ATO FLOC 1011 Flocculant
Anionic Granular Grade Polymer
Description
ATO FLOC 1011 is a high molecular weight, polyacrylamide based
flocculant which exhibits a medium degree of anionic charge. ATO FLOC 1011, once hydrated in water, reacts readily to provide
superior floc formation and performance in a variety of
solids/liquid separation processes.
ATO FLOC 1011 is supplied in a free-flowing granular form.
Principal Uses ATO FLOC 1011 has been designed as a flocculant for a
variety of municipal and industrial waste substrates. It has been
proven especially effective for conditioning these substrates for
solids sedimentation, thickening, and dewatering processes.
ATO FLOC 1011 offers greatly improved solids/liquid separation
efficiencies over a wide range of pH and is available in a variety
of packaging for ease of handling and safety.
Application & Storage
Recommended solution concentrations:
Stock solution 0.25%-0.5%
Feed solution 0.01%-0.2%
Recommended storage periods:
Product as Supplied Up to two years
Stock solution 2-5 days
Feed solution 1-3 days
Storage of the product and solutions for longer than the recommended
periods may be acceptable under the correct conditions but could
result in some loss of product efficiency. Product should be stored
in a cool, dry place, and conditions of high temperature and high
humidity should be avoided. Under such conditions, the hygroscopic
nature of the product may result in excessive moisture up-take and
product caking. Packages should be kept sealed when not in use.
Further advice on solution preparation using BioSaniTERRA Specialty
Chemicals automated make-up systems is available, and details may be
obtained on request.
Corrosive Properties
Corrosion towards most standard materials of
construction is very low. Stainless steel, fiberglass, polyethylene,
polypropylene and rubberized surfaces are recommended. In some
cases, aluminum and galvanized surfaces can be adversely affected.
Packaging ATO FLOC 1011 is supplied in 55lb. (25kg.) bags, 1,102lb.
(500kg.) tay bags, 1,543lb. (700kg.) tay bags, 2,000lb. (907kg.) tay
bags, or in bulk by tanker delivery (40,000lb./18,149kg. maximum).
Spills
Spills of ATO FLOC 1011 should be contained and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Discharges of product or solutions of product to waterways should be avoided since some polymeric products may have an adverse effect on the mucous membranes on fish gills. Solutions of ATO FLOC 1011 are very slippery.
Technical Service
Complete technical service is provided in the sale of ATO FLOC 1011. This includes advice and full assistance in all aspects of
product selection, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and plant
trials.
Health and Safety ATO FLOC 1011 exhibits a very low order of
toxicity and does not present any abnormal problems in its handling
or general use. Standard industrial safety procedures should be
observed. Detailed information on handling and any precautions to be
observed in the use of the product(s) described in this leaflet can
be found in our relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.
Warranty
The information contained in this leaflet is given in good faith but no liability is assumed nor is freedom from any patent of BioSaniTERRA Specialty Chemicals or others implied. This information should not be taken to represent a specification for the product.
