CDG Environmental, LLC

CDG Environmental, LLC is an independent, privately owned firm based in Bethlehem, PA.

Leaders in safe, stable & easy-to-use chlorine dioxide supply and generation, we are specialized in the delivery and precise application of chlorine dioxide, a powerful disinfectant and oxidant used by a number of industries.

We have a comprehensive portfolio of chlorine dioxide products and state-of-the-art process technologies, including GAS:SOLID ™ systems for the on-site generation of chlorine dioxide gas, and CDG SOLUTION 3000 ™ ready-to-use chlorine dioxide concentrate.

We provide expert technical support for our chlorine dioxide gas and solution products. Our capabilities extend beyond our own in-house staff, by virtue of close working relationships with world-renowned scientists, engineers, a network of highly regarded specialty laboratories.

Our clients include municipal water utilities, industrial companies and research & healthcare institutions, as well as civilian and military agencies of the United States Government.

Our Executive Management Staff

David B. Morris, President

Mr. Morris has over 35 years’ experience in engineering, sales, market development, and executive management in the water/wastewater treatment and disinfection markets. He has been recognized for his achievements in building new markets and delivering quality products to diverse domestic and international customers. He has held positions of increasing responsibility with well-known firms, including: ITT Industries, Marmon Water Group, Betz Laboratories and Florida Progress Corporation. For several years, he managed Process Consulting Associates – a firm providing process design, product development and strategic marketing and sales assistance to firms participating in the treatment and disinfection of water and wastewater. Clients included: Selective Micro Technologies, Culligan International and Raytheon Engineers and Constructors.

For the most recent 15 years, he has been highly engaged in development of several chlorine dioxide technologies culminating in the issuance of a US Patent.

Mr. Morris holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in Engineering and Management, also from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

He is an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Water Quality Association, International Desalination Society, American Membrane Technology Association and Association of Water Technologies.

Peter C. Dent, Technology Development Manager

Mr. Dent has over 30 years of U.S. and International experience in advanced materials, industrial chemicals and gases, cryogenics, magnetics, vacuum, and test measurement instruments.  Has has worked in the following roles: product, intellectual property, project management, manufacturing engineering, field service, marketing and sales, research and technology development, governmenet relations, regulations and contracting.  He has worked for companies including Air Products & Chemicals, Lake Shore Cryotronics, Everson Tesla, MicroPhotonics and Electron Energy.

Mr. Dent holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University.  He has a background in ISO 9001 and AS-9100 quality systems, and lean/six sigma methods.  He speaks fluent German and Italian.  He is an active member in the American Society of Materials and is co-founder of the US Magnetic Materials Association, a 501(c)6 organizaiton.

Dean Gregory, PhD, Senior Scientist

Dr. Gregory joined the predecessor companies full-time in 2003. Previously, for approximately 4 years while in graduate school, Dr. Gregory had worked part time for the predecessor companies, conducting various chlorine dioxide-related research projects. His research has focused on the use of chlorine dioxide in water treatment and the optimization of water treatment chemistry and processes. He has 13 years of experience in the water treatment industry, including three years directing the research efforts of the Ft. Collins, Colorado water utility, and has published 5 peer-reviewed articles in technical journals. He has also presented numerous papers at national conferences. He is a graduate of Colgate University (BA, 1989) and Colorado State University (PhD, Environmental Engineering, 2003).

Pete Kazlas, Product Manager/Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Mr. Kazlas has over 30 years’ experience in the chemical and gas industry. He has been awarded 3 patents for various chemical processes. His work history shows various positions with industry leaders including: Air Products and Chemicals, Liquid Carbonic and Messer AG/Super Tech Group.

Since joining CDG in 2005, he has served as Product Manager and Eastern Regional Sales Manager. He has successfully managed the start-up of new processing facilities.

He is an active member of the American Membrane Technology Association and Association of Water Technologies.

SCIENCE

The efficacy of chlorine dioxide as an aggressive oxidizing agent capable of destroying a wide range of compounds, including microorganisms and sulfur compounds, is well documented. CDG Environmental has focused its efforts on making this difficult to handle molecule available to users through a simple production device and as a pure dilute solution.

Analytics

The analytical chemistry of chlorine dioxide, especially in solution, is complicated by chlorine dioxide’s volatility, by its sensitivity to light and instability over time, and by interference from related redox species. Various analytical methods are in use, or have been proposed, with varying degrees of success.
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Chemistry

Chlorine dioxide is a relatively small, volatile and highly energetic molecule. Chlorine dioxide is never transported as a compressed gas because of its instability; rather, it is typically generated as needed, at the point of use.
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Microbial Kill

Chlorine dioxide is an extremely effective disinfectant, which rapidly inactivates bacteria, viruses parasites such as Giardia and to some extent, even the highly resistant encysted parasite Cryptosporidium. Chlorine dioxide’s combination of power and selectivity enable it to penetrate biofilms and destroy the resident microorganisms.
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Legionella Treatment

Legionella and other bacteria thrive in biofilm which is impervious to most biocides. Chlorine dioxide has been shown to be an effective biocide for the destruction of the Legionella bacteria.
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