Chemicals & Media

Chemicals

Specialty chemicals for disinfection, softening, descaling, coagulation, antiscalant dosing and RO/UF membrane cleaning & preservation.

1. Disinfectants

Chlorination & microbiological control

Disinfectants inactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms in potable water, process water and distribution networks.

  • Chlorine 65 (Granular Calcium Hypochlorite) – Ca(ClO)2 with 65% available chlorine. Supplied as tablets and granules in 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg and 45 kg packs. Effective against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, mycobacteria and spores. Widely used for borehole and tank disinfection.
  • H2O Guard / Bleach / Hypoconc – Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) liquid chlorine for:
    • Surface and water disinfection.
    • Bleaching and odour removal.
    • Regenerating DMI-65 iron & manganese removal media.
    • H2O Guard ≈ 1.5%, Bleach 3–5%, Hypoconc 10–12% active chlorine.
  • Sodium Metabisulphite (SMBS) – Na2S2O5 used for:
    • Preservation of RO & UF membranes during shutdown.
    • Dechlorination prior to RO membranes to prevent oxidation damage.
Chlorine 65 drums and containers Chlorine 65
Liquid sodium hypochlorite containers Chlorine 90
SMBS bags in a warehouse SMBS

2. Softening & pH Control

Scaling control & resin regeneration

Used to soften hard water, regenerate ion exchange resins and maintain correct pH for optimal treatment performance and corrosion control.

  • pH Minus & pH Plus – Supplied in 5 kg & 20 kg packs.
    • pH Minus – acid-based product for lowering pH and dissolving scale.
    • pH Plus – alkaline (sodium carbonate-based) product for raising pH and boosting alkalinity.
  • Industrial Salt – High-purity NaCl for regenerating cation-exchange softening resin in domestic and industrial softeners.
  • Caustic Soda (NaOH) – 20 L & 25 kg packs. Used to:
    • Increase pH for membrane cleaning (high pH CIP).
    • Regenerate strong base anion resins.
    • Clean drains and grease traps.
pH adjustment chemical containers pH Control
Bags of industrial salt for softeners Indstrial Salt
Caustic soda drums in storage Caustic soda

3. Descaling & Membrane Cleaning

Low & high pH cleaning agents

Descalants and membrane cleaners remove inorganic scale, organic deposits and biofouling from boilers, heat exchangers and RO/NF/UF membranes.

  • Kleen MCT511E – High pH liquid formulation designed to remove organics, silt and particulate deposits from polysulfone, fluorocarbon and polyamide thin-film composite RO/UF membranes.
  • Kleen MCT882 – Low pH formulation specifically designed to remove calcium carbonate and other inorganic scales from RO, NF and UF membranes, while also helping remove organic fouling.
  • Citric Acid – Organic acid cleaner:
    • Used as a mild descalant in steam generators, boilers and heat exchangers.
    • Acts as a low pH adjuster in water treatment.
  • Descolont – Inhibited HCl-based descaler in 5 kg & 20 kg packs for removing limescale from hot water circuits (boilers, heaters, exchangers). The inhibitor minimises metal corrosion.
Membrane cleaning chemical containers Citric Acid
Technician performing CIP on RO system Caustic Soda

4. Coagulation & Flocculation

Pre-treatment & turbidity reduction

Coagulants and flocculants aggregate fine suspended solids into larger flocs that can be removed by sedimentation or filtration.

  • Aluminium Sulphate (Alum) – Hydrated aluminium sulphate in 5 kg, 20 kg and 50 kg packs for turbidity reduction and colour removal in conventional treatment plants.
  • Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC) – 25 kg packs, a high-performance coagulant widely used in potable and wastewater treatment and for regenerating fluoride removal media (e.g. Indion RS-F).
  • Genefloc GPF – General purpose flocculant:
    • Improves performance of RO pre-filtration (cartridge and multimedia).
    • Ideal for surface, well & process waters with medium–high SDI.
    • Dosed continuously at 1–4 mg/L with at least 5 minutes contact time before filtration.

5. Antiscalants

RO & NF scale control

Antiscalants inhibit precipitation of sparingly soluble salts on membrane surfaces, allowing higher recoveries and longer run times between cleanings.

