Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Our advanced UV oxidation technology effectively eliminates Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and other contaminants from wastewater, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability.
The Challenge
Pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, hormones, and agrochemicals are increasingly detected in wastewater, finding their way into soil and drinking water.
Environmental Persistence
Micropollutants from pharmaceutical manufacturing persist in the environment, bioaccumulate, and cause toxicity to aquatic life and ecosystems.
Health Impacts
Endocrine disrupting substances, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals in water can lead to serious health effects and antimicrobial resistance.
Regulatory Pressure
Growing regulatory requirements in Europe, North America, and globally are mandating pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce their environmental impact.
Our Solution: PHOTOX Advanced UV Oxidation
Ionic's PHOTOX technology uses advanced UV oxidation processes to effectively eliminate pharmaceutical contaminants from wastewater.
How It Works
Our UV reactors use a combination of UV light and oxidizing agents (hydrogen peroxide/ozone) to generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that effectively degrade even the most persistent organic pollutants.
Complete Degradation: Breaks down APIs, antibiotics, hormones, and other complex compounds into harmless byproducts.
Customizable: Tailored solutions for specific treatment requirements and wastewater characteristics.
Environmentally Friendly: Reduces the need for chemical additives and minimizes harmful byproducts.
Cost-Effective: Lower operational costs compared to traditional treatment methods like incineration.
Key Applications
Our UV oxidation systems effectively treat various pharmaceutical compounds in different wastewater streams.
Antibiotics
Effectively eliminates antibiotics like Sulfamide, Penicillin, and Amoxicillin to prevent the formation of multi-resistant germs.
Learn more →Hormones
Removes hormones such as Cyproterone acetate, Letrozole, Ethinylestradiol from CIP rinse wastewater without any contaminated side-streams.
Learn more →Cytostatics
Completely mineralizes highly potent cytostatic substances like Capecitabin and Vinorelbin with lower OPEX compared to incineration.
Learn more →Multi-API Sites
Handles complex wastewaters from sites manufacturing and formulating multiple APIs, effectively treating high fluctuations in concentration.
Learn more →API Synthesis
Treats wastewater from the synthesis of APIs and intermediates that are typically difficult to manage with traditional methods.
Learn more →CIP Rinse Water
Effectively treats Clean-in-Place rinse wastewater containing trace amounts of APIs and drug residues from pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Learn more →Our Implementation Process
From lab testing to full-scale implementation, we provide a comprehensive approach to solving your pharmaceutical wastewater challenges.
Lab Feasibility Study
We assess your wastewater's treability and determine optimal process parameters through comprehensive lab testing.
Pilot Testing
We validate lab findings on a larger scale and assess performance under real-world conditions with on-site pilot plants.
System Design
Based on pilot results, we design a customized full-scale system tailored to your specific treatment needs and facility requirements.
Implementation
We handle installation, commissioning, validation, and provide comprehensive training and ongoing support for your new system.
Success Stories
Our UV oxidation technology has been successfully implemented in pharmaceutical facilities worldwide.
BASF GmbH
Germany
Successfully implemented UV oxidation for EDTA removal from pharmaceutical production wastewater.
Read case study →GSK
Singapore
Installed UV oxidation system at an Amoxicillin manufacturing site to treat antibiotic-contaminated wastewater.
Read case study →Merck KGaA
Switzerland
Applied UV oxidation technology at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site producing antihypertensives containing phenolic structures.
Read case study →Benefits of Our Solution
Our UV oxidation technology offers numerous advantages for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment.
Effective Degradation
Destroys complex organic pollutants into non-toxic substances.
No Chemical Residues
No secondary waste, unlike traditional chemical treatments.
Eco-Friendly
Minimizes CO₂ emissions and meets global environmental standards.
Versatile Applications
Works for pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial wastewater.
High Efficiency
Handles highly concentrated wastewater resistant to conventional treatments.
Scalable & Reliable
Customizable for different capacities, ensuring long-term sustainable
Why Choose Ionic?
We combine cutting-edge technology, proven expertise,and customized solutions to help pharmaceutical manufacturers achieve compliance, sustainability, and cost savings.
🚀 Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together! 🚀
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IONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD
(An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company)
S. No. 1, 5, 11, 12 & 13, Ground Floor, B Wing,
Mahalaxmi Heights, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpiri,
Pune-18 ,Maharashtra, INDIA.