Imbiber Bead polymer spill capture system

The Imbiber Bead spill capture system won’t release waste under any conditions once it has been absorbed. The polymer system - which will absorb a spill without leaching - is suitable for use in waterways as a protective barrier to prevent leakage from land into water or from water onto land.

The system, which is effective on hydrocarbons and a range of organic chemicals, incorporates a colour indicator that facilitates easy monitoring when it is used as a protection shield in waterways and other areas 24/7.

The colour indicator means users can easily monitor and inspect the product in situ in potentially hazardous areas. Two Imbiber Beads standard packs (18 x 18 cm) have been shown in tests to fully absorb a litre of diesel fuel in water over 15 minutes.

The beads are available in different packs, pillows or powder blends to suit varying applications and can also be incorporated into a trolley-mounted station.

A saturated Imbiber Bead pillow can be squeezed and no organic liquid will drip out. Because liquids are fully immobilised, vapour emissions and the associated health risks of explosion and fire are reduced.

An Imbiber Bead blanket floating on a tank or pond will remove an oil or solvent layer and will not leach or wash out when the blanket is removed. When squeezed, only water will come out. The colour indicator also helps the user identify when it is time to replace the blanket.

Less waste is produced for clean-up because the beads are selective, unaffected by water and retain spilled hydrocarbons effectively. Imbiber Beads mixed with a sand blend are effective for containing and absorbing spills on the ground. The immobilised spillage can simply be swept up.