Slurry Solidification: Cut Hauling Costs, Pass Compliance, and Eliminate Free Liquids with SOCO SLUSORB™

Liquid waste from tunneling, HDD, dredging, construction, and remediation is expensive to haul and often non‑compliant for landfill disposal. SOCO® sludge solidification polymer (SLUSORB™, CAS 9003‑04‑7) rapidly immobilizes free liquids so treated waste passes the Paint Filter Test (EPA 9095) with minimal volume increase (<1%), lowering transport and treatment costs while improving safety.

Why solidify liquid waste?

Minimization: Reduce total volume increase to <1%, avoiding costly “shipping of water.”

Stabilization: Lock liquid under pressure; no liquid bleed‑off during handling and transport.

Innocuity: Non‑toxic, harmless, worker‑safe; eco‑friendly and biodegradable options.

Carbon reduction: Faster handling, fewer truckloads, and recoverable slurries reduce the carbon footprint.

Product overview: SOCO® SLUSORB™

Chemistry: Superabsorbent polymer (sodium polyacrylate), CAS 9003‑04‑7

Form: White powder/granule; particle size customizable

Typical dose: ~1% of total waste weight (optimize by solids content and fluid chemistry)

Performance:

Larger & quicker liquid absorption versus commodity absorbents

Volume expansion <1% after treatment

Strong gel stability; no free liquid even under compression

Safety & compliance: ISO9001; SGS non‑toxic/harmless; SGS no heavy metal residue; BV degradable

Options: Antibacterial/deodorizing additives; customized formulations and packaging

Operational benefits

Cost efficiency: Lower kg/m³ dose and near‑zero swell minimize hauling and tipping fees.

Speed: Fast‑acting uptake shortens onsite cycle time and demobilization.

Reliability: Stable gel structure maintains integrity through loading, transport, and landfill handling.

Support: Global supply, tailored recipes for your waste matrix, and expert technical guidance.

Key applications

HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) water-based fluid disposal

Tunneling (TBM/HDD) sludge and fluid management

Dredging slurries (lagoon, canal, and pond)

Construction sludge and dewatering residues

Drilling waste solutions (bentonite/water‑based muds)

Environmental remediation liquids and contaminated site slurries

How it works

SLUSORB™ is a superabsorbent polymer that rapidly sequesters free water into a cross-linked gel matrix. Once absorbed, liquids are immobilized, eliminating bleed and enabling the waste to meet landfill “no free liquids” criteria (Paint Filter Test). Custom particle sizes control kinetics; tailored crosslink density ensures strength under load.

Implementation guide

Dosage: Start at 1% w/w of total slurry; adjust by:

  - Water fraction and salinity

  - Presence of fines/clays and surfactants

  - Target gel firmness and handling method

Application:

  - Inline dosing into waste streams

  - Broadcast over sludge in roll-off boxes, then mix

  - Pugmill or excavator blending for uniformity

Verification: Perform a quick jar test to confirm gel time and pass/fail for the Paint Filter Test before full‑scale dosing.

FAQs

1. What’s the standard dose?

Approximately 1% of total waste weight; confirm via onsite jar tests.

2. Will volume increase my hauling cost?

Treated volume expansion is typically <1%, minimizing added hauling.

3. Is it safe?

Yes, non-toxic, harmless, and worker‑safe; certifications available (ISO9001, SGS, BV).

4. Can you tailor it to my slurry?

 Yes, custom particle sizes, absorption rates, and optional antibacterial/deodorizing functions.

Stop shipping water. Solidify, stabilize, and save with SOCO® SLUSORB™—the fast, compliant path to landfill‑ready solids.