Food and Beverage | Poultry Processing Peracetic acid (PAA) as an organic compound has long been approved as an antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent, and disinfectant in the processing of poultry meat such as chicken, turkey, and duck. ... MORE
Cleaning and Sanitation | Textile and Laundry Hydrogen peroxide is the bleaching agent of choice for the treatment of natural and synthetic fibers such as cotton, wool, rayon, silk, linen and viscose. Peracetic acid is used for disinfection and bleaching in industrial laundries. ... MORE
Markets | Agriculture Evonik offers peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide for agricultural applications, such as sustainable aquaculture, disinfection of drip irrigation systems for open fields and greenhouses, hygiene in animal housing, and treatment of post-harvest washing water. ... MORE
Pharma and Health Care | Decontamination Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid are suitable for the removal of contamination by microorganisms from medical equipment and surfaces, in medical and pharmaceutical rooms, as well as pharmaceutical isolators. ... MORE
Agriculture | Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient methods in agricultural watering. This is because near-root, precisely targeted irrigation with minimal evaporation delivers water to the desired point, which enhances the healthy growth of plants and increases crop yields. ... MORE
Pulp Production | Paper Recycling The production of recycling paper from de-inked pulp protects forests, environment, and climate, and uses up to 60% less energy. Peroxides and persulfates can be applied in various process steps and contribute to high paper quality. ... MORE
Food and Beverage | Fruit and Vegetable Processing The freshness and safety of fruits and vegetables, from harvest in the field through post-harvest treatment and transport, are supported by the use of peracetic acid to reduce pathogenic bacteria, decay, and spoilage. ... MORE
Food Fiber Bleaching Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid are a vital part of safe, environmentally friendly applications for food fiber bleaching to meet consumer preferences for whiter products. Due to their biological degradability the products are often used in food processing. ... MORE
Food and Beverage | Aseptic Packaging We all rely on beverages and dairy products to be refreshing and safe. Evonik Active Oxygens provides beverage and dairy manufacturers with peracetic acid aseptic solutions that treat harmful microorganisms cost-effectively and easily for safe food and beverage products. ... MORE
Water and Wastewater Treatment Safe, clean water is one of our most vital resources. At Evonik Active Oxygens, we offer advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions designed to meet the needs of both municipal and industrial facilities. Our solutions are built on scientific expertise and supported by a team of experienced technical professionals. ... MORE
Energy and Mining Responsible mining methods and the avoidance of unnecessary water pollution help to preserve ecosystems. Hydrogen peroxide is used in the process of peroxide assisted leach (PAL) and is able to remove cyanide from process water during wastewater treatment in the mining industry. Peracetic acid products support the responsible development of shale deposits in the oil and gas sector while persulfates serve as oxidizers in oil sands processing. ... MORE
Chemical and Mechanical Pulp Chemical and mechanical pulp are the basic materials and primary fiber sources for paper production. The aim of pulp bleaching is to change the lignin contained in the wood by oxidation and thus brighten it. For chemical and mechanical pulp, Evonik offers peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, two efficient oxidants for pulp bleaching. ... MORE
