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MetaFLO Technologies \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 Solidification Reagents (MF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MF003 is a reagent by MetaFLO Technologies for solidification of liquid waste and sludge.<\/h2>\n\t

An environmentally safe solidification reagent designed to simplify the handling, transport, and disposal of challenging liquid waste streams including EPB-TBM spoil, micro-tunneling slurry, water-based drilling fluids, sewage sludge, stormwater pond sediments, and hydro excavation mud.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscuss your project\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee how it works\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

In plain terms<\/h4>\n\t

MF003<\/strong>\u00a0is a solidification reagent by MetaFLO Technologies that is applied directly into liquid waste streams to rapidly transform them into stackable solids for easier handling, transport, and disposal in less than 30 minutes. Designed for applications including micro-tunneling slurry, EPB-TBM spoil, water-based drilling fluids, sewage sludge, stormwater and wastewater pond sediments, and hydro excavation mud, MF003 helps simplify waste management operations while reducing free liquids and improving material handling conditions.<\/p>\n\t

< 30min<\/p>\n\t

To solidify liquid waste<\/p>\n\t

Up to 67%<\/p>\n\t

Lower disposal logistics costs<\/p>\n\t

Up to 30%<\/p>\n\t

Lower disposal costs<\/p>\n\t0.1-1.0%\n\t

Low dosage application<\/p>\n\t

What is MF003?<\/h2>\n\t

MF003 is a white granular solidification reagent designed to rapidly convert liquid and semi-liquid waste streams with variable solids content into a dry, granular solid with no free liquids. It is used to treat drilling mud, drilling sludge, tunneling spoil, TBM and EPB slurry, HDD drilling fluids, wastewater sludge, and other high-moisture residues.<\/p>\n

The technology helps waste generators meet EPA Paint Filter Test criteria by transforming wet waste into a stackable, landfill-compatible material that is easier to handle, transport, stockpile, and dispose of.<\/p>\n

MF003 delivers rapid in-situ solidification in less than 30 minutes, producing a stable granular residue with minimal sensitivity to ambient humidity. The technology has passed microtoxicity testing and is designed for tunneling, drilling, environmental, and wastewater treatment operations.<\/p>\n\t

What problems does MF003 solve?<\/h2>\n\t

Managing liquid waste, drilling mud, sludge, and wet spoil from tunneling, drilling, wastewater operations, stormwater sediment removal, and hydro excavation activities is costly, logistically complex, and increasingly regulated. Conventional solidification methods such as lime, sawdust, drying pits, or evaporation ponds often increase waste mass, occupy valuable operational space, and delay disposal workflows. Inadequately treated waste can also release free liquids during handling and transport, creating operational challenges and disposal restrictions.<\/p>\n

MF003 addresses these challenges from generation to final disposal. Applied at typical dosages ranging from 0.1-1.0%, MF003 rapidly transforms liquid and semi-liquid waste into a stackable material in under 30 minutes. The treated material reduces free liquid release and improves handling, transport, stockpiling, and disposal operations.<\/p>\n

The result: simplified waste management operations, improved material handling conditions, approximately 30% lower disposal costs, and up to 67% lower logistics costs compared with conventional solidification methods.<\/p>\n\t

How does MF003 work?<\/h2>\n\t

With low dosage rates typically ranging from 0.1-1.0% relative to waste mass, MF003 is applied directly onto wet material and mechanically mixed using excavators or similar equipment.<\/p>\n

The reagent allows rapid solidification, transforming sludge, drilling fluids, slurry, wet spoil, and liquid waste streams into stackable material suitable for transportation and disposal operations.<\/p>\n

MF003 creates a stable material that reduces free liquid release during handling and supports easier operational management of wet waste streams.<\/p>\n

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Before and After MF003 application<\/em><\/p>\n\t

How does MF003 compare?<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Criteria<\/th>\n Cal
(quicklime \/
hydrated lime)<\/th>\n 		Cemento<\/th>\n Serr\u00edn<\/th>\n Mechanical
drying
(centrifuges)<\/th>\n 		Natural
drying<\/th>\n 		Geobags<\/th>\n MF003<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Dosages<\/td>\n ~5.0% dosage<\/td>\n ~10.0% dosage<\/td>\n ~30.0% dosage<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 0.1-1.0% dosage<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Ease of handling or mixing<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Response speed until material stops leaching<\/td>\n ~24 h<\/td>\n >24 h<\/td>\n >24 h<\/td>\n Depends on centrifuge<\/td>\n Weeks<\/td>\n Weeks<\/td>\n <30 min<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Physical strength gain<\/td>\n Limited<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n Not the objective<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Chemical stability over time<\/td>\n Can leach<\/td>\n Variable<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Exothermic reaction<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n May occur<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n Does not generate<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Transportation cost reduction<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Up to 67% reduction<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Disposal cost reduction<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Around 30% reduction<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Classification as solid (non-leaching)<\/td>\n Not always<\/td>\n Not always<\/td>\n Not always<\/td>\n Not always<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Not always<\/td>\n Meets Paint Filter Test (EPA 9095)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Environmental risk<\/td>\n Medium \/ High<\/td>\n Medium \/ High<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n