Carus Chemical Company is the world's largest manufacturer of potassium permanganate and sodium permanganate. Carus is a provider of products and services for water and wastewater treatment, air purification, and organic oxidation for the fine chemical industry.  The company was founded in 1915 and has become the leader in permanganate technology through an ongoing reliance on research and development. Besides, Carus has developed an expertise with the separation and recycling of manganese dioxide, co-product of the oxidation with permanganate. Due to this environmental friendly approach, Carus is also the largest user of permanganate for the production of organic compounds. Our dedicated teams manage projects from laboratory to full-scale production (reactors up to 30 cubic meters) and also provide technical support.  As a member of the American Chemistry Council, Carus actively supports Responsible Care- an initiative that fosters involvement in our community and continuous health, safety and environmental friendly improvements.