Complete Water Analysis for

CHEMICAL &
REFINING INDUSTRY
 YOUR PARTNER FOR
WATER ANALYSIS
IN THE CHEMICAL &
REFINING INDUSTRY
At Hach, we understand your needs when it comes to maximizing
the efficiency and effectiveness of your boiler/cooling and
wastewater processes. Since 1947,
Hach Company has designed, manufactured, and distributed
world-class instrumentation, test kits, and reagents for testing
water quality in the chemical and refining industry. We invite
you to take a look at our comprehensive line of product solutions
and services. They’re the most accurate and dependable
products you can buy.

Hach offers:

• On-line process instrumentation and reagents

• Laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies

• The most EPA-approved water analysis methods

• Portable test kits and field instruments

• Automatic samplers and flow meters

• Prepared media for microbiological testing

• Local sales and service teams

• Service partnership programs and customized training

The following water quality parameters are a sample of those

most critical to maintaining your boiler/cooling and wastewater
processes efficiently and effectively. The remainder of this
guide provides detailed information on the specific products
Hach offers.

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KEY PARAMETERS FOR BOILER/COOLING PROCESSES
pH Silica
The pH of cooling and steam processes should be tightly monitored Controlling volatile silica contaminants is critical to avoid fouling and
and controlled to optimize the use of critical inputs like chemical other adverse effects in superheaters, turbines, heat exchangers,
addition for corrosion and scale protection, as well as microbial condensers and dryers, where heat transfer efficiency could
protection in cooling towers. The pH of pre-treatment water should ultimately impair production efficiency. Plus, monitoring silica
also be monitored and controlled to prevent corrosion of feedwater detects demin breakthrough faster than resistivity, resulting in
piping and optimize efficiency of pre-treatment equipment. improved make-up water quality control.

Dissolved Oxygen Sodium

At the elevated temperatures of the steam cycle, minute quantities Sodium levels are an important index of water quality throughout
(ppb) of oxygen can cause severe corrosion problems in boiler and the steam cycle. Monitoring sodium concentration is necessary for
feedwater piping. Monitoring at the ppb level is critical to applications involving on-site power generation and/or high
maintaining the equipment since several variables can cause concentrations of caustic soda and other corrosive chemicals.
changes in DO. These include fluctuations in condensate return; Changes in sodium levels indicate leaks in heat exchangers and
fluctuating steam pressures; plugged, broken or missing nozzles or carry-over of sodium phosphate-based chemistries, both of which
trays; varying feedwater flows; and air in-leakage from process. can have catastrophic effects on turbine blades or on the boiler’s
heat exchange surfaces.

KEY PARAMETERS FOR WASTEWATER

pH Organics
The continuous monitoring of pH plays an important role in In wastewater with high organic loads, a facility uses chemical
alerting a facility of necessary process adjustments well in advance treatment and physical processing to reduce load levels to those
of a violation. Additionally, pH monitoring at various stages within acceptable for either re-use or discharge into the environment.
the wastewater treatment process is critical for maintaining bugs’ Efficient management of organics typically involves Biological
health, optimizing chemical usage, and preventing corrosion to Oxygen Demand (BOD) for reporting purposes. However, since the
control costs. test takes 5 days, surrogates such as Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD), Total Organic Carbons (TOC), and Spectral Absorption
Dissolved Oxygen Coefficient (SAC) may be used. These offer quicker test results and
early detection of upsets or spills for reduced operational and
The activated sludge process for wastewater treatment requires a maintenance costs. COD, a relatively simple lab procedure, reduces
steady supply of oxygen to function effectively. Insufficient oxygen testing time to 2 hours. On-line TOC monitoring provides results
slows down organisms, makes facultative organisms less efficient, every 7 minutes and on-line UV254 (SAC) monitors continuously for
and favors production of foul-smelling intermediate products. Since real-time control.
this process constitutes roughly 70% of the wastewater plant’s
energy costs, precise monitoring and control of oxygen enables
effective and efficient processes.

Turbidity/Total Suspended Solids

Total Suspended Solids measurements are
commonly used for monitoring and controlling
dissolved air flotation systems, dewatering
equipment, clarifier influent, effluent, Return
Activated Sludge (RAS) and Waste Activated
Sludge (WAS). When applied to polymer feed
systems, the resulting additional control often
results in significant polymer savings.

