FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Oclansorb do? Does it meet government standards? Is Oclansorb non toxic? How does Oclansorb work? Will it absorb oil on contact? Can I count on its absorption properties? What do the terms "HYDROPHOBIC" and "OLEOPHILIC" mean? What are the advantages of using Oclansorb? How does it compare to clay? What is the technical data? Is disposal a problem? Which liquids are absorbed by Oclansorb? How much does Oclansorb cost? What are you buying in Oclansorb?

What does Oclansorb do? It absorbs hydrocarbons by encapsulating them on contact. It requires less product for storage and disposal. 1 Lb. of OCLANSORB will absorb approximately 1 gallon of oil. It absorbs hydrocarbons on contact and resists taking on water. Will reduce up to 90% of combustible vapors upon application due to its high vapor suppression capacity. Removes ALL free oil from spill sites upon extraction. Absorbs hydrocarbons on land, on hard surfaces i.e., asphalt, concrete, motor pool parking lots, and on water. Go to Top

Does it meet government standards? It meets LEACHATE STANDARDS. OCLANSORB will not release soaked-up oil. Independent laboratory tests have shown that OCLANSORB meets LEACHATE STANDARDS in the United States and Canada when used to absorb oil containing PCB's, some organo-chlorinaged pesticides, cadmium, chromium and lead. INTEVEP, the quality control and research arm of the Venezuela state oil company, PDVSA, has reviewed the use of Oclansorb and had given it high marks as an effective and environmentally safe product for the containment and clean up of oil spills.   The research laboratory ofthe Department of Bioanalysis and Toxicology  of the University of Zulia, LUZ, has certified that Oclansorb as a non-toxic, 100% biodegradable, organic product for the safe and efficient containment and clean up of hydrocarbon spills. Go to Top

Is Oclansorb non toxic? OCLANSORB is an organic, non-toxic product which can be disposed of in a landfill or by incineration in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Go to Top

How does Oclansorb work? Absorbs hydrocarbons quickly with its capillary action and porous structure. Encapsulates hydrocarbons, including PCB's - on contact - taking in the hydrocarbon, rather than allowing the hydrocarbon to attach to the outer surface of the product. Has a 5% moisture level which aids in its high absorbency rate. OCLANSORB goes through a patented drying process that no other peat can measure up to. Easy to apply, easy to clean up. Leaves behind no messy residue after clean up. Go to Top

Will it absorb oil on contact? Sometimes , the absorbents you use to clean up an oil spill can be more of a problem than a solution. Conventional sorbents work slowly when applied to a spill and may subsequently release the oil, violating regulatory leachate standards. OCLANSORB absorbs on contact to contain the spill. Because of its high and immediate absorbency, it saves valuable clean-up time. Go to Top

Can I count on its absorbtion properties? Efficient OCLANSORB absorbs up to 12 times its weight. Less storage space is needed, transportation and handling are made easier and disposal costs are reduced when using OCLANSORB Go to Top

What do the terms "HYDROPHOBIC" and "OLEOPHILIC" mean? OCALANSORB absorbs oil NOT WATER, so it is ideal for use on water. It is "hydrophobic", i.e. it does not absorb water, and it is "oleophilic", i.e. it quickly absorbs oil allowing for immediate cleanup. Go to Top

What are the advantages of using Oclansorb? Safe for the environment- non-toxic. Passes the North American Leachate Standards. Will not release captured hydrocarbons into the environment. Reduces man-hours required for clean-up. Absorbs all oil based products including PCB's and oil based paint. Requires less product for spill clean-ups which cut costs. Less product used means less volume hauled and disposed of in the landfill. SAVES VALUABLE LANDFILL SPACE. Can be incinerated. On its own will contribute 7,200 BTU's per pound during incineration (excluding POL products.) And leaves behind only 0.42% ash residual. Recycling and biodegradability are major environmental concerns. OCLANSORB is the answer to these concerns. Go to Top

How does it compare to clay?  OCLANSORB absorbs twelve tines its weight in medium oil. Clay-based products absorb, on average, 0.4 times their weight. One pound of OCLANSORB absorbs its own weight in oil. One 44 litre bag of OCLANSORB replaces 9-- 50 lb. bags of clay. Go to Top

