SUGAR &

ETHANOL
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WATER
TREATMENT
PRODUCTS
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APPLICATIONS:

RAW WATER TREATMENT

COOLING WATER TREATMENT

BOILER WATER TREATMENT

 RAW WATER TREATMENT
CATEGORY PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Highly cationic liquid polymer that is effective in the removal of suspended
solids and turbidity from Industrial raw water, waste water and potable
water. The typical dosage rates vary between 1 to 10 mg/l depending on
BULAB®5031 the turbidity of the water to be clarified. It is certified for use as a
coagulant and flocculant in potable water treatment per the NSF/ANSI
Standard 60 for Drinking Water Treatment Chemical. Maximum use for
Potable Water is 10 mg/L.
Highly cationic liquid polymer that is effective in the removal of suspended
solids and turbidity from Industrial raw water, waste water and potable
water. It is a one package product comprising an inorganic coagulant and a
POLYELECTROLYTES BULAB®5083
cationic polyelectrolyte. The typical dosage rates vary between 1 to 20
FOR WATER
mg/l depending on the turbidity of the water to be clarified. Maximum
CLARIFICATION
use for Potable Water is 100 mg/L.
Highly cationic liquid polymer that is effective in the removal of suspended
solids and turbidity from Industrial raw water, waste water and potable
water. It is a one package product comprising an inorganic coagulant and a
BULAB®5161
cationic polyelectrolyte. The typical dosage rates vary between 1 to 20
mg/l depending on the turbidity of the water to be clarified. Maximum use
for Potable Water is 38 mg/L.
An inorganic coagulant for the clarification of Industrial raw water, waste
water and potable water. The typical dosage rates vary between 1 to 20
BULAB®5170
mg/l depending on the turbidity of the water to be clarified. Maximum use
for Potable Water is 200 mg/L.
A polymeric quaternary ammonium based product for effective control of
algae, bacteria and fungi in industrial raw water, system water and potable
BULAB® 6002 water. It is non-foaming and effective over a wide pH range. It is can also
be effectively applied with an oxidizing biocide. The typical dosage rates
vary between 2 to 20 mg/l but limited to 2 mg/l for potable applications.
An oxidising biocide for the control of bacteria and algae in industrial raw
WATER
water, system water and potable water. Dosage will be dependent on the
DISINFECTANT BULAB® 6044
oxidant demand of the water with a free residual of 0.3mg/l to 1.0 mg/l
free chlorine typically targeted for potable applications.
An effective broad-spectrum biocide containing ammonia solutions for
effective control of bacteria, algae and fungi in industrial raw water,
BULAB® 6152
system water and potable water. It is effective at neutral to alkaline pH.
Maximum use for Potable Water is 5 mg/L.
 COOLING WATER TREATMENT

