Refinery process towers and a distant plant view

Oil, Gas & Oily Wastewater

Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater

Demulsification & oil–water separation; Coagulation, flocculation & clarification; Color & difficult-organic treatment

Refinery process towers and a distant plant view, used as an industry or equipment reference. Process selection depends on water quality and project conditions.

Your process challenges

Chemistry matched to real operating conditions.

Distinguish oil separation, solids control and system protection for the specific produced-water or industrial-water circuit.

Treatment approach

Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: understand the treatment stages first.

Collect refinery streams separately. After oily-water pretreatment, select physicochemical, biological or advanced treatment according to organic loading and inhibition.

Check together during selection

Differentiate programs by oil phase, salinity, temperature and downstream use. Evaluate demulsification, separation, scale control and microbiological control separately.

Compare candidate products below by treatment objective. Evaluate different routes separately; the list does not imply simultaneous dosing.

Find products by treatment objective

Operating conditions and product routes

Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: match requirements to each treatment stage.

Compare treatment objectives, chemical functions and verification criteria stage by stage. Products in the table may be alternatives or serve different stages; they are not necessarily dosed together.

Define influent and objectives first

Share segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. This helps distinguish oil, particle, scaling and microbial-control tasks and narrow the product and specification range.

Then confirm assessment limits

Distinguish programs by oil phase, salinity, temperature and downstream use. Assess demulsification, separation, scale control and microbial control separately.

