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Technical Information Water Solutions

TI/EV/WN Rev. 03
February 2013 Page 1 of 2

Zetag® 8125
® = registered Trademark of
BASF Corporation

Solid Grade Cationic Polyelectrolyte

Chemical Nature Copolymer of acrylamide and quaternized cationic monomer

Application Areas Polyelectrolyte for the conditioning of a variety of municipal and


industrial substrates prior to mechanical or static solid/liquid separation.
This product is not compliant for use in potable water applications.

Benefits Highly effective across a wide range of applications including


mechanical dewatering, thickening, flotation, and clarification.
Operation over a wide pH range (4-9).

Typical Properties Product type: Powder


Physical form: Off-white granular solid
Cationic charge: Low
Molecular weight: High
Specific gravity: 0.75
3
Bulk density: 46.8 lb/ft
Ph 1% solution: 4-6

Apparent Viscosity/(cP) @ 25 °C
Concentration 0.25% 0.50% 1.0%
Viscosity 350 600 1,350

Storage Under normal storage conditions within the temperature range 5 – 25


°C (41-77 °F) this product will be stable for at least 24 months. Storage
outside the above specified temperature range for long periods may
adversely affect the product over a long period and should thus be
avoided, if possible.
It is recommended that stock solutions at 0.25 - 0.5% are prepared
regularly and for maximum effect such solutions should be used within 5
days. Beyond this period some loss in efficiency of the product may
occur.
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Packaging 25 kg Polybag
700 kg Small Tay Bag
907 kg Large Tay Bag

Shipping and Handling As with all cationic polyelectrolyte polymers this product exhibits toxicity
towards fish. It is important that precautions are taken where the
product may come into direct contact with fresh water courses, streams
and rivers.
Corrosion towards most standard materials of construction is very low.
Stainless steel, fiberglass, polyethylene, polypropylene and epoxy
coated surfaces are recommended. In some cases aluminum surfaces
can be adversely affected.
Spilled product is slippery underfoot, very slippery when wet.
Information on the shipping and handling of this product can be found in
the relevant MSDS. Disposal of product must comply with all national,
state and local laws.

Health and Safety Detailed information on this product can be found in the relevant
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Technical Service BASF sales representatives and field service technicians are available
to give advice and assistance in the running of laboratory tests and
machine trials to select the correct product and determine the best
application conditions.

Note
The data contained in this publication is based on our current
knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect
processing and application of our product, this data does not relieve
processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither
does this data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the
suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions,
drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may
change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed
contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient
of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws
and legislation are observed.

February 2013

BASF Corporation
100 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932-0685

Water Solutions

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