POLYELECTROLYTES

Polyelectrolytes of various molecular weights and varied cationicity (series C-) and anionicity (series A-), are used for dewatering and compacting of sludge, as well as for water treatment. The variety of OPTIFLOC polyelectrolytes allows selection of chemicals suitable for the client's specific needs.

RANGE OF APPLICATIONS:
OPTIFLOC polyelectrolytes are recommended for the following applications:
- Dewatering and compaction of sewage sludge in any types of equipment, presses, centrifuges, mechanical compactors etc. Effectively improve process performance and characteristics of dewatered and compacted sludge.
- Water treatment - reduce suspended matter and mud.
- Filtration - improve filtered water parameters and increase process efficiency. Above, are the main, but not only, advantages of our polyelectrolytes. They are also suitable for other processes, requiring separation of solid matter from liquid.

PROPERTIES:
- Cost-effective in use
- Active in a broad pH range
- Easily soluble in water
- Dry polyelectrolytes minimize the required storage area.

DELIVERY:
Dry polyelectrolytes are packaged in 25 kg bags and on pallets of 40 bags, as a standard. For large applications, the product can be delivered in 500. 750 or 1000 kg big-bags. Liquid polyelectrolytes are available in 25 litre containers, 200 litre barrels or 1000 litre containers. Węglostal delivers polyelectrolytes in any quantity regardless of the state (dry, liquid), within 48 hours from ordering by the phone.

STORAGE:
Polyelectrolyte solutions are not more aggressive than water.  Acid-resistant steel, laminates, plastic or glass are the materials recommended to come into contact with dissolved liquid polyelectrolyte or liquid emulsion.   Carbon steel, cooper or aluminium should be avoided.

APPLICATION:
Prepare water solution of the polyelectrolyte, of concentration 0.5 %.  Best results can be achieved with machines operating according to the manufactured unit principle. This involves initial preparation of the solution and allowing around 30 minutes time to maturate. Afterwards, the solution can be dosed. Upstream the dosing point, the polyelectrolyte should be additionally thinned with water (in 1:10 ratio). Avoid transport of already dissolved polyelectrolytes, and avoid centrifugal pumps in dosing systems.

WORKING WITH POLYELECTROLYTES:
Polyelectrolytes are irritating to skin and eyes, hence protective glasses and gloves should be worn while handling the material. Refer to the material data safety sheet issued by Kemipol, for details on safe application.