Water Treatment
Our Chemicals for Cleaner and Safer Water
OVERVIEW
Water used in industrial cooling, processing, and filtering operations usually contains bacteria which frequently leads to slime-formation, biofouling and even algal blooms. If bacterial activity is left unchecked, it can lead to corrosion, reduction of heat exchange and degradation of scaling agents as well as create potential health related issues. To mitigate these damages, various types of biocides are used for proper microbial control.
Aquaserv provides a broad range of biocides for use in water treatment to service providers. Listed to the left are the major product chemistries that we currently offer. If you do not see a particular chemistry that you are interested in, please ask us as we are frequently adding new products and would like the opportunity to collaborate with you to develop the most effective and environmentally responsible solution to overcome your operation and production challenges.
Benefits:
- Optimizing and controlling total cost of operations
- Preserving and maintaining quality of water
- Providing multiple container sizes for easy dosing
- Preventing biofouling / biomass accumulation that can negatively impact flow
- Multiple products sourced from one supplier
- Protecting assets from microbially influenced corrosion (MIC)
GLUTARALDEHYDE
Glutaraldehyde is a broad spectrum biocide that is highly effective over a wide range of pH and temperature conditions against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria such as slime-forming bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), and acid-producing bacteria (APB). Its biocidal activity is due to the ability of glutaraldehyde to react with primary amines of the microbial cell wall, which prevents normal metabolic functions, resulting in cell death. Aquaserv offers a broad line of glutaraldehyde-based solutions, containing up to 50 percent active by weight. These glutaraldehyde-based products have found widespread use in a variety of applications that require EPA approval.
Applications:
- Air washers and industrial scrubbing systems
- Recirculating cooling and process water systems
- Heat transfer systems
- Service water and auxiliary systems
- Industrial wastewater systems
- Paper mills and paper mill process water systems
- Water based coatings for paper and paperboard
- Pigment and filler slurries for paper and paperboard
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Readily biodegradable
- Dual rapid kill and preservative properties
- Highly effective against
aerobes, SRB, and APB - Synergistic with quaternary ammonium compounds
- Non-carcinogenic
- Non-persistent
- Non-bio accumulative
Product Offerings:
| AQUCAR™ GA 15 | 15% Glutaraldehyde |
| AQUCAR™ GA 25 | 25% Glutaraldehyde |
| AQUCAR™ GA 45 | 45% Glutaraldehyde |
| AQUCAR™ GA 50 | 50% Glutaraldehyde |
DBNPA
DBNPA is a broad spectrum, fast-acting biocide that is highly effective at low concentrations against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria such as slime-forming bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and acid-producing bacteria (APB). Its biocidal activity is due to the ability of DBNPA to inhibit cell respiration and enzyme activity, resulting in cell death. DBNPA has an outstanding environmental profile due to its fast degradation to carbon dioxide, ammonia, and bromide ion, all of which are considered innocuous to the environment. Aquaserv offers a line of DBNPA-based solutions, containing up to 20 percent active by weight. These DBNPA-based products have found widespread use in a variety of applications that require EPA approval.
Applications:
- Air-washer systems
- Publicly owned treatment works
- Non-potable reverse osmosis systems
- Industrial recirculating cooling water in industrial cooling systems
- Metalworking fluids containing water
- Industrial preservation applications
- Industrial wastewater systems
- Pulp and paper mill systems
- Brewery pasteurizer water
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Readily biodegradable
- Extremely fast-acting
- Cost effective
- Highly effective against
aerobes, SRB, and APB - Non-corrosive at end-use
concentrations
- Non-carcinogenic
- Non-persistent
- Non-bio accumulative
- Low environmental impact
Product Offerings:
| AQUCAR™ DB 5 | 5% DBNPA |
| AQUCAR™ DB 20 | 20% DBNPA |
| B-225b | 5.5% DBNPA |
| B-22b | 20% DBNPA |
THPS
THPS is a broad spectrum biocide that is highly effective against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, especially against sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) which are particularly troublesome in industrial water systems. Its biocidal activity is due to the ability of THPS to destroy proteins of the cell wall, resulting in cell death. The use of THPS has also been shown to be effective in dissolving iron sulfide and improving separation efficiency. THPS has a very good toxicity profile as well as an outstanding environmental profile. Aquaserv offers a broad line of THPS-based solutions, containing up to 75 percent active by weight. These THPS-based products have found widespread use in a variety of applications that require EPA approval.
Applications:
- Industrial and commercial recirculating cooling water systems
- Produced and injection water
treatment - Heat transfer systems
- Air washer systems
- Fire protection systems
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Readily biodegradable
- Dual fast-acting and iron
sulfide dissolving properties - Good toxicity profile
- Highly effective against
SRB - Readily deactivated under
controlled conditions - Non-persistent
- Miscible with all types
water including seawater - Non-bio accumulative
- Excellent environmental profile
Product Offerings:
| B-620 | 20% THPS |
| B-650 | 50% THPS |
| B-675 | 75% THPS |
CHLORO-METHYL-ISOTHIAZOLINONE/METHYL-ISOTHIAZOLINONE (CMIT/MIT)
CMIT/MIT is a broad spectrum biocidal mixture that is highly effective at very low concentrations in controlling both planktonic and sessile bacteria, fungi and algae. It is specifically designed for use in water treatment and paper mill applications. CMIT/MIT causes immediate inhibition of growth on contact with active microorganisms. The growth inhibition rapidly becomes irreversible and results in cell death. Even before death occurs, the treated organism is unable to synthesize degradative enzymes or the exopolymers which facilitate surface adhesion and biofilm formation. CMIT/MIT is able to penetrate the surface of biofilms to give effective control of the sessile microorganisms.
