Water

Membrane desalination (RO – Reverse Osmosis): Membrane desalination technology has advanced into a cost efficient and sustainable way of addressing the global demand for fresh water Municipal and industrial users such as energy, manufacturing, agriculture are just some of the many who need access to clean, potable water which, in our world, invariably means utilizing water from saline sources. In many cases reverse osmosis plants removing salt and other minerals from seawater, or brackish water, require chemical treatment to maintain clean membrane surfaces.

Italmatch Flocon® desalination solutions are designed to protect and optimize your membrane process and to enhance the availability of clean water even in the most challenging of environments. Flocon® antiscalants have been created specifically to keep membrane surfaces free of scale over a wide range of water chemistries and operating conditions.
Flocon® cleaners remove everything from organic deposits and silt to metal hydroxides while Flocon® biocides are effective in removing biofilm and controlling bacterial activity over a wide pH range.

Italmatch also offers technical services and support including monitoring equipment for the detection and control of our antiscalants. Using our predictive software tool, OASYS, will assist in the correct choice of antiscalant and dosage required for your membrane systems water chemistry and operational paramaters.

Thermal desalination: Multistage Flash (MSF), Multi Effect Distillation (MED) and Multi Effect Evaporation (MEE) are complex process with many potential pitfalls. Controlling foam, preventing fouling and inhibiting the formation of scale all require specialized solutions. Italmatch has over 50 years of experience in thermal desalination and with Albrivap® and Belgard® we provide thermal desalination water solutions that address all potential problems and keep them from occurring. Italmatch also provides market-leading technical service and support with both on-site optimization of your process using fluorimetry and web-based tools focused on operational performance, monitoring, and feedback.

Italmatch provides comprehensive chemical treatment solutions specifically designed to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and long-term asset protection for industrial cooling systems, industrial boilers and wastewater treatment plants. Our solutions effectively control scale formation, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological growth, helping to maintain high efficiency and reduce operational costs. Our tailored industrial water and process treatment include the use of high-quality scale control agents, dispersants, corrosion inhibitors, and biocides, selected according to system conditions, water quality, and operational requirements.

By optimizing water usage and extending equipment lifespan, our chemical treatment solutions help improve system efficiency, reduce downtime, and support sustainable industrial operations across a wide range of applications.

Italmatch portfolio includes low and high molecular weight polymers, phosphonates, biocides and algaecides including:

• For Industrial Cooling systems and boiler applications we have extensive expertise in designing the best combination of Belclene® and Dequest® scale inhibitors and Belsperse® dispersants to control even the most challenging set of operating conditions.
• Novel all organic Bricorr® and Belcor® corrosion inhibition technology that can replace traditional zinc or molybdate based products with superior performance and better environmental profile
• Regulatory approved and effective Bellacide®, BromiCide® and Liquibrom® biocides with both oxidizer and non-oxidizer options to keep systems clean and protected from microbiological growth
• Enhanced smart-tagged Lumiclene® polymers, designed to provide superior performance as scale inhibitors and dispersants in cooling (open and closed) system applications
• For influent and effluent Waste-Water treatment applications, we have a wide range of Qualipol® and Qualifloc® high molecular weight polymers for wastewater treatment applications to ensure discharge is compliant to local and national requirements.

Italmatch offers a wide portfolio of Functional Solutions to control scale deposition in Pulp & Paper process, enhance hydrogen peroxide stability in bleaching stage, and prevent microbiological growing in paper machines. As requested by Pulp&Paper industry, our technologies are aligned with most relevant regulatory requirements such as FDA 176.170 / 176.180, BfR XXXVI and GB 9685-2026.

Among the different technologies available, Italmatch Chemicals offer:

• Antiscalants for Kraft digesters, black liquor evaporators, bleaching column and paper machines (Dequest®FS958x series)
• Hydrogen peroxide stabilizers for pulp bleaching stage (Dequest®FS951x series)
• Retention aids for paper making process (Qualifloc series)
• Biocides (BromiCide®)

Thanks to the experience in this field and strong R&D orientation, Italmatch Chemicals can support partners with the development of tailor-made solutions for specific Pulp & Paper process applications.

For Recreational Water applications, including Pool & Spa, we provide comprehensive water treatment solutions to ensure safe, clean, and crystal-clear water for users. Our portfolio is designed to maintain optimal water quality while complying with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Our treatment solutions effectively control microbiological growth, algae, and waterborne contaminants, while maintaining balanced water chemistry to protect surfaces, equipment, and filtration systems. We offer tailored programs using biocides, stabilizers, and specialty chemicals selected according to facility size, usage levels, and water characteristics.

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is an advanced wastewater management strategy that aims to eliminate liquid waste from industrial processes. Under ZLD systems, all wastewater generated is treated, purified, and reused within the facility, leaving no liquid effluent to be discharged into the environment.

Only solid residues, such as salts or sludge, remain for disposal or potential reuse. ZLD is widely adopted in water-intensive industries such as power generation, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas, especially in regions facing water scarcity or strict environmental regulations. The process typically involves multiple treatment stages, including pre-treatment, membrane filtration (such as reverse osmosis), evaporation, and crystallization.

These stages help recover high-quality water while concentrating dissolved solids for safe handling. Italmatch Flocon® desalination solutions are designed to protect and optimize your membrane process even in the most challenging ZLD configurations. Italmatch has a range of Belgard® evaporator scale control agents specifically developed to meet the most stringent requirements of the ZLD industry.