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Biocide Quat
Quaternary Ammonium Compound

Biocide Quat

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A broad-spectrum quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) biocide for effective microbiological control in mining water systems, cooling towers, flotation circuits and industrial water treatment applications.

TypeQuaternary Ammonium
Active Content50% w/w
AppearanceClear to Pale Yellow Liquid
GradeTechnical
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Product Description

Biocide Quat is a concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) biocide formulated for the control of bacteria, algae, fungi and other microorganisms in industrial water systems. Quaternary ammonium compounds disrupt microbial cell membranes, providing rapid and effective kill at low dosage concentrations.

Our Biocide Quat is particularly effective against sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and slime-forming organisms that are common challenges in mining process water circuits, pipelines and tailings facilities. It is compatible with most water chemistry conditions and can be applied as a continuous or shock-dose treatment. Full technical guidance and safety data supplied with each batch.

Applications

  • Microbiological control in mine process water and tailings
  • Cooling tower biofouling and Legionella control
  • Sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) control in pipelines
  • Flotation circuit water disinfection
  • Recirculating water system sanitation
  • Storage tank and pipeline disinfection
  • Industrial surface and equipment sanitisation
  • Produced water treatment in mining operations

Technical Information

Active IngredientDidecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) / ADBAC
Active Content50% w/w
AppearanceClear to pale yellow liquid
pH (1% solution)6.0 – 8.0
Specific Gravity0.97 – 1.00 g/ml
Dosage Rate25 – 200 mg/L (system dependent)
SpectrumBacteria, algae, fungi, SRB
Water SolubilityFully miscible
Hazard ClassClass 8 – Corrosive (concentrated)

Packaging Information

Supplied in HDPE containers suitable for corrosive liquids. Custom pack sizes and drum quantities available on request.

25 L Jerry CanHDPE container
200 L DrumHDPE drum
1000 L IBCHDPE intermediate bulk container
StorageCool, dry area; away from heat, direct sunlight and incompatible chemicals

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