Industrial Oil Spill Management

Oil stains do not only affect surfaces. They silently increase operational costs.

Oil absorbent solutions developed from natural diatomaceous earth (DE) Designed to help organizations manage safety risks, reduce operational impact, and control oil contamination effectively.

In industrial environments such as: - factories - warehouses - ports - field operation areas even a small amount of oil contamination can lead to unexpected consequences. DONTUM develops Oil Absorbent Solutions by leveraging the natural properties of diatomaceous earth (DE) to create materials that: - absorb oil efficiently - retain liquids within their structure - support safer and more controlled spill management

A Commonly Underestimated Problem

Oil stains on the floor may appear to be a minor issue. In reality, they represent a form of risk similar to small cracks within a structural system. If not properly managed, the impact can escalate rapidly.

Tangible Impact 

  • slip and fall accidents 
  • medical and compensation costs 
  • production downtime 
  • repeated cleaning labor 
  • Waste management and disposal costs 

Organizational Impact 

  • customer confidence 
  • Corporate safety image 
  • employee trust in the workplace 

A stain that appears small may become a hidden cost within the organization. 

The real question is: Are you simply cleaning oil stains, or are you managing operational risk?

The DONTUM Approach

Effective oil spill management is not only about cleaning. It begins with the structure of the material used for absorption. Diatomaceous earth (DE) has a naturally microporous structure 

which allows it to: 

  • absorb oil rapidly 
  • retain liquids within its structure 
  • reduce the spread of contamination 
  • improve control over affected areas 

Based on these properties, DONTUM develops oil absorbent materials designed for different industrial environments.

Oil Absorbent Product Portfolio

DONTUM develops multiple product grades to support different operational contexts.

DD SuperSub™

Oil absorbent material for emergency response Designed for rapid deployment in large-area spill situations

Suitable for:

  • government agencies
  • emergency response teams
  • large-scale spill control
  • open-area oil spill incidents

DE AbsorbX™

Oil absorbent material for daily industrial use Designed for routine spill control within operational environments

Suitable for:

  • Industrial manufacturing
  • warehouse operations
  • maintenance areas
  • areas requiring regular oil control

INDUSTRIA™

Industrial-grade absorbent material for heavy-duty environments

Suitable for:

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Heavy Industry
  • Logistics Terminal

Research & Validation

DONTUM oil absorbent products have been tested under controlled conditions to evaluate performance in real applications.

 Research includes:

  • absorption capacity per unit weight
  • absorption speed
  • control of oil spread on surfaces

Research programs are developed at an industrial level with multi-million-baht investment to ensure reliable performance data. Because in industrial environments, data accuracy is the difference between profit and operational loss.

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