Superfloc® Flocculants & Coagulants
TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERED TO IMPROVE THROUGHPUT,
ENHANCE YIELD AND OPTIMIZE PROCESSES IN MINING
The mining industry consumes large quantities of water. With water scarcity issues on
the rise and ore quality on the decline, finding a solution to effectively separate ore
and gangue materials is important in lowering your total cost of operations. We offer a
complete flocculant and coagulant product portfolio engineered to improve throughput,
enhance yield and optimize your processes in mining applications.
HIGH-QUALITY FLOCCULANTS & COAGULANTS
We manufacture Superfloc® high-quality flocculants
and coagulants used in a wide range of mineralprocessing applications. Our global network of
manufacturing plants utilizes computer process
control to ensure consistent quality and achieve
compliance with regulatory requirements. Our
continual emphasis on new technology combined
with applications expertise provides costeffective solutions in your daily operations.
When you partner with Kemira you work with a
solutions provider with the world’s largest supply of
inorganic coagulants. Additionally, you collaborate
with a leading manufacturer of polyacrylamide
polymers, with full back-integration to acrylamide
and extensive polymer manufacturing capabilities.
Experienced Research & Development staff along
with our Applications Experts and Technical Sales
Representatives are available for consultation. They can
assist in the selection of the optimum flocculant and
coagulant solution for your mineral-processing needs.
Every mineral slurry exhibits a range of particle sizes and charge requirements. Optimum dosages can be achieved
and overall performance improved by matching molecular weight and charge to the unique characteristics of the
slurry. Our Superfloc line of mineral-processing products covers a wide variety of ionic charges, molecular weights,
chemical types and physical forms.
FLOCCULANTS AND COAGULANTS FOR MINING APPLICATIONS
CATIONIC
CATIONIC
CATIONIC
INORGANIC
ANIONIC
NONIONIC
FLOCCULANT
POLYAMINE
DADMAC
COAGULANT
FLOCCULANT
FLOCCULANT
MINING APPLICATIONS
Coal dewatering
Sludge dewatering
S
S
S
S
Phosphate slimes dewatering
S
Tailings thickening
S
Tailings rheology modification
S
Tailings overflow clarification
S
S
S
Phosphogypsum filtration
S
Phosphoric acid clarification
S
Arsenic/Selenium and other
S
S
S
metals removal
Cathode smoothing
S
Alumina washer tray settling
Leach plant CCD train
S
S
S
S
S
S
clarification
Bio leach settling
S
Flotation concentrate
thickening
Flotation concentrate
S
S
clarification
Oxidative leaching aid
S
HIGH-QUALITY DRY
POWDER FLOCCULANTS
Kemira’s Superfloc dry powder flocculants exhibit consistent quality and high active polymer content. Our proprietary
sieving process serves to eliminate many dust fines and reduce human exposure and slippery residue in the
makedown area. Together with our dry polymer process, which achieves high molecular weights, this often results in
a lower overall cost in many mining applications.
Powder flocculants are differentiated by molecular weight and charge density. Anionic charge density can range from
0-100%. Molecular weight can range from 1–20 million Daltons and is characterized indirectly by Standard Viscosity
measurements. Kemira also produces a full range of cationic dry powder flocculants that can be useful in mining
applications. Our products are free of nonylphenol and all nonionic and anionic powder flocculants contain less than
500 ppm of acrylamide residuals.
ANIONIC
CHARGE
(MOLE %)
STANDARD FILTRATION
VISCOSITY
BAYER
SETTLING/
WASHING
CONCENTRATE CCD TRAINS DEWATERING
& TAILS
THICKENING
SUPERFLOC PRODUCTS
N100
None
Medium
N300
None
Medium
N300 LMW
None
Low
A-95
Low
Medium
A-100
Low
Medium
A-100 HMW
Low
High
A-110
Low
Medium
A-110 HMW
Low
High
A-120
Medium
Medium
A-120 HMW
Medium
High
A-120 V
Medium
Very High
A-125 V
Medium
Very High
A-130
Medium
Medium
A-130 HMW
Medium
High
A-130 LMW
Medium
Low
A-130 V
Medium
Very High
A-137
High
Medium
A-150
High
Medium
A-150 HMW
High
High
A-150 LMW
High
Low
A-185 HMW
High
High
A-190 K
High
Medium
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
EMULSION FLOCCULANTS
We manufacture an extensive range of high–performance emulsion flocculants
designed to lower your overall cost in many mining applications. Years of manufacturing
expertise and control of acrylamide feedstock quality have earned us a reputation for
high-quality emulsions. Our proprietary emulsion breaker and carrier systems result
in reduced polymer emulsion settling rates and low formation of insoluble material.
Emulsion flocculants are differentiated by molecular weight and charge densities.
