As a natural mineral product, Spongolite has a very broad use due to its fast absorbency rate and compatibility with fluid product. As a safety aid, Spongolite is extremely effective as it can be applied quickly, is easily transported, is fire resistant and will minimise fluid spills spreading to other areas. It is also a fantastic product to use around the home in pet litter trays, garden beds as mulch, as an additive to potting mix, on the garage floor to clean oil stains and the bottom of bins to absorb liquids and foul odours.
Spongolite is used as an absorbant for all fluid spills, including chemicals, acids and oil, acting quickly and effectively. This versatile product will not break down in acid, setting it apart from its competitors.The mineral is heat resistant and can be used as a safety and fire prevention tool at a variety of relevant sites such as refineries, race tracks, machinery and farm workshops, kitchens, processing plants and fluid storage facilities. It is non-flammable and safe to use around machinery. The team at Southern Spongolite is continuing to research and develop new uses for this versatile product.
Used Spongolite, containing no free liquid, that has absorbed total petroleum hydrocarbons C10-C36 (kerosene, diesel, lubricating oils) can be classified in N.S.W. as immobilised solid waste suitable for Solid Waste Landfills Class 2. These landfills are essentially the Local Tip. They differ from Class 1 Landfills through the exclusion of putrescible (organic) waste (generates a more aggressive leachate).
Spongolite can be produced in a variety of size fractions from fine powder to coarse (20mm) granules. Spongolite -8.0mm +2.0mm Songolite has a bulk density of around 650-750 grams per litre.
It is packed as a cream coloured granule, extracted from the original rock source and has undergone no tertiary processing. It is highly inert and exhibits a high degree of micro-porosity. The diagram to the right displays the typical chemical analysis.
After machine cleaning, cover the surrounding floor with a light carpet of Spongolite to remove excess moisture, oil and dangerous caustic and detergent residue.
Cover the bottom of a tank with Spongolite to soak up difficult to remove residues.
Sprinkle onto spills for rapid absorbtion to combat dangerous slippery floors.
Spongolite will safely absorb and contain petrol and oil spillages for easy disposal with dry waste.
Dense industrial oils can be drowned down with a non-toxic degreaser and then easily absorbed and contained with Spongolite.
Layer in pet litter tray to absorb pet waste and reduce odour.
Catch the little spills before damage to flooring occurs.
Place a small amount in open container in refrigerator, ashtray, garbage bin, garbage room, etc. to absorb unwanted odours.
Specialised mix of natural ingredients.
Used to retain moisture and nutrients.
Add to potting mix to increase aeration and reduce watering.
Used as a decorative and moisture retentive coverage.
Use Spongolite to rapidly absorb and contain liquid spillages. Spongolite will not break down in acid.
Wet Spongolite makes an excellent sweeping compound for dusty areas.
Spongolite used on ramps and floors helps prevent wheel slip in forklifts and other vehicles, particularly where oil spills have occurred.
Spongolite is an ideal cushion or shock absorbent for the prevention of breakages, patticularly for the transport of inflammable or corosive liquids. However, should breakage occur, the contents are rapidly absorbed, thereby greatly reducing the risk of fire or burns.
Oil film on machinery parts can be readily removed by tumbling in Spongolite.
Resists chemical attack and oxidation at high temperatures.
Add to potting mix to increase aeration and reduce watering.
Spongolite is safe to store and use - consisting essentially of inert natural mineral.
Spongolite is packaged in plastic bags on pallets of 1 tonne quantity. Current bag size is 15kg and it is also available in bulk if required - 1 tonne bulker bags or by the truckload. No specific storage requirements are needed, however we recommend that undercover, dry storage be used.
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