National Peroxide Limited (NPL) has resumed operations at its Kalyan plant in Maharashtra with effect from 23rd May, 2020 in a phased manner.

 

The company is taking all necessary steps to adhere to the guidelines for social distancing provided by the ministry of home affairs along with various directives issued by the relevant government authorities and has put in place requisite safety measures keeping in mind safety, health and well-being of the employees and other stakeholders at our plant location.

 

NPL is a pioneer in India for peroxygen chemicals and is the largest manufacturer of Hydrogen Peroxide in India with an installed capacity of 95,000 MTPA on 50% w/w. basis. It's fully integrated manufacturing site for Hydogen Peroxide is located at Kalyan in Maharashtra (India).

 

China has stated that they have been able to control Covid -19 in an effective manner and by using 3% strength of Hydrogen Peroxide in Airports, Hospitals and public places as well as on trains and in railway stations i.e. almost any public, community space possible. In addition, the United States of America’s EPA (Environment Protection Agency) and CDC (Centre for Disease Control) have also said that 3% Hydrogen Peroxide can effectively be used as disinfectant against Covid-19.

 

Although Hydrogen Peroxide has never been used in India for the above applications, it has been used in China by CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) and other authorities in China. It has also been used in Hong Kong by the Mass Transit Railway where it has been used as disinfectant in trains and train stations to conduct the cleaning and decontamination. The MTR carries over 13 million passenger journeys worldwide in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia and the mainland of China. Further, the World Economic Forum also states that Hydrogen Peroxide can be effectively used against the Corona virus on surfaces.

 

Nitrogen Peroxide is jointly working with the various institutions and government organisations, pan India like municipal corporations, gram panchayats and various bodies to help disinfect the physical surfaces and we have already supplied around 34,000 Kgs, to various agencies for disinfecting public properties.

 

National Peroxide Limited, a Wadia group company is India’s largest Hydrogen Peroxide manufacturer based in Kalyan, Maharashtra and has been operating the plant for the last 64 years. Hydrogen Peroxide is widely used as antimicrobial chemical against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and spores. It is used in both liquid and gas form for disinfection and sterilization.

 

In India, Hydrogen Peroxide is manufactured to international standards by National Peroxide Limited, using the auto-oxidation process, at its most modern and up-to-date plant near Kalyan, Maharashtra.

 

NPL’s Hydrogen Peroxide is a concentrated aqueous solution containing 50% Hydrogen Peroxide by weight and is commonly referred to as Hydrogen Peroxide 50% w/w and is specially stabilised for Indian climatic conditions. The company also produce Hydrogen Peroxide in 35%, 60% and 70% concentration.