Claros Technologies achieves 99.99% PFAS destruction using the ClarosTechUV System
26 Dec 2025
Claros Technologies has announced the successful completion of a large-scale commercial optimization run of ClarosTechUV™ — Claros' proprietary UV-photochemical PFAS destruction technology platform — at Daikin America's (DAI) Decatur, Alabama facility.
Building on the success of an initial pilot announced earlier this year, this commercial optimization run validates and confirms the technology's readiness for full commercial deployment. The milestone underscores DAI's leadership in sustainable, next-generation manufacturing and highlights Claros' innovation in PFAS destruction.
In this latest phase, the ClarosTechUV™ system treated more than 170,000 gallons (approximately 640,000 liters) of industrial process water containing a range of PFAS compounds. The system achieved greater than 99.99% destruction of all targeted PFAS species — long, short, and ultra-short chain — at high flow rates capable of hundreds of gallons per minute while showcasing stable performance and exceptional energy efficiency.
The ClarosTechUV™ next-generation PFAS destruction system demonstrated:
- Effectiveness across long, short, and ultra-short chain PFAS (including TFA)
- 99.99% destruction of PFAS across all targeted species
- High-flow capability of hundreds of gallons per minute (thousands of liters per minute)
- A compact footprint for seamless integration
- Safe, reliable UV-based technology
- Low-cost performance suited for industrial remediation applications
Through its collaboration with DAI and other industrial partners, Claros has now processed more than half a million gallons of PFAS-containing industrial process water at industrial facilities, showing consistent, verified destruction performance across diverse concentrations and water chemistries.
"Over the past year, we've proven that complete PFAS destruction at industrial scale is not theoretical — it's happening now," said David Hendrixson, Executive Vice President of Daikin America, Inc. "This milestone reflects DAI's long-standing leadership in sustainability and our commitment to embracing innovative technologies that move the industry — and our customers — forward."
"This commercialization marks a turning point — not just for DAI and Claros, but for the entire PFAS landscape," said Michelle Bellanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Claros.
"We are on the cusp of delivering the most advanced commercial-scale PFAS destruction technology for high-flow industrial wastewater — proof that industry can lead the way in sustainable, high-performance, and affordable innovation. DAI's partnership and commitment to championing the ClarosTechUV™ solution have been key to turning this breakthrough into industrial reality," she added.