Do you know the differences between chemical products and sustainable products?

There are key elements that differentiate traditional chemical products from sustainable ones, in this post we will delve into six key aspects: safety, renewable sources, biodegradability, accident prevention, waste and energy efficiency.

From Adintus we are involved with promoting sustainability in the chemical sector to be in line with the aspirations of the European Green Pact promoted by the EU. For this reason, we have developed our line of sustainable additives T-AQUA.

Here are the main differences between sustainable and chemical additives.

SUSTAINABLE CHEMICALS

1. Products that are safe for human health and the environment, usually have a low toxicity
.

Renewable sources. Starting materials must be renewable and non-extinguishable, as far as technically and economically feasible

3. Biodegradability. Chemicals have to be designed in such a way that, at the end of their function,
do not persist in the environment, but fragment into inert
degradation products.

4. Accident prevention. Substances and forms of their use should be chosen in such a way that
minimizes the possibility of accidents during their manufacture.

5. Minimal waste generation. Generation of substances with low human and environmental toxicity.

6. Energy efficiency. Energy needs must be considered in relation to their environmental and economic impacts
.

TRADITIONAL CHEMICALS

1. They usually have a high impact on both human health and the environment, in the case of water treatment
   they can contribute acid or alkaline character, incorporate salts and conductivity to the environment…
2. They can come from sources with high extractive impact such as petroleum derivatives or from
   mining activities.
3. Traditional chemical products leave a footprint on the planet and incorporate into the natural environment
   elements that cannot be degraded naturally.
4. Due to their impact on human health during their manufacture, serious damage can be caused to
   operators.
5. During their manufacture, waste is generated that has to be treated with costly systems that never
   usually end up in a zero waste or landfill.
6. Their manufacture requires the application of large amounts of energy, which usually translates into greenhouse gases that are harmful to the planet
   .