Ferric and Non-Ferric Alum Supplier — Vadodara

Ferric alum and non-ferric alum from Drashti Chemicals address the two distinct coagulation needs in Gujarat — industrial ETP cost control with ferric alum, and potable or process-water colour safety with non-ferric. Both are aluminium sulphate-based coagulants; the difference is iron content: ferric alum carries 0.5–2% Fe for enhanced colour removal at lower dose; non-ferric keeps Fe below 0.01% so chlorinated product water stays colourless.

Procurement mistake we see repeatedly: ordering ferric alum for a RO pretreatment line because it is cheaper, then failing colour tests after chlorination. Non-ferric alum costs marginally more but eliminates the tea-colour complaint. For textile ETP primary treatment where water is not reused, ferric alum saves 10–15% on coagulant spend. Drashti COA specifies iron as Fe on every batch — attach it to your incoming QC checklist.

Dosing mirrors standard alum: 8–10% saturator solution, dose 30–200 mg/L as product. Ferric alum may allow 10–20% lower dose than non-ferric on same effluent due to dual coagulation mechanism (Al + Fe). Monitor sludge colour — ferric alum sludge is darker and may affect brick-manufacturing or cement-kiln co-processing acceptance. pH correction with lime or soda ash required when raw alkalinity is below 50 mg/L.

Packaging: 50 kg HDPE bags, clearly marked FERRIC or NON-FERRIC. MOQ one bag per grade for side-by-side jar test; bulk quote on request for municipal and industrial annual contracts. Dispatch from Vadodara. MSDS and COA supplied. GST 24AGLPC6288M1ZX. Store dry, separate grades in different bays to prevent mix-up.

Ferric alum vs. ferric chloride: ferric alum adds less chloride to effluent TDS and is less corrosive to dose; ferric chloride acts faster on phosphate. Non-ferric alum vs. PAC: PAC wins on sludge volume and dose efficiency; non-ferric alum wins on per-kg cost for large municipal plants with adequate sludge handling. Drashti recommends jar testing both grades on your sample before annual tender finalisation.