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How do I dispose of Biomatrix Gold? |
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Biomatrix
Gold can be disposed of in several ways, either by:
Incineration as a solid fuel BTU enhancer. 9500 BTU's per lb
without hydrocarbons and approximately 17000 per lb with hydrocarbons,
reducing down to 2% inert ash.
Biomatrix Gold can be blended with the oil & soil on site
locking up the spill and then bio- remediated using the inherent
humic acid and accelerated with added bacteria & nutrients.
Biomatrix Gold can be land farmed using standard remediation
protocols.
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Can
Biomatrix Gold can be land filled? |
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Biomatrix
Gold is pure gold Canadian Peat Moss. Approved disposal is determined
by what is encapsulated in the product, If land fill disposal
is an option, you will be disposing of far less material than
with conventional products, saving hundreds of dollars.
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3.
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How
Long will Biomatrix Gold float on water? |
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Biomatrix
gold has been wave tested and will float without hydrocarbons
for a period of 72 hrs or more. The ability to remain afloat
for a long period is an affirmation of the quality and concentration
of barrel cells-now filled with oxygen, proving its superiority.
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4.
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What
is the difference between Horticultural peat & Heat activated
peat?
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Horticultural
peat is harvested in several grades; grower's grade, course
grade and blends of the above depending on application such
as: seed germination, potting soil mix, soil blending etc. The
moisture content would be in a range of 30%-35% and in a hydrophilic
state.(Holding water) Heat activated sphagnum is harvested in
the same way as horticultural peat. The difference is that Biomatrix
Gold is a selected grade 1 known as "gold" in the
Industry, coming from the very top of the bog and at the optimal
level of biodegradation with the natural cells at maximum absorptive
capacity. This material is then screened and processed through
our proprietary heat activation process. This process removes
approximately 90% of the moisture and leaves behind the natural
properties required for bioremediation, namely humic acid. In
this state the sphagnum is hydrophobic absorbing and encapsulating
all derivatives of crude oil & repelling water.
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What
is the difference between a absorbent & adsorbent?
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An
adsorbent is a material that holds hydrocarbons to it's surface
by surface tension such as clay, polypropylene or saw dust,
the hydrocarbon leeches of the surface with handling or transporting
creating further contamination.
An absorbent (dictionary abbreviation to "encapsulate or
enclose" does exactly what it says. Biomatrix Gold (heat
activated sphagnum) will encapsulate hydrocarbons on contact
with its natural capillary characteristics. The cells act as
a one way valve and require up to 50lbs per square inch pressure
to release the hydrocarbons in other words "non leeching"
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Will
Biomatrix Gold bio-remediate?
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Biomatrix
Gold is inert and will cause no negative reaction with hydrocarbons.
The unique Humic Acid Catalyst aids the bio-degrading of the
oils encapsulated within the Host (Biomatrix Gold) bio-remediates,
but does not degrade- for a period of at least fifteen years-
which is more than enough time for the hydrocarbons to break
down to water and carbon dioxide.
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7.
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How
is Biomatrix Gold packaged?
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From
our factory Biomatrix Gold is supplied in double compressed
bags to minimize shipping costs 3.8 & 1 cube bags are the
standard sizing with a 55 cubic ft available for spill clean
up. In addition our distributors can supply spill kits in standard
and custom, plus a range of pads, socks and booms.
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8.
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Will
biomatrix Gold pick up grease or sludge?
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The
answer is yes. Higher viscosity products do not free-flow,
but Biomatrix Gold blended in a mechanical devise such as
a concrete mixer will reduce the grease to a completely dry
substance.
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Why
is Biomatrix Gold a superior product?
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Biomatrix
Gold is harvested from the highest quality grade 1 sphagnum
growing naturally in the wetlands of Quebec. This species of
sphagnum is well known in the Industry for its large fiber size
ensuring maximum cell capacity per given weight, which has a
direct bearing on absorption. We also use a proprietary screening
and heat activation process which ensures a debris free product,
the preservation of the barrel cells and only pure product in
the bag. Other roast drying processes over heat the sphagnum
and carbonize the smaller cells thereby reducing absorption
capacity and residual of humic acid, rather like over burning
toast!
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10.
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What
is the shelf life of Biomatrix Gold?
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Biomatrix
Gold will last for many years and still have the same properties
& characteristics, provided it is stored in a dry condition.
And being double compressed it requires less space and can be
stacked like blocks on pallets. It will not be effected by high
humidity conditions.
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Who
uses Biomatrix Gold?
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Elevator
companies, Aviation, Marine, Armed forces, Construction, Machine
and vehicle rental, Factories, Power Generators, Oil Companies,
Chemical manufacturers, Hazmat companies, Spill Response, Bio-remediation
specialists.The list is endless.
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If you have
any further questions please write to us and let us know
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