TersOx™ Inorganic Peroxygen

TersOx™ is a specially formulated calcium hydroxide that produces a controlled-release of molecular oxygen designed to assist in the aerobic bioremediation of hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater. TersOx™ stimulates natural degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX). This is not a chemical oxidation product.

The high ratio of O2 in TersOx™ (>16.6% by weight) provides a long-term oxygen source for up to 12 months upon hydration under ideal conditions. This sustained release of oxygen stimulates indigenous bacteria, accelerates bioactivity, and promotes increased contaminant removal.

TersOx™ - Specifications

  • A white to yellow, powdery material
  • Composition - Calcium peroxide
  • Assay 75% minimum
  • Releases >16.6% of its weight as oxygen when hydrated
  • Packaged and delivered in 110 lb. fiber drums
  • See detailed MSDS for full product specifications
  • Transport regulations: Hazard Class: 5.1, Packing Group: II, Class: 70, UN1457
  • pH approximately 12
  • Moisture: 2% maximum
  • Expected shelf-life of material - 2 years

Applications

  • TersOx™ and water mixture (slurry) application in excavations
  • Dry powder application in soils and excavations
  • Injectable slurry for source area and permeable reactive barrier applications

Benefits

  • Controlled-release of molecular oxygen to support aerobic microbial biodegradation
  • Long-term source of oxygen to the subsurface
  • Clean, low-cost, non-disruptive application
  • No Operations and Maintenance
  • Complimentary site evaluation from Tersus Environmental