Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, today announced that it has secured Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for KemConnect^® DEX, its chlorine-free, performic acid-based, sustainable disinfection method for waste and process water treatment solution. The approval marks an important milestone in expanding Kemira’s North American sustainable, technology-driven antibacterial portfolio

Available in Europe for over a decade, KemConnect DEX played a key role in wastewater treatment preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, where it was implemented at the Seine Amont wastewater treatment plant — Europe’s second largest.

“KemConnect DEX offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional chlorine-based treatment, eliminating harmful by-products and breaking down naturally within minutes,” said Tuija Pohjolainen‑Hiltunen, EVP, Water Solutions. “Our technology helps utilities maintain regulatory compliance by automatically controlling performic-acid dosage and sustaining required performance levels.”

KemConnect DEX integrates chemistry with real-time data monitoring, using a compact on-site generator and Kemira’s proprietary algorithm to optimize dosage, increase operational visibility, and improve sustainability performance.

The solution will roll out commercially across Canada as provincial and local registrations for precursor products are finalized.

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