With an annual capacity approaching 600,000 metric tons, produced at 11 production sites around the world Evonik ranks second worldwide in hydrogen peroxide production. Today about 60 percent of the hydrogen peroxide is used as an ecologically safe bleaching agent in the pulp and paper industry and textile industry. Hydrogen Peroxide is an environmentally friendly chemical used for various oxidation reactions, waste water treatment, exhaust air treatment and for various disinfection applications. Decomposing to yield only oxygen and water, hydrogen peroxide is one of the cleanest and most versatile chemicals available. Hydrogen peroxide is also needed for the production of active detergent raw materials such as sodium perborate and sodium percarbonate.

The business line also produces and markets Peroxyacetic Acid (Peracetic Acid) for disinfection purposes required in a variety of industries.

• Leading manufacturer for bleaching and oxidation chemicals globally
• Global presence with 11 production sites on 5 continents

• Key Products: Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid

• Trade marks: HYPROX^®, OXTERIL^®, PERSYNT^® , PERALKALI^®, PERTRONIC^®, NANOPURE^®, PROPULSE™, PERACLEAN^®, DEGACLEAN^®, CLARMARIN^®

• Value Added Service for our customers: Applied Technology, Research & Development, Engineering Services, Sales and Marketing Support, Supply Chain Management
• Responsible Care^®, professional product and transportation safety management, Customer training and ISO certification guarantee reliability and safety for customers and co-workers as well as the public and the environment

The group's reputation as a global, progressive, and technology-driven chemical organization has fostered strategic alliances with other highly regarded companies and customers. These opportunities and Evonik's commitment to customer satisfaction, continued investment, talented personnel and technological advancements will enhance future growth.