The idea that synthetic absorbents are the most cost effective and efficient is a thing of the past.  Chemtex Industries is delighted to introduce ChemSorb, a revolutionary product utilizing Kenaf, the strongest natural absorbent created by Mother Nature and Rio Grande Valley farmers that not only can absorb up to 40 times its weight but actually assists in improving the environment!

 

Kenaf is a tough, fibrous plant that resembles a very tall okra plant with similar leaves and blossoms.  It is planted and grown very close together.  With the right moisture, nutrients and plenty of sunlight, the stalks can reach heights of 12 feet or more in about 180 days. Composed of two different fibers, bast (bark) and core, Kenaf is grown best in the warmer areas of the temperate zones, such as the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

 

Historically, since these fibers are richer in cellulose than wood it has been used in a myriad of products such as interior car parts, animal bedding and much more.  In every instance, manufacturers had the opportunity to choose between using traditional wood or an annual crop base for fiber that does not endanger or deplete our forests.  In the new decision between harmful synthetics and nature, Kenaf in ChemSorb boast extra incentives.

 

ChemSorb wraps the Kenaf in polypropylene material in both a boom and pad form.  This fabric acids in locking the spill into the core of the product. The combination of the two materials absorb most chemical compounds before water to control everyday leaks or spill of any size! 

 

To top even that Chemtex Industries has created an additional product that combines and additional bacterial to the Kenaf to be used when the spill is of great magnitude and poses a large, harmful environmental risk. This enhances the ability for ChemSorb to consume all harmful components of the spill.

 

The versatility of ChemSorb is absolutely astonishing! It may be used to contain oil spills on land, in plants or even on water! Besides absorbing oil at tremendous rates it quickly absorbs virtually anything on the EPA's list of hazardous material. 

 

ChemSorb will absorb the compound with no fear of reaction or immediate deterioration (unless is it a strong acid or base of less than 4ph or greater than 12ph).

 

It is the safest and most environmentally conscious product on the market. The materials used to manufacture ChemSorb are not chemically treated, but have remarkable wicking and absorbent qualities none the less. It minimizes the chance of spontaneous combustion of volatile liquids, which can occur with other absorbents or rags. When ChemSorb is used to absorb gasoline spills, it quickly intakes the gas and majority of the vapors with it locking it in to the ChemSorb product, thus reduces flammable vapors by 80%!

 

Soil microorganisms indigenous to ChemSorb are able to biodegrade the petroleum product absorbed. Bio-remediation is intensified by the presence of ChemSorb. It offers many benefits as it expedites the process. Hydrocarbons are absorbed, eliminating further

contamination of leaching. The natural microbial degradation is enhanced. Because the need for labor intensity is lower, cost effectiveness increases tremendously.  Due in large part to ChemSorb, bio-remediation altogether is less costly than other clean up methods, such as burning or removing the soil.

 

ChemSorb also saves money in the short run!  It is so light in weight compared to other absorbents, in transportation costs alone, hundreds can be preserved and used for other desired investments.  ChemSorb works longer and absorbs more than any other absorbent including peat and clay.  What's more, ChemSorb saves money and the environment in its disposal. You can actually remove the waste from the ChemSorb pad or boom by simply squeezing and then disposing of the waste as appropriate for that specific product. You may also dispose by incineration.

 

ChemSorb, a light weight, non-toxic, non-abrasive, natural fiber product produced form Kenaf.  ChemSorb has been proven to be an effective absorbent material on floors, land and water applications.  Tests conducted have shown that 1 lb. of ChemSorb will pick up approximately 1.2 gallons of oil. ChemSorb can be recovered by vacuuming, sweeping, skimming and can be used to solidify liquid waste for sage transport of hazardous materials. ChemSorb is used by industrial facilities, fuel stations, hazardous materials and emergency response departments, fire departments, transportation carriers, refineries, utility companies, oil rig operations (land and water), and bulk storage terminals for spills of oil and non-aggressive fluids.