As organisations and industry move towards a more sustainable way of operating, Biochemica has expanded its water treatment chemical products to include a new generation of environmentally-friendly chemicals as part of the Ecochemica offering.

Our exclusive EcoChem chemical product range is designed to have limited environmental impact as a direct consequence of their manufacture, active ingredients and your water treatment process. The EcoChem range features products with reduced carbon footprint, zero hydrocarbons, low or zero toxicity, plus many other sustainability benefits – all the while without comprising on performance.

Through our commitment to innovation and the environment, Biochemica is extending the range through excellent manufacturer relationships. Many of our products are exclusive to Biochemica as the only UK-based supplier.

EcoChem Biocides

Biochemica offers a host of eco-friendly, oxidising biocides under the EcoChem range which can be used on all water that requires disinfection. EcoChem Biocides are suitable for use in domestic water systems, as well as cooling water, process water and recycled water systems. They are environmentally-friendly and highly effective, ultimately broken down to water and oxygen with no nasty bi-products. EcoChem Biocides are suitable for Legionella control, as well as bacteria, yeasts and viruses and can be used in conjunction with the other EcoChem products as part of a complete EcoChem package offering maximum performance with minimal environmental impact.

EcoChem Bacteria

Our extensive range of EcoChem Bacteria includes a spectrum of environmentally-friendly bacteriological products which can be applied across many industrial process applications, often replacing traditional chemical systems with their natural, safe and eco-friendly characteristics and high performance.

Ammonia Reducing Bacteria reduce ammonia to nitrate and can be used in biological wastewater treatment process to enhance performance and/or as a supplement for toxic shocks which can kill off naturally occurring nitrifies in the system. These bacteria can be used as a reduce treatment or as an ongoing supplement to aid an existing process. Biochemica also offers a complete biological survey to help ensure your system is set up for optimum ammonia removal.

COD Reducing Bacteria help enhance organics removal. We offer bacteria suitable for general plant conditions as well as a low temperature coculture to help keep plants working in cold weather. These bacteria can be used as a reduce treatment or as an ongoing supplement to aid an existing process. Biochemica also offers a complete biological survey to help ensure your system is set up for optimum COD reduction.

Odour Control Bacteria help eliminate hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg smell) by inhibiting sulphide reducing bacteria. Biochemica also offers a complete biological survey to help determine the origin of your odour issue and offer the best possible solution.

Oil and Grease Removal Bacteria help reduce the FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) content in your wastewater. Enzymes produced by these bacteria help breakdown FOGs which are common in the food & beverage industries. These bacteria can be added to existing wastewater treatment plants as well as via drains, tanks or sumps to prevent blockages and build up.

Septic Tank Bacteria can help keep odours at bay as well keeping pipes free from blockages. These cocultures are capable of helping to reduce organics and are completely environmentally friendly.

Algae Control Bacteria can be used for algae blooms or the control of algae in a water system. These bacteria out compete the algae, using up the nitrate and phosphate preventing them from flourishing.  Biochemica also offers a complete biological survey to help determine the origin of your algae issue and offer the best possible solution.

Remediation Bacteria can be used for the remediation of hydrocarbons, oils and diesel spills, and more. We can offer a selection from our wide range of available bacterial technologies specific to your exact requirement.

Organic Coagulants

EcoChem 1325 is an effective organic coagulant derived from totally renewable sources. It is an effective replacement for traditional inorganic coagulants, such as ferric sulphate, which is produced via a high energy requirement process. EcoChem 1325 offers cost savings with reduced sludge production (approximately 30%) versus metal salt coagulants, therefore reducing sludge disposal or dewatering costs. EcoChem 1325 is also suitable for use in drinking water applications.

Oil-free Polymers

In addition to our extensive range of acrylamide-based polymers, Biochemica also offers our EcoChem range of polymers. These are aqueous solutions rather than the traditional oil-based products.

Our EcoChem range of polymers offers oil-free treated water and sludge, as well as excellent levels of performance. The aqueous solution also allows for easier product make down, enabling the opportunity to use less expensive equipment and lower mixing times (typically less than 10 minutes); they can even be dosed neat into certain applications. Our EcoChem polymer range additionally boasts low freezing temperatures, reduced slip and easy clean up credentials and all without adding to the organic loading of your process.

The range covers a wide spectrum of applications, from clarification to dewatering and industries from industrial and municipal wastewater treatment to food and paper processing.

For more information on how your process could adapt a more eco-friendly chemical application, contact Biochemica today.