CATEGORY PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Controls bacteria and other microorganisms that produce hydrogen sulphide and cause
corrosion, odours, increased solids and other problems in cooling water systems. Bulab 6026A
also effectively controls iron bacteria in both open and closed re-circulating cooling water
BULAB®
systems and in industrial process water systems. When necessary, a typical slug dosage would
6026A
be 125 mg/l repeated as needed until control is maintained. Then continuous treatment with
Bulab 6026A should be made at a rate required to provide a residual of 5 – 50 mg/l of water
treated.
A broad-spectrum microbicide used in industrial cooling systems that is effective in the control
of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. The product is particularly effective in controlling sulphate-
reducing bacteria (SRB). It provides quick action against troublesome bacteria, especially in
BULAB® 6042 alkaline systems. Bulab 6042 can be used alone or in combination with other Buckman
MICROBIAL
microbicides or organic penetrants. The product is dosed at 50 mg/l until control is achieved
CONTROL
then a maintenance dosage of 20 to 40 mg/l is applied. A caution is that the product has slight
foaming potential at dosages greater than 47 mg/l.
An aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite used as an oxidising microbicide in open
recirculating and once-through cooling water systems for the control of bacteria and algae.
BULAB® 6044
Dosage will be dependent on the oxidant demand of the water with a free residual of 0.5 to
2.0 mg/l free chlorine typically targeted for cooling water applications.
A liquid penetrant and dispersant used in the treatment of industrial and commercial cooling
water systems. It effectively controls organic deposits that can impede heat transfer and
BULAB® 8152 increase maintenance costs. Bulab 8152 ensures that surfaces are clean so that they can be
passivated and protected by corrosion inhibitors. The product is typically dosed between 1 to
20 mg/l.
A synergistic blend of polymers designed to control true scale, scale-like and sedimentary
deposits. The product is free of phosphorous-containing active ingredients. In cooling water
SCALE
BULAB® 7086 systems with corrosive water characteristics supplementary dosage of a corrosion inhibitor will
CONTROL
be required. Effective scale control is achieved at dosages of between 20 to 70 mg/l. Dosage
rate will be determined based on the scaling potential of the system water.
A corrosion inhibitor designed for use in closed cooling systems. The product contains a
synergistic blend of corrosion inhibitors which effectively controls corrosion in ferrous and
BULAB® 9157 non-ferrous metal systems. It also contains a buffering agent. The presence of a low molecular
weight polyelectrolyte acts as a combination sludge dispersant and scale inhibitor. Bulab 9157
is compatible with the common closed system antifreezes and brine solutions.
A combination of scale and corrosion inhibitors. Combining the superior scale inhibiting
properties of polyacrylates and phosphonates with the versatile corrosion inhibiting properties
of stabilised zinc, it provides a one-package treatment for cooling water systems. Corrosion
control is maintained over a broad pH range of water conditions, including both low and high
hardness and alkalinity. Bulab 9334 provides both cathodic and anodic corrosion protection.
BULAB® 9334
Bulab 9334 is designed for use in systems where an oxidising agent, e.g. chlorine, is used to
CORROSION
control microbiological activity. It should be dosed at between 100 and 120 mg/l to maintain
CONTROL
good protection of a cooling system. A new system or following a mechanical or chemical
clean of a system should be slug dosed with 200 to 300mg/l Bulab 9334 to achieve good
system passivation.
A combination of corrosion inhibiting, scale inhibiting and dispersing compounds designed
predominantly for corrosion control in industrial water supplies and cooling water systems. It
provides both cathodic and anodic protection of ferrous metals. By effectively inhibiting
corrosion, Bulab 7120 minimises the formation of corrosion by-products and consequently
BULAB® 7120
improves operating conditions throughout the system. As a scale inhibitor, it increases the
solubility of inorganic salts, promotes crystal modification and enhances silt dispersion. Bulab
7120 also has a synergic effect with other scale prevention products. It should be dosed at
between 20 and 40 mg/l to maintain good protection of a cooling system.
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CATEGORY PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Bubreak 4162 is a high active, fast knockdown defoamer for use in controlling foam in
water systems which may include boilers and evaporators. Bubreak 4162 has been
ANTIFOAM BUBREAK® 4162 specially formulated to produce excellent defoaming properties. Bubreak 4162
outperforms the natural oil and synthetic glycols widely used to control foam in water
systems.

