Note: The Imbiber Beads® are hydrophobic and oleophilic; meaning they are not sensitive to water and will allow water to pass before absorption of an organic chemical.
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Imbiber Beads® Pollution Prevention Solutions
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Imbibitive Technologies America Inc (o/a IMBTEC AMERICA) is the exclusive worldwide manufacturer of IMBIBER BEADS®, a truly unique engineered product for pollution prevention (P2) applications.
IMBIBER BEADS® are the only true aBsorbent (ASTM F716) “engineered” for organic chemicals such as gasoline, diesel/jet fuels, chlorinated solvents including TCE and PCBs as well as polar compounds MEK and MIBK, in the marketplace today. Once a compatible chemical is imbibed (aBsorb and imbibe are synonymous) the Beads, as opposed to aDsorbents, will swell up to 3 times their original diameter with the compatible chemical (up to 27 volumes of solvent for each volume of the Beads). NO liquid can be released as a result of compression, gravitational pull, inclement weather or even if the Beads were to be cut in half. Conversely, with aDsorbents (example: plastic foams/fibers, peat, sand, porous clay – ASTM F726) any one of them will release aDsorbed liquids exposing both the environment and personnel to liquid contamination and to even more dangerous vapors. In these cases the liquid taken up is simply distributed over the surface (external or internal) of the aDsorbing material.
The Imbiber Beads® are NOT a thickener or a solidifier – they will NOT dissolve in excess liquid - water can NOT be absorbed by the Beads as they are hydrophobic.
Utilizing the Imbiber Beads® we have developed user friendly, pro-active (P2) Pollution Prevention – Gravity Flow Drain Systems (water will pass but NOT the contaminant) -NO moving parts and NO electricity required.
IMBIBER BEADS® Spill Response / Maintenance Products (Booms, Blankets, Pillows, Packets, etc) offer the best available technology for capturing and containing compatible organic chemical releases.
The use of Imbiber Beads® Products addresses many issues regarding SPCC compliance and HNS (Hazardous & Noxious Substances) issues.
We do hope that you can take a moment to get to know us and our products.
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