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Common Persulfate Remedial Options Not Getting the Job Done?
For more than two decades, sodium persulfate has been used as an in situ chemical oxidation technology (ISCO) to remediate a wide array range of organic contaminants. Historically, there have been four primary activation methods: ferrous iron, hydrogen peroxide, thermal, and alkaline. Over time, these activation methods have been shown to yield reliable results in primarily forming the sulfate radical for chemical oxidation. Despite working effectively, these activation methods can have drawbacks, including short subsurface lifespans, potential health and safety concerns, additional mixing requirements in the field, and high application costs. Provectus Environmental Products, Inc. has improved upon on these traditional activation methods by formulating an all-in-one sodium persulfate blend, Provect-OX®, that is activated with ferric iron. The use of ferric iron for the activation method avoids the flaws of common activated sodium persulfate while offering the following benefits:

Performance – Forms sulfate radicals and potentially ferrate for oxidation.
pH Buffer – Contains built-in pH buffer to maintain aquifer geochemical conditions.
Longevity – Residual iron and sulfate sustain bioremediation for several years.
Ease of Use – Packaged in one bag for more efficient field applications.
Cost – Saves time and money by managing contaminant rebound.
Health & Safety – Doesn’t generate heat, off-gasses, or use extreme activation chemistries.

In addition to improving upon the activation method, Provectus has also enhanced our persulfate chemistries by developing Provect-OX2. Provect-OX2 is a blend of sodium and potassium persulfates with the same preblended ferric iron activator as Provect-OX®. By adding potassium to our traditional Provect-OX® technology, we provide an extended-release oxidant profile (e.g., several months) of the oxidant for months compared to weeks due to the lower solubility of the potassium persulfate relative to the sodium persulfate. The combination of sodium and potassium persulfates acts as a short-term and long-term oxidant to extend longevity while still offering all the same benefits of the ferric iron activation. This in turn allows for Provect-OX2 to not only be applied in source areas but also utilized in permeable reactive barriers and as backfill amendments during soil excavation.

Please click here for a comparative analysis of Provect-OX® and Provect-OX2 versus common activated persulfate technologies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Focused Remediation Seminars - Vapor Intrusion Virtual Webinar
February 10, 2022
Andy Lowy will be presenting on “Advanced Vapor Intrusion Mitigation: Using Antimethanogenic Reagents to Prevent VI Concerns”

February MSECA Meeting
February 24, 2022
Proud Sponsors; Come visit with Troy Lizer at the exhibitor hall.

Please be sure to stop by and meet with Andy Lowy at the exhibitor hall.

2022 Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites (DCHWS)
March 30 – April 1, 2022
Come visit with Will Moody in the exhibitor hall.

2022 Battelle Chlorinated Conference
May 22-26, 2022
Proud Sponsors; Come visit our team at Booth#617.

Please contact Will Moody at (908) 581-6291 or via email for additional information regarding these technologies. Furthermore, Troy Lizer can be reached at (330) 284-7428 or via email and Andy Lowy can be reached at (480) 670-7278 or via email.

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