Waste Water Specialties

Ciba® ZETAG® 7563 Flocculant

Cationic Polyelectrolyte

Description ZETAG 7563 is a synthetic, high molecular weight cationic polyacrylamide supplied in MICRO-BEAD form which renders it
essentially non-dusting and free-flowing. ZETAG 7563 is completely soluble in water and due to its micro-bead form
exhibits a fast dissolving rate.

ZETAG 7563 is of medium cationic charge.

Principal Uses ZETAG 7563 has been designed specifically to aid the dewatering of sewage and industrial sludges prior to dewatering on
centrifuges, vacuum filters and belt presses. ZETAG 7563 is particularly suited to the flocculation of mixed and secondary
sludges. Other applications include flotation of activated sludge and filter-pressing.

The optimum pH range for ZETAG 7563 is 4-9. Outside this range the activity may be adversely affected in some
instances.

Typical Properties Physical form Off-white, free-flowing micro-beads

Bulk density approx. 0.8 g/cm3
Particle size 100% less than 1400 microns
pH of 1% solution approx. 3.5
Viscosity at 25°C See graph

Additional viscosity data available on request

Apparent Viscosity - Concentration Graph

(Fann Viscometer - shear rate 5.11 s-1 )
cP

1800

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0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

ZETAG 7563 concentration %

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Application & Storage Recommended solution concentrations:
Stock solution 0.25 - 0.5%
Feed solution 0.05 - 0.2%
Recommended storage periods:
Product as supplied Up to two years
Stock solution 2 - 5 days
Feed solution 1 - 3 days
Storage of the dry product and solutions for longer than the recommended periods may be acceptable under the correct
conditions but could result in some loss of product efficiency. Storage of the solid should be in a cool, dry place and
conditions of high temperature and high humidity should be avoided. Under such conditions the hygroscopic nature of the
product may result in excessive moisture up-take and resultant caking. Packages should be kept sealed when not in use.
Full details of solution preparation are contained within the MAGNAFLOC and ZETAG leaflet. Further advice on solution
preparation using a Ciba Specialty Chemicals AUTO-JETWET™ make-up system is available and details may be
obtained on request.

Corrosive Properties Corrosion towards most standard materials of construction is very low. Stainless steel, glass fibre, polyethylene,
polypropylene and rubberised surfaces are recommended as ideal. In some cases aluminium and galvanised surfaces
can be adversely affected.

Packaging ZETAG 7563 is supplied in 25kg nett weight plastic bags in palletised shrink-wrapped units of total nett weight 500 or
900kg.

ZETAG 7563 is also available in semibulk palletised 'Big-Bags' of 750 to 800kg nett weight.

Technical Service Complete technical service is implicit in the sale of ZETAG 7563. This includes advice and full assistance in all aspects of
product selection, laboratory tests, plant trials etc.

Spillages Spillages of ZETAG 7563 should be contained and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Discharge of neat product or solutions of product to watercourses should be avoided as ZETAG 7563 may adversely
affect the mucous membranes on fish gills.

Solutions of ZETAG 7563 are very slippery.

Health and Safety ZETAG 7563 exhibits a very low order of oral toxicity and does not present any abnormal problems in its handling or
general use.

Detailed information on handling and any precautions to be observed in the use of the product(s) described in this leaflet
can be found in our relevant Health and Safety information sheet.

Warranty The information contained in this leaflet is given in good faith but no liability is assumed nor is freedom from any patent
owned by Ciba Specialty Chemicals or others implied. This information should not be taken to represent a specification for
the product.

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Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD12 OJZ

Tel: 44 1274 417000

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