Emulsified Vegetable Oil for In Situ Bioremediation
Newman Zone
A Balance of Fast- and Slow-Release Electron Donors
Newman Zone is Proven –
Newman Zone was the first EVO bioremediation product on the market and tens of millions of pounds have been successfully used around the world. Newman Zone is a blend of fast- and slow-release electron donors proven effective in treating chlorinated solvents and other contaminants.
Newman Zone 55 and 60E Comparison
| Feature | Newman Zone 55 | Newman Zone 60E |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-Release Donor | Lactate-based | Ethanol-based preservative |
| Fermentable Content | 65% by weight | 72% by weight |
| Vegetable Oil Content | 55% by weight | 60% by weight |
| Hydrogen Release Profile | Balanced (lactate + slow-release oil) | Balanced (ethanol + slow-release oil) |
| Performance Profile | Fast biostimulation and sustained long-term treatment | Fast biostimulation and sustained long-term treatment |
| Storage Characteristics | Requires chilled storage for long shelf life | No refrigeration required; ethanol stabilizes product |
| Availability | Manufactured and sold in the US | Manufactured in Brazil and sold in South America, South Africa and Europe |
Why Newman Zone
Newman Zone is a cost-effective electron donor trusted for its consistent performance and long-term reliability in the field. Developed for practical use under real site conditions, it provides a dependable approach to in situ treatment across a wide range of applications.
Balanced, Long-Lasting Performance
Combines rapid microbial stimulation with long-term hydrogen release to support sustained, in situ treatment over time.
Industry-Leading Droplet Size
Our EVO oil-in-water emulsion has sub-micron droplets that maximize mobility in low permeability soils, including silts and clays.
Flexible Application Methods
- Direct push injection
- Injection wells
- Recirculation systems
- Application to excavated source areas prior to backfilling
Proven Technology
Decades of Real-World Results: Since its initial production in 2002, millions of pounds have been applied at thousands of sites worldwide.
Technical Details
How It Works
- Fast-release donor (lactate): Rapidly creates anaerobic conditions and stimulates microbial growth within hours
- Slow-release donor (vegetable oil): Ferments over time to produce hydrogen and volatile fatty acids
- Result: Sustained biological activity that supports complete contaminant breakdown
Soybean oil EVO is an ideal slow release electron donor for chlorinated solvent bioremediation. EVO releases hydrogen for several years with a single injection event.
SLOW RELEASE ELECTRON DONORS
- Newman Zone 55 Small Droplet EVO – Factory-made emulsions with oil droplets under one micron for maximum mobility. EVO formulations have 65% fermentable content and a minimum of 55% soybean oil by weight and 4% fast release donor (lactate)
- Newman Zone 60 Small Droplet EVO – Factory made emulsions with oil droplets under one micron for maximum mobility. EVO formulations have 72% fermentable content and 60% soybean oil by weight and 6% preservative (ethanol).
Application & Handling
Newman Zone 55 is designed for flexible field application:
- Diluted prior to injection (typically ≤5% oil by volume)
- Low viscosity after dilution—pumps easily like water
- Suitable for:
- Direct push injection
- Injection wells
- Recirculation systems
- Excavation/backfill applications
Common treatment approaches include source area grids and permeable reactive barriers.
Product Characteristics
- Oil-in-water emulsion with 55%-60% soybean oil by weight
- Submicron droplet size (approx. 0.15–0.60 microns)
- White, opaque liquid
- Food-grade ingredients
Packaging & Storage
Available in:
- Newman Zone 55 15-gallon mini-drums (110 pounds net)
- Newman Zone 55 55-gallon drums (420 pounds net)
- Newman Zone 55 275-gallon totes (2,100 pounds net)
- Newman Zone 60E 20-liter (18 kilos net) and 50-liter cans (45 kilos net)
- Newman Zone 60E 200-liter drums (190 kilos net)
- Newman Zone 60E 1000-liter totes (970 kilos net)
Shelf life:
- Newman Zone 55 - five years in chilled storage
- Newman Zone 55 four months without refrigeration
- Newman Zone 60E – ethanol preserved for years of storage without refrigeration
USDA Certified Biobased
Newman Zone 55 is formulated with food-grade components and does not require special handling under normal use conditions.
It is also a USDA Certified Biobased Product, supporting sustainable remediation practices.
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