Gengard Gn7004: Description and Use
Gengard Gn7004: Description and Use
GenGard* GN7004
• Patented calcium phosphate scale inhibitor 100
• Maintains effectiveness under highly stressed
conditions 80
% Inhibition
Permits proper phosphate concentration for 60
superior steel corrosion protection
• Halogen Stable 40
20
Description and Use
GenGard* GN7004 contains a new stress tolerant 0
polymer (STP) designed for calcium phosphate scale 5.0 7.5 10.0 15.0
control and particulate dispersion. It provides un- Treatment, ppm active polymer
paralleled deposition control at high temperature
and low flow conditions, compared to conventional STP, Sulfonated Copolymer, Terpolymer 1, Terpolymer 2
sulfonate-based polymeric dispersants. Its per-
Figure 1: Calcium phosphate inhibition at 158oF (70OC) with
formance is not impaired by soluble iron from steel a 400 ppm calcium hardness water.
corrosion, or by iron and aluminum contamination
from makeup water. GenGard GN7004 is also an
excellent precipitation/deposition inhibitor for zinc
Treatment and Feeding Requirements
salts. Dosage - The proper treatment levels of GenGard
GenGard GN7004 is designed for open recirculating GN7004 depend on the specific needs of your sys-
cooling water systems operating with a phosphate- tem. The product should be fed in accordance with
based corrosion inhibition program. STP permits the the control parameters that GE Water & Process
use of high levels of inorganic phosphate to develop Technologies establishes for a particular applica-
a passive oxide film on steel surfaces without the tion. For consistent protection, continuous feed is
formation of a phosphate deposit. The passive film recommended. Product monitoring can be accom-
prevents steel corrosion and does not impede heat plished with a simple and accurate grab sample
transfer. test or continuously with an on-line monitor.
GenGard GN7004 is an excellent choice for high Feed point - The product should be fed to a point in
cycles operation or water reuse applications. The the system where it will be rapidly mixed with the
GenGard polymer maintains its activity at high bulk cooling water.
hardness and salinity conditions. Its hydrolytic and Dilution – GenGard GN7004 can be diluted with
halogen stability allows prolonged operation with good quality water to convenient feeding strengths.
systems having long half-lives. Boiler blowdown
Feed Equipment - Tanks, pumps, piping, and valves
and cationic polymer carryover for influent clarifiers
should be made of stainless steel, polyethylene,
do not adversely affect performance.
polypropylene, PVC, Tygon, or Teflon. (Tygon and
Teflon are registered trademarks of DuPont.) Mild
steel should not be used for feed equipment.
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General Properties Storage
Physical properties of GenGard GN7004 are shown Store GenGard GN7004 at moderate temperatures
on the Material Safety Data Sheet, a copy of which and protect from freezing. If frozen, thaw com-
is available on request. pletely and mix thoroughly prior to use.