ALKALINITY An alkalizer used to control the pH and alkalinity in low and medium pressure boilers. The
BULAB® 9558 product can be dosed to the required pH or used during a chemical clean at dosage
CONTROL
between 400mg/l and 10% on its own or in combination with compatible surfactants.
A catalyzed sodium bisulphite designed to protect boiler and feedwater systems from
oxygen attack. It rapidly reacts with feedwater oxygen even at lower temperatures. It can
be used in conjunction with neutralising amines to protect condensate systems from
oxygen attack which can reduce iron levels in the returning condensate and provide an
BULAB® 9602 increased level of protection from iron deposition in the boiler. BULAB 9602 is also useful
in wet storage of boilers to provide protection from oxygen attack. Include recommended
pressures (catalysed sulphite). The dosage rate will vary based on the system specific
OXYGEN parameters and will be 16.3 mg/l x BFW ppm O2 (+ required residual calculated for
SCAVENGERS system).
A catalyzed liquid oxygen scavenger and metal passivator designed to protect the boiler
and feedwater system from oxygen attack. BULAB 9605 is volatile and will carry over with
the steam to help protect the condensate system from oxygen attack and promote the
BULAB® 9605 formation of magnetite in the condensate return system. This can reduce iron levels in
the returning condensate and provide an increased level of protection from iron
deposition in the boiler. It is recommended for boilers operating over 900 PSIG (62 bar).
The product is dosed at 12 mg/l x BFW O2 (+0.1 to 0.5 mg/l residual).
A co-polymer specifically designed to inhibit true calcium sulphate, calcium carbonate,
iron and phosphate deposits under a wide range of operating conditions. It is suitable in
high salinity water and in food industry applications. Differential scanning calorimetry has
BULAB® 8142
shown that Bulab 8142 is stable up to a temperature of 200°C. (FDA 21 cfr 173.310). The
ingredients in Bulab 8142 are approved under 21 CFR § 173.310 for use in boiler systems
in FDA regulated plants.
Bulab 9690 is a blend of polymers and sequestrant designed for use in boilers with
operating pressures up to 41 bar (600 psig). This product will inhibit the formation of
mineral deposits and disperse iron to improve boiler efficiency. Bulab 9690 is formulated
to be particularly effective in systems that experience periodic feedwater upsets or have
high levels of hardness contamination. Bulab 9690 is designed to be used alone as an all-
SCALE BULAB® 9690
organic internal treatment but can also serve as an adjunct with other internal treatment
INHIBITION programs. The ingredients in Bulab 9690 are approved under 21 CFR § 173.310 for use in
boiler systems in FDA regulated plants. The chelant is considered biodegradable (>60%
within 28 days) as per the international OECD 301D test protocol. (Food approved - SANS
1827 approval)

An internal boiler water treatment designed for boilers operating at pressures below
1200 psig. It is recommended for use in boilers using softened or softened/dealkalized
BULAB® 9534 makeup water. BULAB 9534 combines polyphosphate with polymeric scale inhibitors and
dispersant/sludge conditioners to provide protection against mineral scale and/or sludge
deposits that interfere with heat exchange. FDA compliant: 21 CFR 173.310
 An aqueous solution of a low volitivity neutralising amine, suitable for use in short
condensate systems where corrosion due to low pH is a problem. The product is designed
BULAB® 9707 to cover a single distribution ratio so that the product’s neutralising ability is
concentrated in the first stage of condensation. FDA compliant: 173.310 (<=10mg/l) &
172.235,175.105 and 176.210
An aqueous blend of neutralising amines, suitable for use in a wide variety of applications
where condensate corrosion due to low pH is a problem. The product is designed to
cover a range of distribution ratios (DR:2.4) so that a single application of the product to
CONDENSATE BULAB® 9708 the main steam header should maintain condensate pH in most plant areas. In some
CORROSION situations, it may be necessary to feed supplemental product to handle very extended
TREATMENT steam systems. The product is dosed to maintain a pH of 8.5 in the farthest sampling
point while monitoring and maintaining minimum iron levels (i.e. <0.1ppm).
An aqueous blend of neutralising amines, suitable for use in a wide variety of applications
where condensate corrosion due to low pH is a problem. The product is designed to
cover a range of distribution ratios (DR:1.1) so that a single application to the main steam
BULAB® 9710 header should maintain condensate pH in most plant areas. In some situations, it may be
necessary to feed supplemental product to handle very extended steam systems. The
product is dosed to maintain a pH of 8.5 in the farthest sampling point while monitoring
and maintaining minimum iron levels (i.e. <0.1ppm).