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Aluminium Chlorohydrate Indonesia | Beta Pramesti Asia
BETAGARD 4040 aluminium chlorohydrate for water and wastewater treatment in Indonesia. Review specifications, packaging, jar test, and selection data.
BETAGARD 4040 is an aluminium chlorohydrate product supplied in Indonesia for water and wastewater coagulation. This liquid product contains 22–24% Al₂O₃ and supports liquid-solid separation; the actual dose must be established through laboratory testing or a plant trial, not a generic dose value.
PT Beta Pramesti Asia, through beta.co.id, supplies BETAGARD 4040 in Indonesia for applications that need to reduce turbidity, colour, natural organic matter, and colloidal particles before sedimentation or filtration. ACH has the general formula Al₂Cl(OH)₅ or [Al₂(OH)₅Cl]·xH₂O, depending on its hydrate form.
When should a plant test BETAGARD 4040?
BETAGARD 4040 is worth evaluating when a plant needs a high-Al₂O₃ coagulant, wants to improve turbidity or colour response, or needs to compare ACH against PAC and alum. A purchase decision should use current raw water and the same finished-water target for every candidate.
| Buyer requirement | Data to compare | Decision after testing |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce turbidity or colour | Turbidity, colour, pH, alkalinity, and settling time | Dose that reaches the target without disrupting process pH |
| Control colloids or natural organic matter | Turbidity, UV254/TOC where available, floc strength, and filtrate quality | Finished-water quality and polymer-aid requirement |
| Replace the current coagulant | Baseline dose, chemical cost per m³, sludge volume, and alkali demand | Total cost at equivalent treatment performance |
| Prepare storage and dosing equipment | Density, product pH, tank/line material, and package capacity | Equipment compatibility and pump-calibration requirement |
For a structured comparison method, use the ACH water treatment and jar-test guide. Alternative coagulants can be reviewed on the PAC and ACH for water treatment page.
BETAGARD 4040 technical specifications
These specifications help buyers review active content, storage requirements, packaging choices, and handling limits before a trial. The batch Certificate of Analysis should still be checked against the purchase specification.
| Product | Appearance | % Al2O3 | Specific Gravity | pH 1% | Dosage & Application Instructions | Handling Precautions | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETAGARD 4040 | Clear to slightly cloudy liquid | 22 - 24% | Min 1.32 | 3.5 - 5.0 | The actual dosage of BETAGARD 4040 should be determined through laboratory tests or plant trials. Consult our technical team. | BETAGARD 4040 is moderately acidic, stable under normal conditions. Avoid using galvanized equipment. Store in suitable conditions and seal containers after use. | Available in 30 kg, 270 kg, or 1350 kg plastic containers. |
How to estimate package requirements for a trial
Calculate package requirements from the commercial-product dose that passes jar testing, not from a generic dose. Daily demand is dose (mg/L) × flow (m³/h) × operating hours per day ÷ 1,000 = kg of product per day; divide the result by the 30 kg, 270 kg, or 1,350 kg net package weight to estimate container quantities.
Add the stock agreed by the project team for trial duration, initial dosing-line fill, and operating contingency. Before selecting a package size, verify unloading space, handling equipment, secondary containment, tank access, and the ability to calibrate the pump for the chosen container.
How should a jar test and plant trial be prepared?
- Record the current coagulant, dose, flow, and finished-water quality as the baseline.
- Prepare a BETAGARD 4040 dose sweep with the same raw-water sample.
- Keep rapid mixing, flocculation, and settling conditions consistent for every jar.
- Compare turbidity, colour, pH, alkalinity, residual aluminum where relevant, sludge, and cost per m³.
- Calibrate the chemical dosing pump for product density before the plant trial.
Which Evidence Makes a BETAGARD 4040 Trial Ready?
A trial is ready after the product and batch are released, dosing equipment is confirmed compatible, the incumbent-coagulant baseline is recorded, the sampling method is agreed, and accept–hold–stop criteria are signed. A jar test only establishes a starting candidate; routine use needs plant evidence across representative flow, raw-water quality, and finished-water targets.
| Hold point | Minimum evidence | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Product release | Product name, batch, CoA, TDS, SDS, package condition, and purchase-specification match | Release the product or hold the batch for clarification |
| Storage and dosing readiness | Tank/line materials, secondary containment, required agitation, pump curve at backpressure, injection point, and interlocks | Authorise filling or correct the equipment |
| Process baseline | Raw water, flow, incumbent dose, pH, alkalinity, settled/filtered-water quality, and sludge volume | Approve a valid comparison condition |
| Controlled trial | Actual product and dose, time, operator, water quality, floc, settling, residual aluminum where relevant, sludge, and consumption | Continue, correct one variable, or stop |
| Handover | Setpoint, raw-water response range, test method, alarms, inventory, SOP, and report format | Release a routine programme or repeat the trial |
Compare the result with PAC and ACH coagulants for wastewater treatment at the same finished-water target. Do not accept the trial because one sample looks clear; filtrate quality, relevant residuals, operating stability, sludge duty, and cost per m³ need to be read together.
BETAGARD 4040 frequently asked questions
Can BETAGARD 4040 use a standard dose immediately?
No. Raw-water quality, pH, alkalinity, temperature, colloidal load, and the finished-water target differ between plants. Establish the starting dose with jar tests, then verify it through a controlled trial before making it an operating set point.
Which package sizes are available?
BETAGARD 4040 is available in 30 kg, 270 kg, or 1,350 kg plastic containers. Package selection should account for consumption, storage space, handling capability, and the plant’s dosing rate.
When can a trial result become an operating setpoint?
Release the setpoint only after the trial represents the agreed raw-water and flow variation, pump output is measured, settled/filtered-water quality meets the target, sludge response is manageable, and correction criteria are documented. One jar-test result or one plant sample is not enough for routine dosing.
What data should be sent for a technical consultation?
Prepare flow, water source, turbidity, colour, pH, alkalinity, TSS, TOC/COD where relevant, current coagulant and dose, finished-water target, and sludge data. Send the information through the Beta contact page so the technical team can review a suitable test plan.