Activated peat is a lightweight, biodegradable, natural adsorbent derived from peat moss, that is a highly effective solution for managing hydrocarbon spills.
Clay is a highly absorptive naturally occurring mineral, that has been the go-to for years for absorbing a wide variety of industrial spills.
Check out the video and comparison chart below to see why activated peat is a more effective and environmentally friendly solution than clay!
​Activated Peat | Clay |
​Natural adsorbent derived from peat moss | Natural absorbent derived from Montmorillonite clay |
​Easy to use – simply spread over spill | ​Easy to use – simply spread over spill |
​Ideal for oil spills, especially on water – not a good option for general spills | ​Best for general spills on land that don’t involve oil |
​Adsorbs & fully encapsulates hydrocarbons while repelling water | ​Absorbs many liquids including hazardous liquids and water, but doesn’t really absorb hydrocarbons |
​Highly adsorbent – adsorbs up to 10x more liquid (by weight) than clay | ​Not near as absorbent |
​Non-leaching | Leaches hydrocarbons & other liquids |
​Non-hazardous & silica-free | Hazardous, and clay dust contains crystalline silica which is a known lung carcinogen |
High vapor suppression – locks in vapor up to 90% | Low vapor suppression qualities |
​Biodegradable | Not biodegradable |
Soft granules | Larger & more abrasive granules – can scratch coated floors or machinery |
​Easy to clean up & generates minimal waste | Messy & generates large amounts of waste |
​Flammable, although helps to reduce waste as it is incinerable | Non-flammable so helps to prevent flash fires, although it creates more waste as it is not incinerable |
​Non-reactive | ​May react to some chemicals |
​Lightweight product - easy to move & reduces shipping costs | Heavier product - more weight to lug around & more expensive to ship |
Time-saving – adsorbs liquids quickly & is quick to clean up | Time-wasting – takes longer to absorb liquids & clean up the mess |
​Cost-saving | Expensive – uses more product to be effective & waste disposal fees are high |
​Available in loose form, or as pillows, socks or booms | Available in loose form, or as pillows, socks or booms |
Ready to switch from clay to activated peat sorbents, or have further questions about activated peat? Reach out to us, we'd love to hear from you!
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