Why polypropylene sorbents ?
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What kind of sorbents are available?
CLAY GRANULES
Dusty
Heavy
Impermeable
Absorbs less than 1 times its own weight
VERMICULITE GRANULES
Absorbs 4 to 5 times its own weight
Too light if used loose (used mainly in SOCs)
Retrieval is labor-intensive
Can damage machines
Is expensive as waste
ORGANIC GRANULES
Plants / sawdust / paper / corn cob
Absorbs up to 6 times its own weight
Limited chemical resistance
Retrieval is highly labor-intensive
POLYPROPYLENE
Absorbs 10 to 25 times its own weight
Many specially made sizes and models
Incinerable - only 0.02% ash - and energy value of 14 kwh/kg.
Chemical resistant
Storage life / does not rot or mildew
Ability to float
Reusable
Cost effective
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