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Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) for Water Treatment

Polyaluminum chloride is a pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family whose performance and identity depend on aluminum concentration, chloride content, basicity and physical form.

Identity
Basic aluminum chloride polymer; common CAS 1327-41-9
Form
Liquid or powder; basicity and Al basis required
Use basis
System and jurisdiction specific
Specification
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Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) supplied for water treatment

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Share exact identity, form, water application, quantity, destination and document requirements.

ApplicationWater-system specific

SpecificationAvailable privately from sales

ValidationBench and system testing required

ComplianceExact use and market specific

Direct product answer

What is Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) for water treatment?

Polyaluminum chloride is a pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family whose performance and identity depend on aluminum concentration, chloride content, basicity and physical form.

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
Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)
Category
Pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant
Identity
Basic aluminum chloride polymer; common CAS 1327-41-9
Form
Liquid 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 Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) 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

Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) 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.

Turbidity and color-removal programs

Define whether the target is apparent color, dissolved color, turbidity or an organic-load measure. Compare results using the appropriate analytical method and verify performance after the plant's separation stage.

Phosphorus-removal treatment trains

Define the phosphorus target and the treatment stage before screening a grade. Measure phosphorus after the actual solids-separation step and assess pH, residual metal and additional sludge together.

Technical selection

Questions to resolve before approving Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)

Liquid or powder and aluminum basis

Specify liquid or powder and state whether the assay is expressed as aluminum or Al2O3. Compare alternatives on the same supplied-product and active-content basis.

Basicity, chloride, density and insolubles

Evaluate basicity together with chloride content, density and insolubles. The best grade depends on the source water and process rather than on one isolated specification value.

Iron content and dissolution behavior

Request iron limits and assess dissolution for the offered powder or liquid grade. Check residue and preparation requirements against the site's feed system.

Jar testing, residual aluminum and certification

Use representative jar tests to compare clarity and residual aluminum through the treatment train. Require exact-grade certification where potable-water use is intended.

Private technical documentation

Request the current Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) 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 Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) 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

Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) FAQ

What is Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) used for in water treatment?

Polyaluminum chloride is a pre-polymerized aluminum coagulant family whose performance and identity depend on aluminum concentration, chloride content, basicity and physical form. Suitability must be established for the exact treatment system and intended water use.

Which Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) identity should buyers specify?

Basic aluminum chloride polymer; common CAS 1327-41-9; Liquid 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 Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) 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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Specification-led chemical sourcing

Request a Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) specification and quote

Share identity, form or concentration, water application, water or system data, critical limits, quantity, packing, destination and document list.

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

Form & analytics information

Other grades and sector uses

These pages cover related materials for different sectors. Grades, specifications and permitted uses must be selected for the intended application.

Product documents

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Tell us your grade and destination market so we can confirm which documents are available for your order.

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