POLY-FLOC [ORG] Bio-Based Coagulation & Flocculation Technology

Bio-Based Coagulation & Flocculation Technology

Engineered Clarification System for Municipal, Industrial & Process Water Treatment

Engineering Overview

POLY-FLOC [ORG] is an advanced bio-based cationic coagulation and flocculation technology engineered to improve clarification, suspended solids removal and turbidity reduction across a wide range of municipal, industrial and process water treatment applications.

Developed as a naturally derived treatment technology, POLY-FLOC [ORG]  promotes rapid destabilization of colloidal particles, allowing efficient floc formation, improved sedimentation and enhanced clarification performance.

The technology has demonstrated exceptional performance during laboratory and field jar-testing, particularly in the treatment of highly turbid waters containing fine suspended solids that are traditionally difficult to remove using conventional clarification methods.

POLY-FLOC [ORG]  has been engineered for integration into professionally designed water treatment programmes where consistent clarification performance, operational reliability and sustainable treatment practices are required.

The Water Treatment Challenge

One of the greatest challenges in modern water treatment is the removal of extremely fine suspended particles that remain stable in water due to electrostatic repulsion.

These contaminants often include:

• Fine mineral particles
• Naturally occurring organic matter
• High turbidity surface waters
• Industrial process solids
• Untreated sewage particulates
• Heavy metal-bearing suspended particles
• Agricultural runoff
• Non-biodegradable pesticide residues
• Process sludge and colloidal contaminants

Because these particles remain electrically stable, conventional sedimentation alone is often insufficient to achieve efficient clarification.

Successful treatment requires engineered coagulation and flocculation technologies capable of destabilizing colloidal suspensions and promoting rapid solids separation.

Engineering Solution

POLY-FLOC [ORG]  has been developed as a high-performance bio-based coagulation and flocculation technology that functions as:

• Primary Coagulant
• Primary Flocculant
• Auxiliary Flocculation Aid

The technology operates through controlled cationic charge neutralization and particle bridging mechanisms.

As the electrical charges surrounding suspended particles are neutralized, particles become unstable and begin forming larger flocs.

These larger flocs settle more rapidly, improving clarification, reducing turbidity and enhancing overall treatment efficiency.

Unlike many conventional coagulants, POLY-FLOC [ORG] does not consume alkalinity and therefore does not significantly alter the pH of the treated water.

The technology remains highly effective across a broad operating pH range of approximately 4.5 to 8.0, providing excellent operational flexibility across diverse water chemistries.

Engineering Performance

When incorporated into professionally engineered treatment programmes, POLY-FLOC [ORG] assists in:

• Rapid turbidity reduction
• Improved suspended solids removal
• Enhanced clarification
• Accelerated sedimentation
• Improved downstream filtration performance
• Improved sludge settling characteristics
• Increased treatment consistency
• Reduced colour in selected water streams

Actual treatment performance will depend upon raw water quality, contaminant loading, dosage rates, mixing energy, retention time and overall plant operating conditions.

Typical Engineering Applications

Municipal Water Infrastructure

• Drinking water treatment works
• Conventional clarification plants
• Compact water treatment systems
• Surface water treatment
• Water recycling and reuse facilities

Industrial Water Treatment

• Metallurgical wastewater
• Pulp and paper mills
• Tanneries
• Food processing facilities
• Chemical manufacturing plants
• Petrochemical wastewater
• Industrial process water clarification

Wastewater Treatment

• Primary clarification
• Secondary treatment
• Integrated wastewater treatment systems
• Industrial effluent treatment
• Water reuse programmes

Relationship Within the Polymer Coatings Group Water Technology Platform ‼

Polymer Coatings Group has developed a complementary range of engineered water treatment technologies, with each system designed to address specific treatment objectives within the overall treatment process.

WATER-PURIFIER incorporates an integrated coagulation and flocculation package engineered to support potable water treatment, municipal water treatment, commercial water systems and general water clarification applications where the primary objective is to improve water quality through the aggregation and removal of normal suspended solids, turbidity and naturally occurring particulate contaminants.

While this integrated clarification technology provides excellent performance across conventional water treatment applications, it is not intended to replace dedicated high-performance flocculation systems required for more demanding industrial processes.

For applications involving:

• Extremely high suspended solids loading
• Mining and mineral processing
• Tailings water recovery
• Heavy industrial wastewater treatment
• Process water clarification
• Heavy metal-bearing particulate removal
• Petrochemical process water
• Complex industrial effluent treatment

POLY-FLOC [ORG] is the recommended technology, specifically engineered for high-performance clarification, rapid solids separation and enhanced sedimentation under demanding operating conditions.

Where treatment programmes also require the remediation or removal of dissolved heavy metals and complex inorganic contaminants, POLY-MR provides the next stage of the treatment platform, delivering specialized metal remediation technology for advanced industrial and environmental water treatment applications.

Selecting the appropriate treatment technology for each stage of the process enables engineers and plant operators to optimize clarification efficiency, treatment reliability, regulatory compliance and long-term operational performance.

Sustainability Benefits

As a naturally derived bio-based technology, POLY-FLOC [ORG] supports modern treatment programmes seeking environmentally responsible clarification solutions.

The technology contributes towards:

• Sustainable water treatment practices
• Improved treatment efficiency
• Reduced environmental impact
• Operational flexibility
• Support for water recycling and reuse initiatives

Operational Advantages

POLY-FLOC [ORG]  has been engineered for practical application within municipal and industrial treatment facilities.

Key operational benefits include:

• Ready-to-use formulation
• Safe and stable storage
• Odourless
• No hazardous decomposition products under normal storage conditions
• Easy handling and dosing
• Compatible with conventional treatment infrastructure
• Broad operating pH range (4.5–8.0)
• Does not significantly alter treated water pH

Packaging

POLY-FLOC [ORG]  is supplied in:

25 kg Industrial Pails

Packaging has been designed for the operational requirements of municipal, industrial and commercial water treatment facilities.

Engineering Support

Every treatment facility presents unique raw water characteristics, contaminant profiles and operational objectives.

Polymer Coatings Group provides technical support to consulting engineers, municipalities, industrial operators and water treatment professionals regarding:

• Jar testing
• Dosage optimization
• Process integration
• Clarification performance optimization
• Treatment programme development

Our engineering team works with clients to develop application-specific treatment strategies that maximize clarification performance, operational efficiency and long-term treatment reliability.

Important Information

POLY-FLOC [ORG]  is intended for professional water treatment applications.

Optimum dosage rates should always be established through laboratory evaluation and site-specific jar testing before full-scale implementation.

Treatment performance is dependent upon water chemistry, contaminant characteristics, mixing conditions, treatment system design and operating parameters.

The product should be used in accordance with recognized engineering practices, applicable regulations and site-specific treatment requirements.