  • Low Silica Antiscalants – For standard brackish waters where silica is moderate; prevent CaCO3 and sulphate scaling.
  • High Silica Antiscalants – For high-silica feeds to prevent silica and silicate fouling, allowing higher recovery without scaling.
  • Hyperseparate / Hyperseperse-type Antiscalants – Versatile liquids suitable for both high and low silica, depending on dilution and dose.
Chemical dosing pump on wall High Silica Antiscalants
Multiple dosing pumps on common skid Low Silica Antiscalants

6. Genesys & Genesol Range

Specialised RO membrane cleaners & antiscalants

Genesys/Genesol products provide targeted cleaning and antiscalant solutions for RO and NF systems, addressing inorganic scale, iron, organic fouling and microbiological growth.

  • Genesol 37 – Strongly acidic cleaner.
    • Application: Low pH membrane cleaning for inorganic scales & iron.
    • Use: 1–2% solution, soak/recycle 1–2 hours.
  • Genesol 38 – Inorganic scale & iron deposit remover.
    • Use: 3–4% solution, soak/recycle 4–6 hours.
  • Genesol 701 – Low pH cleaner for stubborn inorganic scaling and iron salts in RO/NF membranes.
  • Genesol 703 – High pH cleaner for organic foulants.
    • Targets aluminium silicate and organic deposits.
    • Use: 1–2% solution at max allowable pH, 4–6 hours, preferably warm.
  • Genesol 704 – High pH cleaner for organic fouling & biofilm.
    • Effective against bacteria, fungi, algae and aluminium silicate.
    • Use: 1–2% solution, soak/recycle 2–4 hours.
  • Genesol 32 – Biocidal cleaner & preservative.
    • Off-line: 1000–1500 mg/L for 6–8 hours.
    • Online: 700–1000 mg/L for 8–12 hours every 5–21 days.
    • Used in pre-treatment systems as well; deactivated with sodium bisulphite.
  • Genesys LF – Broad spectrum antiscalant.
    • Prevents CaCO3, iron and silica scaling.
    • Dose: 2–5 mg/L, continuously upstream of cartridge filters.
  • Genesys SI – High-silica antiscalant.
    • For high silica feeds and mixed scaling (CaCO3, Ca/Ba/Sr sulphate).
    • Dose: 2–5 mg/L.
  • Genesys RC – Antiscalant for small & recycling RO plants (<100 m³/day).
    • Prevents all common inorganic scales.
    • Dose: 7–15 mg/L, continuously upstream of cartridge filters.

Filtration Media

Engineered media for iron & manganese removal, softening, organic/chloride reduction and sediment filtration in pressure vessels and multimedia filters.

1. Iron Removal Media

DMI-65, Katalox Light, Greensand/Birm

Iron and manganese removal media use catalytic oxidation and filtration to convert dissolved metals to filterable solids.

  • DMI-65 – Silica sand–based catalytic media that uses oxidation, adsorption and filtration to remove iron, manganese and other impurities. Regenerated/activated using sodium hypochlorite.
  • Katalox Light – Lightweight manganese dioxide–coated media (≈66 lb/ft³). Operates in pH 5.8–10.5 with a typical life of 7–10 years. Recommended for up to ~15 ppm iron.
  • Greensand or Birm – Manganese oxide–coated media providing oxidising environment and filtration.
    • Greensand is regenerated with potassium permanganate or chlorine.
    • Works best at pH > 7.5.
    • Common where iron is <10–12 ppm and large volumes are treated.
DMI-65 media bags DMI-65

2. Water Softening Media

Cation & anion exchange resins

Ion exchange resins remove hardness and specific ions by exchanging them for sodium or other benign ions.

  • Resin – Cation – Strongly acidic polystyrene bead gel with sulfonic acid functional groups, used for hardness removal (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺).
  • Resin – Anion – Strong base polystyrene bead gel resin used for nitrate, chloride and other anions, or in demineralisation trains.
Anion resin bags in storage Ion resin exchange
Anion resin bags in storage Anion resin

3. Organic & Chloride Removal Media

Catalytic granular activated carbon (GAC)

Specialised carbons remove organic contaminants, residual chlorine and heavy hydrocarbons from process and condensate streams.

