Absorbent Technical Specs
Product type: Foam
*Indefinite shelf life
Specs for every one square foot of product:
Dry Weight: .25 (quarter pound)
Absorption Volume: 1036oz. or 30.69 liters
*Based on reusability feature
Elephant Sponge features
Flexible and Light weight but will maintain its shape
High tensile strength- can be handle in harsh environments
Captures fluids and will not leak until oil is removed
Selective- will only absorb petroleum based products and will reject water
Attracts petroleum products and will clean oil and sheen from the environment
Size and Absorption Schedule
Size |
Thickness |
Dry Weight |
Absorption |
Spill Size |
(LxW) |
(inches) |
(lbs) |
Volume (fl. Oz) |
(gallons) |
12 X 12 |
1 |
0.1 |
1,036 |
<50 |
|
2 |
0.3 |
2,073 |
<50 |
|
3 |
0.4 |
3,109 |
50-100 |
24x24 |
1 |
0.5 |
4,145 |
50-100 |
|
2 |
1.0 |
8,290 |
100-200 |
|
3 |
1.6 |
12,435 |
150-300 |
36x36 |
1 |
1.2 |
9,326 |
100-200 |
|
2 |
2.3 |
18,653 |
150-300 |
|
4 |
4.7 |
37,305 |
300-500 |
48x48 |
2 |
4.1 |
33,160 |
300-500 |
|
4 |
8.3 |
66,320 |
500+ |
|
6 |
12.4 |
99,480 |
500+ |
SORBENCY AND COST COMPARISON SCHEDULE
1. Pick up ratio refers to the amount of hydrocarbon based fluids each pad will pick up and hold, relative to its weight.
2. Based on reusing the sponge a minimum of 20 times.
3. Average hazardous waste disposal cost of double weight “diapers”.
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