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P.O.L. SorbŪ
This is the most environmentally friendly way to absorb almost any hydrocarbon oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids, solvents, animal fats, inks, paints, pesticides and even some products engineered to act like oil!
Extremely effective and easy to use, P.O.L. SorbŪ absorbs more than other loose particulates.
Our peat is "activated" to act as a sponge when it comes into contact with hydrocarbons.
Check out the absorbency ratios below!
P.O.L. SorbŪ loose-fill products have been designed to provide the consumer
with the best product in a variety of sizes.
With its many advantages, P.O.L. SorbŪ is the natural solution to environmental issues.
P.O.L. SorbŪ is a safer, user friendly and environmentally sound alternative.
Other Uses for
P.O.L. SorbŪ Loose-fill:
- May be used to pick up petrochemical spills on water.
- May be placed on water between booms to absorb excess contaminants.
- May be used to contain many chemicals and organic solvents leaked or spilled in plants or factories.
- May be used in the removal of contaminants from soils and embankments of waterways.
- Can be used as a filtering agent to clean hydrocarbon contaminants from water.
| P.O.L. SorbŪ products are packaged by sizes measured by cubic feet.
This method seems to be more reliable than weight. Weight varies
because of plant fiber structure and density. On average
P.O.L. Sorb has an effective ratio with hydrocarbons of 1 pound to 1 gallon.
P.O.L. SorbŪ has no additives and no preservatives.
P.O.L. SorbŪ exhibits no limited shelf life when it is kept cool and dry. |
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P.O.L. Sorb versus Clay Products
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Features
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CLAY
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P.O.L.
SorbŪ
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Absorbent Ratio
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14 lbs to 1 gallon
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1 lb - 1 gal.
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Vapor Suppression
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NO
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YES - 90%
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Fuel Blend
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NO
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YES
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Floor Residue
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YES
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NO
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Hydrophobic
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NO
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YES
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Health Risks
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YES
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NO
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Abrasive
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YES
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NO
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Reusable
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YES-NO
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NO
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Density
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HIGH
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HIGH
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Expands
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NO
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NO
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Use in soil remediation
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NO
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YES
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Landfill/NonHazardous
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NO - HAZ Only
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YES*
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Sanitary Landfill
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NO
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YES*
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Biodegradable
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NO
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NO
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Biodegrades hydrocarbons
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NO
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YES
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Passes PFT
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NO
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YES
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Leaches
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YES
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NO
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Product Volume Reduction
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NO
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YES
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Incineration
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NO
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YES
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BTU Value
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<5000
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>17,000
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% Ash Residue
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90%
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<2%
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| Disposal
Costs per drum |
$500 average
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$95 US wide
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