SOCO Targets High-Viscosity Sludge with New High-Density Polymer

The product addresses the persistent operational hurdle of uneven distribution in challenging field environments, such as coal-washing slurry, river sediment, and underground sludge ponds. By utilizing a high-density structure, the material penetrates the sludge layer through gravity alone, absorbing free water to transition the mixture into a solid, transportable mass. This simplified application process is intended to reduce the reliance on labor-intensive mixing machinery while minimizing the dusting and caking issues common with standard powder-based treatments.

Since its founding in 2009, the SOCO Group has focused on creating application-specific polymers for infrastructure and industrial waste management. The launch of SLUSORB 985 marks a shift toward specialized field solutions that prioritize site efficiency and stability for excavation and disposal. By tailoring the physical properties of the polymer to specific jobsite conditions, the company aims to streamline workflows for operators tasked with remediation in environments where mixing is either impractical or restricted.