Polyfloc is a cationic, relatively low molecular weight poly quaternary amine type polymer supplied in easy-to-use liquid form. It is used as a coagulant and/or coagulant aid in the clarification treatment of water where it can partially or totally replace conventional inorganic metal salts (e.g. aluminum or iron salts). Such water includes raw water for potable or industrial usage, industrial circulating process waters and effluents, municipal sewage waters, paper water recycling processes etc. It is also used as a decolorizing agent in the raw and refined sugar processes.