Granular absorbent 1000691

powderfor hydrocarbonsfor petroleum-based products

Product overview

• Lightweight, specially treated natural sorbent made from activated sphagnum peat
• Fibrous powder, water-repellent and buoyant
• Biodegradable, non-toxic and non-carcinogenic
• Bulk density approx. 180 g/l; granulometry 0.125–2 mm (depending on packaging)

Key advantages

• High capillary absorbency for hydrocarbon-based oils and related chemicals
• Easy to spread and handle; low abrasivity
• Combustible for cost-effective thermal disposal
• Does not release absorbed substances after uptake
• Made from renewable raw materials

Performance / Absorbency
1 L sorbent binds approx. 0.50 L oil
1 kg sorbent binds approx. 2.76 L oil


Standards / Certifications
Tested product meets requirements of DWA-A 716-1, DWA-A 716-9 (group R) and DWA-A 716-10 (group W). DEKRA test report No. 55274924.


Technical specifications & packaging

• Material: Activated sphagnum peat (100% natural, from renewable raw materials)
• Suitable use: Hydrocarbon-based oils and chemicals; accelerates biodegradation of absorbed oils
• Hazard characteristics: Non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, non-abrasive
• Absorbency: See performance values above
• Disposal: Combustible — suitable for thermal disposal plants
• Packaging examples: Item No 1000691 — 50 L PE bag — approx. 25–28.5 L absorbed — bulk density 180 g/l — 36 pcs/pallet; Item No 10010360 — 20 L PE bag — approx. 10 L absorbed — 50 pcs/pallet; Item No 1000739 — 10 L bucket — approx. 5 L absorbed — 40 pcs/pallet; Item No 10010361 — 10 L PE bag — approx. 5 L absorbed; Item No 10010359 — 5 L PE bag — approx. 2.5 L absorbed

Applications & handling

• Suitable for roadside incidents (type R), water incidents (type W) and a wide range of industrial spill response tasks
• Lightweight and easy to deploy; apply and sweep up with standard equipment
• Store dry; dispose according to local regulations, preferably via thermal recovery