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 HACH WATER ANALYSIS TOOLS FOR T
LAB & FIELD ANALYSIS

From Arsenic to Zinc, Hach offers Photometric and Electro-

portable, laboratory and process
Titrametric Microbiology Other Tools
Colorimetric chemical

instruments, and reagents for

Radiometer Analytical MeterLab Meters & Probes

more than 100 test parameters—
the broadest range for water analysis

Hach HQd and SensION+ Meters & Probes

in the chemical & refining industry.

Hach Test Kits & Portable Labs

Titralab Automatic Titrators

Hach AutoCAT 9000 Titrator

Hach Digesdahl Apparatus

Hach Spectrophotometers

Hach Microbiology Media

Hach HSA-1000 Analyzer

Hach Prepared Reagents

Hach Sigma Samplers

Laboratory Supplies
Hach Digital Titrator
Hach Turbidimeters

MEL Portable Labs

Hach Colorimeters

Hach Test Strips

LuminUltra
ANALYSIS PROCESS INSTRUMENTS
PARAMETER AND ANALYZERS

Alkalinity • APA 6000 Analyzer I I I I I I I I

Ammonia • AMTAX sc Analyzer I I I I I I I I I
• APA 6000 Analyzer
ATP I I I
Biochemical Oxygen • UVAS sc Sensor* I I I
Demand (BOD) • BioTector TOC Analyzer*
Chlorine • CL17 Analyzer I I I I I I I I I
• CL10 sc Analyzer
• 9184 sc Analyzer
Chemical Oxygen • UVAS sc Sensor* I I I I
Demand (COD) • BioTector TOC Analyzer*
Chlorine Dioxide • 9187 sc Analyzer I I I I I I
Conductivity • Hach Contacting I I I I I I
Conductivity Sensors
• Hach Inductive Sensors
(Electrodeless) Conductivity
Sensors
Copper I I I I I I I I
Dissolved Oxygen • LDO Model 2 Probe (ppm) I I I I I I I I I
• K1100 LDO Analyzer (ppb)
• 3100 Portable
Flow • Sigma Open Channel I
Flow Meters
• Hach U53
Open Channel Analyzer
• Hach Flow Monitors/
Totalizers and Sensors
Hardness • APA 6000 Analyzer I I I I I I I I
• SP510 Analyzer
Hydrazine, • 9186 Oxygen Scavenger/ I I I I
Oxygen Scavengers, Hydrazine Analyzer
Reducing Agents
Iron I I I I I I I I
Lead I I I I I I I
Microbiology I I I I
*By correlation.

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HE CHEMICAL & REFINING INDUSTRY
LAB & FIELD ANALYSIS
Photometric and Electro- Micro-
For more information,
Titrametric Other Tools
Colorimetric chemical biology

