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TI/EVH 0040 e
September 2015 Page 1 of 2

Supersedes edition dated March 2013

Magnafloc® 155
® = r egistered trademark of BASF SE

Anionic flocculant

Description Magnafloc 155 is a high molecular weight anionic polyacrylamide flocculant

supplied as a free flowing granular powder.

Principal uses Magnafloc 155 has found application in a wide variety of mineral processing
operations including the following:

1. Base metal sulphide and oxide concentrates thickening and filtration

2. Clarification of ‘neutral’ stage electrolytic zinc pulp
3. Sedimentation of coal tailings
4. Sedimentation of coal fines
5. Filtration of coal fines
6. Sedimentation and filtration of cobalt hydroxide
7. Sedimentation of iron oxides in copper/cobalt leach systems and
clarification of pregnant liquors
8. Sedimentation of fine sands and clays

Dosage depends upon the application but normally lies in the range
2 – 500 g/tonne of dry substrate flocculated.

Typical properties Physical form Off-white granular powder

Particle size 98 % < 1000 μm
Bulk density Approx. 0.75 g/cm3
pH of 1 % solution at 25 °C Approx. 7.0
Viscosity at 25 °C See graph and table

Apparent Viscosity-Concentration Graph

(Fann Viscometer-Shear Rate 5.11 sec-¹)
3200 cP
2800
2400
2000
1600
1200
800
400
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Magnafloc 155 Concentration (%)
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Application Recommended solution concentrations:

Stock solution 0.25 – 0.5 % max.

Feed solution 0.025 – 0.1 % max.

Storage & Shelf life  agnafloc 155 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 155 Shear rate (sec-1)
concentration (%) 5.11 10.22 170 340 511 1022
Approx. Viscosity (cP)
1.0 1700 1050 180 120 60 48
0.5 900 550 78 62 49 41
0.25 400 255 44 33 26 22
0.10 180 125 22 17 14 11

Shipping & Handling Magnafloc 155 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.

September 2015

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