sulfuric acid is one of the most widely  utilized acids in the world spanning  industries from agriculture to paint and varnish coatings.  Sulfuric acid, in its present form, is extremely difficult to handle because of its caustic characteristic (ability to burn human tissue).  Until  Sulfuric acid is diluted to less than a 10% solution, it will burn human and animal tissue.  

When water and sulfuric acid are mixed together, the water will completely dissociate the acid causing an exothermic reaction which is what causes the burning of human tissue. In lay person terms, the hydrogen and sulfur will separate.  This creates a volatile environment with significant temperatures.

Cheltec has developed a proprietary process that prevents this complete dissociation and results in a safe sulfuric acid product  STABITROL™ (Stay-ba-trol) that will not burn human and animal tissue, even when mixing with water.  

Currently, the most popular method to reduce the “bite” in sulfuric acid is through dilution and/or additives such as various salt compounds. Though this may reduce some of the concerns with burning human tissue, many of these products become volatile when mixed with water, therefore; burning is a concern. In addition, the current method to produce a slightly safer acid does not enhance the benefits of the acid itself.  

Through Cheltec’s proprietary process, a 93% standard sulfuric acid is reacted, which produces our  super-acid, STABITROL™, which is equivalent to a 50% concentration sulfuric acid.  However; this 50% STABITROL™ concentration is stronger than a 50% standard sulfuric acid concentration because Cheltec’s process significantly enhances the beneficial properties of the sulfuric acid. 

One of these enhanced properties is the chelation  (key-lay-shun) property.  Chelation is a method in-which metal ions such as copper, iron, or zinc, are held or suspended in a liquid.  STABITROL™ can, in many cases, replace traditional chelation chemicals and/or agents, which are used in many industries such as the aquatic industry for algae control, and the agricultural market for liquid micro-nutrients or fertilizers.  While traditional chelation agents work well in high pH environments, they are neutralized in acidic environments.  STABITROL™ works well in low and moderately high pH ranges.  Also, these traditional chelation chemicals tend to be weak in holding strength and are expensive. Cheltec’s chelation product, STABITROL™, is magnum strength chelate and is cost competitive.

Field trials were conducted with the STABITROL™ technology for chelation efficacy in industries such as algae control, agricultural fertilizer, binding hard water ions for herbicide enhancement, and odor control.  Cheltec sought individuals with an expertise in these fields to evaluate the product’s performance and uniqueness.  Most of those who participated in these trials and demonstrations are now customers.