Paper Recycling Facility
Benzaco Scientific’s Odor-Armor® Helps Meet Operational Acceptance Within a Community
The Problem
Since 1997, a Northeastern United States recycled paper mill has been under the scrutiny of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for odor complaints from the surrounding community.
The neighboring community had the power to close the plant because of the smells.
Either the mill resolved the odor problems or the DEP and the community would force the plant to close.
The Objective
In an attempt to eliminate the source of the odors in the plant, the paper mill hired two environmental engineering firms to recommend changes to the mill processes.
In addition, the plant also began discussion with various suppliers for chemical solutions.

The Solution
While the number of odor complaints were reduced significantly, occasional outbreaks of odor resulted in continued pressure from the community and the DEP.
Even though biologically induced malodors were in control, other variables were contributing to the odor issues. Volatile fatty acids inherent in the recycled fiber and reaction products caused by de-inking and bleaching.
To remedy the problem, Benzaco Scientific introduced Odor-Armor odor neutralization technology. Applied to odor vapors as an atomized spray using a high-pressure system, Odor-Armor reacts to alter the odor molecules, rendering them odorless and imperceptible.
Spray nozzles were strategically placed to address problematic areas such as the aeration basin, clarifier, pulp dryer exhaust stack and exhaust fans for the roof and windows. Even the interior plant air was neutralized by applying Odor-Armor to the process chests and the “man-coolers” managing the air flow between floors.
The Result
The Return on Investment for this Odor-Armor treatment program is black and white. Odor-Armor treatment allows the plant to stay open by bringing the plant Operational Acceptance (the public’s permission for a facility to operate within a community).
The plant manager recognized that as a result of Benzaco Scientific’s program and Odor-Armor technology, “we’ve come from a community ready to close our doors to an odor that’s barely perceptible over the course of three or four months and staying that way”.
Cost Efficient
Effective odor eliminating compounds combined with delivery systems featuring industry leading automation, remote management and cost efficiencies.
All Natural
Natural odor removal compounds have been scientifically developed odor-eliminating plant extracts with industry-specific blends to maximize odor reduction.
Custom Solutions
We conduct site evaluations and provide custom, comprehensive, and industry-specific odor control programs with unparalleled customer support.