Competitive Advantage

AQUAMAG® is used in a wide variety of applications such as the treatment of wastewater and acid gases, the addition of alkalinity, or as a raw material for the manufacture of various products.

Because of AQUAMAG’s^® strong neutralization capacity, in addition to being a safe product to handle, it commonly replaces pH-adjusting agents such as caustic soda and lime in a variety of applications due to the following competitive advantages:

Neutralization Capacity/Increased Alkalinity: AQUAMAG^® effectively neutralizes acidic materials and provides more alkalinity than the alternatives. It requires 27% more lime or 37% more caustic soda to neutralize the same amount of acid as AQUAMAG^® (see comparison chart)
Cost Savings: The effectiveness of AQUAMAG^® to provide higher alkalinity at a lower dosage rate allows for reduced total chemical purchase needs.
User-friendly and Environmentally Safe: AQUAMAG^® is non-hazardous and non-toxic to both people and the environment, making it safe to handle, and reducing liabilities for facilities (learn more about storage and handling)
Reduced Generation of Sludge: The magnesium salts formed during neutralization/metals removal is dense and easy to handle. AQUAMAG^® lets the user generate less sludge and solid wastes than either lime or caustic soda.
Reduced Polymer Consumption: AQUAMAG’s^® ability to effectively precipitate metals reduces the consumption of polymers used for settling and dewatering.
Low Freezing Point: AQUAMAG^® has a lower freezing point (0° C) compared to typical caustic soda solutions.