NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MGA Cast Stone Inc., a leading manufacture of architectural precast and cast stone, has recently been certified to manufacture photocatalysis cement induced concrete. Produced by Essroc Italcementi Group under the name TX Active, this cement imparts, into concrete, properties enabling it to abate noxious substances produced by human activities such as industry, transport and residential heating systems. Using light energy, photocatalysis can induce the formation of strong oxidizing reagents which decompose some organic and inorganic substances in the atmosphere by oxidation. The use of TX Active cement in the construction of "green" buildings can earn 9 to 15 LEED credits.
