Absorbents

Our extensive range of absorbents is manufactured locally using industrial waste such as sunflower husks. There is a an absorbent to match each different application from windy conditions to low-dust requirements. See absorbent guide.

Absorbents Quick Guide

Xtreme

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Xtreme

Hydrocarbon / Weak Chemical Absorbent

The leading edge in disposable hydrocarbon and chemical absorption

Features and Benefits

* Manufactured under patent

* Absorbs on contact without leaching

* Lightweight ensuring lower disposal cost

* High absorption ratio, 1 : 0.95 v/v

* Environmentally friendly

 

Ultima

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Ultima

Universal Absorbent

Manufactured by recycling industrial waste produced by the kenaf fibre industry Universal Absorbent

Features and Benefits

* Manufactured under patent
* Absorbs on contact without leaching
* High absorption ratio, 1 : 0.97 v/v
* May be bioremediated with contaminated soils after use

 

Blue

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Blue

Hydrocarbon Absorbent

Manufactured by recycling industrial waste produced by the sunflower oil industry

Features and Benefits

* Manufactured under patent
* Absorbs on contact without leaching
* Heavier than the average absorbent
* High absorption ratio, 1 : 0.85 v/v
* May be bioremediated with contaminated soils after use
* Environmentally friendly

 

Aqua

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Aqua

Floating Hydrocarbon Absorbent

Manufactured by recycling industrial waste produced in the paper industry

Features and Benefits

* Manufactured under patent
* Absorbs on contact without leaching
* High absorption ratio, 1 : 0.95 v/v
* Extremely good buoyancy / low density
* Environmentally friendly
* Manufactured using a renewable resource
* No adverse effects on climate change

 

Hazmat

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Hazmat

Acid and Chemical Absorbent

Manufactured from a natural mineral source

Features and Benefits

* Absorbs on contact without leaching
* Non-organic mineral base and therefore non-reactive
* High absorption ratio, 1 : 0.85 v/v
* Does not contain neutralization agents therefore low risk
* Environmentally friendly

 

Polyprop

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Polyprop

Hydrocarbon or Chemical Absorbent Pads and Rolls

Manufactured from the finest melt blown polypropylene

Features and Benefits

* The hydrocarbon range (white) will absorb petrochemicals while repelling water and floats indefinitely
* The chemical range (yellow) gives excellent resistance to chemicals and is suitable for acids and caustics

 

Organiprop

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Organiprop

Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Absorbent Pads and Rolls

Manufactured locally using a combination of melt blown polypropylene and organic fibre

Features and Benefits

* Manufactured under patent
* Absorbs petrochemicals while repelling water
* 90% of the product is organic and biodegradable

 


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