PAPERmaking! FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY Volume 2, Number 2, 2016
EU RULING GIVES UK CHEMICAL COMPANY THE EDGE IN PULP HYGIENE Paper and pulp businesses can now source EU-approved biocidal disinfectants from the UK as Airedale Chemical, the
only British-based producer receives BPR approval for its peracetic acid (PAA) products. Following confirmation of its place on the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Airedale Chemical has cemented its position as one of the country’s leading chemical companies by becoming the sole UK-based manufacturer directly approved for the production of PAA. Peracetic acid plays an essential role in the prevention of slime formation in paper machines. It is also used as a disinfectant against odours which occur due to bacteria present in the organic environment of paper mill water circuits. The Biocidal Products Regulation stipulates that chemicals such as disinfectants, pest control products and preservatives now have to be approved by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and covers biocidal products used in the protection of materials, humans and animals against bacteria, pests and other harmful organisms. Chris Chadwick, managing director at Airedale Chemical who has been integral in the bid for registration, said the company is delighted to be the only UK manufacturer directly approved by ECHA: “Securing Airedale Chemical’s registration has been a lengthy process but incredibly worthwhile as the purpose of the Europe-wide regulation is to ensure the greatest protection of people and the environment from the use of biocides – and to improve how the biocida l market operates within the EU.” He added: “This approval demonstrates how our company and our family of peracetic acid products meets the stringent requirements set by the governing body. “Biocides are used extensively in the paper and pulp process a nd our new status allows us to further develop our peracetic acid products and continue to lead the way with a range of effective and approved biocides.” Airedale Chemical supplies PAA in dilutions of 5% and 15% and is also available as Airocide PAAD, the DEFRA approved peracetic and detergent solution for agricultural, dairy and avian applications. Airedale Chemical is a family owned, West Yorkshire-based company. Established in 1973, the company specialises in the manufacture of industrial and speciality chemicals, surfactants, phosphates and phosphonates to an expansive range of market sectors across the UK and Europe. Uniquely, Airedale Chemical owns and operates its own chemical transportation fleet allowing it to provide a flexible and reactive chemical distribution service. To find out more about its products, chemical distribution, chemical manufacturing and toll manufacturing for the UK chemical industry, visit www.airedalechemical.com .
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