WHAT IS PFAS?

Super User Newsgroup
Mar 23 2020

Understanding Micropollutants and How Puragen Activated Carbons Can Help


What Are PFAS Chemicals?

PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, encompass over 4,700 man-made chemicals. Since the 1940s, they have been integral in diverse industries due to their resistance to heat, water and oil. PFAS's presence in everyday products like non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, fire-fighting foams and food packaging is notable. However, it's their robust carbon-fluorine bonds that grant them the 'forever chemicals' nickname, leading to significant environmental persistence.

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Common Industries and Products Containing PFAS

PFAS, due to their unique properties, are used in a wide array of industries and products. PFAS-group chemicals are typically found in the following:
  • Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Food Packaging
  • Cookware Industry
  • Textile and Apparel
  • Firefighting Equipment
  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
  • Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
  • Aerospace and Defense Industries

Why are PFAS Concerning for the Environment, People, and Wildlife?

Environmental Impact:
PFAS compounds are found globally, from remote Arctic regions to urban ecosystems. Their environmental persistence leads to bioaccumulation, posing a threat to various ecosystems. In water systems, PFAS can be harmful even in minuscule concentrations.

Impact on Humans:
PFAS exposure in humans is linked to several health issues, including cancer, immune system impacts, and thyroid hormone disruption. These concerns are underscored by studies indicating widespread PFAS presence in the population.

Impact on Wildlife:
Animals, especially aquatic species and predators, are at risk from PFAS. These chemicals can cause reproductive, developmental, and systemic issues in wildlife, echoing the severity of their environmental impact.

Puragen’s Advanced Solutions for PFAS Abatement

As a leading manufacturer and supplier of activated carbons, Puragen Activated Carbons offers innovative solutions for PFAS abatement:

Diverse Activated Carbon Range:
Puragen Activated Carbons offers a broad range of activated carbon products, including coal, coconut shell, and wood-based carbons under the OxPure® brand. The OxPure® CH range, specifically optimized for PFAS abatement, is pivotal in capturing these contaminants from water streams.

Reactivation:
Spent carbons from PFAS removal applications are processed to prevent secondary contamination, showcasing our commitment to environmental safety.

Customized Solutions and Services:
Puragen acknowledges the uniqueness of each PFAS contamination case, offering tailored solutions through a combination of the best activated carbon media and application knowledge.

Regulatory Compliance and Global Reach:
Complying with the latest quality, environmental and health & safety standards, Puragen's products meet stringent regulatory requirements. Our global sourcing capability ensures the best carbons at competitive prices, bolstered by an active R&D program linked to our parent company, Invica Industries.

Water Treatment Applications:
Puragen's activated carbons, including powdered (PAC) and granular (GAC) forms, are vital in water purification. Their applications span municipal drinking water treatment, industrial process water, groundwater remediation, and more. These carbons are effective in removing a wide range of chemicals, including PFAS, from water streams.

Abating PFAS With Puragen Activated Carbons

PFAS contamination is a critical environmental and health challenge. With our extensive product range, advanced reactivation facilities, and tailored solutions, we are proud to be at the forefront of addressing this issue; ensuring cleaner and safer environments for future generations.

For more information and guidance regarding PFAS and our water treatment services, please contact our team at Puragen Activated Carbons today - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it...

OXBOW CARBON LLC ACQUIRES CARBON RESOURCES LLC

Super User Newsgroup
Jul 24 2014
Oxbow Carbon LLC (Oxbow), the world’s largest independent marketer and producer of petroleum and calcined coke, announces the acquisition of Carbon Resources, LLC (CR), which is one of the largest independent distributors of activated carbon products in the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Based in Oceanside, California, Carbon Resources supplies a full range of coconut shell, coal and wood-based carbon products targeting value-added applications to customers across the United States. Leveraging Carbon Resources' strong relationships, outstanding technical capabilities and excellent brand image, the company consistently has increased its sales and earnings in recent years. CR’s current management led by Ken Schaeffer, President, and Kimberly Walsh, Vice President, will continue to lead the CR team supported by Oxbow’s global capabilities in operations and logistics.

The acquisition of CR is a first step in Oxbow’s strategy of building a significant global footprint in the activated carbon industry through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions and greenfield projects. Through its Oxbow Carbonplus business, based in Paris, France, which is similar in size to Carbon Resources, Oxbow already is an active participant in the European activated carbon market. Further information can be found at www.oxbow.com.