Compare all treatment routesProduct roles, conditions and verification

Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: treatment objectives and product routes
Treatment objective / stage	Product routes to compare	Function / applicable conditions	Checks before selection
Demulsification & oil–water separationDemulsification & oil removalFilter by this objective	Industrial Wastewater DemulsifierPrimary candidate Oil-Removal CoagulantPrimary candidate Polyamine CoagulantSupporting item Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride)Supporting item Polyaluminium ChlorideSupporting item PolyacrylamideSupporting item	Identify free versus emulsified oil, surfactants and separation equipment. Compare demulsification and subsequent coagulation/separation using representative wastewater. View each product's function and conditions Industrial Wastewater Demulsifier Function:Adjusts interfacial and separation properties in emulsified-oil or paint systems. It is distinct from a general inorganic coagulant. Conditions:Define the oil phase, emulsifier or coating system, then verify demulsification/detackification and separation with representative water samples. Oil-Removal Coagulant Function:Adjusts interfacial and separation properties in emulsified-oil or paint systems. It is distinct from a general inorganic coagulant. Conditions:Define the oil phase, emulsifier or coating system, then verify demulsification/detackification and separation with representative water samples. Polyamine Coagulant Function:Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification. Conditions:Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Function:Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification. Conditions:Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment. Polyaluminium Chloride Function:Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification. Conditions:Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment. Polyacrylamide Function:Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification. Conditions:Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment.	View product-specific checks Industrial Wastewater Demulsifier Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Oil phase composition; Source of emulsification; Temperature & pH; Trial results; Separation equipment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Oil-Removal Coagulant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Oil phase & emulsion state; pH conditions; Chemical composition; Downstream separation method; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyamine Coagulant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyaluminium Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyacrylamide Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.
Coagulation, flocculation & clarificationCoagulation & solid–liquid separationFilter by this objective	Polyaluminium ChloridePrimary candidate Aluminium SulfatePrimary candidate Ferric ChloridePrimary candidate Ferric SulfatePrimary candidate Polyferric SulfatePrimary candidate Polyamine CoagulantPrimary candidate Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride)Primary candidate PolyacrylamideSupporting item Polyacrylamide EmulsionSupporting item Aluminium ChlorohydratePrimary candidate Sodium AluminatePrimary candidate Ferrous ChloridePrimary candidate Biobased FlocculantConditional Option	Review water source, turbidity or suspended solids, pH, alkalinity and the settling or flotation process. Potable-water applications require product-specific end-use documentation. View each product's function and conditions Polyaluminium Chloride Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Aluminium Sulfate Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Ferric Chloride Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Ferric Sulfate Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Polyferric Sulfate Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Polyamine Coagulant Function:An organic coagulant option that destabilizes colloids before further flocculation and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Define the sample's charge demand, intended use and downstream process. A polymer name alone does not establish dosage or grade. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Function:An organic coagulant option that destabilizes colloids before further flocculation and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Define the sample's charge demand, intended use and downstream process. A polymer name alone does not establish dosage or grade. Polyacrylamide Function:Polymer bridging and charge effects help build separable flocs. Flocculation does not remove dissolved salts or all COD. Conditions:Define particle and sludge properties, and match preparation, shear and settling/flotation/dewatering trials to the selected grade. Polyacrylamide Emulsion Function:Polymer bridging and charge effects help build separable flocs. Flocculation does not remove dissolved salts or all COD. Conditions:Define particle and sludge properties, and match preparation, shear and settling/flotation/dewatering trials to the selected grade. Aluminium Chlorohydrate Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Sodium Aluminate Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Ferrous Chloride Function:Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand. Conditions:Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions. Biobased Flocculant Function:A supplementary coagulation route for specific raw material sources or water conditions. Conditions:Have the material composition, end-use documents and comparison trials on the same water sample available.	View product-specific checks Polyaluminium Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Aluminium Sulfate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Iron; Insoluble matter; pH conditions; Hydration state; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Ferric Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Ferric Sulfate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Iron content; Free acid; Insoluble matter; Impurity requirements for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyferric Sulfate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Total iron; Basicity; Insoluble matter; Form; Trial conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyamine Coagulant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyacrylamide Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyacrylamide Emulsion Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ionic type; Active polymer; Emulsion system; Preparation conditions; Residual monomer; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Aluminium Chlorohydrate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ basis; Basicity; Impurities; Specific end use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Sodium Aluminate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active components; Alkalinity; Form; Process compatibility; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Ferrous Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ferrous iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Downstream solid–liquid separation; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Biobased Flocculant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Raw material & composition; Suitable pH; Degradability data; Residual impurities; Trial performance; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.
Color & difficult-organic treatmentColor removal & advanced oxidationFilter by this objective	Decolorizing CoagulantPrimary candidate Polyaluminium ChloridePrimary candidate Ferric ChloridePrimary candidate Polyamine CoagulantPrimary candidate Powdered Activated CarbonAlternative route Hydrogen PeroxideConditional Option Ferrous SulfateConditional Option Engineered Ozone OxidationConditional Option Persulfate OxidantsConditional Option	Separate coagulation and adsorption routes from advanced oxidation. Confirm applicability, by-products and downstream compatibility by testing. View each product's function and conditions Decolorizing Coagulant Function:Destabilizes and separates coagulation-treatable dyes, colloids or color components. Conditions:Define the dye or color source, salinity, pH, COD fractions and coagulation trials. Decolorization does not automatically establish overall COD removal. Polyaluminium Chloride Function:Destabilizes and separates coagulation-treatable dyes, colloids or color components. Conditions:Define the dye or color source, salinity, pH, COD fractions and coagulation trials. Decolorization does not automatically establish overall COD removal. Ferric Chloride Function:Destabilizes and separates coagulation-treatable dyes, colloids or color components. Conditions:Define the dye or color source, salinity, pH, COD fractions and coagulation trials. Decolorization does not automatically establish overall COD removal. Polyamine Coagulant Function:Destabilizes and separates coagulation-treatable dyes, colloids or color components. Conditions:Define the dye or color source, salinity, pH, COD fractions and coagulation trials. Decolorization does not automatically establish overall COD removal. Powdered Activated Carbon Function:Adsorbs certain color-, odor- or taste-causing substances or dissolved organic components, with downstream separation. Conditions:Define the adsorption target, carbon grade, trials and spent-carbon/sludge disposal. Hydrogen Peroxide Function:Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation. Conditions:Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation. Ferrous Sulfate Function:Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation. Conditions:Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation. Engineered Ozone Oxidation Function:Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation. Conditions:Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation. Engineering items cover supporting requirements and chemical coordination only; they do not establish equipment manufacturing, installation or system approval. Persulfate Oxidants Function:Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation. Conditions:Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation.	View product-specific checks Decolorizing Coagulant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Actual dye or color source; Product composition; Other chemicals used; Trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyaluminium Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Ferric Chloride Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyamine Coagulant Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Powdered Activated Carbon Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Media composition; Particle size & grading; Treatment objective; Capacity or performance test conditions; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Hydrogen Peroxide Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active content; Impurities; Actual target contaminants; Catalytic & downstream treatment conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Ferrous Sulfate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ferrous & total iron; Hydration form; Oxidation state; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Engineered Ozone Oxidation Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Target contaminants; Engineered equipment; Mass transfer; Residual & off-gas management; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Persulfate Oxidants Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Salt type & composition; Contaminants; Activation process; By-products & downstream treatment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.
Biological nutrients & process recoveryBiological treatment & nutrientsFilter by this objective	Biological-Treatment Nutrient FormulationConditional Option Bioaugmentation FormulationsConditional Option Sodium BicarbonateSupporting item Magnesium HydroxideSupporting item	Identify limiting nutrients, toxic inputs and operating causes first. Add nutrient or recovery products only where the process assessment supports their use. View each product's function and conditions Biological-Treatment Nutrient Formulation Function:Supplies nutrients where an actual nitrogen, phosphorus or micronutrient deficit exists in the influent; it is not a default addition for all wastewater. Conditions:Have bioavailable carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus analysis and a nutrient-demand assessment available, avoiding added effluent nitrogen or phosphorus loads. Bioaugmentation Formulations Function:A supporting formulation route for specified biological treatment recovery or enhancement. Conditions:Define microbial strains/composition, activity and limiting factors. This does not replace investigation of loading, dissolved oxygen, toxicity or nutrient causes. Sodium Bicarbonate Function:Adds alkalinity and buffering capacity to maintain biological reaction conditions where an alkalinity deficit has been confirmed. Conditions:Confirm demand from alkalinity, nitrogen conversion or VFA trends. A single pH measurement does not replace system analysis. Magnesium Hydroxide Function:Adds alkalinity and buffering capacity to maintain biological reaction conditions where an alkalinity deficit has been confirmed. Conditions:Confirm demand from alkalinity, nitrogen conversion or VFA trends. A single pH measurement does not replace system analysis.	View product-specific checks Biological-Treatment Nutrient Formulation Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Influent nitrogen, phosphorus & carbon balance; Actual composition; Discharge targets; Trials & monitoring; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Bioaugmentation Formulations Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Specified microbial strains or composition; Actual limiting factors; Activity & validation method; Operating conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Sodium Bicarbonate Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Actual composition & form; Content basis; Water quality; Equipment materials; End-use requirements; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Magnesium Hydroxide Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active Mg(OH)₂ or MgO basis; Solids content; Particle size; Reactivity; Slurry stability; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.
Foam control & downstream compatibilityFoam control & process aidsFilter by this objective	Silicone DefoamerSupporting item Polyether DefoamerSupporting item Non-Silicone DefoamerSupporting item	Assess the foam source, temperature and biological, membrane or coating process. Selection must consider downstream effects as well as initial foam knockdown. View each product's function and conditions Silicone Defoamer Function:Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties. Conditions:Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity. Polyether Defoamer Function:Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties. Conditions:Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity. Non-Silicone Defoamer Function:Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties. Conditions:Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity.	View product-specific checks Silicone Defoamer Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Polyether Defoamer Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Non-Silicone Defoamer Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.

