Perma-Fix Environmental Services Provides Further Updates on Patent-Pending Process for Destruction of PFAS Compounds

Core Viewpoint - Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is advancing its patent-pending Perma-FAS® process for the destruction of PFAS, with a new commercial unit expected to be operational by Q4 2024 [1][2]. Company Update - The company has selected ProcessBarron for the fabrication and assembly of its new Perma-FAS commercial unit, which is a 1,000-gallon system designed to accept and destroy PFAS waste [1][2]. - The unit is anticipated to achieve a destruction level of 99.9999%, making it the first known sealed chemical destruction unit operating in a fixed facility in the U.S. [2][3]. Technology and Process - The Perma-FAS system utilizes a proprietary hydrolytic destruction process that operates at temperatures between 100-150 degrees Celsius, effectively breaking down PFAS compounds into non-hazardous byproducts [2][3]. - The process results in the production of calcium fluoride, water, and other non-hazardous organic materials that can be recovered and reused or resold [2]. Market Context - Recent regulatory measures by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have increased urgency among waste generators to address PFAS contamination, creating a favorable market environment for the company's new technology [2][3]. - The company is in communication with the EPA regarding the commercial operation of its treatment technology, aligning with the agency's goals to eliminate hazardous PFAS chemicals [2][3]. Company Background - Perma-Fix Environmental Services is a leading provider of nuclear and mixed waste management services, operating four nuclear waste treatment facilities and serving various federal agencies [4].