OXBOW ACTIVATED CARBON LLC ACQUIRES ALL ASSETS OF SUPERIOR ADSORBENTS, INC.

Super User Newsgroup
Jul 1 2015
West Palm Beach, FL – Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oxbow Carbon LLC, announces that it has acquired all the assets of Superior Adsorbents, Inc. (SAI). Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Operating from its processing plant in Emlenton, PA, SAI is a supplier of over 20 different grades of proprietary microgranulated products incorporating coconut shell, coal and wood-based activated carbons. The asset purchase furthers Oxbow Activated Carbon’s continuing efforts to identify opportunities for strategic growth in key markets. Specifically, the acquisition will increase Oxbow Activated Carbon’s North American footprint and enhance its ability to provide customers with high performance screening, sizing, grinding, impregnation, pelletizing and custom packaging solutions.

SAI’s current management team will continue to lead the day-to-day operations of the business under Oxbow’s overall supervision.

Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC is a leading global distributor of a broad range of coconut shell, coal and woodbased activated carbon products. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, the company provides high quality purification solutions to more than 100 end market applications across North America and internationally. The website is www.oxbowactivatedcarbon.com.

Oxbow Carbon LLC is one of the nation’s largest private companies and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company has become the world’s leading marketer of sulphur, petroleum coke, and calcined coke – a key ingredient in the manufacturing of aluminum. The company trades in other carbon and industrial products such as coal, gypsum, met coke, anthracite and activated carbon. Oxbow has significant operating assets globally including sea and land terminals, calcining plants, sulphur prillers, pet coke upgraders, and transportation assets. Oxbow has offices or facilities in approximately 25 countries and conducts business in almost 100 countries across the world. The company’s website is www.oxbow.com.

For further information, please contact James Freney at 561-907-5400.

OXBOW ACTIVATED CARBON ATTENDS AWWA ACE15 IN ANAHEIM, CA

Super User Newsgroup
Jun 24 2015
Oxbow Activated Carbon, a leading independent distributor of activated carbon products, was pleased to exhibit at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference & Exhibition – ACE15 – at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA June 8-10, 2015.

In keeping with the show’s theme, “Uniting the World of Water,” the Oxbow Activated Carbon booth displayed technical product information about treating chlorine, chloramine, and other organic contaminants in water. The sales team managing the booth also showcased the company’s value-added offerings, including a global distribution network, technical aptitude, and individualized customer support and service.

Oxbow Activated Carbon joined hundreds of water treatment equipment and component manufacturers, activated carbon suppliers, and treatment system monitoring vendors exhibiting at ACE15. The show, which attracted more than 7,000 attendees, was an opportunity for the sales managers to make new industry contacts and raise the profile of the company’s new name in the marketplace. On February 2, 2015, Carbon Resources became Oxbow Activated Carbon after being acquired by Oxbow Carbon LLC, the world’s largest independent marketer and producer of petroleum and calcined coke, in July 2014.

About Oxbow Activated Carbon

At Oxbow Activated Carbon, we are focused on expanding our resources and improving product offerings to continue to meet the needs of our customers time after time, delivery after delivery. Our commitment is to provide world-class industry knowledge, a customer-driven distribution network, proactive communication, and quality products without compromise. We provide innovative solutions to help purify the world we live in today for a cleaner tomorrow. Oxbow Activated Carbon – Solutions for a Purified World. For more information, visit www.OxbowActivatedCarbon.com or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

EUROPEAN INVESTOR GROUP ACQUIRES OXBOW ACTIVATED CARBON

Super User Newsgroup
Sep 9 2019
Oxbow Activated Carbon has been acquired by a European investor group with over 15 years’ experience in the activated carbon business. We are delighted that the business has been recognized for its highly skilled global team of technical, sales and logistics professionals, together with its advanced processing facilities in Emlenton, Pennsylvania and Ternuezen, Netherlands.

Under the new company name Puragen Activated Carbons, we will continually explore new markets and develop products to best support new and existing customers. Puragen Activated Carbons’ goal is to provide superior cost effective solutions using our vast experience in the activated carbon industry combined with the resources and vision of our new owners. With the support of the new owners, we plan to build the business over the long term creating a world class specialty activated carbon production and R&D platform.

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