PM-100^® Organic Adsorbent Media
COMMON QUESTIONS

What is PM-100^®?
PM-100 is an organically modified adsorbing media, utilized as a primary, pre- and post- treatment for various waste streams. The surface of the product is chemically changed from a hydrophilic (water absorbing) to organophilic (organic absorbing) state, giving it a strong affinity to organic matter.

How does PM-100 Work?
PM-100 adsorbs organic molecules through a series of platelets, which are a natural structure of the base clay and are capable of organic absorption ratios of up to 60% by weight.

What will PM-100 Remove?
PM-100 is designed to remove low soluble organics including but not limited to: oils, grease, other petroleum products, including PCBs and PCPs. Waste streams void of organic material will simply pass through without consuming media.

How is PM-100 used?
PM-100 is primarily used as a fixed bed media in a column filtration design, making it easily adaptable to conventional filtration systems. This product can be used as a post-treatment step to polish a treated effluent or as a pre-treatment step for treatment with Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). CETCOŽ also offers this product in a replaceable cartridge for more efficient change out and loading.

How is PM-100 more efficient than GAC?
Activated carbon will adsorb organics through a surface mechanism. This process is subject to blinding, when a high concentration of organics are present. This condition consumes pore structures, thus lowering the available surface area required for adsorption. The unique platelet structure found in PM-100 allows organics to be absorbed by the clay surface. This increased surface area allows for consistent organic absorption at ratios of up to 60% by weight.

How is spent media disposed of?
Waste classification of spent PM-100 is determined by the matter removed and retained in the spent media. This material will typically pass TCLP standards and, if classified as non-hazardous, can be disposed of in an appropriate landfill. PM-100 also has a high BTU value and is often desirable for fuel blending facilities and kiln operations.

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