A crushing season in western U.P. runs non-stop for months. Running out of a key chemical mid-season, or getting a bad lot, can cost far more than the chemical itself. This checklist covers the main process chemicals and why each one matters.
1. Lime for juice clarification
Hydrated lime raises juice pH and helps impurities settle. Consistent quality means steady clarification and less sucrose inversion.
2. Flocculants
A flocculant speeds up settling in the clarifier, giving clearer juice and less mud carry-over.
3. Biocides
Microbes in mills and juice lines eat sugar. A good biocide programme protects recovery, especially at the mill tandem. Our antislime and biocide range is also used here.
4. Defoamers
Foam in juice tanks and evaporators slows processing and causes losses. A suitable defoamer keeps tanks under control.
5. Boiler water treatment
Sugar mills run big boilers. Softening and demineralisation with DUOLITE resins prevent scale and fuel loss.
6. Effluent treatment
ETP chemicals, PAC and lime keep outlet water within norms.
7. Bleaching and colour
Some mills use hydrogen peroxide and other chemicals to improve sugar colour.
Pre-season planning tips
- Book quantities early. Demand peaks at the same time across all mills.
- Ask for lot samples before the season starts.
- Keep two weeks of buffer stock for critical chemicals like lime and biocides.
- Store properly – lime and powders must stay dry.
- Agree a single point of contact with your supplier for urgent needs.
Why a single dependable supplier helps
During the season, nobody has time to chase five vendors. Buying lime, flocculants, biocides, resins and ETP chemicals from one source simplifies planning and gives one number to call.
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