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Evonik Active Oxygens

Versatile Oxidants for Diverse Industrial Applications

Active oxygens are extraordinary chemicals. Our main products, hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, are versatile, effective oxidants that can be used in a wide range of applications — from wastewater treatment and electronics manufacturing to aerospace propulsion, chemical synthesis, food processing, cleaning and disinfection, pulp and paper production, textile and laundry treatment, agriculture, and more. Yet when these active oxygens have done their work, they break down into entirely biodegradable substances.

We also offer field-proven solutions for soil and groundwater remediation based on persulfates and other specialized technologies.

As a global team, we are the peroxide experts. We live our core values of customer proximity, trust, and reliability, and focus on resource efficiency. We will always go the extra mile for our customers to provide hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and persulfates with the highest quality and state-of-the-art technology. 

Evonik is an innovative, leading company for high-quality hydrogen peroxide, persulfates, calcium peroxide and peracetic acid with a century of global experience and a range of world-class products. 

Our mission is to "futurize peroxide" by developing next-generation solutions, but also to solve current problems in existing applications. We develop specialized solutions based on hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, define new standards, and shape tomorrow's major trends.


Evonik Active Oxygens Markets & Applications

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ACTIVE OXYGENS HIGHLIGHTS

Our Low Carbon Footprint Products

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Low Carbon Footprint Hydrogen Peroxide

Through our Way to GO2 initiative, we’re transforming our H₂O₂ production network by replacing fossil-based inputs with renewable electricity, green hydrogen, and energy-efficient technologies. The result: low carbon footprint hydrogen peroxide that helps customers reduce Scope 3 emissions without changing product specifications, logistics, or compliance. The approach and measurement are independently certified and compliant with the latest ISO standards.

Significant reduction in product carbon footprint:
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Low Carbon Footprint Peracetic Acid

Evonik now offers certified low carbon footprint peracetic acid, enabling verified reductions in product carbon footprint without changing specifications or performance. As part of our Way to GO₂ initiative, this solution is produced via a TÜV Rheinland–certified mass balance approach that incorporates renewable feedstocks.

The result is fully compliant, quality‑consistent peracetic acid with transparently documented Scope 3 emission savings—supporting customers in meeting their sustainability goals.

Active Oxygens soil and groundwater remediation

Soil & Groundwater Remediation

Our portfolio features advanced remediation technologies—including accelerated bioremediation, reductive dechlorination, enhanced bioremediation, in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and stabilization, and in situ treatment of heavy metals—for the effective removal of harmful contaminants from soil and groundwater. 

These solutions target pollutants such as pesticides, explosives, perchlorates, chlorinated solvents, chlorinated compounds, PAHs, and petroleum hydrocarbons. 

Innovative HP+ technologies

HP+ Technologies

We have developed innovative, direct and sustainable hydrogen peroxide-based synthesis technologies. Our HPPO technology is the cost-efficient direct synthesis of propylene oxide based on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). HYPROSYN® is the brand name for the process used to produce propylene glycol from propylene and hydrogen peroxide. 

Compared to conventional methods, our HP+ hydrogen peroxide technologies offer an energy-saving, cost-effective solution.


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