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Glutaraldehyde Water Treatment Biocide (50%)

CAS: 111-30-8

Glutaraldehyde is a broad-spectrum, non-oxidizing biocide widely used in oilfield produced water, cooling water, and industrial water systems for controlling sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), acid-producing bacteria (APB), and general heterotrophic bacteria. Supplied as 50% aqueous solution, it is effective against sessile biofilm bacteria and is compatible with most corrosion and scale inhibitors.

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Granular Activated Carbon for Water Treatment (GAC)

CAS: 7440-44-0

Granular activated carbon (GAC) derived from coal, coconut shell, or wood is a high-surface-area adsorbent used in water treatment for taste, odor, and organic micropollutant removal. It adsorbs chlorination by-products (THMs, HAAs), pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial organics from drinking water and industrial process water. Used in fixed-bed adsorbers and as biological activated carbon (BAC).

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Hexamethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonic Acid (HMTPMP)

CAS: 34690-00-1

HMTPMP is a high-performance organophosphonate scale and corrosion inhibitor used in cooling water and oilfield systems. Its hexamethylene backbone provides superior tolerance to calcium hardness and excellent threshold inhibition against sulfate and carbonate scales. It also offers moderate iron and manganese chelation to prevent deposition.

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Hydrazine Oxygen Scavenger for High-Pressure Boilers

CAS: 302-01-2

Hydrazine (N2H4) is a volatile oxygen scavenger and metal passivator used in high-pressure steam boilers and power plant steam-water circuits. It reacts stoichiometrically with dissolved oxygen to produce nitrogen and water with no solid residuals, and simultaneously passivates iron and copper oxide surfaces to form a dense protective magnetite layer. Supplied as 35% or 64% aqueous solution.

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Maleic Acid/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Scale Inhibitor (MA/AA)

CAS: 26099-09-2

Maleic acid/acrylic acid (MA/AA) copolymer is a multifunctional scale inhibitor and dispersant widely used in cooling water and boiler systems. It inhibits crystallization of calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and calcium phosphate scales through threshold effect and crystal distortion mechanisms. Also functions as a dispersant for suspended particles.

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Manganese Sand Filter Media (Iron & Manganese Removal)

CAS: 1313-13-9

Manganese sand (natural pyrolusite-coated quartz, MnO₂ ≥35%) is the catalytic filter media for iron and manganese removal from groundwater, well water, and surface water. The MnO₂ coating catalyzes oxidation of dissolved Fe²⁺ and Mn²⁺ to insoluble Fe(OH)₃ and MnO₂ which are then captured in the bed. Mined from Pingdingshan (Henan) and Guangxi deposits, grades vary by MnO₂ content (≥35%, ≥45%) and mesh size.

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Methanol Carbon Source for Denitrification

CAS: 67-56-1

Technical grade methanol (CH3OH) is the most widely used external carbon source for biological denitrification in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Denitrifying bacteria utilize methanol as an electron donor to reduce nitrate (NO3-) and nitrite (NO2-) to nitrogen gas (N2), achieving effluent total nitrogen (TN) targets. Methanol offers high C:N efficiency and rapid bacterial uptake compared to alternative carbon sources.

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Methylisothiazolinone Industrial Biocide (MIT)

CAS: 2682-20-4

Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a broad-spectrum industrial biocide used in cooling water, paper mill white water, and industrial process water to control bacteria, algae, and fungi. It is effective against sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and acts by disrupting cellular enzyme function. Supplied as aqueous solution for easy liquid dosing.

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Mixed Bed Deionization Resin (MB)

Pre-mixed or separately supplied strong acid cation (SAC) and strong base anion (SBA) resins for use in mixed bed deionizer vessels producing ultrapure and high-purity water. Mixed bed systems achieve effluent resistivity of 18 MΩ·cm (25°C) and are the final polishing step in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and power generation water treatment. Available in standard 2:1 anion:cation ratio.

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Non-Silicone Defoamer for Effluent Treatment

A mineral oil or EO/PO polymer-based non-silicone defoamer designed for wastewater and effluent treatment systems where silicone contamination is unacceptable. It provides effective foam knockdown in aeration tanks, dissolved air flotation (DAF) units, and secondary clarifiers without risking silicone carry-over to downstream processes or discharged effluent.

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Nonionic Polyacrylamide (NPAM) — VIT Series

CAS: 9003-05-8

Nonionic polyacrylamide (NPAM) VIT Series are medium-to-high molecular weight flocculants manufactured by homopolymerisation of acrylamide with minimal hydrolysis (HD 2–7 mol%). The near-zero ionic charge makes NPAM effective in strongly acidic or high-electrolyte environments where anionic or cationic flocculants lose performance. Primary markets include mineral processing acidic thickeners, acidic wastewater treatment, soil stabilisation, and papermaking drainage. Solid powder (≥88% active), residual monomer ≤0.05%, MW 5–8 million Da.

