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Environment Health Safety

Acoris believes in resource conservation through design and intelligent execution.

Our environment-friendly building is designed to optimize light and ventilation. We offer to design processes to reduce our carbon footprint, minimize the utilization of resources and recycle effluents.

We have invested in advanced systems to ensure the integrity of your processes and the safety of our professionals. We have incorporated sophisticated fume hood exhaust systems, air handling units, and acid and solvent storage systems.

Hikal, the parent company of Acoris, is a signatory to 'Responsible Care'. Acoris' EHS policy is guided by standards set by Hikal.

Waste Handling
Despite best efforts, byproducts are an inevitable feature of chemical activities. Intelligent design of processes remains the most efficient measure for environmental protection.

Organic solvents are collected after reaction and if possible, purified and reused. Solvent mixtures (chlorinated/non chlorinated) are collected in separate exhaust systems and disposed by certified contractors. Separate collection systems are available for solid waste (contaminated/non contaminated/packaging material). Washing water from the laboratories and domestic water are collected through drainage systems and directed to a biological waste water treatment plant. After purification, the clean water is used for irrigation and gardening, resulting in zero discharge.

Emissions
Emissions from reactions undertaken under vacuum are passed through acid and cold traps to remove volatile fractions. Mobile scrubbers are used wherever appropriate. Elephant trunk air suction systems ensure the capture of any air contamination in the lab. A stacked blower situated above the terrace level of the building releases air.

Safety

Intelligent design and stringent organizational measures ensure the safety of personnel:
- Dedicated bulk solvent facility
- Distribution system with specially designed safety cans
- Dedicated solvent/chemical stores with storage designed according to hazard classification
- Laminar flow bench dispense box
- Exhausted storage for chemicals/solvents in the laboratory according to classification. Specially designed cabinets account for acids, flammable and combustible liquids
- Smoke detectors with alarm system
- Fire fighting equipment – fire hydrant network and CO2 and DCP fire extinguishers
- Emergency communication system
- Air handling system with 16 air changes per minute per hood in the laboratories
- Controlled air flow with alarm in the fume hoods. The air handling unit is designed to replace exhaust air and provide temperature, humidity and air quality required for laboratory procedures without creating excessive drafts. The entire system is controlled by a computerized building management system.
- Safety showers/eye wash along with personal protective equipment
- Emergency room and contractual arrangement with local hospital
- A systematic safety training program ensures constant awareness about EHS onsite. Our in-house process safety laboratory supports the development of inherently safe processes and implements safety measures to master critical reaction steps.
   
 


 

Acoris - A Hikal Group Company
 
  Acoris is a 100% subsidiary of Hikal Ltd., a provider of Active Ingredients, Intermediates and R&D services.