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Oslo (2007-05-29): Yara and Carus Corporation have signed a distribution agreement for Econox® agent, Carus sodium permanganate product covering selected European countries. This offer completes Yara's existing Nutriox® preventive solution to address the toxic gases - emission problems in sewage networks, with a more comprehensive portfolio of products, thereby creating a full-service odor treatment offer for municipalities and industries.
In oxidizing and then preventing Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) emissions, the two products complement each other very well. H2S is a very toxic, odorous, and corrosive gas formed in wastewater systems. It represents an unacceptable smell and a significant health risk causing, in case of high exposure, a loss of smell, eye irritation, rhinitis and respiratory difficulties amongst other symptoms.
Carus is the world's leader in permanganate technology. In 2003, Carus developed ECONOX®, a sodium permanganate solution for wastewater treatment in the USA. ECONOX® chemically eliminates H2S and mercaptans responsible for odors in wastewater systems, especially in sludge treatment. ECONOX® will now be brought to European municipalities, sewage networks and industries that need to treat not only H2S but also mercaptans. Marie Marcenac, Vice-President for Carus International, sees this agreement as "a synergy to offer a more comprehensive service to customers."
Yara has developed Nutriox®, an innocuous product that works biologically to prevent the formation of H2S. It offers a controlled treatment with a special quality calcium nitrate solution. Yara also provides consultancy services including assessment, diagnosis, installation, optimization and online maintenance at client sites.
"Our idea is to bring to the market a one shop stop offer of products integrated to our existing full-service approach", says Luc Ferreol, Sales and Marketing Director for ESP Nitrates at Yara.
Yara thus becomes a specialist in the treatment of toxic gas and odors for wastewater treatment networks, an expanding market as urbanization and demographic changes across the world pose serious waste management issues that threaten the environment, health and life quality.
ECONOX® Agent is a registered trademark of Carus Corporation. Nutriox® is a registered trademark of Yara International
Press Contacts
Veronique Revoy, Yara, Industrial Marketing and Communication Manager
Telephone : + 47 900 70 986
E-Mail : veronique.revoy@yara.com
Lynn Solorio, Carus Corporation, Manager of Stakeholder Communications
Telephone : + 1 815 224 6682
E-Mail : lynn.solorio@caruscorporation.com
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Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's global workforce of 7000 employees represents great diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in its industry.
Carus Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of permanganates. During its more than 90-year history, Carus ongoing reliance on research and development, as well as its emphasis on technical support and customer service, have enabled the company to become the world leader in permanganate, manganese, oxidation, catalyst and blended phosphate technologies.
Today, Carus Corporation manufactures a range of products for the municipal, industrial, and environmental markets- with the majority used in environmental applications. Our product offering includes various grades of sodium and potassium permanganate, blended phosphates, catalysts and other oxidation based compounds. |
