Oxygen Scavengers
Newman Zone OS
Oxygen scavenger for anaerobic bioremediation
Newman Zone OS is a blend of food grade antioxidants, chelated ferrous iron catalyst, and buffering agents used to prepare water for anaerobic injections. It rapidly removes dissolved oxygen and creates the reducing conditions required for effective anaerobic bioremediation.
By eliminating dissolved oxygen, Newman Zone OS supports bioaugmentation cultures such as SDC-9 and KB-1 by allowing anaerobic bacteria to establish and grow under favorable conditions.
Why Newman Zone OS
Successful anaerobic bioremediation depends on establishing and maintaining reducing conditions. Dissolved oxygen in injection water can inhibit microbial activity and reduce treatment effectiveness.
Newman Zone OS provides a fast and reliable method to remove dissolved oxygen prior to injection, helping ensure that injected water supports anaerobic processes rather than disrupting them.
Rapid Oxygen Removal
Quickly removes dissolved oxygen, creating anoxic water typically within one hour.
Supports Bioaugmentation
Improves performance of anaerobic cultures by establishing reducing conditions prior to injection.
Works in Challenging Conditions
Effective in cold and highly oxidized water where oxygen removal is more difficult.
Simple Tank Addition
Pre-measured product added directly to tanks with minimal mixing requirements.
Technical Details
How it Works
1. Scavenges Dissolved Oxygen
Antioxidants and chelated ferrous iron react with dissolved oxygen, rapidly reducing oxygen concentrations in water.
2. Creates Reducing Conditions
Oxygen removal lowers ORP, producing anoxic water suitable for anaerobic microbial activity.
3. Supports Biological Activity
The formulation supports bioaugmentation cultures and provides a small, readily available electron donor as components degrade.
Application & Handling
- Added to tanks prior to filling with water
- Mixing with pumps or mixers recommended until fully dissolved
- Typically produces anoxic water within one hour
Negative ORP achieved within approximately two hours
Suitable for:
- Added to tanks prior to filling with water
- Mixing with pumps or mixers recommended until fully dissolved
- Typically produces anoxic water within one hour
- Negative ORP achieved within approximately two hours
Packaging & Storage
Available in:
- 1-gallon pails (for ~1,000 gallon batches)
- 5-gallon pails (for ~5,000 gallon batches)
Storage:
- Stable for months under proper storage conditions
- Keep containers sealed to avoid exposure to oxygen and moisture
Safety
- Food grade, non-toxic components
- No known hazards under normal use conditions
- Standard PPE recommended during handling
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