Hydrogen Peroxide to supply growing Chinese market with its unique properties in terms of protection of the environment
Solvay struck an agreement with the Chinese Huatai Group to establish a Hydrogen Peroxide joint venture. The joint venture company- Shandong Huatai Interox Chemical Co Ltd - will build a Hydrogen Peroxide plant at Huatai’s new site in Dongying, China, with an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tons per year. The plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2011. The joint-venture agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, in Brussels.
A key geographic partner
China is the largest market in the world for Hydrogen Peroxide and is expected to continue to grow strongly. Solvay is the global leader in the Hydrogen Peroxide industry and this project represents an opportunity for Solvay to establish an industrial and commercial presence in this important market with a strong partner. Huatai is producing Hydrogen Peroxide since many years, primarily for its internal consumption of its paper production processes, and this project increases security of supply for its growing needs.
The joint venture will not only serve Huatai, but also other Chinese industries requiring hydrogen peroxide (textile, chemicals, etc.). In addition, the joint venture will utilize Solvay’s leading technology for the production of high purity grades of Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic Acid. With such grades, Solvay has developed a leading position in aseptic grades for the food and packaging industry worldwide.
Peroxygens: a step forward towards the protection of the environment
The unique properties of peroxygens make them particularly suited to provide protection for the environment in all areas of everyday life and throughout industry. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to brighten, delignify and control environmental upsets. From pollution prevention to abatement and cure, peroxygens can provide an effective solution to environmental problems.
Advantages of Peroxygens:
Hydrogen peroxide is itself non-toxic and has breakdown products of only water and oxygen.
When handled and stored correctly, hydrogen peroxide is an oxidant which is safe and easy to work with.
Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid which is totally miscible with water therefore allowing ease of dosing and control.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used to make Caro’s acid, on-site as required, using Solvay Interox technology. Caro’s acid provides a particularly powerful oxidation system.
A solid form of hydrogen peroxide is also available from Solvay Interox It dissolves in water to yield an alkaline solution of hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate.
