A
Algaecide
A chemical used to control algae growth in water systems.
Antiscalant
A threshold inhibitor used to limit deposition of sparingly soluble salts.
Glossary
Algaecide
B
Biocide
A chemical used to control bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms in water systems.
Boiler Treatment
A water treatment chemistry used to protect boilers from scale and corrosion.
C
Chlorination
A disinfection process based on chlorine-containing chemicals.
Clarifier
A treatment program or aid used to improve water clarity and solids removal.
Coagulant
A treatment chemical used to destabilize suspended particles and start clarification.
Cooling Tower Treatment
A chemical program used to control scale, corrosion, and microbes in cooling towers.
D
Dechlorination Agent
A reagent used to neutralize residual chlorine or oxidizing biocides.
Demulsifier
A chemical used to break oil-water emulsions and improve phase separation.
F
Flocculant
A polymer used to gather fine particles into larger flocs for easier separation.
H
Heavy Metal Precipitant
A reagent used to convert dissolved heavy metals into removable insoluble forms.
M
Membrane Cleaner
A cleaning formulation used to restore performance of filtration membranes.
O
Oxygen Scavenger
A chemical used to remove dissolved oxygen and reduce corrosion risk.
P
pH Booster
A chemical used to raise pH in a water treatment system.
pH Reducer
A chemical used to lower pH in a water treatment system.
Polymer Feed Solution
A prepared polymer solution used for coagulation, flocculation, or sludge treatment.
R
Resin Regenerant
A chemical used to restore ion exchange capacity in resin systems.
S
Scale Inhibitor
A chemical used to reduce formation of mineral scale on equipment surfaces.
Sludge Conditioner
A treatment additive used to improve dewatering or handling of sludge.
T
Total Dissolved Solids
The concentration of dissolved salts and minerals present in water.
W
Water Corrosion Inhibitor
A treatment additive used to reduce corrosion in water systems.
Water Defoamer
A defoaming agent used to control foam in water treatment processes.
