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Environmental Remediation
Waste Lock® is widely used across Superfund sites, FUSRAP locations, brownfield cleanups, and routine environmental remediation projects nationwide.
- Passes EPA Paint Filter Test (Method 9095) in under 5 minutes
- Expands waste volume by less than 1% vs. 50-100% with conventional sorbents
- Non-biodegradable polymer listed under 40 CFR 264.314(e)(ii)
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, Waste Lock® PAM, Absorbent Fabric Rolls
Hydrovac & Vacuum Excavation
Waste Lock® allows hydrovac contractors to pass the EPA 9095 Paint Filter Test on-site, converting liquid slurry to a solid in under five minutes.
- Converts hydrovac slurry from liquid to solid waste classification on-site
- Waste volume increase of less than 1% — minimize loads and landfill fees
- Lower disposal costs vs. liquid waste treatment facilities
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, Waste Lock® PAM
Tunneling & HDD
Waste Lock® sludge solidifiers rapidly absorb the aqueous fraction of drilling mud, passing the EPA 9095 Paint Filter Test quickly and cost-effectively.
- Handles high-salt, high-viscosity HDD mud and boring sludge
- Passes EPA Paint Filter Test in under 5 minutes
- Non-biodegradable — will not release bound contaminants in a landfill
Key Products: Waste Lock® PAM, Waste Lock® 770
Oil & Gas Drilling
M² Polymer offers cost-effective, non-biodegradable superabsorbent polymer alternatives to sawdust and corn cob for all types of drill cuttings.
- Handles water-based cuttings, high-salt brines, oil-blended waste streams
- Meets 40 CFR standards for waste solidification
- For oil/hydrocarbon fractions: OrganoLock® N-65 available
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, PAM, OrganoLock® N-65, TOTALSORB®
Mining
Waste Lock® absorbs at application rates of just ½ to 2% by weight, expanding treated waste by less than 1% while processing each batch in approximately 5 minutes.
- Effective on sump pits, tailings, coal ash pits, and wash slime waste
- Batch processing in ~5 min vs. 20-60 min with conventional sorbents
- Less than 1% waste volume expansion — fewer loads, lower landfill fees
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, PAM, Absorbent Fabric Rolls
Wastewater Treatment & Municipal Sludge
Waste Lock® products solidify sludge quickly and cost-effectively, with minimal volume expansion, enabling compliance without expensive dewatering equipment.
- No expensive dewatering equipment required for Paint Filter Test compliance
- Ideal for emergency sludge management and dewatering backup
- Passes EPA 9095 in under 5 minutes
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, PAM, Absorbent Fabric Rolls
Nuclear & Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Waste Lock® 770 is engineered specifically for LLRW solidification — tested for radiation resistance through cobalt-60 exposure testing and meets 10 CFR 61.56 requirements.
- Expands waste volume by less than 1% — critical for high-cost LLRW disposal
- Cobalt-60 radiation exposure tested — polymer stability confirmed
- Duratek-approved for incineration
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, PAM, Absorbent Fabric Rolls
Healthcare & Medical Waste
MediSAP™ superabsorbent polymers are manufactured via a unique emulsion polymerization process enabling rapid absorption of blood and high-viscosity proteinaceous fluids.
- Engineered for high-viscosity bodily fluids including blood
- Used in hospitals, dental practices, labs, vet clinics, research facilities
- Enables safe, compliant disposal of infectious liquid waste
Key Products: Medical SAP™ (MediSAP™)
Agriculture & Water Conservation
AgSAP® stores water in the root zone and releases it gradually to plant root hairs as needed, surviving numerous wet/dry cycles for multi-season performance.
- Reduces irrigation requirements by up to 50%
- Potassium-neutralized co-polymer — safe for soil and plant root contact
- Over 60 years of proven agricultural SAP science
Key Products: Waste Lock® 770, PAM, Absorbent Fabric Rolls
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Common Questions
What industries does M² Polymer Technologies serve?
M² Polymer Technologies serves a wide range of industries that need to manage liquid waste, including environmental remediation, oil and gas drilling, hydrovac excavation, mining, wastewater treatment, tunneling and HDD, nuclear and low-level radioactive waste handling, healthcare and medical waste, and agriculture. Our products are also used in latex paint hardening and specialty oil spill response applications.
What makes M² Polymer's products better than conventional sorbents like sawdust or kitty litter?
Conventional sorbents like sawdust, corn cob, and bentonite clay increase waste volume by 50 to 100 percent — creating more loads to haul, higher landfill fees, and more labor. Waste Lock® superabsorbent polymers increase waste volume by less than 1%, which dramatically reduces disposal costs. They also work far faster (typically under 5 minutes vs. up to an hour for conventional sorbents), are non-biodegradable so they won’t release bound contaminants, and meet EPA Paint Filter Test requirements.
Are M² Polymer's products compliant with EPA and DOT regulations?
Yes. Waste Lock® products are classified as non-biodegradable under 40 CFR 264.314(e)(ii). Solidified waste treated with Waste Lock® passes the EPA Paint Filter Test (Method 9095), which is required for landfill disposal. Waste Lock® 770 specifically meets the requirements for low-level radioactive waste under 10 CFR 61.56. All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available ungated in our Resources section.
Does M² Polymer Technologies offer technical support for my specific waste stream?
Yes. Our technical team has over 25 years of experience working with diverse waste chemistries. We can help you select the right product grade and application rate for your specific waste stream, whether it’s a high-salinity brine, low-level radioactive waste, medical fluid, or agricultural application. Contact us at info@m2polymer.com or call (847) 836-1393.
Can I request product samples before purchasing? +
Yes. We encourage customers to test our products with their specific waste streams before committing to a larger order. Contact us to request a sample and we’ll work with you to ensure you’re selecting the right product for your application.
Is M² Polymer Technologies ISO certified?
Yes. M² Polymer Technologies is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Our ISO certificate is available for download in the Resources section of our website. This certification reflects our commitment to consistent product quality and continuous process improvement.