• Protected and durable storage in the rigid bucket: The 20 kg bucket packaging shields the granules from the ambient humidity of industrial departments and accidental splashes, offering a robust, stackable and easily resealable container after use.
• Multifunctionality and rationalization of safety devices: The universal nature of sepiolite allows for the absorption of liquids of opposite nature such as lubricating oils, aqueous solutions or volatile fuels with a single product, simplifying the management of the safety warehouse.
• Immediate reduction of injury risks: The high porosity of the granule rapidly dehydrates the workshop floor from slippery films, restoring optimal grip for the safe transit of workers and forklifts.
• Thermal safety with hydrocarbons and flammable fluids: The non-combustible, fireproof and non-explosive properties of the natural mineral ensure that the granules do not fuel open flames or dangerous thermal reactions during the cleanup of petrol or solvents.
• Odor isolation and blockage of fermentation: By capturing the spilled liquid within its microscopic channels, the mineral prevents stagnation and the development of organic decomposition or unpleasant fumes, sanitizing the work environment.
• Safe handling for operators: Being a non-degradable, non-toxic natural substance classified as non-hazardous by European directives, it guarantees healthy spreading operations without risks to the respiratory tract or the environment.

This bucket of sepiolite granules finds its optimal and recommended application within factories, mechanical workshops, production plants, industrial laboratories, lubricant warehouses, body shops and logistics yards. It is the ideal emergency response device to be positioned permanently in processing departments or near fluid transfer areas, allowing for timely action on concrete floors, asphalt and workshop grounds to contain and absorb accidental spills before they spread.

The model h1043_52 is the correct choice when the plant’s prevention and safety plan requires a universal absorber in granular format (grain size 4/30), stored in a 20 kg protective rigid container and fully compliant with European directive 1999/45/EC. It proves preferable to paper, rags or common sawdust because its pure mineral matrix guarantees non-degradable stability, does not clump and does not transform into a combustible element in contact with flammable substances. Choosing this bucket ensures an emergency reserve that is always dry and ready for use with a verified capacity of 16 liters absorbed per pack, fully meeting the inspection criteria for occupational hygiene.

What advantages does the 4/30 grain size of this absorbent offer compared to fine powders?

The 4/30 grain size identifies a selection of mineral granules with a more robust and defined consistency compared to fine powders. This coarse and porous structure is ideal for being spread even outdoors or in the presence of air currents without dispersing or flying away, maintains excellent mechanical resistance under foot traffic and does not clump on the ground, facilitating mechanical sweeping operations.

Which European directives and regulations certify the safety and non-hazardousness of sepiolite?

The product is certified as a substance not considered dangerous and is fully compliant with European directive 1999/45/EC, in addition to strictly responding to European directives 91/155/EEC, 93/112/EC and 2001/58/EC. These international compliances guarantee that the mineral granular is chemically inert, free of intrinsic toxicity and safe for both the operator who handles it and the surrounding environment.

How should the disposal of the granules be managed once they have absorbed the spilled liquid?

Before use, sepiolite is an inert and non-hazardous natural mineral. However, once spread and collected on the spill, the exhausted mixture acquires the hazardous characteristics and chemical properties of the absorbed fluid (e.g. waste oil, petrol or chemical substances). Disposal must therefore follow the regulatory elimination circuits provided by law, classifying the waste with the correct EWC code based on the nature of the contaminant.