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Absorbent Comparison Chart
To Absorb 1
Gallon 10/30 Wt. Motor Oil
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Amount |
Cost |
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Oil Sponge G.P. |
1.6 lbs |
$0.72 |
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Oil Sponge* |
1.6 lbs |
$0.98 |
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Corn Cob |
8 lbs |
$1.95 |
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Clay |
13 lbs |
$2.05 |
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Recycled Pulp |
1.5 lbs |
$2.19 |
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Peat Moss |
1.6 lbs |
$2.40 |
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Polypropylene |
1.5 lbs |
$10.50 |
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Product
Properties |
Oil Sponge
General Purpose |
Oil Sponge
Remedial |
Clay |
Corn
Cob |
Recycled
Pulp |
Poly |
Peat
Moss |
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Biodegradable |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Bioremedial* |
|
X |
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Non-Abrasive |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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Non-Leaching |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Vapor Suppression |
X |
X |
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X |
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Non-Carcinogenic |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Repels Water |
X |
X |
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X |
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Renewable Resource |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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*Contains
Hydrocarbon (Oil, Gas, Grease) Eating Microbes
Mi BERRY BEARING COMPANY BR
A DIVISION OF MOTION INDUSTRIES, INC.
3483 LONERGAN DR. ROCKFORD, IL 61100 (815) 874-9461
COST COMPARISON CLAY OIL DRY vs "OIL SPONGE"
DISPOSAL COSTS
| Clay Based Oil Dry Material |
“Oil Sponge” |
|
50
Pounds Per Bag
x 15 Bags Per Week
= 750 Pounds Per Week
x 52 Weeks Per Year
= 39,000 Pounds Per Year
x $0.045 Disposal Cost Per Pound
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= $1,755 |
30
Pounds Per Bag
x 2 Bags Per Week
= 60 Pounds Per Week
x 52 Weeks Per Year
= 3120 Pounds Per Year
x $0.045
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= $140 |
*Cost
to disposal of absorbent only
COST OF ABSORBENT
| Clay Based Oil Dry Material |
“Oil Sponge” |
|
$3.50
Per Bag
x 15 Bags Per Week
x 52 Weeks Per Year
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= $2730.00 Per Year |
$13.50 Per
Bag (60 Bag Order)
x 2 Bags Per Week
x 52 Weeks Per Year
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= $1404.00 Per Year |
DISPOSAL CHARGE
SAVING = $1615.00
MATERIAL COST SAVING
= $1326.00
TOTAL
SAVINGS = $2941.00 Per Year
Additional saving will be realized in handling and storage, operator fatigue and
quantity of disposal bags.
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