Need to compare these routes under your operating conditions?Share influent quality, treatment objectives and the existing process to discuss which products and conditions should be validated first.

Process & product matching

Select a treatment objective to explore suitable products.

Different treatment routes may apply. Open the matching notes for each product to review its role, conditions and purchasing criteria.

Treatment objectiveProduct type

Distinguish programs by oil phase, salinity, temperature and downstream use. Assess demulsification, separation, scale control and microbial control separately.

Industrial Wastewater Demulsifier · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Demulsification & oil separation

Industrial Wastewater Demulsifier

A demulsifier formulation for emulsified oil systems, selected with oil–water separation, flotation or settling.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Adjusts interfacial and separation properties in emulsified-oil or paint systems. It is distinct from a general inorganic coagulant.
Conditions: Define the oil phase, emulsifier or coating system, then verify demulsification/detackification and separation with representative water samples.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Oil phase composition; Source of emulsification; Temperature & pH; Trial results; Separation equipment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Oil-Removal Coagulant · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Demulsification & oil separation

Oil-Removal Coagulant

An oily wastewater coagulant used with flotation or settling for oil and particle separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Adjusts interfacial and separation properties in emulsified-oil or paint systems. It is distinct from a general inorganic coagulant.
Conditions: Define the oil phase, emulsifier or coating system, then verify demulsification/detackification and separation with representative water samples.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Oil phase & emulsion state; pH conditions; Chemical composition; Downstream separation method; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Polyamine Coagulant · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Polyamine Coagulant

An organic coagulant option for colloid destabilization, clarification and separation in certain oily water systems.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification.
Conditions: Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride)

An organic coagulating polymer for raw water, industrial water and suitable solid–liquid separation procedures.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification.
Conditions: Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Polyaluminium Chloride · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Polyaluminium Chloride

