• Maximum capillarity and yield (80% Absorption): The ultra-fine micrometric selection (0.25-0.60 mm) exponentially expands the contact surface, allowing a single 20 kg bag to trap a volume of oil equal to 80% of its own weight, reducing the amount of product to be spread.
• Deep and total drying of single-fired tiles: The fine-grained profile effectively penetrates the micro-porosity and cracks of concrete, asphalt, and single-fired tiles, removing even the thinnest oily residues that coarse granules cannot capture.
• Immediate elimination of slipping risks: The high-speed absorbent action dehydrates the workshop floor in minutes, instantly restoring grip and preventing injuries or accidents related to the transit of personnel and forklifts.
• Fire safety and non-combustibility: Being a non-combustible and chemically inert mineral sepiolite, the granule does not feed open flames even when completely saturated with flammable solvents or hydrocarbons, reducing the fire load of the department.
• Hygienization of the work environment: The exceptional natural porosity locks not only fluids but also humidity and gaseous fumes within the molecular structure of the magnesium silicate, countering the development of bacterial fermentation and unwanted odors.
• Total health and eco-compatible protection: The product is entirely free of asbestos or other toxic substances harmful to the operator’s respiratory tract, offering a healthy and compliant alternative to dusty or unauthorized expedients.

This fine sepiolite granular absorbent finds its optimal application within factories, mechanical workshops, logistics yards, industrial laboratories, lubricant warehouses, body shops, and service stations. It is the ideal mineral safeguard to keep near assembly lines, hydraulic presses, or transfer lines to intervene promptly on road spills or floors made of concrete, asphalt, and delicate single-fired surfaces, guaranteeing deep cleaning and the blockage of polluting liquids before confinement in waste containers.

The h1045_12 model is the correct choice when plant maintenance needs require a very fine-grained mineral absorbent capable of ensuring superior performance (80% absorbent capacity) for the total removal of oily films and chemical solvents. It is preferable to sawdust or paper cloths because the 30/60 mesh natural sepiolite structure does not clump, does not release liquids under pressure, and maintains perfect chemical inertness without triggering dangerous thermal reactions. Choosing this 20 kg bag allows companies to comply impeccably with occupational health and safety regulations, accurately mapping industrial waste disposal thanks to the clear identification of the EWC Codes (15 02 02* or 15 02 03) reported in the official technical data sheets.

What operational and performance differences exist between ultra-fine sepiolite (0.25-0.60 mm) and common grain sepiolite?

The main difference lies in the granulometry and the consequent retention capacity. This ultra-fine model (0.25-0.60 mm, 30/60 mesh) offers a much denser specific surface area than a large granule, increasing the oil absorption capacity up to 80% ± 5% of its weight. Furthermore, the small size of the granules allows the product to penetrate capillary into the millimeter-scale porosities of industrial floors and asphalt, removing stains and thin films that a coarse absorbent would fail to reach.

How do you correctly spread and remove the product on workshop floors?

The method of use involves spreading a thin, uniform layer of fine sepiolite directly over the spilled liquid substance (oil, solvent, or hydrocarbon). You must wait a few minutes to allow the porous structure of the clay to complete the suction by capillarity; once the liquid is completely absorbed and solidified within the granule, simply remove everything from the surface by sweeping with a broom and collecting the residue, leaving the ground perfectly dry.

What legislative rules govern the attribution of the EWC code for the disposal of this spent mineral absorbent?

Disposal must be carried out in total compliance with current legislative provisions and involves two distinct scenarios indicated in the technical data: if the granule is used to remediate spills of oils, hydrocarbons, or polluting liquids, it acquires the classification of hazardous waste and must be disposed of under EWC Code 15 02 02*. If, however, the bag is sent for disposal without ever being used (for example due to packaging deterioration), it is classified as non-hazardous waste with EWC Code 15 02 03.