Questions about our chemistry

Gel Flocculant blocks offer cost effective water clarification treatment by quickly removing total suspended particles, metals, and phosphorus. These ready-to-use blocks eliminate the need for expensive traditional systems and are ideal for wastewater treatment, stormwater clarification, sediment control, and industrial water treatment solutions.

Yes, results have shown reductions in dissolved metals in many applications through the removal of colloidal TDS (Total Dissolved Solids); however, these results vary depending on water chemistry and the metals present. Contact us for specific data and reduction values.

No. Clearflow products are non-toxic and environmentally safe according to studies completed by two major universities. The molecules are too large to bioaccumulate and, unlike cationic polymers, will not suffocate fish or other aquatic organisms.

Environment-certified toxicity tests on fish (fathead minnow, rainbow trout), water fleas, and algae have been conducted. See our SDS archive for details.

No, the Clearflow Gel Blocks are designed to release directly into turbulent flow. If water is stagnant, the Gel Flocculant blocks will swell but not release. When the water flow increases (for example, due to spring runoff or manual pumping) the hydrated block will slowly dissolve and self-dose to a safe, effective level in the water.

Soil Lynx, when applied, binds to the soil and/or natural material, such as jute.

Validation of our toxicity statements and environmental impact studies have been conducted by University of Alberta and the University of Guelph and third-party laboratories.

The polymer holds sediments and contaminants until the polyacrylamide degrades slowly, releasing them at much lower, safer levels. Alternatively, flocculated material can be removed manually - by removing jute fabric or by excavating the settled sediment - especially when contaminants are high or maintenance is required.

Contact Clearflow Canada at 1.780.410.1403 or Clearflow US at 1.602.612.6156, or use our contact form. Business hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Small amounts of hydrocarbons attached to soil particles can be removed from the water. Higher hydrocarbon loads can be treated with different pre-treatment techniques - talk to our team for a site-specific plan.

Pricing depends on water chemistry and application. Contact Canada at 1.780.410.1403 or the US at 1.602.612.6156, or request a quote through our contact form.

We have found that typical products used for erosion control and flocculation are not consistent. The efficacy of the products can be affected by such site-specific properties as soil lithology and water chemistry. If the product is not having the desired effect, other companies commonly resort to adding more of the same product.

Our products are designed to be site-specific and environmentally friendly. Our company will match your soil or water sample to the most effective flocculant product(s), ensuring that the product used is the best match for your site soil and water chemistry. This will not only bring peace of mind that the product will indeed work effectively on your site, but also reduces the total amount of product needed to be purchased by the client.