Eka SC - sodium chlorate

Sodium chlorate is produced by the electrolysis of brine. This energy-intensive, multistage process is run in closed loop plants from which emissions are kept to a minimum. This requires maintaining good chemical balances and running with precise control. Thanks to advancements in our proprietary electrode design, we have been able to minimize the electrical power consumption, while maintaining product quality. The process also produces a valuable hydrogen gas co-product which is often utilized by our pulp mill customers to replace fossil fuels or sold to other business partners.

Whenever possible, we locate our manufacturing facilities where renewable energy sources are available. At our Chemical Island facilities we place our manufacturing facilities close to customer and chlorine dioxide production locations, where we can take advantage of available bio-based energy to produce chlorate.