1. BGP 150 is an excellent microbial absorbent material that is all natural. This product is made from
oleophilic plant stalks. These plants contain natural oils and once these oils are removed the
residual material has a natural affinity to absorb hydrocarbons. In addition, the material is extremely
reluctant to give up oils it absorbs. This characteristic makes BGP 150 a superior absorbent because
it not only absorbs more than the conventional clay materials but it will not leach hydrocarbons once they
have been absorbed.
BGP 150 contains microbes and nutrients which will consume absorbed hydrocarbons if stored under
moist conditions. This process takes from thirty (30) to sixty (60) days. Once the hydrocarbons have
consumed, the previously contaminated absorbent is no longer a hazardous waste.
Another alternative to disposal is through incineration. Clay absorbents can not be incinerated due to
it’s high ash content. The very low ash content of BGP 150 allows, not only for incineration but the
combined BTU value of the absorbent and the absorbed hydrocarbons make it an excellent fuel source
for boilers used to produce energy (steam, electricity or heat).
A 1.5 cu.ft. (17 lbs.) bag of BGP 150 will absorb 100 pounds or 14 gallons of hydrocarbons as compared
to 25 pounds or 3.5 gallons per 50 pound bag of clay materials. The lighter weight of this better absorbent
can also led to fewer injuries that result from lifting.
When carried on vehicles, as a spill response agent, the volume of BGP 150 required to absorb a given
amount of hydrocarbons is significantly less than the normal clay products. This allows for better
preparedness for a spill, with less weight needing to be carried.
BGP 150 should be considered the product of choice when absorbents are needed to clean up spilled
hydrocarbons. 

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