For raw water and wastewater coagulation, compare active components, basicity and water-sample trials against clarification and phosphorus-removal requirements.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification.
Conditions: Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Polyacrylamide

Select a suitable PAM for clarification, settling, thickening and sludge dewatering, matching flocculation behavior to the water, particles and equipment.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Supports coagulation, flocculation and solid–liquid separation after demulsification or paint detackification.
Conditions: Run combined trials with the actual emulsified-oil/coating system, pH and flotation/settling equipment.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Aluminium Sulfate · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Aluminium Sulfate

An aluminium salt option for coagulation and chemical phosphorus removal in raw water and wastewater, supporting clarification and solid–liquid separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Iron; Insoluble matter; pH conditions; Hydration state; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Ferric Chloride · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Ferric Chloride

An iron salt raw material for coagulation and chemical phosphorus removal, supporting clarification and sludge–water separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Ferric Sulfate

An iron salt option for water and wastewater coagulation and phosphorus removal, followed by flocculation and separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Iron content; Free acid; Insoluble matter; Impurity requirements for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Polyferric Sulfate · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Polyferric Sulfate

A polymeric iron coagulant option for clarification, phosphorus removal and sludge treatment support.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Total iron; Basicity; Insoluble matter; Form; Trial conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Polyacrylamide Emulsion · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Polyacrylamide Emulsion

An emulsion flocculating polymer for solid–liquid separation in clarification, thickening and dewatering.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Polymer bridging and charge effects help build separable flocs. Flocculation does not remove dissolved salts or all COD.
Conditions: Define particle and sludge properties, and match preparation, shear and settling/flotation/dewatering trials to the selected grade.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ionic type; Active polymer; Emulsion system; Preparation conditions; Residual monomer; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Aluminium Chlorohydrate · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Aluminium Chlorohydrate

An aluminium coagulant with a different composition from PAC, for raw water and wastewater clarification.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Al₂O₃ basis; Basicity; Impurities; Specific end use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Sodium Aluminate · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Sodium Aluminate

An alkaline aluminium component for suitable coagulation, chemical phosphorus removal and precipitation softening.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active components; Alkalinity; Form; Process compatibility; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Ferrous Chloride · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Ferrous Chloride

A ferrous salt option for specified reduction, sulfide-control and water treatment steps.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Inorganic salt coagulation creates separable particles and affects downstream sludge production and alkalinity demand.
Conditions: Compare pH, alkalinity, effective metal content and representative coagulation trials. Ferrous salts also require defined oxidation and downstream separation conditions.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ferrous iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Downstream solid–liquid separation; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Biobased Flocculant · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Biobased Flocculant

A bio-based flocculant route for specific solid–liquid separation requirements validated in trials.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: A supplementary coagulation route for specific raw material sources or water conditions.
Conditions: Have the material composition, end-use documents and comparison trials on the same water sample available.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Raw material & composition; Suitable pH; Degradability data; Residual impurities; Trial performance; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Decolorizing Coagulant · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Coagulation & flocculation

Decolorizing Coagulant

A decolorizing coagulant option for certain dyes and colored industrial wastewater, used with flocculation and solid–liquid separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Destabilizes and separates coagulation-treatable dyes, colloids or color components.
Conditions: Define the dye or color source, salinity, pH, COD fractions and coagulation trials. Decolorization does not automatically establish overall COD removal.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Actual dye or color source; Product composition; Other chemicals used; Trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Powdered Activated Carbon · Product form reference

Media & resins

Adsorption, ion exchange & filtration

Powdered Activated Carbon

Powdered adsorption material for certain organic compounds, color, odor and taste, followed by sludge–water separation.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Adsorbs certain color-, odor- or taste-causing substances or dissolved organic components, with downstream separation.
Conditions: Define the adsorption target, carbon grade, trials and spent-carbon/sludge disposal.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Media composition; Particle size & grading; Treatment objective; Capacity or performance test conditions; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Hydrogen Peroxide · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Oxidation & advanced treatment

Hydrogen Peroxide

An oxidant option for specified oxidation, decolorization and engineered disinfection steps, matched to the contaminants and reaction route.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation.
Conditions: Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active content; Impurities; Actual target contaminants; Catalytic & downstream treatment conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Ferrous Sulfate · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Coagulation & flocculation

