Our reactants are formulated to work, usually as a one step process, through a sequence of reactions when wetted or hydrated. The sequencing is controlled by the solubility rates of the various components that make up the different blends that we offer. The following steps occur in a few moments in a mix tank. Typically this is a one step process. When dealing with more exotic waste streams there may be some more steps involved. Each waste stream has it's own unique characteristics and we always ask for a sample of the waste stream for assessment (usually 1 gallon) before we make a recommendation as to the treatment method.
- The pH of the waste water is briefly reduced to a point where the oil emulsion breaks, becomes insoluble and is removed from the waste stream by being attracted to the cationic component of our reactant.
- Suspended solids are also attracted to our reactant during the phase.
- The pH is the elevated briefly for optimum precipitation of dissolved metals. These metals are immediately attracted to the anionic component of our reactant and removed from the waste stream.
- Finally the pH of the waste stream should return to the neutral range. The cationic (positive charged) components and contaminants combine with the anionic (negatively charged) components and contaminants to form a floc. This final reaction allow micro-encapsulation of the contaminants to take place and generally produces a non-leachable solid waste residue. The non-leachability of the solid waste can be substantiated by performing a TCLP (Toxic Characteristic Leachate Procedure).
- The treated water or filtrate should be suitable for reuse or discharge. If discharging the water, then appropriate testing should be done to meet the parameters for discharge to the local POTW. The key to effective waste treatment are the various reactants, the equipment is necessary to make it happen and to suite the customers needs.
Sabo offers standard reactive separating agents to successfully treat most wastewater or custom formulations and methods if necessary. Packaged in 50# cases or 500# drums.
CLEARTREAT - A product that protects the environment
At Sabo Industrial, we are proud to offer the CLEARTREAT® family of products for treating industrial waste water. Our CLEARTREAT® products are predominantly clay-based products designed to be used in treating industrial waste waters exhibiting a broad range of characteristics. They are very effective as a single, one step treatment for removing organic and inorganic solids such as heavy metals and emulsified oils from discharges generated during various industrial manufacturing operations. Not only will waste generators realize improved treatment efficiency, but they will gain a waste sludge that will typically meet or exceed the TCLP (Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure) leach test, enabling disposal as a non-hazardous waste. The various ingredients act in a sequential fashion to break oil and water emulsions, precipitate heavy metals as hydroxides, promote flocculation and remove suspended solids. The unique type of clay used also has the ability to ionically react with certain cationic metal contaminants to remove these species from solution.
CLEARTREAT® products can be used on waste streams generated from such activities as plating, vehicular washes, drum recycling and coating operations. By removing heavy metals and other solids, CLEARTREAT® can significantly reduce the cost associated with disposal.
Because we realize there is a wide range of waste streams, the technical staff at Sabo Industrial is continually testing and recommending particular products for specific applications. We stand ready to respond to any questions or requests you may have about specific applications of these materials to your situation.
How do our reactants work? What reactions take place in the wastewater?