  • Catalytic Granular Activated Carbon
    • Removes organics, taste & odour compounds and residual chlorine.
    • Special acid-washed grades are designed to remove heavy hydrocarbons from recovered condensate.
    • Acid washing removes soluble silica to prevent leaching into condensate or feed water.
Granular activated carbon in hand GAC media
Warehouse with activated carbon bags Glass Stock

4. Sediment Removal Media

Sand & glass media

Inert granular media used as primary or polishing filtration for turbidity and suspended solids removal.

  • Silica Sand Media – Graded silica available in various grain sizes for multi-layer filters, rapid sand filters and backwashable vessels.
  • Glass Media – Environmentally friendly media produced from recycled glass. Used as a higher performance alternative to sand with improved backwash and lower biofilm formation.
Silica sand media close-up Silica sand
Glass filtration media Glass media

Accessories

Structural FRP vessels, chemical tanks and brine tanks that complete water treatment skids and plant layouts.

1. FRP Tanks

Pressure vessels for filters & softeners

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) tanks are lightweight, corrosion-resistant pressure vessels ideal for residential and light commercial applications.

  • Ideal for softeners, multimedia filters, carbon filters and specialty media.
  • Available in a wide range of diameters and heights.
  • Standard polyester or chemical-resistant vinylester options.
  • Easy to handle, transport and install on site.
Range of FRP pressure vessels
Softener system using FRP tanks
Multimedia filter with FRP vessel
FRP vessels lined up in warehouse
Technician installing FRP vessel

2. Chemical Tanks

Storage for liquid chemicals

Chemical storage tanks are used for holding dosing chemicals such as antiscalants, coagulants, chlorine solutions and membrane cleaners.

  • Available in multiple capacities (e.g. 50 L, 100 L, 200 L, 500 L+).
  • High chemical resistance and UV stabilised materials.
  • Provision for level indicators, suction lances and mixer mounting.
Different sizes of chemical storage tanks 20
Chemical tank with mixer 50L
Dosing skid with chemical tanks 100L
Outdoor chemical tank installation 200L
Technician inspecting tank fittings 500L

3. Brine Tanks

Salt storage for softener regeneration

Brine tanks hold salt and brine solution for automatic regeneration of water softeners, ensuring consistent hardness removal.

  • Compatible with domestic, commercial and industrial softeners.
  • Various footprints and heights to match site space and resin volume.
  • Equipped with salt grids and brine wells for stable operation.
Open brine tank showing salt bed
Compact brine tank for small softener
Technician cleaning brine tank

Chemical Dosers

Precision dosing equipment for disinfectants, antiscalants, coagulants and other water treatment chemicals.

1. Dosing Pumps

Steady, energy-efficient metering

Solenoid-driven or motor-driven dosing pumps provide accurate chemical injection proportional to flow or time, maintaining stable treatment levels.

  • Steady dosing performance – Solenoid draws only the power required under current process conditions, improving efficiency.
  • Stable output – Performance is not affected by supply voltage fluctuations.
  • Simple interface – Self-explanatory menus available in multiple languages with clear function-based parameters.
  • Intelligent display – Once a function is selected, the pump only shows the relevant parameters for that mode.
Chemical dosing pump on wall Dosing pump
Multiple dosing pumps on common skid Dosing skid
Operator programming dosing pump Programming

2. Klorman Inline Disinfection

Point-of-use in-line chlorination

Klorman is a simple in-line disinfection system that uses a compacted calcium hypochlorite cartridge to release active chlorine into the water stream.

  • Designed for point-of-use or small system chlorination.
  • Dosage adjusted by projecting the cartridge further into the flow path.
  • Capable of up to 500 m³ at 1 ppm with no chlorine demand (capacity depends on site conditions).
  • Max flow rate: 16 m³/h; operating pressure: 0.5–6 bar.
Klorman inline chlorinator installed on pipe Klorman unit
Close-up of Klorman cartridge Cartridge