LCA analysis: SoftAcid Aqua M vs formic acid
NORSUS has conducted a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for SoftAcid® Aqua M and pure formic acid.
When comparing the seven environmental impact categories included in the LCA, SoftAcid Aqua M is the most sustainable choice.
Summary
SoftAcid Aqua M consists of lignosulfonic acid and formic acid and is used for the silage process of fish and fish by-products.
The LCA study was performed in 2019 by NORSUS, Norway’s leading independent research institute for LCA and other environmental impact analyses. The LCA includes seven environmental impact categories: climate change, ozone layer depletion, photochemical oxidation, acidification, eutrophication, ADP elements and ADP fossil.
SoftAcid Aqua M has a lower impact than formic acid in all categories.
By replacing pure formic acid with SoftAcid Aqua M you reduce your CO2 emissions by 19%.
Climate change (IPCC2013 GWP 100a v1.03)