MicroSorb® SC (Super Concentrate)

An extra strength microbial consortium used in oxygen-limiting environments

HOW IT WORKS

MicroSorb® SC is a consortium of over 21/2 trillion hydrocarbon digesting microbes per ounce contained in a bentonite clay carrier. MicroSorb® SC may be used to attack any petroleum based liquids (i.e. gasoline, fuel oil, hydrocarbon solvents, organic wastes) and virtually any hydrocarbon or oxygenated hydrocarbon. As in all MicroSorb microbial products, water and oxygen must be present to allow the microbes to break down oils into carbon dioxide, water, and soluble fatty acids. However, MicroSorb® SC, because of its high microbe content and when used with MicroSorb® Biocatalyst, has the ability to attack hydrocarbons in oxygen limited environments (e.g. below grade and in groundwater). As such, it augments natural biodegradation and significantly assists existing microbes in breaking down the contaminant.

APPLICATIONS

MicroSorb® SC is utilized:

  1. For subsurface in situ soil and/or groundwater contamination treatment through subsurface bio-injection well applications, through subsurface leaching galleries, or through injection and recovery trench applica-tions. The above applications are ideal for treating poor access areas (e.g. under basement floors, wetland areas, etc.) where destruction of property or natural resources used to be the only option. MicroSorb® SC is also ideal for treating contamination near building foundations, tanks, or utilities where contamination removal may damage structures. (See projects A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-10)
  2. For treating stockpiled (ex situ) contaminated soil. (See projects B-1 and B-2)
  3. For direct application to septic systems and grease traps to lower solids buildup, reduce odors, and break down fats, oil, and grease. (See project E-1)
  4. In sewerage lift stations, piping, and wastewater treatment plants to reduce odors, limit corrosion, and lower solids disposal costs. (See projects C-1 and C-4)
  5. In manure treatment (chickens, hogs, and cattle) to reduce solids, eliminate odors, and improve livestock health and grow-out.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

© 1996-2002 MicroSorb Environmental Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

Download the MicroSorb Brochure