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TI/EVH 0056 e
September 2015 Page 1 of 2

Supersedes edition dated March 2013

Magnafloc® 338
® = r egistered trademark of BASF SE

Anionic flocculant

Description Magnafloc 338 is a moderately high molecular weight anionic polyacrylamide

flocculant supplied as a free flowing granular powder.

Principal uses Magnafloc 338 has found application in a wide variety of mineral ­processing
operations including the following:

1.  Clarification of zinc pulps

2.  Thickening of metal hydroxides
3.  Filtration of metal hydroxides
4.  Flocculation of iron ore tailings
5.  Flocculation of coal tailings

Dosage depends upon the application but normally lies in the range
2 – 200 g/tonne of dry substrate.

Typical properties Physical form White to off-white free flowing powder

Particle size 98 % < 850 μm
Bulk density Approx. 0.50 g/cm3
pH of 1 % solution at 25 °C Approx. 6.5
Viscosity at 25 °C See graph and table

Apparent Viscosity-Concentration Graph

(Fann Viscometer-Shear Rate 5.11 sec-¹)
2000 cP
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0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Magnafloc 338 Concentration (%)

TI/EVH 0056 e  September 2015 Page 2 of 2 Magnafloc 338

Application Recommended solution concentrations:

Stock solution 0.25 – 0.5 % max.

Feed solution 0.025 – 0.1 % max.

Storage & Shelf life  agnafloc 338 is at least stable for four years from date of manufacture in
M
its unopened original packaging stored in a cool and dry place.

Stock solution 1 – 2 days

Details on preparation and application can be obtained from a BASF

­representative.

Solution viscosity data

(Fann viscometer – 25 °C – solvent – deionised water)
Magnafloc 338 Shear rate (sec-1)
concentration (%) 5.11 10.22 170 340 511 1022
Approx. Viscosity (cP)
1.0 1700 1075 147 98 82 65
0.5  650  400  66 48 38 31
0.25  320  200    34.5 26 22 17
0.10  150  100  18 14 12  4

Shipping & Handling Magnafloc 338 is available in 25 kg bags and big bags.

Corrosivity towards most standard materials of construction is low, but

­aluminium and galvanised equipment should be avoided.

Technical service Advice and assistance in the running of laboratory and plant tests to select
the correct product and determine the best application can be provided
by representatives of BASF, who are experienced in mineral processing
applications.

Health & safety 

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed information concerning
product’s hazards and appropriate protective measures in the workplace.

Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge
and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from
carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply
any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for
a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, pro-
portions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information
and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is
the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

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