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The Ark Enterprises, Inc.............protecting the environment one spill at a time
P.O.L. Sorb® is an all natural absorbent solution for land and off shore applications. The inherent capillary action of the active peat provides a powerful wicking action that absorbs and encapsulates oils, solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and all other organic chemicals on contact.

  • Meets and exceeds EPA, OSHA & ANSI standards
  • Is excellent for spill response and bioremediation
  • Will not leach—passes TCLP test
  • Offers high BTU value for incineration
  • Safely cleans oil from any surface
  • Leaves no oily sheen or residue
  • Saves time and money
  • Reduces waste
  • Requires only one pound per gallon!

Why spend more than ten times the price with heavy clay?
P.O.L. Sorb products have proven to significantly lower waste disposal costs.  The chart below is a depiction of how using P.O.L. Sorb in every day spill clean-ups can reduce your overall costs—without even factoring in logistical savings

55-gallon oil spill clean-up cost (approximate) (circa 2010)

Amount req'd (lbs)Price per poundCostDrums of used material produced from spillIncineration cost (per drum)Total incineration costTotal clean-up cost
P.O.L.Sorb®551.4780.851.297.02116.40197.25
Clay7700.1077.005500.002,500.002,577.00
Loose Fill - up to 14 times more absorbent than clay - uses only one pound per gallon!
  • Eliminates secondary contamination, does not release liquids absorbed
  • Cost effective solution to oil spills by reducing waste
  • Absorbs oil even on water - floats for long periods of time for easier removal
  • Works in all kinds of weather and on any terrain

Pillows
  • Special skins that are durable, tough & abosrbent
  • Have three compartments for even distribution and heat sealed to eliminate leakage
  • For use under leaking vehicles or machinery - are not affected by weather or terrain
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