Solidification and Stabilization Agents
Common Questions

What solids require stabilization or solidification?
All solids disposed of in industrial landfills as non-hazardous waste must be free of liquids. The Paint Filter Test (EPA 9095) and Liquid Release Test (EPA9096) established by the Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) act of 1984 are used to determine if a waste is solid or liquid. Stabilization or solidification agents should be used on solid waste unable to pass these tests.

How much volume will be added?
Traditional solidification agents such as portland cement, DE and fly ash will significantly increase volume when being used to solidify aqueous matter. By comparison, Sorbond^® is typically 25% more efficient, lowering overall waste disposal volume. CETCO also offers a line of highly efficient super-absorbent medias. These products absorb up to 250x their weight in water and free swell less than 2% by volume.

Can oily waste be solidified?
Waste streams and soils contaminated with hydrocarbons can be stabilized with Sorbond^® LOC. This proprietary blend of minerals is produced specifically to solidify waste streams and semi-solids containing oils and other organic matter.

Will heavy metals be contained?
The sodium bentonite clay used in CETCO’s Solidification/Stabilization Agents offers ion exchange capability to help tie up heavy metals. Sorbond^® LPCII is a proprietary product that permanently fixates heavy metal waste and helps these solids pass TCLP requirements.

How do I add Stabilization/Solidification Agents?
Sorbond^® requires mixing and can be blended with your waste through pug mills, ribbon blenders, and other continuous processes. In addition, back hoes and auger type mixers have been used to add Sorbond^® on remedial applications solidifying semi-solid materials.

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