Lohtragon® Metal Salts used Across Various Application fields
The Lohtragon® metal salts show characteristics and benefits which are relevant for multiple industry segments. In this chapter we provide insights into Lohtragon® properties being of common interest due to the general process parameters. The proven Lohtragon® product range is shown in the Lohtragon® product selector for cross-applications. Our Lohtragon® experts support you in preselecting your most suitable product and respective quality.
Free-Flowing Agents
Storage and production processes using dry chemicals like powders require a safe and efficient handling. more
Storage and production processes using dry chemicals like powders require a safe and efficient handling. A special treatment with Lohtragon® free-flowing agents improves the processability of your powdery materials and contributes to consistent quality of your powder products.
The dedicated range of Lohtragon® high performance anticaking metal salts acts as free-flow activator, securely prevents caking and fulfils the requirements and regulatory standards of various industry segments.
In many applications, the pH value of an aqueous solution has major influence on the production process and on the final product. Dedicated metal salt solutions are used as pH buffers to adjust pH levels and to keep them at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications. Your benefits are:
In order to control the activity of metal ions in aqueous solutions, certain metal salts are used as chelators. The chelating effect prevents the metal ions from entering into their normal and undesirable reactions or to form insoluble products. The following features can be beneficial for your application:
Stimulation treatment and cleaning of surface facilities
Oil & Gas Treatment
Keep micronutrients (Mn, Fe, Zn, Cu, Ca) in soluble form
The burning behavior of all type of materials is more and more a crucial factor within the extensive profile of their requirements. Predominantly materials used in construction, furnishings, transport, electrical products & electronics are of concern regarding fire exposure. Common flame retardants are inorganic substances (e.g. Aluminium Hydroxide ATH, Magnesium Hydroxide MDH, Antimony Oxide, Zinc Borate), halogenated organic products (e.g. organochlorines, brominated compounds) and organophosphorus compounds (phosphorus esters, polyphosphates) amongst others.
Most of these flame retardants are already used in conjunction with other chemicals in order to enhance their efficiency and/or improve consumer health and safety, plus the environmental profiles of the related products.
The range of Lohtragon® high performance metal salts plays a role in improving the tendency of materials not to burn while bringing regulatory advantages. Selected Lohtragon® products are able to act as synergists in flame retardant compositions.
The Lohtragon® team is ready to be your synergist in developing your next outstanding flame retardant system. Contact us!
Odor Control
While in fragrances the smell – the appealing aroma – is intentionally created, other odor causing substances need to be removed. more
While in fragrances the smell – the appealing aroma – is intentionally created, other odor causing substances need to be removed. An obvious reason might be the annoying smell, but often even health and safety reasons and negative impacts on process tools trigger the need to chemically transform such substances into non-smelling products.
Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenging
Hydrogen sulfide is toxic and leads to extreme corrosion in contact with water. It burns to sulfur dioxide, which is equally aggressive and harmful to health. Therefore, hydrogen sulfide must be rapidly eliminated, both in the extraction of fossil fuels (oil & gas) and in biogas plants. Lohtragon® liquid iron reagents have a very high iron content for direct dosage which considerably simplifies the treatment.
Unpleasant odors occur in many processes and are often linked to sulfur or nitrogen containing substances. The oxidizing properties of hydrogen peroxide releasing metal salts show good effects against these odorous products. The Lohtragon® peroxide solids are highly effective and easier to handle than the liquid hydrogen peroxide.
Lohtragon® metal salts are also offered as aqueous solutions. In this case, the Lohtragon® high performance metal salts are dissolved in high-purity water. more
Metal salts are also offered as aqueous solutions. In this case, the Lohtragon® high performance metal salts are dissolved in high-purity water and with no need of additional biocides. The main benefits of Lohtragon® aqueous solutions are linked to:
sustainability
quality
safety
cost efficiency
Benefit from easy handling and dosing, replacing the dissolution step in your process and from ready-to-use concentrations.
In addition to the optimization of your production processes the Lohtragon® aqueous solutions are the high quality basis for your formulated systems in:
Considering sustainability aspects, the Lohtragon® aqueous solutions benefit regarding the carbon footprint compared to the solid metal salts. Skipping energy-intensive evaporation and drying processes lead to significantly more sustainable processes and an improved carbon footprint.
The Lohtragon® mindset around sustainability in metal salt production generally includes manifold principles to enable a responsible way of handling resources and to protect the environment. We are committed to this approach and apply it along the entire value chain – thinking in circles is an important pillar.
A fascinating property of some Lohtragon® metal salts is their fluorescence. The suitability for industrial applications like fluorescent signage can be tested based on specific requirement profiles.
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The information given in the document corresponds to our current knowledge. We warrant in the frame of our General Terms and Conditions of Sale that our products are manufactured in accordance with the specifications. However, we disclaim any liability with regard to the suitability of our products for a particular purpose or application or their compatibility with other substances. Tests have to be performed by the customer who also bears the risk in this respect. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use our products in conflict with third parties' rights.
