BWD-01 Decolorant for Synthetic Fiber and Disperse Dye Wastewater in South Korea
Product Overview
Textile wet processing in South Korea does not create one uniform wastewater. Fiber type, dye class, shade depth, washing recipe and finishing chemistry can change the color and charge demand from one production batch to the next.
BWD-01 supplies strong cationic charge to destabilize negatively charged soluble dyes and fine color-bearing particles. It is especially relevant to disperse and acid dyes used on polyester, nylon and blended fabrics. The objective is not merely to make the sample look clearer, but to produce flocs that can be separated reliably by sedimentation or dissolved-air flotation.

Textile Wastewater Problem in South Korea
The central treatment problem is that high-specification finishing and fine dye dispersions create persistent color even when suspended solids are low. Conventional inorganic coagulation may remove suspended solids but leave a visible soluble-color fraction. Operators may then increase coagulant dose, creating more sludge without proportional color improvement.
Why the Problem Occurs
- Fine disperse-dye particles can remain stable after the main dyeing process.
- Acid dyes used on nylon are water soluble and may pass through physical clarification.
- Functional finishes and surfactants can change charge demand and floc formation.
BWD-01 Treatment Solution
Use BWD-01 as a targeted decolorization step, with separate testing for polyester and nylon lines and careful verification before advanced treatment.
The selected program should be based on actual wastewater rather than a universal dose. A controlled jar test identifies the point where charge neutralization, floc formation, separation speed and sludge production are balanced. PAC can be tested before or after BWD-01, but the two products must be prepared and dosed separately.
Technical Specifications
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Property |
BWD-01 Specification |
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Chemical name |
Quaternary ammonium cationic polymer |
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Appearance |
Colorless to yellowish translucent liquid |
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Solid content |
50% min |
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Specific gravity at 20 C |
1.1-1.3 |
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pH value, 30% solution |
3-6 |
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Viscosity at 25 C |
30-300 cps |
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Solubility |
Soluble with water at any rate |
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Storage temperature |
0-35 C |
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Standard package |
30 kg or 250 kg plastic drum; 1250 kg IBC |
Recommended Application Scenarios
- Polyester performance-fabric disperse-dye wastewater.
- Nylon acid-dye and washing effluent.
- Color polishing before biological, oxidation or reuse treatment.
How BWD-01 Works
- Charge neutralization: cationic groups interact with negatively charged disperse and acid dyes used on polyester, nylon and blended fabrics and colored colloids.
- Destabilization: reduced electrostatic repulsion allows dissolved or finely dispersed color bodies to associate.
- Floc formation: the destabilized contaminants form visible aggregates; PAC may strengthen or densify flocs where testing supports it.
- Solid-liquid separation: the resulting flocs are removed by sedimentation or air flotation, producing clearer treated water.
How to Choose and Test BWD-01
- Separate polyester and nylon samples in the first screening round.
- Check compatibility with downstream biological or advanced treatment.
- Use low-range dosage increments because low-turbidity water can still have strong color.
Use untreated and current-treatment controls in every jar-test series. Record raw-water pH, true or apparent color, CODcr, turbidity, temperature and production source. Photographs are useful, but analytical results and sludge behavior are required for a defensible selection.
Recommended Application Procedure
- Collect a representative wastewater sample after appropriate screening and equalization.
- Prepare several BWD-01 working solutions by diluting the product with 10 to 40 times clean water.
- Use pH 7.5-8.0 as the TDS starting range for improved performance, then test nearby values if necessary.
- Dose BWD-01 into the wastewater and mix thoroughly for several minutes.
- Where color and CODcr remain high, test PAC before and after BWD-01 in separate beakers. Do not premix the chemicals.
- Allow the flocs to settle or evaluate them by dissolved-air flotation, matching the site's full-scale process.
- Compare final color, CODcr, turbidity, floc strength, separation time, sludge volume and total treatment cost before scale-up.
Expected Treatment Results
The BWD-01 TDS reports typical decolorization of approximately 50%-99% and CODcr reduction of approximately 50%-80% in suitable applications. These are reference ranges, not guaranteed results. Actual performance depends on dye class, concentration, auxiliaries, pH, mixing, chemical sequence and separation equipment.
Compared with a high-dose inorganic-only program, BWD-01 may provide faster flocculation and settling and may reduce the inorganic contribution to sludge. The comparison should use dry solids, dewatering behavior and disposal cost where sludge reduction is a project objective.
Bluwat Manufacturing Advantages
- Manufacturer since 2000 with more than 25 years of water-treatment chemical production and export experience.
- Three production bases supporting stable supply, batch control and multiple packaging options.
- Products exported to more than 80 countries and used by over 5,000 industrial customers.
- Quality and environmental systems including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with ZDHC-conformant BWD product support.
- Routine control of appearance, solid content, specific gravity, pH, viscosity and solubility, supported by batch COA.
- Free sample availability and technical support for jar-test design, dosage comparison and full-scale trial planning.
- Standard BWD-01 packaging in 30 kg and 250 kg plastic drums or 1250 kg IBC containers.
For Asian textile markets, Bluwat supports drum and IBC shipments, production planning for regular consumption, and remote jar-test review using the customer's wastewater data and treatment photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is low-turbidity wastewater always easy to decolorize?
No. Dissolved acid dyes or very fine disperse-dye particles can create intense color with little visible suspended solid. Jar testing should focus on true color and CODcr.
Can BWD-01 be used before advanced oxidation?
It can be evaluated to remove a substantial color fraction before oxidation, potentially reducing the load on the advanced stage. The complete process should be verified with treated-water analysis.
What is the recommended BWD-01 dilution and wastewater pH?
The TDS recommends dilution with 10 to 40 times water and identifies wastewater pH 7.5-8.0 as a useful starting range for better results. The final dilution, pH and dose must be confirmed with the actual effluent.
Can BWD-01 be mixed directly with polyaluminum chloride?
No. BWD-01 and PAC should be prepared and dosed separately. PAC may be added before or after BWD-01 depending on the flocculation test and the treatment process, but the concentrates should not be premixed.
How should the final BWD-01 dosage be selected?
Use a jar test with representative wastewater. Compare color, CODcr, turbidity, floc size, separation time and sludge volume. The best operating dose is the lowest stable dose that meets the plant's complete treatment objective.










