A greener spill management solution?

FlashDry is a spill containment product, manufactured by EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives, which works for all types of spills including chemicals, biohazards and hydrocarbons.

“When developing new products, efficacy and efficiency are always primary objectives but, safety is penultimate,” said Kurt Wong, EarthSafe COO.

“Our FlashDry coir absorbent is dustless, non-toxic, and non-abrasive with a neutral pH, certified food safe as well as safe for people and the environment.”

Made from renewables

In the short time since its launch last year, FlashDry Industrial Absorbent has gained rapid adoption across industries ranging from energy to aviation.

Clients include Massachusetts Port Authority, which is currently implementing FlashDry at its three airports, cruise port and container terminal.

What makes this product different is that only a small percentage of absorbents are made from readily renewable materials.

FlashDry is classified as both a universal and hazmat absorbent with hydrophobic and oleophilic properties.

On water, its distinctive honeycomb-like structure and buoyancy allows it to quickly separate and encapsulate oil spills. It has the ability to absorb up to four times its weight on contact and leaves no residual residue, saving on manhours and cost.

Five litres of FlashDry absorbs one gallon of fluid in only a minute and it’s one of the only absorbents that can be reused for future leaks or spills if not fully saturated.

In the near future, EarthSafe will be launching a ground-breaking version of FlashDry with hydrocarbon eating microbes and latching 5” x 10’ booms that securely wrap around spills.