Chemistry

PAK^®27 is a granular addition compound of sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). This environmentally sound compound is neither persistent in nor toxic to the ecosystem. PAK^®27 initially adds oxygen to the system, and beneficial chlorophyll-a oxygenators are retained in the water column-providing oxygen to support fish and biologically essential aquatic organisms.

Upon dissolution, PAK^®27 releases sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)(sometimes referred to as hydrogen dioxide).

The hydrogen peroxide then releases oxygen. The product is fully biodegradable, and is effective in acidic, neutral, and alkaline bodies of water.

Specifically, the reactions that occur with PAK^®27 are:            

       2Na₂CO₃  .  3H₂O₂ ➝ 2Na₂CO₃ + 3H₂O₂

                         2H₂O₂ ➝ 2H₂O + O₂