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TI/EVH 0033 e
September 2015 Page 1 of 2

Supersedes edition dated March 2013

Magnafloc 5250
 = r egistered trademark of BASF SE

Anionic flocculant

Description Magnafloc 5250 is manufactured by a new process route, incorporating

UMA technology, which produces a product that combines the effects of
both improved solids settling and compaction along with maximum clarity of
top water.

 agnafloc 5250 is a high molecular weight anionic polyacrylamide flocculant

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supplied as a free flowing granular powder.

Principal uses Magnafloc 5250 has found application in a wide variety of mineral
processing operations including the following:

1. Sedimentation of coal tailings

2. Sedimentation of diamond slimes
3. Mineral sands tailings thickening
4. Base metal tailings thickening

Dosage depends on application but normally lies in the range

5200 g/tonne of dry substrate flocculated.

Typical properties Physical form White to off-white free flowing powder

Particle size 98% <1000 m
Bulk density Approx. 0.75 g/cm3
pH of 1% solution at 25 C Approx. 7.2
Viscosity at 25 C See graph and table

Apparent Viscosity-Concentration Graph

(Fann Viscometer-Shear Rate 5.11 sec-)
4000
cP
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
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0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
Magnafloc 5250 Concentration (%)

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Application Recommended solution concentrations:

Stock solution 0.250.5% max.

Feed solution 0.0250.1% max.

Storage & Shelf life Magnafloc 5250 is at least stable for four years from date of manufacture in
its unopened original packaging stored in a cool and dry place.

Stock solution 12 days

Details on preparation and application can be obtained from a BASF
representative.

Solution viscosity data

(Fann viscometer 25 C solvent deionised water)
Magnafloc 5250 Shear rate (sec-1)
concentration (%) 5.11 10.22 170 340 511 1022
Approx. Viscosity (cP)
1.0 3900 2200 234 144 122 98
0.5 1400 800 114 72 58 44
0.25 700 400 60 39 31 25
0.10 400 200 27 18 14 10

Shipping & Handling Magnafloc 5250 is available in 25 kg bags and big bags.

Corrosivity towards most standard materials of construction is low, but

aluminium and galvanised equipment should be avoided.

Technical service Advice and assistance in the running of laboratory and plant tests to select
the correct product and determine the best application can be provided
by representatives of BASF, who are experienced in mineral processing
applications.

Health & Safety Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed information concerning
products hazards and appropriate protective measures in the workplace.

Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge
and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from
carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply
any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for
a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, pro-
portions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information
and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is
the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

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