Solvay Chemicals, Inc. And EPA Collaborate To Study Biological Control In Water And Wastewater

Peracetic acid (PAA) is emerging as an alternative disinfectant around the world in water and wastewater treatment.

Environmentally-compatible Proxitane WW-12 PAA microbiocide from Solvay Chemicals is being used for biological control research in the study of water and wastewater treatment. Solvay Chemicals is collaborating with the EPA under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to gain practical information regarding peracetic acid’s usefulness as a green alternative to chlorine-based water disinfectants to reduce disinfection byproducts.

About Solvay Chemicals, Inc.
SOLVAY is an international chemical Group committed to sustainable development with a clear focus on innovation and operational excellence. Its recent acquisition of specialty chemicals company Rhodia created a much larger player, which is realizing over 90% of its sales in markets where it is among the top 3 global leaders. Solvay offers a broad range of products that contribute to improving the quality of life and the performance of its customers in markets such as consumer goods, construction, automotive, energy, water and environment, and electronics. The Group is headquartered in Brussels. Its companies employ about 29,000 people in 55 countries and generated EUR 12.7 billion in net sales in 2011 (pro forma). Solvay SA (SOLB.BE) is listed on NYSE Euronext in Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB.BB - Reuters: SOLBt.BR).