Aluminum Chlorohydrate
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NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate for Municipal and Industrial Water Purification
Product Overview
Bluwat Chemicals supplies NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate for municipal and industrial water purification. Aluminum Chlorohydrate, also known as Aluminum Hydroxychloride, Aluminum Chlorhydrol, or ACH, is a high-basicity aluminum-based coagulant widely used for water clarification, turbidity removal, suspended solids reduction, color reduction, and process optimization.
Municipal water treatment plants require certified and reliable coagulants for potable water clarification. Industrial water treatment systems require stable performance for process water clarification, pretreatment, wastewater treatment, and reuse applications. ACH offers strong coagulation performance and high active aluminum content, making it suitable for both municipal and industrial water purification needs.
With NSF Standard 60 certified options, Bluwat Chemicals provides Aluminum Chlorohydrate for customers who need drinking water treatment compliance, stable product quality, and factory direct supply.
What Is Aluminum Chlorohydrate ACH?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate is an inorganic polymer coagulant with the molecular formula Al2(OH)5Cl·2H2O. It belongs to the polyaluminum coagulant family and is one of the most concentrated aluminum-based coagulants available for water treatment.
ACH contains highly active polymeric aluminum species that neutralize negatively charged suspended particles and colloids in water. After destabilization, these impurities form larger flocs during flocculation. The flocs can then be removed through sedimentation, clarification, flotation, or filtration.
Because ACH has high Al2O3 content and high basicity, it can provide strong coagulation performance with lower dosage potential and less pH impact compared with many traditional metal salt coagulants.
Key Benefits
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1. NSF Standard 60 Certified
NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate is suitable for potable water treatment applications where certified drinking water chemicals are required. It supports municipal water utilities, drinking water plants, engineering companies, and chemical distributors.
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2. Municipal & Industrial Use
ACH can be used in municipal drinking water plants, surface water treatment systems, industrial water purification systems, and process water clarification applications. It provides stable coagulation performance for different water treatment needs.
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3. High Al2O3 Content
With high Al2O3 content, ACH delivers strong coagulation activity and may help reduce dosage compared with lower-concentration coagulants.
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4. High Basicity & pH Stability
ACH has high basicity, which helps reduce pH fluctuation during treatment. This is valuable for both drinking water treatment and industrial water purification systems requiring stable process control.
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5. Strong Turbidity Removal
ACH effectively removes turbidity, suspended solids, fine colloids, silt, clay, and other impurities. It supports clearer treated water and better downstream filtration performance.
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6. Powder & Liquid Options
Bluwat Chemicals supplies both ACH powder and ACH liquid. Customers can choose the suitable product form according to dosing system, storage condition, shipping cost, and operation preference.
Main Applications
NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate is suitable for:
✔Municipal drinking water treatment
✔Potable water purification
✔Surface water clarification
✔River water treatment
✔Reservoir water treatment
✔Industrial water purification
✔Process water clarification
✔Pretreatment before filtration
✔Turbidity removal
✔Suspended solids reduction
✔Color reduction
✔TOC reduction support
✔Heavy metals removal support
✔Phosphorus removal support
✔Sludge conditioning support
✔Water treatment plant optimization
Municipal Water Purification Applications
In municipal water purification, ACH is mainly used during the coagulation stage to remove turbidity, suspended particles, color-causing substances, and certain organic matter from raw water.
Typical municipal applications include:
●Drinking water clarification
●Surface water treatment
●River and reservoir water treatment
●High turbidity raw water treatment
●Low dosage coagulation optimization
●Filter load reduction
●TOC and color reduction support
For municipal water plants, NSF Standard 60 certification is important because the coagulant may be used in drinking water treatment systems. ACH provides strong clarification performance while helping maintain pH stability.
Industrial Water Purification Applications
Industrial facilities also require effective water purification for production, reuse, pretreatment, and wastewater management. ACH can be applied in many industrial clarification systems where suspended solids, turbidity, color, phosphorus, or metals need to be reduced.
Typical industrial applications include:
●Process water clarification
●Industrial wastewater pretreatment
●Reuse water clarification
●Cooling water pretreatment
●Food processing wastewater clarification
●Chemical plant wastewater treatment
●Paper mill water treatment
●Textile wastewater pretreatment
●Mining water clarification
For industrial applications, the actual dosage and process should be determined based on wastewater characteristics and jar test results.
