SpillFix Flammability Report

Test for Determining Flammability of SpillFix Industrial Organic Absorbent(Based on the Burning Rate Test as per Clause 33.2.1.4.3.2 in the UN recommendations)Test: On pic.1, as per the test requirements, is a 200 mm strip (20mm wide by 10 mm high) of the SpillFix Organic. Itshould be noted whether combustion propagates along 200 mm of the strip within the 2 minutes test period.Pic 2. - A hot flame (min. temperature 1000C) from a gas burner was applied for 2 minutes. On pic 3. it can be seen thatthe 200 mm strip of the product didn't burn within the 2 minute test period. During the test the product was smoldering onlyat the place exposed to the flame.Conclusion: The above shows that SpillFix Organic should not be classified as a flammable solid. SpillFix Organic can beclassified as Not Readily Combustible Solid of Division 4.1.Flammability Comparison Test after absorption of oil spill (oil used: AWS – 68)Test: The same Burning Test was repeated, this time comparing two products: SpillFix Organic and Diatomite. Afterabsorbing oil AWS 68, a hot flame from a gas burner was applied for 2 minutes. The final result can be seen above. Theproduct Diatomite caught fire, see pic B. This is because Diatomite has less absorbing capacity than SpillFix Organic andmore of the oil was released when exposed to the hot flame. On the other side, SpillFix Organic having a greater absorbingcapacity didn't release the absorbed oil when exposed to the hot flame and the product didn't catch fire, it was onlysmoldering – see pic A.Conclusion: The above shows that SpillFix Organic has a greater absorbing capacity and is holding the absorbed oil better.However the two products should be used with caution when absorbing flammable spills.Pic A. SpillFix Organic after the test. Pic B. Diatomite clay after the test.