call 1-800-227-4224

Radiometer Analytical MeterLab Meters & Probes

or go to:
hach.com/chemicalguide

Hach HQd and SensION+ Meters & Probes

Hach Test Kits & Portable Labs

Hach AutoCAT™ 9000 Titrator

Titralab Automatic Titrators

Hach Digesdahl Apparatus

Hach Spectrophotometers

Hach Microbiology Media

Hach HSA-1000 Analyzer

Hach Prepared Reagents

Hach Sigma Samplers

Laboratory Supplies
Hach Digital Titrator
Hach Turbidimeters

MEL Portable Labs

Hach Colorimeters

Hach Test Strips

ANALYSIS PROCESS INSTRUMENTS
PARAMETER AND ANALYZERS

Moisture, KF I
Molybdate I I I I I
Monochloramine • APA 6000 Analyzer I I I I
Nitrate • NITRATAX plus sc Sensor I I I I I I I I I
Oil & Grease • FP360 sc Oil-in-Water Sensor I I
Organics • BioTector TOC Analyzer I
• UVAS sc Sensor
Ozone • ORBISPHERE C1100 I I I I I
Ozone Sensor
pH/ORP • Hach Differential pH Sensors I I I I I I I
• pHD Differential Sensors
• 8362 sc High Purity pH
or ORP Panel
Phosphate • PHOSPHAX sc Analyzer I I I I I I
• 5500sc Phosphate
Analyzer
Sample • Filtrax Sample Filtration
Conditioning System
Silica • 5500sc Silica Analyzer I I I I I
Sludge • SONATAX sc Sludge I
Blanket Level Probe
Sodium • 9245 Sodium Analyzer I I
Sulfate I I I I I
Sulfite I I I I
Total Organic • BioTector TOC Analyzer I I I I
Carbon (TOC)
Total Suspended • TSS sc
Solids
Turbidity • FilterTrak 660 Nephelometer I I I I I
• 1720E Turbidimeter
• TSS sc
• Surface Scatter 7
Zinc I I I I I

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 Hach lab instruments are designed to help you confidently meet compliance objectives
in boiler/cooling and wastewater applications, as well as in your quality control lab.

PHOTOMETRIC & COLORIMETRIC

DR 1900 Spectrophotometer
• The lightest and most compact portable spectrophotometer
• Even in dusty or wet conditions, testing is easy
• With the highest number of preprogrammed methods and an
easy-to-use interface

DR 3900 Spectrophotometer
• Easy step-by-step testing procedure
• Elimination of false readings
• Accurate results every time

DR 6000 Spectrophotometer
• Accessories for High Volume and High Accuracy Testing Needs
• Advanced Quality Assurance at Your Fingertips
• Guided Procedures and Elimination of False Readings
• Automatically Avoids Errors

TNTplus® Bar-Coded Chemistries

TNTplus vials work exclusively with the DR 6000, DR 3900, and DR 1900 Spectrophotometers.
• Error free and fast—instrument automatically detects and runs the correct method
• Easy, accurate recognition—color-coded parameters and ranges
• Best results—10 measurements in one rotation, eliminating outliers; optically superior glassware

DR 900 Colorimeter
• Fastest and simplest water testing for the most demanding field environments
• Your favorites, at your fingertips
• Field ready in every way possible
• Intuitive user interface
• Simple data communication

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Hach Test Kits
From beakers to colorimeters, everything you need is
supplied in Hach Single- and Multi-parameter Test Kits.
• Pre-measured reagents
• Accurate color matching
• Step-by-step instructions
• Upright reagent storage
• Rugged, chemical-resistant cases

2100AN Laboratory Turbidimeter and

2100Q Portable Turbidimeter
The primary standards for versatility, accuracy,
and value in turbidity measurement.
• Pre-programmed calibration procedure
• Smart self diagnostics
• Meets or exceeds EPA criteria

ez COD® Recycling for

Hach COD Vials
Reduce COD reagent recycling costs and simplify the task
of recycling.
• One low price—includes container, pickup, and
recycling fees
• Hassle free—place entire vial into receptacle
• Environmentally friendly—Silver and Mercury are reclaimed
• Convenient—order reagents and recycling from one source
• Right sized—pick from three programs based on your
annual COD waste output (5, 20, and 55 gallons)

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 ELECTROCHEMICAL

HQd Meters & IntelliCAL™ Probes

Use a single handheld HQd meter and interchangeable IntelliCAL probes for quick, simple, and reliable measurements.
• Hach has developed a customized electrochemistry solution for water quality that takes the guesswork out of
your measurements.
• Designed for your water applications, the Hach HQd smart probes automatically recognize the testing parameter,
calibration history, and method settings to minimize errors and set-up time.
• Hach gives measurement flexibility and ease of operation with its HQd portable and benchtop meter and full suite of
interchangeable IntelliCAL laboratory and field probes for testing Conductivity, DO, ORP, pH, Ammonia, and many more!

sensION®+ Meters & Probes

Hach sensION+, an all-in-one system with guided
menu navigation makes general testing fast and simple.
Each system is designed to be used in a wide variety of
applications and comes complete with everything you
need to start testing.
Measurements for temperature, pH, conductivity,
salinity, TDS, ORP, ammonia, nitrate, fluoride, sodium,
chloride, and ammonium are available.

