Environment and Utilities

Creative solutions from Evonik Industries in environmental technology involve, on the one hand, efficient handling of valuable resources and, on the other hand, active protection of the environment. Both aspects are combined in the additive we've developed for firefighting water. The liquid polymer mixture thickens the water and can absorb more heat. This reduces water consumption, and forest fires are extinguished faster. Peracetic acid-based disinfectants developed by Evonik contribute toward the protection of sensitive ecosystems. They clear microorganisms from the ballast tanks of large ocean freighters. As stowaways in international marine traffic, these organisms could otherwise disturb the equilibrium of foreign eco-systems.