HS-200

Hydrosil’s HS-200 is designed to remove oil, heavy metals, and similar organics from water. The HS-200 is manufactured using a safe and naturally occurring element—zeolite. The material is non-hazardous and non-toxic.

The HS-200 series can remove 70% plus of its own weight in hydrocarbons; Therefore, its’ life inside a still bed is much longer than that of other filtration media such as granular activated carbon. The HS-200 series:

• Does not swell upon water exposure;
• Has more active ingredients per cubic foot than other organoclays;
• Is cost effective and environmentally sound technology;
• Does not support biological growth;
• Can be custom blended; and
• Prolongs life of activated carbon and resins thereby reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

Industries that use the HS-200 vary from environmental service companies to wastewater treatment facilities. The HS-200 is commonly used in oil water separators, frac tanks, pump and treat systems, condensate systems, stormwater run-offs, excavation and de-watering projects.

What is Organoclay?

Organoclay, also known as HS-200, is a sorbent media which is designed to remove organic components. The media is a naturally occurring mineral (commonly zeolite or bentonite clay) which is chemically alternated to create a unique surface on the mineral.

Additives such as cationic surfactants are added to the mineral to modify the surface. By modifying the surface, we create a strong affinity with organic compounds, meaning the media is organophilic. The surface of the media forms a surfactant bilayer which attracts ionic species. Ionic species are components that in solution are grouped as either anionic (anions) or cationic (cations). Anions have a negative charge and cations have a positive charge.

The HS-200 has a high cation exchange capacity (CEC). The most common cations include ammonia, sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, many of which are desirable in numerous biological and industrial processes.

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