Q-FLOQ flocculants are polymer-based solutions designed to aggregate dispersed particles into larger flocs, enabling efficient separation. They support clarification, sludge dewatering and solids removal across municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sludge processing, mining, oil and gas, mineral processing and paper manufacturing.
Most Q-FLOQ products are based on polyacrylamide chemistry. By adjusting the polymer design, performance can be tailored to specific process environments and treatment goals.
Download the Q-FLOQ brochure for a concise overview of product types, applications and guidance on selecting the right flocculant for your system.
Flocculants are polymeric substances that promote the aggregation of fine suspended solids in liquid media. By converting dispersed particles into larger flocs, they enable efficient clarification, thickening and dewatering processes.
Most flocculants are based on polyacrylamide chemistry. Their performance can be tailored by modifying the chemical structure of the polymer to suit specific applications and process conditions.
Flocculants are used wherever solid–liquid separation is required. They are widely used in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sludge processing, mining, oil and gas, mineral processing and paper manufacturing.
Across industries, Q-FLOQ supports three key applications:
Primary wastewater treatment
| Reducing turbidity and suspended solids from wastewater. |
Sludge dewatering | Removing water from liquid sludge. |
Solids removal | Facilitating the sedimentation or removal of suspended particles. |
Q-FLOQ flocculants are available in different physical forms, each suited to specific operational requirements.
Granular flocculants are solid products with close to 100% active matter. They must be prepared as aqueous solutions before use. Typical dissolution takes 15 to 30 minutes, followed by a maturation period of around 30 minutes. Total activation time is usually 45 to 60 minutes.
Emulsion flocculants contain up to roughly 50% active matter, 25 to 30% mineral oil and surfactants, with the remainder being water. The polymer is dispersed within a continuous oil phase and must undergo phase inversion upon dilution.
During inversion, polymer molecules are transferred into the aqueous phase. Inversion and initial dissolution typically occur within approximately 15 minutes, while total activation time generally ranges from 20 to 40 minutes.
Water-based dispersions contain approximately 25% active polyacrylamide, stabilisers and water. As the polymer particles are already suspended in an aqueous phase, activation is significantly faster.
Dissolution typically occurs within 5 to 10 minutes, after which the product is ready to use. Under suitable conditions, these dispersions may even be dosed without prior activation, making them a particularly efficient solution in operation.
Our Q-FLOQ portfolio covers a wide range of combinations based on the key parameters explained above. Not sure which flocculant is right for your process? Our experts are here to guide you. Below is a quick overview of the portfolio.
Polymer Structure | Charge Characteristic | ||||||
Q-FLOQ PORTOFLIO | Activation time | Linear | Branched | Crosslinked | Anionic | Cationic | Amphoteric |
Q-FLOQ G series | xxx | √ | x | x | √ | √ | x |
Q-FLOQ E series | xx | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | x |
Q-FLOQ W series | x | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
