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6256U POSCA
BOILER WATER TREATMENT
APPLICATION SAFETY & HANDLING PROCEDURE
Natural water contains gasses and minerals that can This product is a mildly alkaline liquid. It can be safely
cause corrosion and deposit formation in steam boiler handled using standard precautionary procedure
systems. This leads to loss of efficiency and damage associated with industrial chemicals of this type. Avoid
from leakage or overheating. CH2O Boiler Treatment prolonged or repeated contact with product.
Products are designed to reduce many of the inherent
problems associated with steam boiler applications. FEEDING TECHNIQUE
Pump directly into the makeup water line of the boiler or
No chemical product can completely eliminate water- add via a one-shot or bypass feeder. It can also be
related problems; results are dependent on several added to a chemical feed tank or condensate receiver.
factors including maintaining proper chemical residuals,
system operation, design, cleanliness, metallurgy, and DOSAGE
water quality. For optimal results the following actions Initially charge the system at a rate of 98 fluid ounces
should be taken by qualified operational personnel: per 1,000 gallons of water. Reduce maintenance feed
rate with respect to the cycles of concentration being
• Initial system cleaning and passivation.
maintained.
• Maintaining feedwater free of contaminants and
particulate matter.
CONTROL
• Insuring proper chemical feed rates and system
Maintain a residual of 10 to 25 parts per million (ppm) of
blow-downs.
phosphonate as HEDPA in the system at all times.
• Verifying proper operation of chemical control and
Consult your CH2O representative for further information
pretreatment equipment.
on analytical testing. Daily testing is recommended to
• Daily testing and recording of chemical residuals.
maintain proper control. Failure to monitor and maintain
treatment levels can cause damage. In addition to
If problems are encountered maintaining product
monitoring and maintaining treatment levels, it is the
residuals, additional analytical testing may be required.
customer’s responsibility to ensure the product is fit for
At your request a CH2O representative may assist in
its intended application.
performing these services.
Product 6256U is formulated to meet FDA/USDA food
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
plant applications. It is a one-drum boiler compound that
pH of 1% Solution ....................................................... 7.5
incorporates POSCA inhibitors with additional sulfite for
Pounds per Gallon ...................................................... 9.8
chemical deaeration. It is well suited for use in feedwater
Physical Appearance .................................... Clear Liquid
with high to moderate alkalinity. If condensate pH
Odor .......................................................................... Mild
neutralization is desired, use product 6256UA.
Flash Point .................................................................. NA
Seller Warranty
CH2O brand test reagent refills are available through your sales representative at no charge. Customers are required to confirm product compatibility via a control test
for their specific application. CH 2O recommends that you perform regular/daily testing to control chemical levels and cycles of concentration within established limits.
Additional tests may be performed at your request. Test reports reflect conditions at the point when the analysis was performed. Results will change over time and with
varying operating conditions.
Seller warrants that this product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purpose referred to in the product data sheet. Buyer is responsible to
ensure that products and product dosages are appropriate for Buyer’s particular application. Seller makes no other warranty or representation of any kind, express or
implied, concerning the product, including NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY OTHER PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. No such warranties shall be implied by law and no agent of seller is authorized to alter this warranty in any way except in writing with a specific reference to this
warranty. The exclusive remedy against seller shall be a claim for damages not to exceed the purchase price of the product, without regard to whether such a claim is
based upon breach of warranty or tort. Jurisdiction for any issues arising from or relating to this product shall be in the courts of the State of Washington and the venue
shall be Thurston County. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules
and procedures as stated in RCW 7.06 and shall be binding upon both parties without right to appeal, and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be
entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Applies to all products sold by CH2O, Inc., and is hereby communicated to all of its customers as a condition of sale. Use of CH2O products is subject to the Standard
Terms and Conditions as listed on CH2O, Inc.’s website at: [Link].

VERSION DATE: June 18, 2004 REVISION DATE: February 20, 2019