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    12 Products

    Biocides for Removing Algae

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Biocides. Biocides for Removing Algae.
    Also known as dispersants, add these chemicals to wastewater to control the growth of algae and other microorganisms that cause foul odors. You can also use them in HVAC equipment, such as cooling towers and humidifiers.
    Container
    Type
    Size ,
    fl. oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Removing
    Primary Chemical
    Each
    Liquid Concentrates
    Bottle32Water BasedHarshAlgae, Bacteria, OdorsGlutaraldehyde (15-20% Concentration)0000000000000
     

    pH Neutralizers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. pH Neutralizers.
    Neutralize the pH of industrial wastewater to prepare it for disposal. Unlike other neutralizers that only work on either acids or bases, these neutralizers work on both—they bring low pH up and high pH down without the risk of overshooting.
    Container
    Type
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    Primary Chemical
    Each
    Powders
    Pail15Water BasedModerateSodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) (50-70% Concentration)00000000000000
     

    Clarifying Agents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clarifying Agents. Bag.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clarifying Agents. Jug.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clarifying Agents. Jar.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clarifying Agents. Pail.

    Bag

    Jug

    Jar

    Pail

    Clump small particles in wastewater together for easy removal.
    Made of polyacrylamide, these clarifying agents attract and pull particles together using negatively charged ions (anionic). They’re less toxic than those that use positively charged ions (cationic).
    Granules—Mix granular clarifying agents with water before use.
    Container
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Primary Chemical
    For pH Range,
    pH
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    Each
    Granules
    Bag—55Polyaluminum Chloride/Chitosan Blend6 to 10Water BasedMild00000000000000
     
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1—Polyaluminum Chloride/Chitosan Blend4 to 14Water BasedModerate000000000000
     
    Powders
    Jar—2Polyaluminum Chloride/Chitosan Blend4 to 14Water BasedMild000000000000
    Pail—14Polyaluminum Chloride/Chitosan Blend4 to 14Water BasedMild0000000000000
     

    Defoamers

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Defoamers. Jug.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Defoamers. Pail.

    Jug

    Pail

    Control and prevent foam in wastewater systems to improve equipment efficiency and reduce energy costs. These defoamers can also be used in pressure washers and powered floor cleaners. Use with cold water only.
    Container
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For
    Removing
    Primary Chemical
    Each
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedMildFoamSilicone Dioxide (<1% Concentration)0000000000000
    Pail5Water BasedMildFoamSilicone Dioxide (<1% Concentration)00000000000000
     

    Neutralization Tanks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style C.

    Style C

    For safe and legal disposal of corrosive chemicals, these tanks neutralize acid waste before it drains into sewer systems. Fill them with limestone chips (sold separately), which chemically react with waste to reduce its acidity. Often used in labs, these tanks rest on a solid surface below your sink. The inlet attaches to your sink drain where a P-trap would go, and the outlet threads into your drain pipe. These tanks are made of polyethylene to withstand prolonged contact with harsh chemicals.
    Choosing a tank size involves several factors, including how much waste you generate and the types of chemicals you plan to treat. For effective neutralization, waste should spend three hours in your tank before exiting via gravity flow. Select a tank that is greater in size than the volume of chemicals you plan to dispose of in a three-hour period.
    Styles A and B—Style A and B tanks have larger capacities to process greater amounts of waste.
    Style C—Style C tanks have an adjustable-height inlet with a slip joint fitting to connect to sink drains.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Style
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Color
    Clarity
    ID
    Pipe
    Size
    Ht.
    Pipe
    Size
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Polyethylene
     
    Threaded NPT Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet
    A5—14"6"18 3/4"WhiteOpaque—1 1/2
    		21"1 1/2
    		15"Removable Cap00000000000000
    B611 3/4"——18 3/4"BlackOpaque—1 1/2
    		18 1/2"1 1/2
    		12 1/2"Removable Cap0000000000000
     
    Slip Joint Inlet × NPT Male Outlet
    C3—12"6 1/2"12 3/4"WhiteOpaque1 1/2"—14 1/2" to 23 1/2"1 1/2
    		9 1/2"Removable Cap0000000000000
     
    Limestone Chips
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tank Limestone Chips.
    Before use, fill your tank up to the outlet with limestone chips. One 50-lb. bag of chips will fill a five-gallon tank. Schedule regular maintenance to clean your tank and check the chip level—neutralization will erode chips over time. Disposing of non-chemical waste, such as coffee grounds, into these tanks will make the limestone chips less effective.
    Container
    Net Wt., lb.
    Container
    Type
    Each
    50Bag0000000000000
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