Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating papermill felts to inhibit the deposit of sticky material thereon. The method comprises applying an aqueous solution which contains at least about 2 ppm of a cationic polymer; which contains a water soluble cationic surfactant; the surfactant being applied in an amount effective to inhibit build-up of deposits derived from the cationic polymer. Cationic surfactants are preferred. Particular use is disclosed of water soluble surfactants which have a molecular weight between about 200 and 800 and having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, polyethylene oxide groups, polypropylene oxide groups, alkyl groups having between about 1 and 22 carbon atoms, aryl groups, and aralkyl groups, at least one of said R groups being an alkyl group having at least about 8 carbon atoms, and wherein X.sup.- is an anion, or 1/n of an n-valent anion.

Abstract: Methods are described for flocculating and removing solids suspended in water using an inorganic component containing iron, aluminum, or a mixture thereof in combination with a tannin-based flocculant produced by reacting a condensed tannin with an amino compound and an aldehyde. The tannin-based flocculant is preferably the product of a controlled reaction in which the viscosity is monitored as an indication of suitable shelf life.

Abstract: A composition and method are described for flocculating and removing solids suspended in water using an inorganic component containing iron, aluminum, or a mixture thereof in combination with a tannin-based flocculant produced by reacting a condensed tannin with an amino compound and an aldehyde. The tannin-based flocculant is preferably the product of a controlled reaction in which the viscosity is monitored as an indication of suitable shelf life.

Abstract: Control of microorganisms in industrial recirculating water systems using polyquaternary amines.

Abstract: Clarification of iron waste waters using basic dyes such as methylene blue, methyl violet or malachite green and the like, alone or in combination with organic or inorganic additives.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved composition and method for dispersing high molecular weight polymers and copolymers used as flocculants for water and waste treatment by using, in combination with the polymer, a nonionic surfactant to retard polymer solubility, soda ash, a chelant, and a filler.