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MYCELX is infused so that it is homogeneously dispersed throughout the base materials. As pollutants come in contact with the MYCELX, they are solubilized into the infused MYCELX coating, making them hydrophobic and thickening them so they will not re-disperse into the solution. back to top What materials can MYCELX remove from solution? MYCELX is capable of removing organic solvents, organically bound metals, sheen, PCBs, insecticides, oil and grease, chlorinateds, and other C1 through C10+ organics. back to top How quickly can MYCELX remove contaminants? Typically, MYCELX filters remove the contaminants in a single pass through the filter with typically 99.9% efficiency. back to top How can I tell when the filter is used up? The filters do not increase head pressure or plug up when they fully saturate. Once they fully saturate, the filter will not be able to remove any further contamination from solution and will simply allow it to bypass the filter. You may choose to install a conductivity meter or Hydrocarbon sensor. back to top How much water can be treated with a MYCELX filter? MYCELX filters are totally unaffected by the amount of water passing through them. They will only become saturated by pollutants in the water. back to top Does the MYCELX infusion have a shelf life or will it wear off over time? No. MYCELX is permanently attached to the filter membrane and will not wear off or lose strength. back to top Is MYCELX toxic? No. It is a non-hazardous / nontoxic material that will not dissolve or migrate in water. It has been declared compliant to section 300.915 of the NCP by the EPA. It has also been found by California Fish & Game to be nontoxic and is approved for oil spill cleanup. back to top How do you dispose of used materials? The used materials must be disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations. The products are excellent for disposal using incineration because of their low water absorption, low ash content (less than .2%), and high BTU value, if oil or flammables are absorbed. back to top What is the MYCELX compound based upon? MYCELX is our patented compound that is formed as a synthesis product of a natural drying, semi-drying or non-drying oil and a synthetic polymer. The synthesis forms an entirely new molecule that never before existed. The MYCELX was actually issued two new CAS (Chemical Abstract Services) numbers by the American Chemical Society. back to top How does it work? MYCELX is infused into any number of substrates to bring it in contact with pollutants in water. MYCELX infused materials are able to remove 99+% of pollutants from water in a single pass. Once the pollutants such as Hydrocarbons (oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, sheen), Chlorinated Solvents, & PCBs come in contact with the MYCELX they are instantly bonded to the material and become extremely hydrophobic (repellent to water) and viscoelastic (thickened) so they want to get out of the water stream. back to top How is the MYCELX "tailored" to applications? Our patent covers hundreds of blends of MYCELX. Our R&D department is able to pick and synthesize formulations that have very specific properties to address specific pollutants or waste stream conditions such as high temperatures or pH levels. back to top What cost savings are associated with the use of MYCELX? MYCELX infused materials will not absorb water when used to remove oil and other pollutants from the water. Normally, oil sorbents absorb 10 times their weight in water when they are used in an oil spill application. All of that water cost a lot of money to haul off, both in weight and in gallons. MYCELX materials only absorb the pollutants so when they are saturated, only the MYCELX material and the pollutant is left. Also, because of the low water drag out weight MYCELX materials are able to be incinerated and often can be used for power generation because of their high BTU value. back to top Can MYCELX filters be retrofitted? Yes, absolutely. We manufacture MYCELX filter cartridges in standard double open end (DOE) 10, 20, and 30 inch lengths which can be used in standard filter housings. back to top What type of membranes or filter processes are used with MYCELX technology? We are able to infuse any type of membrane with MYCELX but we offer 10, 20 & 30 inch standard DOE filter cartridges, 10 & 20 inch 4.5 inch diameter filters, 10 & 30inch 200 Degree F High Temperature filters, 1 micron PCB Filters, MYCELX Filter Sand (MYCELX SMS), MYCELX SilaKleen, and Reverse Osmosis Protection Filters as standard items. back to top Approximately how long would a MYCELX filter last before it needs to be replaced? For example: One MYCELX MX-4 Filter Unit (which contains 4 - 30" MYCELX filter cartridges and flows up to 60 gpm) can treat 38,000 gallons of 10 ppm Benzene tainted water down to zero ppm in a single pass. back to top |