SOCO® Solution

SOCO® sludge and slurry solidification polymer offers a fast, economical, and environmentally responsible way to handle liquid waste. The high-performance polymer works by rapidly absorbing free water in sludge, locking it within a stable gel structure.

Key Advantages

Fast Solidification: Works within minutes, enabling quick site cleanup

Lower Disposal Costs: Reduced waste weight and volume mean fewer trips and smaller landfill fees

Leak-Proof Stability: Gel locks in water and prevents re-release

Space-Saving: Low expansion rate, only 1% keeps waste compact for storage and transport

Improved Safety: Solidified waste is stable, minimizing spill and handling risks

Environmental Compliance: Supports adherence to waste handling regulations

Easy Integration: Can be applied without special equipment, fitting seamlessly into existing workflows

*For more details and information，please consult our specialists.

Process:

• Apply the polymer directly to the sludge or slurry—either at the source, in containers, or at temporary storage points

• The polymer absorbs water within minutes, transforming liquid or semi-liquid waste into a solid, stable material

• The gel does not release water even under high pressure, preventing leaks during transport

• With a volume expansion rate of less than 1%, it minimizes disposal bulk and reduces transportation costs

Dosage Efficiency:

• Only about 1% polymer by weight of the waste is typically required to achieve solidification

HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling)

Problem: HDD creates liquid slurry that’s costly and messy to dispose of with traditional methods (vac trucks → bulking with sawdust → more volume → more dump trucks).

SOCO solution: Non-toxic, inert solidification reagents that absorb water fast.

How it helps:

-Solidify on-site

-Load directly into dump trucks to final disposal

-Fewer trucks, lower cost, lower GHG

-Better compliance and control

-Possible reuse as clean fill (subject to local rules)

Tip: Dosage depends on slurry moisture—verify with a quick on-site test.

EPB TBM (Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machine)

Problem: EPB TBMs produce wet muck mixed with bentonite/foams; disposal via vac trucks + bulking agents increases volume 50–200%, raising costs and emissions; can also cause high pH and hazardous waste issues.

SOCO solution: Non-toxic, inert reagents to quickly solidify muck.

How it helps:

-Apply at the source (on conveyor) or at the surface

-Start solidifying earlier to save time and labor

-Transport solidified muck directly to disposal

-Fewer trucks, lower cost, lower GHG

Tip: Adjust dosage to muck moisture content.