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 TITRAMETRIC & TOTAL OXIDANTS
Radiometer Analytical
TitraLab® Workstations
Offers a variety of options for customizable titration
measurement in the chemical industry. Accuracy, reliability
and ease of use are the key features of these titration
systems. For example, the TitraLab 965 Potentiometric
Titration Workstation can perform acid-base determinations
in aqueous/non-aqueous media, redox determinations,
KF titrations, and much more. The TitraLab 870 Combined
Conductivity and Potentiometric Titration Workstation
provides pH, conductivity and ion measurements.

TitraLab® Automatic Titrators

TitraLab Automatic Titrators provide the perfect solution for
routine measurements. With extremely fast and accurate
results, these products require minimal training, push-button
operation, and are simple to maintain. Karl Fischer moisture,
pH, Hardness, Alkalinity, and many other parameters
are available.

AutoCAT™ 9000 Automatic Chlorine Dioxide

and Chlorine Amperometric Titrator
Use to monitor and protect RO membranes and ion exchange resins, optimize
dechlorination processes and calibrate process instruments. Measure free and
total chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and sulfite.

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 FLOW & SAMPLING

Sigma 950 Flow Meter

from Hach Flow
With a full-range of sensor types for
measuring flow velocity and/or level, the
Sigma 950 Flow Meter from Hach Flow is
all about flexibility. The Sigma 950 has
non-contact ultrasonic sensors that allow
you to monitor wastewater flow in
extremely harsh environments. It also has
specialty sensors designed specifically to
capture pH and temperature readings.
And with multiple output options to
communicate with a wide variety of
devices, as well as a built-in display and
keypad for programming right onsite, the
Sigma 950 is as convenient as it is flexible.

Hach Sigma SD900

Automatic Sampler
Delivers reliable results, easy operation and annual
maintenance savings. Deploy the controller in various
environments with a portable, indoor refrigerated or
all-weather base.
• Easy-to-read display even in bright and dimly lit
environments
• Simple programming and set up (less than 2 minutes
for sampler routine) for fewer programming errors
• Extended pump tubing life (20,000 cycles) reduces
annual maintenance costs and pump down time

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 MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiology Media
Hach’s ready-to-use Microbiology Media eliminates measuring,
mixing, and autoclaving necessary to prepare media. Glass and
plastic ampules, bottled media, agar plates, powder pillows, and
containers afford maximum shelf life and ease of use. Available
for testing/ measuring total coliforms, E. coli, yeast and mold,
Heterotrophic bacteria, PRY, and more.

BART™: Easy Bacterial Detection

A simple and effective way to detect specific bacterial groups
and algae in water. The Biological Activity Reaction Test
(BART*) provides an excellent method for determining which
specific type of bacteria is the source of an existing problem.
*BART is a trademark and patented product of Droycon Bioconcepts, Inc.,
U.S. Patent 4,906,566

LuminUltra Total Living Biomass

Assessment (ATP)
Microbiological testing solutions provide feedback on
contamination sooner for proactive control!
• Detect total active microorganisms in any type of sample
• Results in minutes—not hours or days—for real-time results
• Lab or field operable for maximum flexibility

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 Hach process instruments help you save money by controlling energy and chemical costs
and optimizing staff efficiencies throughout the chemical facility.

CONTROLLERS
Hach Digital Controllers
Use any of the digital family sensors with the sc200 Digital Controller that
accepts up to two sensors or the sc1000™ Universal Controller that accepts up
to eight sensors in any combination.
• Plug-and-play operation without special ordering or software configuration
• Many communication options including MODBUS® and wireless modes

Hach’s Digital Sensor family includes ammonia, chlorine, chlorine dioxide,

conductivity, DO, Nitrate, ORP, ozone,pH, phosphate, sludge blanket level,
suspended solids, turbidity, and UV absorption.

si792 2-Wire Transmitter

A full-featured, intuitive 24 Vdc loop-powered electrochemistry transmitter for
monitoring pH, ORP, and conductivity. Rugged construction is designed for
Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) or Intrinsically Safe (IS) applications. Standard digital
communication capabilities include HART®, PROFIBUS PA, or Foundation
FIELDBUS.

