Why we recommend using solid chemicals for your water treatment

Considering whether to use solid chemicals for your water?

AquaChem are proud to say over 80% of our customers use solid chemicals as their choice of water treatment, with good reason.

Not only is moving from liquid water treatment chemicals to solid chemicals relatively simple, it also offers a tonne of benefits to both the end-user and water treatment specialist and will help lower your overall carbon footprint.

A number of these reasons are outlined below:

Compact design; 5kg cannisters

Designed with functionality in mind, solid chemicals come in easy to handle cannisters with easy twist on/off, sealed twist caps unlike the 250L plastic drums liquid chemicals come in.

Less storage space required

Liquid chemicals are bulky and must be stored in containment areas according to their hazardous classification, wheres the smaller cannisters can be organised on shelving units in one room. Upto 60 solid chemical cannisers can fit into the size of 1 liquid chemical drum and do the work of 22.5 drums.

Reduces transport costs

Solid chemicals are easier to transport, they are much smaller and do not require a large Heavy Goods Vehicle to transport them, hence they have a lower carbon footprint.

It can not spill

Liquid chemicals have the potential to spill anywhere (in transit, or at your facility), many liquid chemicals can be hazardous, damaging to the environment, and a potential for expensive litigation.

Unlike solid chemicals which can not be spilled – no clean ups or PPE required!

No triple rinsing of empty drums before disposal

Solid chemicals have a “self-rinse” system, meaning they do not need to be rinsed after use, unlike liquid chemical drums which required 3 rinses before recycling / reuse. Going solid means saving water, time, and money.

No triple rinsing of empty drums before disposal

Solid chemicals have a “self-rinse” system, meaning they do not need to be rinsed after use, unlike liquid chemical drums which required 3 rinses before recycling / reuse. Going solid means saving water, time, and money.

Increases energy efficiency

Solid chemicals are easier to handle, easier to use and easier to maintain. Liquid chemicals come with a host of risks which could impact your business, these are eliminated when using solid chemicals. The more efficient your water system is the more cost effective it is.

Reduces worker exposure to hazards

Using solid chemicals means no heavy drums to move, which reduces potential for injury to employees and others, which in turn will reduce risk and liability concerns.

Reduces disposal costs

Solid chemicals come in fully recyclable cannisters, and with their self rinse system, guarantee no remaining hazardous chemicals left inside.

Fully recyclable

The cannisters are 100% recyclable – including the lid and packaging which means zero contribution to landfills.

There are also other environmental benefits of using solid chemicals; solid chemicals use 0% of water in manufacturing most products compared to 50-90% water per volume in manufacturing liquid. Overall solid chemicals use 93% less emissions versus the equivalent liquid chemicals’ usage.

By using solid chemicals you will receive all of the benefits of a well-run chemical program, without any of the challenges of dealing with liquids.

As exclusive distributers of Sanosil in Ireland we can offer a superior range of solid chemical water treatment solutions. Contact us to speak to one of our specialists to find out more. 

Replace all of your liquid chemical-filled drums with a fully recyclable bottle that you can hold in your hand!