Description:
Polyaluminum Chloride Solution represents a series of products ranging in the degree of acid neutralization, polymerization and Al2O3 concentration. As the acid is neutralized in the manufacturing process, the aluminum portion of the product becomes more polymerized, resulting in higher cationic charge and increased performance capabilities. The degree of acid neutralization is measured by basicity. Basicity can range from 0% (aluminum chloride solution) to 83% (aluminum chlorohydrate solution). Typically available Polyaluminum Chloride solution products have basicities ranging from 10-70%.

Typical Applications and Benefits:
The Polyaluminum Chloride Solution product line offers a broad range of formulations that have unique performance characteristics when compared to the more conventional products like alum, aluminum chloride, ferric chloride, ferric sulfate, etc. The applications where Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is often the product of choice are:

• Municipal and Industrial Water Treatment
  Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is often employed as the primary coagulant in potable water and industrial water treatment plants, replacing the need for other coagulants such as alum, and in many cases also eliminating or at least greatly reducing the need for pH adjustment chemicals, coagulant aids and filter aids. Consistently recognized benefits of converting to a Polyaluminum Chloride are:
  - Improved turbidity removal
  - Improved color removal
  - Increased TOC (Total Organic Carbon) removal
  - Lower filter turbidities
  - Increased filter run length
  - Sludge reduction of 25-75%
  - Simplified operations by eliminating pH and secondary polyelectrolyte feed
  - Lower overall treatment costs
• Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is also used in wastewater treatment applications for:
  - TSS (Total Suspended Solids) removal
  - Phosphate removal
  - COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) reduction in industrial wastewater treatment
  - BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) and TOC (Total Organic Carbon) removal in municipal wastewater treatment
• Pulp and Paper - On Machine
  Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is used extensively in several on machine applications as a:
  - Size bonding agent
  - Anionic trash scavenger
  - Retention and drainage aid
  - Pitch and stickies control additive

Safety:
Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is a corrosive mineral acid that has the following ratings:
Health Rating: 2-Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0-None
Reactivity Rating: 1-Slight
Contact Rating: 2-Moderate
Protective Equipment: Goggles, Long Sleeves and Gloves
Thoroughly read and understand the information presented in the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to using Polyaluminum Chloride Solution in laboratory, pilot plant and/or full plant applications.

Storage and Handling:
Storage tanks and piping for Polyaluminum Chloride Solution should be constructed of materials recommended for corrosive products. FRP, PVC, HDPE and/or rubber are the materials of choice for piping and storage tanks. Metering pumps and other equipment that comes in contact with concentrated solutions of Polyaluminum Chloride must also be constructed of acid resistant materials such as PVC, rubber, Teflon, ceramic and Hastolly C. No wetted parts should contain any metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, brass or aluminum.
UN 2581, PGIII, Class 8.

Product Addition Considerations:
Polyaluminum Chloride Solution should be fed as a concentrated solution provided that there is adequate mixing to disperse the concentrated solution with the stream being treated. If there is not sufficient mixing then clean dilution water can be used to ensure thorough distribution.

Production & Packaging:
Polyaluminum Chloride Solution is available in the following factory packed containers from our manufacturing sites in Phillipsburg, NJ, LaPorte, TX and Orangeburg, SC:

• Bulk: 500 - 4,000 gallon quantities.
• Tote: 275 or 330 non-returnable totes.
• Drum: 55 gallon, plastic, non-returnable drums (550 lb. net)

Additional Information:
Please contact Gulbrandsen Technologies Corporate Service Center at 908-735-5458 or fill out the E-Mail Request Form for additional information.

Additional Information:
Please contact Gulbrandsen Technologies Corporate Service Center at 908-735-5458 or fill out the E-Mail Request Form for additional information.

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