FREE / TOTAL CHLORINE

CL17 Free/Total Chlorine Analyzer
0.035 to 5 mg/L free or residual chlorine
Dependable, colorimetric DPD free and total chlorine analysis.
• Chlorine analysis independent of pH, temperature, and sample flow
• Unattended operation up to 30 days
• Colorimetric DPD chemistry—fast, reliable, economical

CLF10 sc and CLT10 sc Free and Total

Reagentless Chlorine Analyzers
Hach’s answer to reagentless amperometric chlorine measurement.
• Compatible with Hach’s “Plug-and-Play” Digital Controllers
• Real time process control
• EPA compliant according to Method 334.0

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 CONDUCTIVITY
3700 sc Digital Inductive (Electrodeless) On-Line Sensors
200 to 2,000,000 µS/cm
Blowdown, chemical concentration, leak detection, and dilution concentrations
can be effectively monitored and controlled. There is no direct contact between
the measuring element and the sample so they are contamination and corrosion resistant.
• Ideal for demineralizer regeneration
• Rugged, non-fouling design
• Sensor requires a Hach sc200™ or sc1000™ Digital Controller

Contacting Conductivity/Resistivity Sensors

0.057 to 200,000 µS/cm
Monitor membrane health and demineralizer beds with any of
these Contacting Conductivity/Resistivity Sensors. Offered in a
variety of materials and mounting styles to exacting tolerances
to accommodate most configurations.
• High accuracy using Hach’s DRY-CAL™ method
• Accurate temperature measurement

DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Hach LDO® Model 2, Optical
Process Dissolved Oxygen Probe
Hach’s next generation LDO (Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen)
Probe requires no calibration for the entire 2 year life of the sensor
cap, which means it is ready to start measuring your DO
(Dissolved Oxygen) right out of the box. With an added cutting-
edge 3D calibration procedure that is conducted prior to shipping,
the probe will not drift and is more accurate than ever before.

ORBISPHERE K1100 Optical

Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
The first maintenance-free optical oxygen sensor for power plants.
• Only 1 calibration per year
• No membranes = 2 minutes of annual maintenance
• Compatible with Orbisphere 28 mm flow chamber for a low cost retrofit

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 HARDNESS
SP 510 Hardness Monitor
Maximize your softener cycle time and minimize your regeneration cost.
• Low maintenance—operates unattended for two months
• Low reagent consumption
• Rugged, lightweight, and self-contained
• Immediately signals hardness breakthrough to activate regeneration

ORGANICS
UVAS sc Sensor, 1 mm, 2 mm or
5 mm, with sc200 Controller
Continuous UV 254 Absorbance/Transmittance measurements
with the UVAS sc Sensor can be used to protect plant treatment
processes from high organic loads or for surrogate BOD, COD,
and TOC measurements, with repeatable, accurate
measurement.
• On-line analysis allows treatment plants to operate more
efficiently
• Flow through design with no sample chamber and
self-cleaning wipers to reduce maintenance
• Stable factory calibration saves time and reduces
maintenance costs

pH / ORP
pHD™ Digital Differential
On-Line pH/ORP Sensors
For moderate- or high-conductive applications (>10 µS/cm) such as monitoring
cooling water blowdown, drum boiler water, or raw water treatment.
• Field-proven differential electrode measurement technique offers
better accuracy
• Replaceable salt-bridge/protector simplifies maintenance and
extends sensor life
• Sensor requires a Hach sc200 or sc1000 Digital Controller

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 SILICA
Series 5500 sc Silica Analyzer
Lower Maintenance. Less Downtime.
• Only two liters of reagent are required for the analyzer to perform
unattended for up to 90 days.
• The industry's only pressurized reagent delivery system eliminates the
frequent maintenance associated with pumps.
• Predictive diagnostic tools, including Hach’s proprietary Prognosys
technology, warning LEDs, and high-visibility notification screens let you
avoid unplanned downtime.
• No more dripping reagents on the instrument, the floor, or your clothing
while fumbling with tubes and straws. Match the color-coded cap to the
sealed reagent bottle and twist.
• Grab Sample In and Grab Sample Out features allow quick analysis of a grab
sample poured into the analyzer, and facilitate taking a sample out of the
analyzer to verify in a lab test.