What is the technical data? Absorption: 1 lb. per 1 gallon hydrocarbon Reaction Time: Instant Retention: Meets leachate standards Toxicity: Non-toxic, environmentally safe Storage: Keeps in a dry place indefinitely Disposal: Incineration or landfill according to government regulations Go to Top

Is disposal a problem? There are three proven methods to dispose of used / absorbed OCLANSORB. LANDFILL It reduces the volume of contaminated absorbent being disposed of in the landfill. Spills require much less OCLANSORB than conventional products (almost 2/3 less) for cleanup and disposal. This means that OCLANSORB saves valuable landfill space when compared to other products. It reduces the man hours to clean up spills, as well as reducing hauling costs from the spill to the landfill. This means OCLANSORB saves MONEY! It meets the U.S. and Canadian lechate standards. INCINERATION It can be incinerated! On its own it will contribute 7,200 BTU's per pound during incineration (excluding hydrocarbons) THIS MAKES IT AN EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL FUEL! It generates only 0.42% of ash residual per pound after incineration. MANY CEMENT KILNS AND COAL GENERATING FOSSIL FUEL PLANTS COULD USE A HYDROCARBON SATURATED OCLANSORB IN THEIR MANUFACTURING PROCESS. LANDFARMING It saves valuable landfill space It reclaims once unsalvageable soils The hydrocarbons will biodegrade 25% faster and will become nutrients for the soil. Remember once OCLANSORB has encapsulated the hydrocarbon, it will not release it into the environment. Go to Top

Which liquids are absorbed by Oclansorb? This is a sample listing of liquids that can be absorbed by OCLANSORB. For advice on absorption of other oil-based fluids, contact your local distributor. Asetone, Acetonitrile, Amyl Acetate, Benzene, Butanol, 2-Butanone, Bromodichloromethane, Bunker C, Canola Oil, Carbon Disulfide, Carbontetchloride, Chloroform, Chlormethane, Corn Oil, Cutting Oils, Cyclohexane, Dichloromethane, 1,2 -- Dichloroeteiene, Diesel Fuels, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Ethyl Either, Ethylene Glycol, Gasoline, Heptane, Hexane, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexacholrobutadiene, Hexachloroethane, Hexene, Isobutanol, Isoprene, Isopropanol, Jet Fuels, Xerosene, Methanol, Methylene Chloride, Methyl Ethyl Retone, MethylPhenol, Motor Oils, Naphthalene, Oil Based Paint, Oil Base Ink, Oil Base Drilling Fluids, Paraffin Oil, Pentane, Pentaciilopiienol, Phenol, Propanol, 48% in acetone, Scintillation Liquid, Silicone Oil (100cs), Styrene, Tetrachloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, Tetrahydrofuran, Toluene, Trichloroethylene, Trichorophenol, Varsol, Vinyl Acetate, Vinyl Chloride, Xyenes Absorption: 1 lb. per 1 gallon hydrocarbon Reaction Time: Instant Retention: Meets leachate standards Toxicity: Non-toxic, environmentally safe Storage: Keeps in a dry place indefinitely Disposal: Incineration or landfill according to government regulations Go to Top

How much does Oclansorb cost? OCLANSORB with its high absorption capacity results in low clean-up costs. While other oil absorbents may seem less expensive at first glance, OCLANSORB is actually more COST EFFECTIVE. For example , it absorbs medium weight oil 15 times more efficiently than clay. Go to Top

What are you buying in Oclansorb?  Absorption capacity, encapsulation and retention properties and enhanced hydrocarbon biodegrading action, not weight.  Oclansorb has been heat processed so that it retains less than 5% water content.  In the process it has become oleophilic, oil loving, and hydrophobic, water hating.  When Oclansorb is introduced to an oil spill, a unique “wicking” action occurs instantly absorbing and permanently encapsulating all hydrocarbons while completely rejecting water.  Once encapsulated,  hydrocarbons cannot be squeezed, pressed or leached out of the Oclansorb which makes for easy  handling  and disposal.   Go to Top