Typical Treatment Process
ACH can be applied in conventional coagulation and clarification processes. A typical treatment process may include:
1.Raw water or wastewater collection
2.ACH coagulant dosing
3.Rapid mixing
4.Flocculation
5.Sedimentation or clarification
6.Filtration
7.Further treatment or discharge
8.Treated water reuse or distribution
During rapid mixing, ACH disperses and neutralizes particle charges. During flocculation, impurities form larger flocs. The flocs can then be removed from water through settling, clarification, flotation, or filtration.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Powder Grade | Liquid Grade |
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| 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 ACH and Liquid ACH Options
Powder ACH
ACH Powder is suitable for customers who prefer lower shipping volume, storage flexibility, and on-site solution preparation. It is usually packed in 25 kg kraft bags and can be dissolved before dosing.
Liquid ACH
ACH Liquid is suitable for customers requiring direct dosing, automatic feeding, and continuous operation. It is convenient for municipal water plants and large industrial water treatment systems with liquid chemical dosing equipment.
Both product forms can be used in municipal and industrial water purification systems, depending on plant design and logistics needs.
Why ACH Is Suitable for Water Purification
ACH is suitable for water purification because it combines high active aluminum content, high basicity, and strong floc formation ability. Its advantages include:
✔Fast charge neutralization
✔Strong particle destabilization
✔Efficient turbidity removal
✔Good floc formation
✔Broad pH adaptability
✔Lower pH impact
✔Low dosage potential
✔Good compatibility with clarification and filtration systems
Dosage and Application Guidance
The correct dosage of ACH depends on water quality, turbidity, pH, alkalinity, temperature, organic matter, suspended solids, and treatment goals. General application guidance:
→Dose ACH into the rapid mixing stage
→Ensure complete dispersion in water
→Provide sufficient flocculation time
→Observe floc size and settling performance
→Monitor treated water turbidity and pH
→Adjust dosage based on jar test results
→Optimize dosage during seasonal or process changes
Laboratory jar testing is recommended before full-scale application. Bluwat Chemicals can provide technical support for product selection and dosage optimization.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging
Powder ACH: 25 kg kraft bags
Liquid ACH: 270 kg drums or 1350 kg drums
Liquid ACH: 270 kg drums or 1350 kg drums
Storage
Store in original sealed packaging or 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 exporter of water treatment chemicals with more than 25 years of production experience. Our product range includes Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Polyaluminum Chloride, Polyacrylamide, PolyDADMAC, Polyamine, Water Decoloring Agent, and other chemicals for municipal and industrial water treatment.
For NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Bluwat Chemicals provides:
★Factory direct supply
★NSF Standard 60 certified product options
★Powder and liquid ACH grades
★Stable quality control
★Technical support for municipal and industrial applications
★Jar test guidance
★Export packaging and documentation support
★Global supply experience
★Customized supply solutions for distributors and end users
Product Summary
NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate is a high-performance ACH coagulant for municipal and industrial water purification. It helps remove turbidity, suspended solids, color, and certain organic matter while supporting stable clarification and filtration performance.
With high Al2O3 content, high basicity, broad pH adaptability, low dosage potential, and powder or liquid supply options, ACH is suitable for drinking water treatment plants, industrial water purification systems, and water treatment chemical distributors worldwide.
FAQ
1. What is NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate?
NSF Standard 60 Aluminum Chlorohydrate is a certified water treatment coagulant suitable for drinking water treatment applications. It is used for turbidity removal, suspended solids reduction, color reduction, and water clarification.
2. What are the other names for Aluminum Chlorohydrate?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate is also known as Aluminum Hydroxychloride, Aluminum Chlorhydrol, or ACH.
3. Can ACH be used in municipal drinking water treatment?
Yes. NSF Standard 60 ACH can be used in municipal drinking water treatment when applied according to local regulations and treatment plant requirements.
4. Can ACH be used in industrial water purification?
Yes. ACH can be used in industrial water purification, process water clarification, wastewater pretreatment, and suspended solids removal applications.
5. What is the difference between powder ACH and liquid ACH?
Powder ACH is suitable for lower shipping volume and on-site solution preparation. Liquid ACH is suitable for direct dosing and automatic feeding systems.
6. Does ACH remove turbidity?
Yes. ACH effectively removes turbidity by neutralizing suspended particles and helping form larger flocs for removal by clarification or filtration.
7. Does ACH affect water pH?
ACH generally has less impact on treated water pH than many traditional aluminum salts because it has high basicity.
8. Can ACH help reduce chemical dosage?
ACH may help reduce dosage under suitable water conditions due to its high Al2O3 content and strong coagulation performance. Jar testing is recommended to confirm dosage.
9. Is ACH suitable for replacing PAC?
ACH can be evaluated as a higher-performance alternative to PAC in some municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The final choice should be based on jar tests and plant trials.
10. Can Bluwat Chemicals provide technical support?
Yes. Bluwat Chemicals can provide product selection guidance, jar test support, dosage recommendations, export documentation, and long-term supply support.