Product Group |
Formulations |
Characteristics |
End Uses |
Aluminum Sulfate & Formulated Alums |
May be Formulated to Include Organic Polymers and/or High Acide Content, Dry Products Available |
Blends Enhance Treatment to Achieve Specific Goals Using Existing Equipment and Manpower |
Coagulation and Clarification, Phosphorous Inactivation, Wastewater Treatment, TOC Reduction (acid alum) |
Alumin Chloride & Low-Basicity* (<30%) Polyaluminum chlorides or Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfate |
May be Formulated to Include Organic Polymers |
Fast Reaction Rates, Low pH, No Sulfates/or may Contain Sulfates, Ease of Conversion from Other Coagulants |
Phosphorous Inactivation, Emulsion Breaking, High Color and TOC Levels, Dewatering Aid, Coagulation and Clarification |
PACI – Mid-Basicity*(30-50%) Polyaluminum Chlorides or Polyaluminum HydroxyChlorosulfates |
May be Formulated to Include Organic Polymers |
Available in Sulfated or Non-Sulfated Forms, Ease of Conversion from Other Coagulants |
Cold Water, Lower Turbidites, Industrial and Processing Wastewater, Dewatering Aid, Coagulation and Clarification |
Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) and High-Basicity* (>70%) Polyaluminum Chlorides and Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfates |
May be Formulated to Include Organic Polymers |
Highest Charge Concentration, Non-Sulfated or Sulfated Forms Available, Low Dosage Requirements |
Highly Variable Water, Direct Filtration and Dissolved Air Flotations, Water Softening, High Color and TOC Reductions |
Ferric Sulfate Solutions (50% and 60% Concentrations) |
May be Formulated to Include Organic Polymers and/or High Acid Content |
Blends Enhance Treatment to Achieve Specific Goals |
Coagulation and Clarification, Phosphorous Inactivation, Wastewater Treatment, TOC Reduction, Sludge Conditioning, Odor Control, Emulsion Breaking |