Decoloring Agent

Remove Color, Meet Discharge Standards

Decolorizing agents help remove dyes and pigments from industrial wastewater. Whether you treat textile, dyeing, printing, paper, or chemical effluent, we have the right solution to make your water clear and compliant.

Flocculation Decolorizers

Dicyandiamide Formaldehyde Resin

Purity: ≥50%

Feature: Cationic polymer specifically designed to neutralize and precipitate anionic dye molecules

PolyDADMAC

Product Name: Poly Dimethyl Diallyl Ammonium Chloride

Purity: 50%

Feature: high charge density

Polyamine

CAS No.:42751-79-1

Purity: 49%-51%

Feature: effective Clarification & Decolorization. A high-performance coagulant

Oxidation Decolorizers

Sodium Hypochlorite

Purity:10%, 12%, and 13%

Feature: Strong oxidizer, fast action. Pre-treatment of high-concentration dye baths

Hydrogen Peroxide

CAS No.: 7722-84-1

Purity: 27.5%-70%

Feature: For polishing after biological treatment

Potassium Permanganate

CAS No.: 7722-64-7

Purity: ≥99.4%

Feature: Very strong oxidant for stubborn colors

Adsorption Decolorizers

Activated Carbon

CAS No.: 7440-44-0,64365-11-3

Feature: High surface area, removes both color and organic contaminants.

Activated Clay

CAS No.: 70131-50-9​

Feature: Natural adsorbent, low cost. For mineral oils, edible oil refining

What is Decolorizing Agent?

Decolorizing agents are specialized chemicals used to remove or reduce color from solutions and materials.

They work by adsorbing colored compounds, chemically reacting with pigments, or promoting coagulation of color-causing particles.

These agents are essential in industries where color removal is critical — from wastewater treatment to food processing and chemical manufacturing.

Decoloring Agent

How Decolorizing Agents Work

  • Adsorption: Porous materials like activated carbon trap colored molecules on their surfaces

  • Chemical Reaction: Agents react with colorants to form colorless compounds

  • Coagulation/Flocculation: Chemicals clump colored particles together for easy removal

  • Ion Exchange: Resins swap ions with colored compounds to eliminate them from solution

Applications of Decolorizing Agent

  • Textile Industry Wastewater: Removes color from dyeing and printing effluents containing reactive, acid, and disperse dyes — helping mills meet discharge standards .

  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Treats high-color wastewater from dyestuff, pigment, ink, and papermaking industries .

  • Food & Beverage Processing: Purifies edible oils, fruit juices, and sugar syrups by removing unwanted pigments and color impurities .

  • Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Clarifies process streams and removes color from pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals .

  • Municipal Water Treatment: Reduces color and organic contaminants in drinking water and sewage treatment plants .

How to Choose the Right Decolorizing Agent

  • For reactive, acid, or disperse dyes (textile wastewater): Choose Dicyandiamide Formaldehyde Resin. It is specially designed for soluble dyes.

  • For wastewater with high suspended solids + color: Choose PolyDADMAC. It removes color and solids together.

  • For very strong, resistant colors (e.g., sulfur or vat dyes): Pre-treat with Sodium Hypochlorite or Hydrogen Peroxide, then follow with a flocculation decolorizer.

  • For final polishing before discharge or reuse: Use Activated Carbon to ensure crystal clear water.

  • For edible oil or sugar refining: Use Activated Clay or Activated Carbon.

Tip: Always perform a jar test to determine the best product and dosage for your specific wastewater.

FAQ of Decolorizing Agent

In many cases, yes. PolyDADMAC’s high charge density provides both color removal and coagulation, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for separate coagulants like alum or PAC.

When color and COD are high, use with inorganic flocculants like PAC for better results and lower costs. Always add decolorizer first, then PAC, and finally PAM — never mix them together before adding.

Yes, we are a direct manufacturer with our own production facilities and strict quality control for both Dicyandiamide Formaldehyde Resin and PolyDADMAC.

Yes, our technical team is available to answer questions about dosing, storage, handling, and optimization for your specific application.

Decoloring Agent Suppliers - HOOCHEMTEC

We are a specialized manufacturer and exporter of decorlouring agent, serving textile and industrial wastewater treatment customers worldwide.

Our Advantages:

  • Direct Manufacturer: Full control over quality and supply

  • SGS-Certified: Our manufacturing meets rigorous international standards

  • Fast Shipping: Most orders ship within 7 days to China port

  • Technical Support: Expert guidance for product selection and application

  • Free Samples: Request samples for pre-order testing on your wastewater

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Clear return and exchange policy if products don’t meet expectations

Our water treatment chemicals include flocculants, scale inhibitors and dispersants, corrosion inhibitors, Bactericidal Algicide, sewage decolorizing agents etc.

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