Styrene is a colourless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic sweet odour. It is one of the most important basic chemicals for the chemical industry. Styrene is mainly used in the manufacture of various plastics, and the aromatic hydrocarbon is also used as a solvent and binder for synthetic resins and polyester paints.

Styrene emissions continue to be a major challenge for many industries. This is where Ecosorb^® 706 comes in: Thanks to an optimised formula, it reduces styrene odours even more effectively and complies with the latest environmental regulations. “With the introduction of Ecosorb^® 706, we have a very effective and sustainable answer to the current and future needs of the industry in our portfolio,” Luca Faggionato of ACAT Milan points out.

The advantages of Ecosorb^® 706 at a glance

• Greater efficiency: Thanks to the improved composition, Ecosorb^® 706 achieves a higher reduction of styrene emissions with lower product quantities.
• Environmentally friendly: The product is non-toxic, biodegradable and complies with the strictest environmental regulations. This makes it a safe alternative to conventional chemical treatments.
• Economic efficiency: By reducing waste, increasing operational efficiency and reducing the use of conventional chemicals, Ecosorb^® 706 helps to reduce operating costs.

Powerful & sustainable

Ecosorb^® 706 is the result of extensive research and testing by experts in odour neutralisation and environmental science. The new product builds on the successful experience with Ecosorb® 206 and combines practical experience with the latest scientific knowledge. “Ecosorb^® 706 is not just a further development. It represents our clear commitment to innovation. With optimised essential oil formulations and increased product efficacy, we offer our customers a powerful and sustainable solution to effectively combat styrene odours,” says Luca Faggionato.

ACAT: The experts in odour control

ACAT has been working intensively on odour control for many years. The company offers a wide range of products tailored to the specific needs of different industries. Ecosorb^® 706 is specifically designed to control styrene and VOC emissions in manufacturing and processing industries. The general Ecosorb^® formulations score highly in the control of ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide emissions. Luca Faggionato: “We also work with very individual solutions. These are essential oil blends for specific odour problems, for example in wastewater treatment, food processing and the production of composite materials.”

Success in practice

Numerous best-practice examples show how ACAT’s customers are successfully combating styrene odours using Ecosorb^® products. “For example, we were approached by a company in southern Europe that manufactures sewer pipes and was experiencing odour problems at one of its sites,” says Luca Faggionato. In the hall, the company produces synthetic resin, which is used as an internal coating for pipes. Offices are located above the hall, where employees also spend their breaks. Both in the hall and especially in the offices, the styrene levels were so high that some employees complained of headaches and nausea.

Luca Faggionato: “To tackle the problem, we installed our patented VPS dry fogging system close to the source of the odour. The system generates a dry mist of Ecosorb^® which specifically attacks the styrene molecules and converts them into harmless by-products through a chemical reaction. With an initial styrene concentration of around 50 ppm and an air volume of around 25,000 m³ to be treated, the Ecosorb^® system was able to reduce the styrene content to below 10 ppm – well below the permissible limit of 15 ppm.”