Ferrous Sulfate

A ferrous salt raw material for specified coagulation, reduction and phosphorus-control procedures.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation.
Conditions: Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Ferrous & total iron; Hydration form; Oxidation state; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Engineered Ozone Oxidation · Product form reference

Engineering coordination

Oxidation & advanced treatment

Engineered Ozone Oxidation

Define treatment objectives, water quality and supporting chemical requirements for an existing or proposed ozone treatment step.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation.
Conditions: Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation. Engineering items cover supporting requirements and chemical coordination only; they do not establish equipment manufacturing, installation or system approval.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Target contaminants; Engineered equipment; Mass transfer; Residual & off-gas management; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Persulfate Oxidants · Product form reference

Base chemicals

Oxidation & advanced treatment

Persulfate Oxidants

A persulfate oxidation raw material for advanced treatment and remediation procedures designed through trials.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Participates in an engineered oxidation/catalytic route confirmed by trials; it is not a general substitute for decolorizing coagulation.
Conditions: Define the contaminants, reaction system, by-products and downstream treatment. Assess the separate contributions of oxidation and coagulation.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Salt type & composition; Contaminants; Activation process; By-products & downstream treatment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Biological-Treatment Nutrient Formulation · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Biological nutrients & carbon sources

Biological-Treatment Nutrient Formulation

Nitrogen, phosphorus or other nutrient formulations for industrial biological treatment with an identified nutrient deficit.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Supplies nutrients where an actual nitrogen, phosphorus or micronutrient deficit exists in the influent; it is not a default addition for all wastewater.
Conditions: Have bioavailable carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus analysis and a nutrient-demand assessment available, avoiding added effluent nitrogen or phosphorus loads.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Influent nitrogen, phosphorus & carbon balance; Actual composition; Discharge targets; Trials & monitoring; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Bioaugmentation Formulations · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Biological nutrients & carbon sources

Bioaugmentation Formulations

Supporting formulations for specified biological treatment recovery and enhancement tasks.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: A supporting formulation route for specified biological treatment recovery or enhancement.
Conditions: Define microbial strains/composition, activity and limiting factors. This does not replace investigation of loading, dissolved oxygen, toxicity or nutrient causes.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Specified microbial strains or composition; Actual limiting factors; Activity & validation method; Operating conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

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Sodium Bicarbonate · Product form reference

Base chemicals

pH, alkalinity & remineralization

Sodium Bicarbonate

An alkalinity and buffering raw material for biological treatment systems and suitable water-balance requirements.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Adds alkalinity and buffering capacity to maintain biological reaction conditions where an alkalinity deficit has been confirmed.
Conditions: Confirm demand from alkalinity, nitrogen conversion or VFA trends. A single pH measurement does not replace system analysis.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Actual composition & form; Content basis; Water quality; Equipment materials; End-use requirements; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Magnesium Hydroxide · Product form reference

Base chemicals

pH, alkalinity & remineralization

Magnesium Hydroxide

A magnesium alkali source available as powder or slurry for suitable neutralization, alkalinity and precipitation requirements.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Adds alkalinity and buffering capacity to maintain biological reaction conditions where an alkalinity deficit has been confirmed.
Conditions: Confirm demand from alkalinity, nitrogen conversion or VFA trends. A single pH measurement does not replace system analysis.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Active Mg(OH)₂ or MgO basis; Solids content; Particle size; Reactivity; Slurry stability; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Silicone Defoamer · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Foam control & process aids

Silicone Defoamer

A silicone-based defoaming formulation for suitable industrial water and wastewater foam-control steps.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties.
Conditions: Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Polyether Defoamer · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Foam control & process aids

Polyether Defoamer

A polyether defoaming formulation selected against the medium and operating temperature for industrial water treatment.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties.
Conditions: Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Non-Silicone Defoamer · Product form reference

Specialty formulations

Foam control & process aids

Non-Silicone Defoamer

A non-silicone defoaming formulation for water systems with specific requirements concerning silicone components.

Why this matches

Conditional option

Role: Controls foam under the relevant operating conditions using silicone, polyether or non-silicone formulation properties.
Conditions: Compare defoaming trials, temperature and medium, and confirm downstream effects on biological treatment, membranes, coatings or product purity.
Before purchase: Refinery & Petrochemical Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, oil content, COD and inhibitors, process, sludge conditions and reuse targets.

Confirmed available

Technical references & scope

Industry references describe general uses. Product specifications, certifications and application results require the corresponding supplier documentation.

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