NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH for Municipal Drinking Water Treatment
Product Overview
Bluwat Chemicals supplies NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH for municipal drinking water treatment and potable water clarification. Aluminum Chlorohydrate, also known as Aluminum Hydroxychloride or Aluminum Chlorhydrol, is one of the most concentrated products in the polyaluminum coagulant family.
Compared with traditional metal salt coagulants and standard PAC products, ACH provides higher alumina content, higher basicity, and stronger charge neutralization performance. These characteristics make it highly suitable for drinking water plants that require reliable clarification, stable water quality, and efficient chemical consumption control.
In municipal water treatment, raw water quality can vary depending on season, rainfall, river conditions, algae growth, suspended solids, and organic matter concentration. NSF 60 Certified ACH helps operators achieve stable coagulation performance across a broad pH range while minimizing the impact on treated water pH.
What Is Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate is an inorganic polymer coagulant with the molecular formula Al2(OH)5Cl·2H2O. It is widely used in municipal and industrial water treatment for coagulation, clarification, turbidity reduction, color removal, organic matter reduction, and sludge conditioning.
ACH has a high degree of neutralization and high polynuclear aluminum content. This helps destabilize fine suspended particles and colloidal impurities in raw water, allowing them to form larger flocs that can be removed through sedimentation, flotation, or filtration.
For drinking water applications, NSF 60 Certified ACH provides an important quality assurance for water treatment plants, engineering companies, and chemical distributors serving the potable water industry.
Key Benefits of NSF 60 Certified ACH
1. Suitable for Municipal Drinking Water Treatment
NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate is designed for potable water treatment applications where chemical safety, consistency, and performance are important. It is suitable for municipal water treatment plants, surface water treatment systems, and drinking water clarification processes.
2. High Al2O3 Content
ACH contains a high level of Al2O3, which allows it to deliver strong coagulation performance at lower dosage levels compared with many conventional coagulants. This can help water treatment plants reduce chemical consumption and improve operational efficiency.
3. High Basicity
With high basicity, ACH has a lower impact on treated water pH. This is especially useful for drinking water treatment plants that want to maintain stable pH conditions and reduce the need for additional pH correction chemicals.
4. Broad pH Working Range
ACH performs effectively across a wider pH range than many traditional metal salt coagulants. This flexibility helps operators manage changing raw water conditions without frequent chemical adjustments.
5. Improved Turbidity and Color Removal
ACH can effectively remove suspended solids, colloidal particles, turbidity, and color-causing substances from raw water. It supports clearer treated water and improved filtration performance.
6. Supports TOC and Organic Matter Reduction
In addition to turbidity removal, ACH can help reduce certain organic matter and total organic carbon in the coagulation process. This is valuable for drinking water plants focusing on improved water quality and downstream treatment stability.
Main Applications
NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH is suitable for:
Typical Municipal Drinking Water Treatment Process
In a municipal drinking water plant, ACH is usually applied during the coagulation stage. The general process may include:
After ACH is added into raw water, it neutralizes the charge of suspended particles and colloids. During flocculation, these destabilized particles form larger and stronger flocs, which can then be removed more easily by sedimentation and filtration.
Product Specifications
| Item | Powder Grade | Liquid Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Powder | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid |
| Synonyms | Aluminum Hydroxychloride, Aluminum Chlorhydrol, ACH | Aluminum Hydroxychloride, Aluminum Chlorhydrol, ACH |
| CAS No. | 12042-91-0 | 12042-91-0 |
| Molecular Formula | Al2(OH)5Cl·2H2O | Al2(OH)5Cl·2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 210.48 g/mol | 210.48 g/mol |
| Appearance | White Powder | Clear, Colorless Liquid |
| Al2O3 Content | >46% | >23% |
| Basicity | 80-85% | 80-85% |
| Water Insolubles | ≤0.1% | ≤0.1% |
| Chloride Content | <19% | <9.0% |
| pH Value | 3.0-5.0, 15% aqueous solution | 3.0-5.0, 15% aqueous solution |
Powder and Liquid ACH Options
Bluwat Chemicals can supply both powder and liquid Aluminum Chlorohydrate for different plant requirements.
ACH powder is suitable for customers who prefer lower transportation volume, longer storage flexibility, and on-site solution preparation.
ACH liquid is suitable for water treatment plants that require convenient dosing, automatic chemical feeding, and easier handling in continuous treatment systems.
Both product forms are designed to provide stable coagulation performance for municipal water treatment and clarification.
