Category 01
Water Treatment Chemicals
Industrial-grade chemicals supplied in bulk for cooling tower, boiler, and process water treatment programmes.
Sulphuric Acid 98%
pH Control
Applications
pH depression in cooling tower recirculating water, scale prevention by maintaining correct saturation indices, boiler feedwater treatment.
Key Benefit
Controls carbonate and phosphate scaling; reduces Langelier Saturation Index to safe levels.
Sodium Hydroxide 45%
pH Control
Concentration
45% Solution
Applications
pH elevation in boiler feedwater and process water; alkalinity adjustment; neutralisation of acidic streams; water softening processes.
Key Benefit
Raises pH to reduce corrosive conditions in low-pH water without introducing scale-forming ions.
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bulk)
Biocide
Applications
Primary biocide for cooling tower recirculating water; control of bacteria (including Legionella), algae, and biofilm. Also used for make-up water disinfection.
Key Benefit
Broad-spectrum, fast-acting oxidiser; cost-effective for continuous or intermittent dosing at scale.
DBNPA Biocide 25%
Biocide
Type
Non-oxidising Biocide
Applications
Intermittent slug dosing in cooling water systems for microbiological control, particularly where oxidising biocides alone are insufficient. Effective against bacteria, fungi, and algae.
Key Benefit
Fast-acting; degrades rapidly in the environment; ideal as a rotational non-oxidising biocide to prevent resistance.
Zinc Phosphate Polymer 10%
Inhibitor
Concentration
10% Solution
Applications
Multi-functional scale and corrosion inhibitor in open recirculating cooling water systems. Protects mild steel, galvanised steel, copper alloys, and aluminium surfaces in heat exchangers, pipework, and condensers.
Key Benefit
Combines scale inhibition and corrosion protection in a single product; reduces maintenance frequency and extends equipment service life.
Sodium Chlorite 25% Solution
Disinfection
Concentration
25% Solution
Applications
Precursor to on-site chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) generation for disinfection of water treatment, cooling, and process systems. Effective against biofilm, bacteria, and viruses across a wide pH range.
Key Benefit
ClO₂ is a powerful disinfectant that does not form trihalomethanes; effective for Legionella risk management programmes.
Citric & Sulphamic Acid — TECH 4300
Descaling / Cleaning
Formulation
Citric & Sulphamic Acid blend
Min. Order
1 IBC (1000 kg)
Applications
Industrial-strength descaling and acid cleaning agent for RO membranes, heat exchangers, condensers, boilers, and general process equipment. Removes calcium carbonate, sulphate scale, iron deposits, and biological fouling. Used in CIP (Clean-in-Place) and soak cleaning procedures.
Key Benefit
Biodegradable acid blend that combines the descaling power of sulphamic acid with the chelating properties of citric acid — highly effective and more environmentally acceptable than mineral acids for cleaning applications.
Hydrochloric Acid
pH Control
Applications
pH depression in cooling towers and process water systems; scale removal; regeneration of ion exchange resins; general acid cleaning of process equipment.
Key Benefit
Fast-acting pH reduction; effective for dissolving calcium carbonate and other carbonate scale deposits.
Hydrance 2340 — Boiler Phosphate Polymer
Inhibitor
Applications
Scale and corrosion inhibition in boiler systems via phosphate and polymer chemistry. Prevents hardness scale on heat transfer surfaces, protecting boiler efficiency and tube integrity.
Key Benefit
Reduces energy consumption caused by scale build-up; extends boiler tube life and reduces blowdown frequency.
Hydrance 2401 — Boiler Steam Amine
Inhibitor
Applications
Volatile amine treatment for steam condensate systems. Neutralises carbonic acid formed in condensate lines to prevent corrosion of steam distribution and condensate return pipework.
Key Benefit
Protects condensate lines from acid corrosion; reduces iron contamination in boiler feedwater; extends pipework service life.
Hydrance 2315 — Boiler Alkalinity Builder
pH Control
Applications
Alkalinity control in boiler water to maintain correct pH and inhibit corrosion of boiler internals. Prevents acidic conditions that accelerate steel corrosion in high-pressure and low-pressure boiler systems.
Key Benefit
Maintains optimal boiler water pH; reduces corrosion risk and extends boiler drum and tube life.
Hydrance 3514 — Cooling Water Non-oxidising Biocide
Biocide
Applications
Non-oxidising biocide for microbiological control in open recirculating cooling water systems. Controls bacteria, algae, and biofilm where oxidising biocides are insufficient or incompatible.
Key Benefit
Effective rotational biocide to prevent microbial resistance; controls Legionella and other pathogenic organisms in cooling systems.
Hydrance 2200 — Boiler Oxygen Scavenger (SMBS)
Inhibitor
Applications
Sodium metabisulphite (SMBS)-based oxygen scavenger for boiler feedwater treatment. Removes dissolved oxygen that causes pitting corrosion in boiler tubes, feedlines, and economisers.
Key Benefit
Eliminates dissolved oxygen rapidly; prevents pitting corrosion in boiler systems; cost-effective protection for low and medium pressure boilers.
Cationic Coagulant
Clarification
Applications
Water clarification in industrial water treatment plants, DAF systems, and settling ponds. Destabilises suspended colloidal particles to allow floc formation and removal by sedimentation or flotation.
Key Benefit
Reduces turbidity and suspended solids in process and waste water; improves downstream filtration efficiency.
Flocculant
Clarification
Type
Anionic / Polyacrylamide
Applications
Used after coagulation to aggregate fine particles into larger flocs for settling or flotation. Applied in industrial water treatment plants, clarifiers, DAF systems, and mining water treatment.
Key Benefit
Accelerates solid-liquid separation; reduces sludge volume; improves clarity of treated water and reduces load on downstream filters.
Reverse Osmosis Antiscalant
Inhibitor
Applications
Scale inhibition in RO membrane systems. Prevents deposition of calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, silica, and other sparingly soluble salts on membrane surfaces that reduce flux and increase operating pressure.
Key Benefit
Extends RO membrane life; maintains system flux and recovery rates; reduces cleaning frequency and associated downtime.
Calcium Hypochlorite — Drinking Water Disinfection
Biocide
Type
Oxidising Disinfectant
Applications
Disinfection of drinking water, potable water storage tanks, and process water. Effective against bacteria, viruses, and algae. Used in water treatment plants and on-site potable water systems.
Key Benefit
High available chlorine content; stable in granular form for easy dosing; suitable for potable water applications.
Chlorine Dioxide for Cooling Towers
Biocide
Applications
Microbiological control in cooling tower recirculating water. Highly effective against Legionella, biofilm, bacteria, and algae across a wide pH range. More effective than chlorine at higher pH levels.
Key Benefit
Superior biofilm penetration compared to chlorine; effective Legionella risk management; does not form trihalomethane disinfection by-products.
Reverse Osmosis Acid Cleaner (Low pH)
Cleaning
Applications
CIP (Clean-in-Place) membrane cleaning for removal of mineral scale, metal oxides, and inorganic fouling from RO membranes. Low-pH formulation targets calcium carbonate, iron, and manganese deposits.
Key Benefit
Restores membrane flux and rejection after inorganic fouling; compatible with standard RO membrane materials; used in scheduled CIP programmes.
Reverse Osmosis Alkaline Cleaner (High pH)
Cleaning
Applications
CIP membrane cleaning for removal of organic fouling, biological matter, and silica from RO membranes. High-pH formulation targets biofouling, humic acids, and organic scale deposits.
Key Benefit
Restores membrane performance after organic and biological fouling; complements low-pH cleaner in a two-stage CIP programme for comprehensive membrane restoration.