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| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT |
| Agrosynth Chemicals Limited, manufactures of Aluminium Phosphide and Zinc Phosphide, have always had protection of the environment as its basic philosophy. Both the products have been tested over time and are found to be environmental friendly. On hydrolysis and reaction with acids, respectively, Aluminium Phosphide and Zinc Phosphide, release Phosphine gas which is a non-ozone depleting agent. Phosphine reacts with HO* radicals in the atmosphere to form hypo-phosphites, which get deposited on the soil and enhances its nutritiveness . The residue after hydrolysis of aluminum phosphide consists of aluminium hydroxide, which is harmless to the environment. |
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| The manufacturing process has also been so designed as to be completely non-polluting. An indigenously designed dual scrubber system ensures that no air is allowed to the atmosphere without being thoroughly scrubbed. The quality of air regarding the SPM levels etc. are monitored on a regular basis, both in-house and by a certified third party. Cyclone dust collectors have been installed in various production areas to maintain a dust free atmosphere. The areas containing asbestos roofing have also been painted with non-toxic red oxide paint to eliminate asbestos dust in the atmosphere. |
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| The manufacturing process as such, does not require any water. The water utilization is mainly in the scrubbing system. The scrubbed gas (phosphorus pentoxide) is converted into phosphoric acid, which is sold as a by-product. Any balance water from the scrubber is treated in an ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) and is then used for gardening. This results in complete recycling of the resources and also ensures that no effluents are discharged into the soil or any water source. Rain water harvesting has been done in all buildings of the plant in order to replenish ground water levels, ensure minimal natural water wastage and also to improve soil moisture and quality of water. This methodology of manufacturing is so designed that there are no effluents or hazardous wastes generated, thus making it very environmental friendly unit. |
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| Agrosynth is committed to a green policy. It has been a concentrated effort of the management together with the employees to keep the working area as well as the surrounding areas as clean and green as possible. The plant which is spread over 5 acres has more than half its area dedicated to various types of plants and trees. These include many species of medicinal plants, red-listed plants and aromatic plants. A 20,000 sq. feet herbal garden in which plants such as Aloe vera, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Tulsi, Long pepper, Malabar nut, Indian Indigo, Java galangal, Henna etc. are grown. Another 7000 sq ft is being used as a vegetable garden where Carrot, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Radish, Spinach, Lady's finger and other seasonal vegetables are grown and consumed in the Agrosynth canteen . This concentrated effort on keeping a green atmosphere in and around the unit has been possible through building awareness among all the employees towards the importance of a healthy environment. |
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