Why ACH Is Used in Municipal Water Treatment
Municipal drinking water treatment plants need coagulants that can deliver stable results under variable raw water conditions. Rainfall, seasonal temperature changes, algae, silt, suspended solids, and organic matter can all affect coagulation performance.
ACH is selected because it offers:
For plants currently using alum or PAC, ACH can be considered a higher-performance coagulant option when lower dosage, better turbidity removal, or improved process stability is required.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging
Powder: 25 kg kraft bags
Liquid: 270 kg drums or 1350 kg drums
Storage
Store the product in original sealed containers in a cool and dry place. Keep away from heat, flame, moisture, and direct sunlight. Avoid contamination during storage and handling.
Why Choose Bluwat Chemicals
Bluwat Chemicals is a professional manufacturer and global supplier of water treatment chemicals with more than 25 years of production and export experience.
We provide stable ACH quality, technical support, laboratory testing assistance, and factory direct supply for global customers. Our products are widely used in drinking water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, sludge dewatering, textile wastewater treatment, paper mills, mining, oilfield, and other water treatment applications.
Choosing Bluwat Chemicals means working with a reliable manufacturer that understands water treatment applications, chemical performance, export documentation, and long-term supply stability.
Product Summary
NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH is a high-efficiency coagulant for municipal drinking water treatment. With high Al2O3 content, high basicity, broad pH performance, and strong turbidity removal ability, it helps water treatment plants improve clarification performance and maintain stable treated water quality.
Bluwat Chemicals supplies ACH powder and liquid grades for municipal water treatment plants, engineering companies, chemical distributors, and industrial users worldwide.
FAQ
1. What is NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH?
NSF 60 Certified Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH is a high-performance drinking water coagulant that meets NSF Standard 60 requirements for potable water treatment chemicals. It is used to remove turbidity, suspended solids, color, and organic matter in municipal water treatment systems.
2. What is the difference between Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Aluminum Hydroxychloride, and Aluminum Chlorhydrol?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Aluminum Hydroxychloride, and Aluminum Chlorhydrol are different names commonly used for ACH. They refer to the same type of high-basicity aluminum-based coagulant used in water treatment and other industries.
3. Is ACH suitable for municipal drinking water treatment?
Yes. NSF 60 Certified ACH is suitable for municipal drinking water treatment when used according to local regulations and recommended dosage guidelines. It is widely applied in potable water clarification, turbidity removal, and suspended solids reduction.
4. Why is ACH used instead of traditional alum or PAC?
ACH has higher Al2O3 content and higher basicity than many conventional coagulants. This means it can often work at a lower dosage, produce less pH change, and provide strong coagulation performance across a broader pH range.
5. Does ACH affect the pH of treated water?
ACH usually has a lower impact on treated water pH because of its high degree of acid neutralization. This can help water treatment plants maintain more stable operating conditions and reduce the need for additional pH adjustment chemicals.
6. Can ACH remove turbidity from raw water?
Yes. ACH is effective for turbidity removal. It neutralizes suspended particles and colloids in raw water, allowing them to form larger flocs that can be removed by sedimentation, clarification, or filtration.
7. Can ACH help remove organic matter or TOC?
ACH can support the reduction of certain organic matter and Total Organic Carbon during the coagulation process. The actual removal efficiency depends on raw water quality, dosage, pH, mixing conditions, and the overall treatment process.
8. What forms of ACH does Bluwat Chemicals supply?
Bluwat Chemicals supplies Aluminum Chlorohydrate in both powder and liquid forms. ACH powder is packed in 25 kg kraft bags, while ACH liquid is available in 270 kg drums or 1350 kg drums.
9. Which form is better for drinking water plants, ACH powder or ACH liquid?
Both forms can be used for drinking water treatment. ACH powder is suitable for customers who prefer easier storage and lower shipping volume, while ACH liquid is convenient for continuous dosing systems and automatic chemical feeding.
10. How should ACH be stored?
ACH should be stored in its original sealed packaging in a cool, dry, and ventilated place. It should be kept away from heat, flame, moisture, and direct sunlight to maintain product stability.
11. Can Bluwat Chemicals provide technical support for ACH application?
Yes. Bluwat Chemicals can provide technical support based on raw water characteristics and treatment requirements. Laboratory testing and dosage guidance can help customers select the proper ACH grade and optimize treatment performance.
12. Is ACH only used for drinking water treatment?
No. In addition to municipal drinking water treatment, ACH can also be used in wastewater treatment, heavy metals removal, phosphorus removal, sludge conditioning, TOC reduction, and other water treatment applications.