ATO 8180 Flocculant
Cationic Polyelectrolyte incorporating Unique Molecular Architecture
Description
ATO 8180 is a synthetic high molecular weight polyacrylamide. It
is supplied as a free flowing white powder. ATO 8180 is of high
cationic charge.
Principal Uses
ATO 8180 has been specifically designed to operate on organic industrial and municipal sludge where such wastes are thickened or dewatered using mechanical equipment such as centrifuges, gravity belt thickeners etc.
Application & Storage
Recommended solution concentrations:
Recommended storage periods:
Stock Solution 0.20 – 0.50% max. Dry product up to two years
Stock Solution 2 - 5 days
Feed Solution 0.05 – 0.20% max. Feed solution 1 – 3 days
Storage of the dry 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. Storage of the solids should be 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 resultant
caking. Packages should be kept sealed when not in use.
Corrosive Properties
Corrosion towards most standard materials of construction is very low. Stainless steel, fibreglass, polyethylene, polypropylene and rubberised surfaces are recommended as ideal. In some cases aluminum and galvanised surfaces can be adversely affected.
Packaging ATO 8180 is supplied in 55 lb (25 kg) net weight plastic
bags in palletised shrink-wrapped units of total net weight 1980 lb
(900 kg).
ATO 8180 is also available in semi-bulk palletised tay bags of 1540
lb (700 kg) net weight.
Spills
Spillages of ATO 8180 should be contained and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations Discharges of neat product or
solutions of product to watercourses should be avoided as ATO 8180
may adversely affect the mucous membranes on fish gills.
Solutions of ATO 8180 are extremely slippery and caution should be
exercised.
Technical Service
Complete technical service is provided in the sale of ATO 8180.
This includes advice and full assistance in all aspects of product
selection, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and plant trials.
Health and Safety ATO 8180 exhibits a very low order of oral
toxicity and does not present any abnormal problems in its handling
or general use.
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 Materials Safety Data Sheet.