SLUDGE LEVEL
SONATAX sc Sludge Blanket Level Probe
Ideal tool to optimize sludge extraction, manage recirculation, and warn of
potential solid wash outs, or process upsets by continuously measuring the
depth from the surface or height from the tank floor. Maintenance is reduced
with the probe's innovative wiper design. Automatic frequency adjustment
provides superior accuracy.

SODIUM
9240 Sodium Analyzer
0 to 10,000 ppb, freely programmable 0 to 200 ppm
with Cation-kit option
Low-level sodium measurement in high purity water.
• Automatic reactivation ensures optimum response time and
performance; no acid etching required!
• Easy to operate and maintain with automatic calibration
• 100 days between reagent changes
• Up to 4 channels to analyze different sample streams on the
same instrument
• 9245 Sodium Analyzer, single channel model, also available

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 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON

Hach BioTector B7000 TOC Analyzer

A patented self-cleaning oxidation technology enables BioTector analyzers
to easily handle difficult samples and significantly reduce the maintenance
schedule and costs associated with traditional on-line measurement.
BioTector analyzers eliminate build up issues from salts, particulates, fats,
oils and greases that lead to drift and high maintenance. Configurations
are available for TOC, TOC/TN, and TOC/TN/TP.
• Superior Reliability—Typically 99.7% uptime
• High Dependability—Patented two-stage advanced oxidation (TSAO)
technology handles even the most challenging applications
• Smart Design—Self-cleaning technology and oversized tubing
eliminates filtration and prevents clogging and sample contamination

Hach BioTector B3500c Analyzer

Maximum uptime and reliability for TOC analysis in condensate
applications. Using patented technology, only requiring scheduled
maintenance every 6 months, allowing for dual stream monitoring,
and having one of the most compact analyzer footprints, the Hach
BioTector B3500c delivers 99.8% uptime in condensate
applications with the lowest operating cost.
• Worry-free TOC
• Lowest Cost of Ownership
• Small footprint = Critical Wall Space Savings
• Reagent Costs that Don't Kill the Bottom Line
• One Instrument for Multiple Streams

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 TURBIDITY & SUSPENDED SOLIDS
TSS sc Turbidity and
Suspended Solids Sensor
TSS sc probes can measure both online suspended solids and
turbidity in one instrument. They cover the total measurement
range from the finest turbidity to solids over a wide range. TSS sc
probes have been specially developed for industrial applications in
production processes in the chemical sector and for the
requirements of industrial wastewater plants.

1720E Low Range Turbidimeter

Provides the sensitivity and stability required to continuously monitor
turbidity at very low levels (0 to 100 NTU).
• Bubble removal system eliminates the most significant interference
in low level turbidity measurement
• Simple plug-and-play connections
• Two year warranty

FilterTrak 660 sc
Laser Nephelometer
The laser turbidity method used in the FilterTrak 660 sc Laser
Nephelometer makes ultra-low measurement of turbidity
possible to optimize RO filtration systems.
• 0.0 to 5.0 NTU range
• Detects submicron-size particles, a precursor
to larger particles

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 HACH SERVICE PROGRAM

At Hach we understand that your plant's problems are unique and we have developed Hach ServicePlus®
Certified Programs that are vital to helping you solve your maintenance and support problems.

Whether it is a lack of resources or skills, an instrument that is down, bringing your plant back online
or the need for a predictable budget, we have programs to fit the unique challenges you face in your
organization.

Too many vendors in your facility? Hach can also service your non-Hach instruments on the steam
and water sample panel.

Get your problems solved with Hach ServicePlus programs.

hach.com/service | 800-227-4224

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For more information, visit hach.com/chemicalguide or call toll-free 800-227-4224.
YOUR PARTNER FOR WATER
ANALYSIS IN THE CHEMICAL
& REFINING INDUSTRY
We invite you to take a look at our comprehensive line of product solutions and services.
They’re the most accurate, dependable, and cost-effective products you can buy.
Hach offers:
• On-line process instrumentation and reagents

• Laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies

• More EPA-approved methods than any other company

• Portable test kits and field instruments

• Automatic samplers and flow meters

• Local sales and service teams

• Service partnership programs and customized training

For more information, visit hach.com/chemicalguide

or call toll-free 800-227-4224.

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