Distant food or dairy plant view with storage tanks; no clear wastewater-treatment unit is visible

Food, Fermentation & Agricultural Processing

Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater

Demulsification & oil–water separation; Coagulation, flocculation & clarification; Biological nutrients & process recovery

Distant food or dairy plant view with storage tanks; no clear wastewater-treatment unit is visible. 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.

Select wastewater chemicals around fats, solids, biological loading and process variations in the actual production stream.

Treatment approach

Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: understand the treatment stages first.

Focus first on fats, proteins and load fluctuations in food and dairy wastewater. Compare physicochemical oil removal / separation and downstream biological treatment. A plant exterior is not a flotation or biological-treatment unit.

Check together during selection

Identify production-cleaning water, fats and solids, and biological-treatment streams separately. Water-treatment chemicals are not presented for use as food additives.

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

Dairy & Food-Processing 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, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. This helps connect fat/oil and solids separation with biological treatment and narrow the product and specification range.

Then confirm assessment limits

Identify production cleaning-water, fat/oil and solids separation, and biological treatment streams separately. Water treatment chemicals are not offered for food-additive use.

Compare all treatment routesProduct roles, conditions and verification

Dairy & Food-Processing 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 Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Oil phase composition; Source of emulsification; Temperature & pH; Trial results; Separation equipment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Oil-Removal Coagulant Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Oil phase & emulsion state; pH conditions; Chemical composition; Downstream separation method; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyamine Coagulant Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyaluminium Chloride Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyacrylamide Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. 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 Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Aluminium Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Iron; Insoluble matter; pH conditions; Hydration state; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Ferric Chloride Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Ferric Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Iron content; Free acid; Insoluble matter; Impurity requirements for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyferric Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Total iron; Basicity; Insoluble matter; Form; Trial conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyamine Coagulant Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyacrylamide Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyacrylamide Emulsion Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type; Active polymer; Emulsion system; Preparation conditions; Residual monomer; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Aluminium Chlorohydrate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ basis; Basicity; Impurities; Specific end use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Sodium Aluminate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Active components; Alkalinity; Form; Process compatibility; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Ferrous Chloride Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ferrous iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Downstream solid–liquid separation; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Biobased Flocculant Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Raw material & composition; Suitable pH; Degradability data; Residual impurities; Trial performance; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. 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 Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Influent nitrogen, phosphorus & carbon balance; Actual composition; Discharge targets; Trials & monitoring; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Bioaugmentation Formulations Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Specified microbial strains or composition; Actual limiting factors; Activity & validation method; Operating conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Sodium Bicarbonate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Actual composition & form; Content basis; Water quality; Equipment materials; End-use requirements; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Magnesium Hydroxide Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Active Mg(OH)₂ or MgO basis; Solids content; Particle size; Reactivity; Slurry stability; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Compare results using representative water samples or site data, retaining the test methods and operating conditions.
Chemical phosphorus removal & solids separationPhosphorus removal & precipitationFilter by this objective	Ferric ChloridePrimary candidate Ferric SulfatePrimary candidate Polyferric SulfatePrimary candidate Aluminium SulfatePrimary candidate Polyaluminium ChloridePrimary candidate Sodium AluminatePrimary candidate PolyacrylamideSupporting item	Review phosphorus speciation, alkalinity, sludge and solid–liquid separation conditions. Not all chemicals or processes are interchangeable. View each product's function and conditions Ferric Chloride Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Ferric Sulfate Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Polyferric Sulfate Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Aluminium Sulfate Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Polyaluminium Chloride Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Sodium Aluminate Function:An aluminium- or iron-salt precipitation/coprecipitation route, assessed together with phosphorus speciation, alkalinity and solid–liquid separation. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements. Polyacrylamide Function:Helps separate phosphorus-bearing flocs that have already formed. PAM itself is not a precipitant for dissolved phosphorus. Conditions:Select the actual process dosing location and compare dissolved phosphorus, total phosphorus, residual metals and sludge performance. Do not directly convert products on different metal-content bases into equal-dose replacements.	View product-specific checks Ferric Chloride Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Ferric Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Iron content; Free acid; Insoluble matter; Impurity requirements for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyferric Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Total iron; Basicity; Insoluble matter; Form; Trial conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Aluminium Sulfate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Iron; Insoluble matter; pH conditions; Hydration state; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyaluminium Chloride Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Sodium Aluminate Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Active components; Alkalinity; Form; Process compatibility; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyacrylamide Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. 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 Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Polyether Defoamer Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. Non-Silicone Defoamer Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment. 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

Identify production cleaning-water, fat/oil and solids separation, and biological treatment streams separately. Water treatment chemicals are not offered for food-additive use.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Oil phase composition; Source of emulsification; Temperature & pH; Trial results; Separation equipment; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Oil phase & emulsion state; pH conditions; Chemical composition; Downstream separation method; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Composition; Active content & method; Viscosity test conditions; pH; Application trials; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Nominal concentration & test basis; Viscosity & test conditions; Residual monomer; pH; End-use documents; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Basicity; Insoluble matter; pH test conditions; Impurity limits for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type & charge characteristics; Viscosity and test concentration/temperature; Residual monomer & test report; Dissolution conditions; Trial evaluation criteria; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ content; Iron; Insoluble matter; pH conditions; Hydration state; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Effective iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Form & trial results; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Iron content; Free acid; Insoluble matter; Impurity requirements for the intended use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Total iron; Basicity; Insoluble matter; Form; Trial conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ionic type; Active polymer; Emulsion system; Preparation conditions; Residual monomer; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Al₂O₃ basis; Basicity; Impurities; Specific end use; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Active components; Alkalinity; Form; Process compatibility; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Ferrous iron content; Free acid; Impurities; Downstream solid–liquid separation; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Raw material & composition; Suitable pH; Degradability data; Residual impurities; Trial performance; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Influent nitrogen, phosphorus & carbon balance; Actual composition; Discharge targets; Trials & monitoring; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Specified microbial strains or composition; Actual limiting factors; Activity & validation method; Operating conditions; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Actual composition & form; Content basis; Water quality; Equipment materials; End-use requirements; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Active Mg(OH)₂ or MgO basis; Solids content; Particle size; Reactivity; Slurry stability; Impurities; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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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: Dairy & Food-Processing Wastewater: Formulation & active components; Temperature; Defoaming trials; Effects on membranes, coating & biological processes; Consider segregated wastewater streams, fats and oils, COD, cleaning-water acid/alkali variation, and flotation/biological treatment.

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Technical references & scope

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

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