Clay Absorbent vs SpillFix Absorbent

Clay absorbents, of which the most popular is oil dri (commonly referred to by industry as kitty litter) are widely used to deal with spill cleanups.

These absorbents have their limitations and cannot be used in many instances because they can be reactive to many types of chemical and other spills. Clay absorbents are very heavy, has to be left on spills for some time and are also dusty with carcinogenic Silica dust.

Recommended for better spill management is switching to using SpillFix universal spill absorbents. SpillFix absorbs and encapsulates the spill, whereas clay absorbents only get coated with the spill.

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CLAY ABSORBENTS SPILLFIX ABSORBENTS
METHOD

Heavy 25lb, 40lb and 60lb bags of Clay has to be picked up and carted to the spill. Most times the entire bag is used on the spill regardless of the size of the spill.

ISSUES

  • Heavy bags can cause back injuries.
  • Inhalation of toxic Silica dust can cause lung disease.
  • Uneconomical use of product.
  • Heavy bags ruptures easily.
  • 4 pallets weigh 6,800lbs
 METHOD

SpillFix is a lightweight concentrated super absorbent. In most instances only about a handful of SpillFix will do the job instead of an entire heavy 25lb bag of Clay.

ISSUES RESOLVED

  • Lightweight.
  • Dust Free – No exposure to carcinogenic Silica dust.
  • If too much product is used, SpillFix can be re-used.
  • Tough rupture resistant SmartBags.
  • 1 pallet weighs 960lbs 70% less product required
Greater Weight = Greater Effort Less Weight = Less Effort
METHOD

Clay cannot soak up a spill instantly, it must be left on the spill for a long time, creating an unsafe no-go zone.

ISSUES

  • Time wasted.
  • Time extended danger zone that can cause slip and fall injuries.
  • After the spill/clay cleanup a slick residue remains.
  • Secondary cleanup necessary with detergent chemicals and mop and bucket.
 METHOD

SpillFix Organic Universal Absorbent absorbs spills instantly. You do not leave it down or wait for hours.

ISSUES RESOLVED

  • Save time with immediate cleanup.
  • No danger zone created – No slip and fall accidents.
  • Clean to a dry surface avoiding the need for secondary clean up.
Wasted Time Efficiency increased!
METHOD

Large quantity of hazardous waste is created each time a spill occurs.

ISSUES

  • Hazardous non-landfill safe waste.
  • High cost for waste disposal.
 METHOD

Waste produced by spill and absorbent reduced by 75%.

ISSUES RESOLVED

  • Non-hazardous landfill safe waste.
  • Cost of waste disposal massively reduced.
Large amounts of Toxic Waste Small amount of Safe Waste
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THE SCIENCE OF SPILLFIX

SpillFix is formulated from premium coir. Coir (also known as coir fiber pith) is free of any chemicals and toxins. It is sustainable produce from coconut husks.

SpillFix has a unique, highly absorbent porous structure unlike anything else. Each particle resembles a small sponge with an astounding natural structure that creates an incredible surface area. An area estimated to be 244,000 ft2 per gallon unit volume. This makes SpillFix at least four times more absorbent than any other industrial absorbent. Pictured is SpillFix material (image magnification X350).

ABSORBENT ABSORBENCY
MASS VOLUME
SpillFix (Coir) 295% 67%
Diatomite (Clay) 40% 27%

  • “Bar-B-Que sauce is easy enough to clean up when it’s on your fingers and lips, but it’s an entirely different story when a five-gallon jug of it ruptures and flows onto a warehouse floor. SpillFix was applied to the entire disaster area – from the pallet to the cardboard, the shrink wrap and the growing puddle on the floor. In three and a half minutes, the entire mess was cleaned, and the warehouse was restored to a safe workplace again — using just one product.”

    Warehouse Supervisor, Food Manufacturing

  • "I have yet to encounter a spill or leak this product can’t handle. Without SpillFix, my job would be much more difficult to achieve. I fully give this product a 100% success. I’ve been working here for almost 8 years. Best thing I’ve ever used in my job to date." Read case study.

    Ground Operations Administrator, FedEX

  • "Our company mission is all about sustainability so SpillFix is a great fit for us."

    John C., Oil & Steel Industry

  • "I’ve been in this business for a long time, and I’ve never seen anything like it." Read case study.

    Scott B, Maintenance Manager

  • "SpillFix left no residue removing any slip and fall threat to our workers."

    Chris B., Heavy Manufacturing Industry

  • "The most important thing for us is that the product works, and it does." Read case study.

    Travis B., Operations Manager

  • "SpillFix played an essential role to get us LEAN Certified."

    Anonymous

  • "SpillFix is the fastest, easiest and the most effective absorbent we have ever used. Hands down."

    Tim O., Manufacturing Industry

  • "SpillFix helps us keep spills under control in dorms, cafeterias and other common areas. Huge savings in disposal costs and maintenance and repairs deferred."

    Joe K., Higher Education Sector

  • "SpillFix cleans the spills up on our floors better than the previous current products. However, the cleaning has to be done correctly, this is a watch-out-change for our team. In the past, we put down our current product and walked away for a few hours or a day. SpillFix should be cleaned up right away." Read case study.

    Fleet Manager, Beverage Manufacturer
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