Clay and Diatomaceous Earth are commonly used in clean-up of leaks and spills. Clay, which is similar to a kitty litter type absorbent, is able to be coated by liquids and swept up afterward, making it a cheap useful material for average spills. So, what’s the big deal? Clay’s sorbent ability is inadequate for tough spills. Because liquids coat the surface and do not completely soak into the material it is considered and AD-Sorbent with potential to leach chemicals. It leaves part of the mess behind in the form of a wet film at the spill site while also endangering the people and the machinery that come in contact with the spill. While clay may be cheap to buy it is expensive to use due to increased disposal and labor costs.
As an all-natural mineral and ECOLOGO Certified granular absorbent, Spill Hero Granular Absorbents is the better and safer choice. Additionally, OSHA Safety and Health Standards outline a variety of problems surrounding exposure to Crystalline Silica which is found in clay. These problems include a damaging and sometimes fatal disease Silicosis (caused by breathing crystalline silica dust resulting in severe lung damage). Silicosis is an irreversible condition with no cure. So, if clay doesn’t work well and isn’t safe, what’s the alternative? The answer is Spill Hero.
Unlike clay, Spill Hero is free of Crystalline Silica, offering a hazard free and eco-friendly cleanup method. As opposed to Clay that is an AD-Sorbent, Spill Hero is a true AB-Sorbent that actually absorbs the spill, soaking in and trapping liquids with a chemical bond. Spill Hero is an extremely porous all-natural mineral that works on contact and will not leave behind any residue! It can easily tackle even the most severe spills; simply cover the spill site with Spill Hero Universal Absorbents and sweep spills away. Spill Hero absorbs up to 7 ½ times as much as clay! With Spill Hero users are able to cut labor costs and time while ensuring a safe and problem free work environment.
For more information visit our website at www.spillhero.com or call us toll free at 1-800-33-XSORB. (800-339-7672)