Vitec 4000

Antiscalant/DispersantLiquid
ProductDatasheet

Performance:

Vitec4000isaproprietaryliquidantiscalantdesignedtoinhibitsilica,

Vitec 4000 antiscalant offers a

variety of critical performance and
applicationbenefits:
Protects membranes from silica
scalewhenusedinaccordancewith
publishedlimitationsof2xKspSiO2
intheROconcentrate.
CertifiedbyNSFInternationalunder
ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in
systemsproducingpotablewater.
Powerful inhibitor against a variety
ofcarbonateandsulfatescale:
CaCO3
CaSO4
BaSO4
SrSO4
CaF2
SiO2

CCPP900
(LSI2.5)
3.5xKsp
105xKsp
20xKsp
1000xKsp
2xSaturation

Dispersantqualitiesreducecolloidal
and silt fouling of membrane
surfaces.
Excellent dispersant for alum
particles.
Compatible with
membranes.

all

leading

This formulation is unique in that it inhibits silica scaling at higher

concentrations than typical antiscalants, a feature which may allow
significantly increased RO system recovery in high silica feedwaters. It
retainsitsperformanceeveninROconcentratestreamscontainingup
to4ppmofferrousiron.

Vitec 4000 has been approved for use in systems producing drinking
waterbytheUKDrinkingWaterInspectorateandbyNSFInternational
underNSF/ANSIStandard60.

Application:
Optimum Vitec 4000 performance is achieved when the chemical is injected
downstream of multimedia filters and upstream of cartridge filters. In
systems using sulfuric acid (H2SO4), the best results are obtained when the
acidisinjectedfarenoughupstreamtoensureitisadequatelymixedpriorto
theVitec4000injectionpoint.

DosingGuidelines:
Typical dosage ranges are between 2 to 5 ppm. A sitespecific dose can be
determined using the Avista Advisor computer program. Like any injected
chemical, over or under dosing may cause unnecessary membrane system
fouling.PleasecontactAvistacustomerserviceforadvice.
Dilution:
This product is formulated to be injected neat. However, if a dilution is
required, use demineralized or RO permeate water. If neither of these is
available, softened water may be substituted. The dilution for Vitec 4000
should not result in a solution strength of less than 10%. This guideline will
protect the effectiveness of the internal bacteriostat which inhibits bacterial
growthinthedrumandfeedtank.
PackagingandStorage:

Standardregionalpacksizesarelistedbelowandcustompackagingcanbeprovided
worldwide.Informationondrumlessorbulktankerdeliveryisavailableonrequest.

sulfate,andcarbonatescalesanddispersecolloidalparticlesincellulose
acetateandpolyamidemembraneseparationsystems.

Specifications
Appearance:
Lightamberliquid
pH(assupplied): 4.56.5
Specific
1.150.05
Gravity@20oC:

CERTIFIED BY NSF INTERNATIONAL TO

NSF/ANSI 60 AS STANDARD DRINKING
WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL FOR USE IN
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS AT A
MAXIMUM LEVEL OF 7 mg/l.

PackagingFormats
Pails
Drums
IBCs(totes)

Americas
45lbs
500lbs

EMEA
23kg
230kg

2500lbs

1100kg

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Avista Technologies, Inc.

Phone: + 1 760 744 0536
Info@avistatech.com

Avista Technologies (UK) Ltd.

Phone: + 44 131 449 6677
Info@avistatech.co.uk

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