General Overview Wastewaters contain a mixture of solids (both suspended and colloidal),  dissolved metals and organic compounds. While there are many options available to remove these contaminants, most involve multiple steps and a considerable amount of time for the process. The traditional approach to pre-treating waste streams for discharge or re-use typically involved: * Adjusting pH to break oil emulsions and precipitate dissolved metals; * Adding coagulants to aid agglomeration of metals into a small masses; * Adding polymers (polyelectrolytes) to help form larger masses (flocs) for removal, as well as clarify effluent. RM10 eliminates these laborious, multi-step processes. All RM10 formulas are a non-hazardous blend of sodium bentonite clay, minerals and other proprietary resources. RM10 offers generators of various waste streams a safe, simple, and cost-effective means for pre-treatment and disposal. In addition, RM10 eliminates the need for handling and storing liquid chemicals used in traditional waste water treatment systems. RM10® process can be described as follows: * Acidic components release and cause oily particles to de-emulsify and separate from water. * Cationic polymers attract any remaining oil and highly charged anions. * A base component helps precipitate metal hydroxides. * Wastewater is now in a condition known as flocculation, where cationic molecules and metallic ions are all attracted to the clay and form larger masses. * Clay particles begin to stick together, entrapping other components and surrounding them completely, a process known as micro-encapsulation. * Encapsulated particles are ready to be de-watered and disposed of properly as a non-hazardous waste. This entire process is completed within minutes and does not require any operator intervention or “jar testing.” RM10 combines all components of traditional pre-treatment into one single step.

Features and Benefits Dry Product

* Non-reactive, non-hazardous (as opposed to liquid caustic and acidic coagulants).
* Packaged in 50# bags or bulk super sacks for easy storage and movement.
* Easier containment /clean-up in case of spill.
* Semi-granular and granular blends minimize exposure to fine dust.
* Can be easily introduced to a waste stream with an auger type dry feeder.

Decrease Process Time

* RM10® combines multiple functions of traditional treatment scheme almost simultaneously, into one simple step.
* Base clays used in all RM10® blends are cationically charged, allowing faster precipitation and settling of metal hydroxides.
* Typical treatment time required for full reaction is less than ten minutes.

Versatile Technology

* Effective treatment on different types of waste streams with a pH of 2-12. * Can utilize in batch or in-line treatment schemes and in most cases with existing equipment. * Removes /lowers: heavy metals, TSS, oils and other organic /inorganic matter. * Several blends to accommodate various waste streams and conditions.

Cost Effective

* Requires very little operator interface. * Only one product to add and maintain. * Generate a solid waste which is microencapsulated and considered non-hazardous. * RM10® is a clay based product, which is easily pressed and dewatered.

Consistent Results

* Clay based products are more forgiving if overdosing occurs. * High affinity for metals, organics, and other contaminants. * Proven technology for nearly 30 years.