Ciba ZETAG Inverse Emulsions

Liquid Grade Cationic Polyelectrolytes

Description High molecular weight polyacrylamide based flocculants, which exhibit varying degrees of cationic charge. They are supplied as viscous free flowing liquids in inverse emulsion form. Chemical Structure Principal Use Copolymers of acrylamide and quaternized cationic monomer. Polyelectrolytes for conditioning a variety of municipal and industrial substrates prior to mechanical or static solid/liquid separation. These products are not suitable for use in potable water applications. If in any doubt regarding suitability for a given application please contact your local sales representative. Benefits Highly effective across a wide range of applications including mechanical dewatering, thickening, flotation, and clarification. Operation over a wide pH range (49).

Typical Properties

Appearance : Specific gravity pH of 1% solution at 25oC: Viscosity as supplied: Product Linear ZETAG 8812 ZETAG 8814 ZETAG 8816 ZETAG 8818 ZETAG 8819 Cross linked ZETAG 8844FS ZETAG 8846FS ZETAG 8847FSB ZETAG 8857FSB ZETAG 8848FS ZETAG 8868FS ZETAG 8858FSB ZETAG 8849FS

Cloudy to opaque white liquid Approx. 1.03 4-6 900cPs Cationic Charge Low Medium Med-high High Very High Medium Med-high High High High High High Very high Molecular Weight Very high Very high Very high Very high Very high High High Medium Medium High Low Medium High % Active 33 34 40 40 40 34 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Apparent Viscosity (cP) at 25o C at % conc. shown

0.25 300 300 350 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

0.50 500 500 600 500 500 600 600 600 600 600 700 600 550

1.0 950 1,000 1,200 1,000 900 1,200 1,250 1,250 1,500 1,250 1,700 1,450 1,200
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Storage

Under normal storage conditions within the range 5 - 25C, the product will be stable for at least 6 months. Storage outside the above specified temperature range for long periods may adversely affect the product over a long period and should thus be avoided, if possible. It is recommended that stock solutions at 0.25 - 0.5% are prepared regularly and for maximum effect such solutions should be used within 5 days. Beyond this period some loss in efficiency of the product may occur. Depending upon storage conditions and product age, product separation may occur. If separation is observed the product should be re-dispersed well by mixing or re-circulation before use to ensure maximum efficiency.

Shipping & Handling

As with all cationic polyelectrolytes these products exhibit toxicity towards fish. It is important that precautions are taken where the product may come into direct contact with fresh water courses, streams and rivers. Corrosion towards most standard materials of construction is very low. Stainless steel, fiberglass, polyethylene, polypropylene and epoxy coated surfaces are recommended. In some cases aluminum surfaces can be adversely affected. Ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM), natural rubber, polyurethane, and PVC should all be avoided when handling neat inverse emulsion products. Packaging details are available on request from your local sales representative. Spilled product is slippery underfoot, very slippery when wet, stir before use. Information on the shipping and handling of these products can be found in the relevant MSDS. Disposal of products must comply with all national, state and local laws.

Technical Service

Ciba Account Managers and Field Service Technicians are available to give advice and assistance in the running of laboratory tests and machine trials to select the correct product and determine the best application conditions.

Health & Safety

Detailed information on these products can be found in the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). For further information contact your regional office, details of which can be obtained on our website; www.ciba.com

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All trademarks mentioned are either property of or licensed to Ciba and registered in relevant countries. The following supersedes Buyers documents. SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No statements herein are to b e construed as inducements to infringe any relevant patent. Under no circumstances shall Seller be liable for incidental, consequential or indirect damages for alleged negligence , breach of warranty, strict liability, tort or contract arising in connection with the product(s). Buyers sole remedy and Sellers sole liability for any claims shall be Buyers purchase price. Data and results are based on controlled or lab work and must be confirmed by Buyer by testing for the intended conditions of use. The product(s) has (have) not been tested for, and is (are) therefore not recommended for, uses for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes, abraded skin, or blood is intended; or for uses for which implantation within the human body is intended. Please note that products may differ from country to country. If you have any queries, kindly contact your local Ciba representative. Further information at website: http://www.ciba.com

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