LANXESS Oxone™ for Water Treatment

Address Strict Environmental Regulations with Oxone™ from LANXESS

Oxone™ monopersulfate compound—the powerful nonchlorine oxidizer—can degrade and remove an extensive range of pollutants across a broad spectrum of industries. The excellent environmental profile, ease of use, transport, safe handling, and good stability profile make Oxone™ an attractive choice for water treatment applications.

Increasingly stringent regulations** for the discharge of wastewater and the growing crisis of water scarcity are driving the need for sustainable and more effective water treatment processes. Use of Oxone™ can lead to the following:

•    Removal of recalcitrant organic compounds—reduced chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels
•    Improved process water quality, enabling water reuse
•    Compliance with local regulations for waste discharge
•    Reduced treatment processing fees
•    Less demand on secondary treatment processes
•    Odor reduction


**Regulatory compliance information: The use of Oxone™ monopersulfate compound is subject to the relevant national legislation.
 

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Oxone™ Chemistry for Water Treatment Challenges

Oxone™ can remove, reduce, and neutralize many inorganic and organic pollutants. Applications of Oxone™ chemistry include: 
 

• COD and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) reduction
• Odor control
• Cyanide detoxification

The table below illustrates examples of specific pollutants oxidized or neutralized by Oxone™.

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Versatile Application Options for Oxone™

Oxone™ offers a sustainable approach to waste and process water management. Oxone™ can be applied in the following versatile ways:
 

1. Powder dosing, for direct application
2. Preparation of a concentrated solution, for automated or continuous dosing or use in wet scrubbers
3. Activation of Oxone™ solution, for boosted performance and reaction times against persistent pollutants; activation can be achieved by applying advanced oxidation processes, such as UV light and iron(II) salts, to Oxone™ solutions

The application of Oxone™ can be targeted for particular treatment challenges and can be used to solve multiple problems.
 

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Application Options for Oxone™ in Wastewater Treatment Systems

 

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Summary

Oxone™ from LANXESS is an effective, sustainable, and convenient product for a variety of waste and process water treatment needs, removing an extensive range of pollutants from a broad spectrum of industries.