CMIT/MIT is effective in controlling a wide variety of algae, bacteria and fungi found in industrial water systems. Use levels are as low as 1 ppm active ingredient providing an unrivalled and cost-effective treatment. This broad spectrum activity reduces inventory and handling costs, lowers operator training expenses and lessens the risk of dosing error. Extensive toxicological testing has shown CMIT/MIT to exhibit low toxicity at recommended use levels.
Applications:
- Industrial recirculating closed loop cooling water systems
- Industrial recirculating water cooling towers
- Water systems
- Industrial wastewater treatment and sewage systems
- Recirculating electrodeposition systems
- Ultra-filtration units and non- medical/non-potable reverse osmosis systems
- Airwasher systems/paint spray booths
- Pulp and paper mills
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Highly effective against SRB
- Readily biodegradable
- Miscible with all types of water, including seawater
- Easy deactivation when desired
- Non-bio accumulative
- Non-persistent
- Good toxicity profile
- Excellent environmental profile
Product Offerings:
| Kathon™ CF 150 | 1.5% CMIT Copper-Free |
| B-150 | 1.5% CMIT |
| B-150CF | 1.5% CMIT Copper-Free |
Bronopol
1,3-propanediol (bronopol) is a broad spectrum biocide that is highly effective in controlling bacterial growth in industrial process systems such as industrial process waters, recirculating water, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, oil production and transport, and pulp and paper production. Bronopol is primarily used in fluid, filler and pigment preservative applications such as starch, pigment and extender slurries, printing inks, fountain solutions, paints, latex and antifoam emulsion systems. It is particularly effective against Pseudomonas bacteria.
Applications:
- Paint, water-based coating application tanks and latex
- Adhesives
- In-can preservation
- Water-based printing inks and fount solutions
- Absorbent clays, corn cobs, and ground wood
- Paper mill process water
- Paper mills-bulk pulp
- Starch, pigment and extender slurries
- Joint compound preservation
- Clay slurry preservation
- Water-based agricultural pesticide concentrates
- Consumer, household, and institutional products
- Industrial recirculating water cooling towers and evaporative condenserss
- Industrial process water
- Metalworking fluids
- Oil and gas fluids
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Synergistic with Isothiazalinones
- Compatible with a broad range of materials
- Effective against Pseudomonas sp.
- Can be used in elevated pH systems
- Readily biodegradable
Product Offerings:
| B-800 | 99% Bronopol |
| B-800b | 99% Bronopol |
| B-810 | 10% Bronopol |
| B-810b | 10% Bronopol |
| B-830 | 30% Bronopol |
| B-830b | 30% Bronopol |
| B-840 | 40% Bronopol |
BCDMH
BCDMH Tablets are a broad-spectrum halogen-releasing product for controlling the growth of planktonic and sessile algal, bacterial, and fungal populations in industrial water systems. Bromo-chloro-dimethyl-hydantoin slowly releases bromine and chlorine when placed in water to form HOCl, OCl-, HOBr and OBr-. BCDMH has been found to be very effective against filamentous bacteria and is generally less aggressive to equipment than non-stabilized halogens.
Applications:
- Industrial recirculating cooling water systems
- Ornamental fountains
- Air conditioner condensate
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Effective in alkaline water
- Effective in the presence of ammonia and organic
- Low dose profile
- Low dusting and breakage
- Feed with a normal tablet feeders
- Miscible with all types water including seawater
- Non-persistent
Product Offerings:
| Biobrom BT | 98% BCDMH |
WSCP
Poly(oxy)ethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene(dimethylamine)ethylene dichloride (WSCP) or poly quat is a broad spectrum biocide that is highly effective against algae, fungi and slime-forming bacteria. When used as a water treatment microbiocide, WSCP offers dual functionality as a microbiocide and as a polymer clarifier. It is general accepted that WSCP enhances the activity of all oxidizers. WSCP-based products can be used to control the growth of algae, bacteria and fungi in cooling towers and other parts of commercial and industrial recirculating cooling water systems. Aquaserv offers a range of WSCP-based products, containing up to 60 percent active by weight. These WSCP-based products have found widespread use in a variety of water treatment applications that require EPA approval.
Applications:
- Water cooling towers
- Swimming pools
- Industrial air washing systems
Benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity
- Biodegradable
- Surface-active
- Good bio-dispersant properties
- Fast-acting
- Biocidal activity increases with temperature and pH
- Non-carcinogenic
- Synergistic with oxidizers
Product Offerings:
| B-915 | 15% WSCP |
| B-930 | 30% WSCP |
| B-960 | 60% WSCP |
OTHER CHEMISTRIES
Aquaserv carries several additional products that are used in water treatment. These include:
- solution / emulsion polymers
- copolymers
- defoamers
- surface active chemicals
These materials serve different purposes in water treatment including corrosion control, scale control and foam reduction. Contact us with your needs and we can help solve your specialized problems.
Applications:
- Industrial recirculating cooling water systems
- Ornamental fountains
- Air conditioner condensate
Benefits:
- Optimizing and controlling total cost of operations
- Prevent formation of foam in water systems
- Preventing scale accumulation that can negatively impact heat exchange
- Protecting assets from Corrosion
- Preserving and maintaining quality of water
Get in Touch With Us
Contact us if you do not see a particular chemistry you are interested in
as we are frequently adding new products. We would like to collaborate with you
to develop the most effective and environmentally responsible solution to overcome any challenges.