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Peroxides as oxidizing agents
Chemical Industry
Hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and persulfates are used as oxidizing agents in a wide range of industries, including environmental applications, due to their strong reactivity.
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Chemical Synthesis
The chemical industry uses the oxidant hydrogen peroxide as a sustainable alternative to permanganate and potassium dichromate. The biodegradable peracetic acid is used for disinfection and bleaching. Persulfates serve as strong oxidizing agents in the production of ketones or aldehydes.
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HPPG Process
With our innovative HPPG technology under the brand name HYPROSYN®, we produce propylene glycol in a more efficient and cost-effective way through the direct synthesis from propene and hydrogen peroxide. A special catalyst ensures the energy-saving conversion of the raw materials.
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HPPO Technology
HPPO stands for "hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide": the direct synthesis of propylene oxide from hydrogen peroxide. The HPPO process uses hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an oxidant to oxidize propylene into propylene oxide (PO), with only water as a co-product. This saves energy, resources, and costs as compared with conventional propylene oxide production methods.
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Recycling
In recycling processes, materials are separated from waste destined for disposal and converted into reusable materials. Peroxides are used to recover valuable raw materials and rare earths.