leading national publication such as BusinessWeek," said Michael McKinnon, Mk-IX founder and CEO. "Following our February 2009 launch, we have had tremendous success bringing Hygenall to market as the most effective cleaner that removes heavy metals from the skin -- protecting the needs of families, industrial workers and military personnel."

Hygenall is a breakthrough skin cleaner that safely removes 98 percent of trace toxic metal particles that are found in metal smelting operations, battery recycling, children's toys, and the urban battlefield. Hygenall is currently being sold via www.hygenall.com and amazon.com, and is available in a 20-count canister for $6.99 MSRP. Military versions of Hygenall, called FieldScrub™, are also available at ArgenTech Solutions.

About Mk-IX

Mk-IX's dedication to innovative technologies connects millions of people around the world by providing what used to be considered future solutions, now. Founded in 2007 by Michael McKinnon, CEO of Mk-IX Technologies Corporation, Michael has dedicated Mk-IX to seek out solutions to problems we all face and bring them to market at an affordable price. Mk-IX is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with offices throughout the Americas. For more information, visit: http://www.mk-ix.com. For more information on Hygenall, please visit: www.hygenall.com

Contact Information: For more information, please contact: Michael Emerton BridgeView Marketing (on behalf of Hygenall) Office: 603.766.3688 Email: mike@bridgeviewmarketing.com