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Nonionic Polyacrylamide Flocculant

Nonionic polyacrylamide (NPAM) flocculant suitable for clarification of weakly acidic and neutral wastewater where ionic flocculants are incompatible. Flocculation occurs purely by polymer bridging without charge effects, making it versatile across varying conductivity conditions. Commonly used in mining, ceramics, and coal washing.

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Peracetic Acid Water Treatment Biocide (PAA)

CAS: 79-21-0

Peracetic acid (PAA) is a powerful oxidizing biocide and sanitizer composed of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide equilibrium mixture. It provides rapid, broad-spectrum disinfection against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and decomposes to harmless acetic acid and oxygen, leaving no toxic residuals. Approved for food contact surface sanitation and wastewater disinfection.

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Poly-DADMAC Flocculant Aid

CAS: 26062-79-3

Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (pDADMAC) is a strongly cationic polyelectrolyte used as a primary coagulant and coagulant aid in drinking water, industrial water treatment, and paper manufacturing. Its high quaternary ammonium charge density provides excellent colloidal charge neutralization and turbidity removal, and it is effective even in cold, low-turbidity waters where inorganic coagulants perform poorly.

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Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)

CAS: 1327-41-9

Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a high-basicity inorganic coagulant with 30% Al2O3 content, widely used in drinking water and wastewater treatment. It forms large, dense flocs rapidly over a broad pH range and outperforms traditional alum in turbidity removal efficiency. Available as liquid or spray-dried powder.

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Polyaluminum Ferric Chloride (PAFC)

Polyaluminum ferric chloride (PAFC) is a composite inorganic coagulant combining the charge neutralization of aluminum with the strong flocculation of iron species. It offers enhanced turbidity and color removal compared to single-metal coagulants, particularly effective for treating high-color surface waters and oily wastewater.

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Polyaspartate Dispersant (PASP)

CAS: 94525-38-9

Polyaspartic acid (PASP) is a biodegradable, amino acid-based scale inhibitor and dispersant for cooling water and boiler systems. It inhibits calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and zinc phosphate scale formation while dispersing corrosion products and suspended particles. Considered a green chemistry alternative to traditional phosphonate and polyacrylate inhibitors.

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Polyepoxysuccinic Acid Scale Inhibitor (PESA)

CAS: 51274-37-4

Polyepoxysuccinic acid (PESA) is a green, phosphorus-free and nitrogen-free scale inhibitor with excellent biodegradability. It is highly effective against calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and barium sulfate scales via threshold inhibition and crystal modification. Preferred in environmentally regulated discharge zones as a replacement for phosphonate-based inhibitors.

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Polyferric Sulfate (PFS)

CAS: 10028-22-5

Polyferric sulfate (PFS) is a high-performance iron-based coagulant offering excellent turbidity, color, and phosphorus removal in drinking water and industrial wastewater applications. Its high charge density and hydrolysis products create stable, rapidly settling flocs even at low temperatures. Supplied as reddish-brown liquid or solid.

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Quartz Sand Filter Media

CAS: 14808-60-7

Quartz sand filter media (SiO₂ ≥99%) is the standard primary filtration layer in dual-media and multi-media gravity/pressure filters. Round-grained silica particles classified to specific mesh ranges (16-30, 8-16, 4-8) trap suspended solids by mechanical straining plus interstitial adhesion. Pingdingshan and Lingshou (Hebei) deposits supply the bulk of Chinese export grade — chemically inert, abrasion-resistant, NSF/ANSI 61 compliant for drinking water.

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Quaternary Ammonium Compound Water Biocide (BAC)

CAS: 8001-54-5

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) and blended quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are non-oxidizing cationic surfactant biocides effective against a wide range of bacteria, algae, and fungi in water treatment systems. They act by disrupting microbial cell membranes and are used as both algaecides and bactericides in cooling towers, potable water, and industrial systems.

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RO Membrane Antifouling Surfactant

A specialty non-ionic or amphoteric surfactant blend formulated as a continuous-dose antifoulant for reverse osmosis membrane systems. It reduces organic, biological, and colloidal fouling by modifying the membrane surface hydrophilicity and preventing foulant adhesion. Used as a low-dose additive in RO feed water to extend cleaning intervals and maintain normalized permeate flux.

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Reverse Osmosis Membrane Antiscalant

Specifically formulated polymeric antiscalant for reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes, preventing calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, silica, barium sulfate, and strontium sulfate scaling in concentrate streams. Enables higher system recovery rates while extending membrane cleaning intervals. Compatible with all commercial thin-film composite membranes.

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Silicone Defoamer for Cooling Water (PDMS)

CAS: 9006-65-9

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based silicone defoamer emulsion formulated for cooling tower and industrial water treatment applications. Provides fast knockdown and persistent foam suppression at very low dosages. The silicone active spreads rapidly across foam bubbles, reducing surface tension and causing rapid film rupture. Compatible with most cooling water treatment programs.