Our Superfloc product line offers hydrolyzed anionic emulsions with exceptionally
high molecular weight. Molecular weight can range from 1–60 million Daltons and are
characterized indirectly by Standard Viscosity measurements. Kemira also produces a
full range of cationic emulsion flocculants that occasionally find application in mining.
MINING IS A HIGHLY WATER-INTENSIVE
PROCESS—KEMIRA’S EXPERTISE IN WATER
QUALITY AND QUANTITY MANAGEMENT IS
KEY TO OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
SUPERFLOC® EMULSION FLOCCULANTS FOR MINING APPLICATIONS
ANIONIC
CHARGE
(MOLE %)
STANDARD
VISCOSITY
FILTRATION
BAYER
SETTLING/
WASHING
DEWATERING
CONCENTRATE
& TAILS
THICKENING
SUPERFLOC EMULSION FLOCCULANTS
N-1986
None
High
4788
Low
Low
A-1882
Low
High
A-1849 RS
Low
High
4812 RS
Low
High
4814 RS
Low
Very High
A-4325
Medium
Very High
4916
Medium
High
A-1883 RS
Medium
High
A-1820
Medium
High
A-4330
Medium
High
4816 RS
Medium
Very High
A-1204
Medium
High
A-1885 RSP
Medium
High
4818 RS
High
Very High
4842 RS
High
High
4890
Medium
High
4891
Medium
High
4892
Medium
High
4894
High
High
4895
High
High
4896
Medium
High
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
We offer a range of liquid organic cationic coagulants. Our
polyamines often replace or reduce the use of inorganic coagulants
for turbidity reduction in process or wastewater streams.
Poly diallydimethyl ammonium chloride (PolyDADMAC) is often used in
filtration applications or in conjunction with our flocculant products.
PolyDADMAC or cationic polyamines can also be used in combination
with our flocculant products to lower overall treatment costs.
Our portfolio of coagulants also includes inorganic coagulants
in various concentrations in liquid or dry form.
ORGANIC COAGULANTS
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
POLYAMINES
Superfloc C-572*
Low
Superfloc C-4007*
Low
Superfloc C-573
Low
Superfloc C-569*
Medium
Superfloc C-577
Medium
Superfloc C-581
High
* North American manufacturing only
PHYSICAL
STATE
BULK VISCOSITY (CPS)
Superfloc C-587
Liquid
100–300
Superfloc C-591
Liquid
1600–3200
Superfloc C-592
Liquid
1500–3200
Superfloc C-595
Liquid
8000–13000
POLYDADMAC
INORGANIC
COAGULANTS
KEMIRA ALUMINUM SERIES
Aluminum Sulfate
Polyaluminum Silica Sulfate
Polyaluminum Chloride
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Sodium Aluminate
KEMIRA IRON SERIES
Ferric Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate
Ferric Chloride
Ferrous Chloride
Ferric Chloride Sulfate
GLOBAL REACH, LOCAL PRESENCE
Kemira’s extensive network of manufacturing and logistics centers around the globe provide cost-effective solutions
for many mining applications. No matter where you are in the world, we have a location to serve your needs.
EUROPE
Our extensive European network of more than 25
manufacturing sites provides you with numerous
options for sourcing our products locally.
SOUTH AMERICA
Kemira has 3 coagulant
manufacturing sites
in Brazil to serve
your needs.
AFRICA
Our dedicated sales
office in Johannesburg,
South Africa, along with
our warehouse in Ndola,
Zambia, are committed
to servicing your needs in
this fast-growing region.
Kemira makes this information available as an accommodation to its customers and it is intended to be solely a guide in customers’ evaluation of the products. You must test our products
to determine if they are suitable for your intended uses and applications, as well as from the health, safety and environmental standpoint. You must also instruct your employees, agents,
contractors, customers or any third party which may be exposed to the products about all applicable precautions. All information and technical assistance is given without warranty or guarantee
and is subject to change without notice. You assume full liability and responsibility for compliance with all information and precautions, and with all laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations
of any governmental authority applicable to the processing, transportation, delivery, unloading, discharge, storage, handling, sale and use of each product. Nothing herein shall be construed as a
recommendation to use any product in conflict with patents covering any material or its use.
Superfloc is a registered trademark of Kemira Oyj or its subsidiaries.
Kemira Mining
Two Briarlake Plaza
2050 West Sam Houston Pkwy. S.
Houston, Texas 77042
+1 832 941 0090
www.kemira.com
Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel. +27 11 470 2904
North America
Houston, Texas
Tel. +1 832 941 0090
Europe
Frankfurt, Germany
Tel. +49 692 561 280
South America
São Paulo, Brazil
Tel. +49 692 561 280
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NORTH AMERICA
We have 10 coagulant
manufacturing sites in
the USA and Mexico.
No matter where
you are in the region,
we have a local site
providing the most
cost effective solution
for your application.