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Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) for Water Treatment

Aluminum chlorohydrate is a high-basicity pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family used for application-specific clarification; composition is defined by aluminum, chloride and basicity, not name alone.

Identity
Basic aluminum chloride family; common CAS 12042-91-0
Form
Solution or powder; basicity and Al basis required
Use basis
System and jurisdiction specific
Specification
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Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) supplied for water treatment

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ApplicationWater-system specific

SpecificationAvailable privately from sales

ValidationBench and system testing required

ComplianceExact use and market specific

Direct product answer

What is Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) for water treatment?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is a high-basicity pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family used for application-specific clarification; composition is defined by aluminum, chloride and basicity, not name alone.

Selection depends on the exact commercial form, incoming-water chemistry, process objectives, treatment train, materials of construction, residual limits, operator controls and jurisdiction. This page supports procurement qualification and is not a dosing instruction.

Procurement snapshot

Product
Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH)
Category
Pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant
Identity
Basic aluminum chloride family; common CAS 12042-91-0
Form
Solution or powder; basicity and Al basis required
Use review
Water, system and market specific
Product specification
Request the offered grade’s specification

Procurement checklist

How to source Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) in bulk

Use these procurement questions when comparing a China supplier, manufacturer source, distributor, sample or bulk quotation.

Product identity and grade

State the exact identity, form, concentration, water application, quantity, packing, destination and documents.

Quotation and delivery basis

Compare source-specific specification, concentration basis, packing, transport classification, Incoterm and delivery.

Application and process requirements

Share water analysis, process objective, materials, operating envelope, discharge limits and validation plan.

Technical and quality documents

Request current SDS, specification or TDS, representative COA, batch COA, traceability and applicable certification.

Application screening

Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) water-treatment application guide

These are technical screening areas—not universal approvals, operating directions, efficacy claims or guaranteed outcomes.

Drinking-water clarification where certified

Qualify the exact grade using representative source water. Compare settled and filtered turbidity, residual metal or polymer requirements and the applicable product certification; include seasonal water changes in the trial plan.

Municipal and industrial wastewater coagulation

Use samples that represent changes in suspended solids, pH and organic load. Compare clarification and downstream separation with the current treatment, and record sludge production as well as chemical consumption.

Low-turbidity water treatment trials

Qualify the exact grade using representative source water. Compare settled and filtered turbidity, residual metal or polymer requirements and the applicable product certification; include seasonal water changes in the trial plan.

Phosphorus and color-removal programs

Treat each removal objective as a separate trial endpoint. Check the target contaminant after separation and assess residual iron or aluminum, pH and sludge handling rather than relying on visual clarity alone.

Technical selection

Questions to resolve before approving Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH)

Aluminum concentration and Al2O3 basis

Ask whether the assay is expressed as aluminum or Al2O3 and whether it applies to the supplied solution. Keep the same units in purchasing, dosing calculations and incoming inspection.

Basicity and chloride content

Compare basicity together with chloride content and the supplier's test method. A higher basicity does not by itself establish the best performance for every source-water condition.

Solution viscosity, density and insolubles

Use density and viscosity at stated temperatures to assess pumping and delivery. Check insolubles and storage behavior against the site's filtration and tank-cleaning requirements.

Jar testing, residual aluminum and potable-water certification

Compare treated-water clarity, filter performance and residual aluminum in representative jar tests. Potable-water certification must cover the specific grade and intended use.

Private technical documentation

Request the current Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) product specification

Bespring Chemical does not publish product specifications for this water-treatment chemical online. Contact sales for the current source-specific specification or TDS and confirm its revision, methods and acceptance criteria.

Product documents

Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, analytical methods, representative COA and batch COA.

Safety and logistics

Confirm classification, UN transport information where applicable, compatible packing, storage segregation, shelf life and emergency controls.

Water-use note: A raw-material identity does not establish potable-water approval, disinfectant efficacy or a safe universal dose. Treatment must be designed and validated from water data, monitored for relevant residuals and by-products, and operated under applicable product approvals and regulations.

Storage and handling

Handle Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) under the current SDS

  • Source instructionsFollow the current SDS and specification for temperature, ventilation, segregation and shelf life.
  • IncompatibilitiesPrevent contact with incompatible chemicals, moisture, heat or contamination as identified for the exact product.
  • Engineered controlsUse suitable closed handling, ventilation, containment, PPE, labeling and trained emergency procedures.

Water-treatment buyer questions

Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) FAQ

What is Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) used for in water treatment?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is a high-basicity pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family used for application-specific clarification; composition is defined by aluminum, chloride and basicity, not name alone. Suitability must be established for the exact treatment system and intended water use.

Which Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) identity should buyers specify?

Basic aluminum chloride family; common CAS 12042-91-0; Solution or powder; basicity and Al basis required. State the exact commercial form, concentration, grade and source-specific requirements.

Why is there no public specification?

Bespring Chemical does not publish specifications for this water-treatment chemical online. Contact sales for the current source-specific specification or TDS, methods and representative COA.

Can Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) be used for drinking-water treatment?

Only where the exact product is approved or certified for that application and the treatment is designed, validated, monitored and operated under applicable rules. This raw-material page does not establish potable-water approval.

What should the RFQ include?

Provide the exact identity, form or concentration, water application, source-water or system data, critical limits, quantity, packing, destination, documents, Incoterm and delivery date.

Content updated 2026-09-13.

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  • Current private specification or TDS
  • Representative and batch COA
  • SDS, packing and transport confirmation
  • Source-specific documents on request

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Product documents

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