CP-200 Organophilic Bentonite For Avocado Oil Refinery Wastewater
Avocado oil refining generates heavily polluted effluent with extreme COD/BOD loads, emulsified oils, phospholipids, and free fats & oils (FOG). Our CP-200 Organoclay delivers where conventional methods fail — providing superior adsorption of non-polar contaminants in a single treatment step.
The Wastewater Challenge
Degumming, alkali refining, and washing stages in avocado oil production release effluent that overwhelms standard treatment systems:
- Ultra-high COD & BOD — often exceeding 10,000–50,000 mg/L, far beyond municipal treatment limits
- Stable emulsified oils — surfactant-stabilised droplets resist gravity separation entirely
- Free fatty acids & phospholipids — hydrophilic head groups make them invisible to non-polar adsorbents
- High FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) — clogs activated carbon beds rapidly, driving up OPEX
- Variable pH & temperature — alkali-refining streams are strongly alkaline and hot
Why CP-200 Works
CP-200 is an organically modified smectite clay. Quaternary ammonium surfactant intercalation converts the naturally hydrophilic clay surface into a strongly organophilic, non-polar sorbent phase — perfectly matched to avocado oil refinery contaminants.
- Partitioning mechanism — organic contaminants partition into the organoclay interlayer like a liquid–liquid extraction, achieving >90% FOG removal
- Breaks stable emulsions — cationic surface charge destabilises oil-in-water emulsions without chemical demulsifiers
- Simultaneous COD reduction — adsorbs dissolved organic acids and phospholipids, cutting COD by 60–85% in a single pass
- pH & temperature resilient — effective across pH 5–10, stable at process temperatures up to 80 °C
- No pore clogging — interlayer partitioning capacity far exceeds surface-area-limited activated carbon
CP-200 vs. Conventional Treatment Methods
Performance comparison for avocado oil refinery effluent
| Criterion | CP-200 Organoclay | Activated Carbon | Gravity Separation | Chemical Coagulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulsified Oil Removal | Excellent | Poor — clogs | Ineffective | Moderate |
| COD Reduction | 60–85% | 30–50% | <20% | 40–60% |
| Phospholipid Adsorption | High | Low | None | Partial |
| Operational Lifespan | Long — no clogging | Short — FOG clogs | Continuous | Moderate |
| Chemical Dosing Required | None | None | None | High |
| OPEX / Tonne Treated | Low | High — frequent replacement | Low — but limited | Medium–High |
Recommended Treatment Process
CP-200 integrates seamlessly into existing effluent treatment infrastructure as a primary or polishing stage.
Screening & pH Adjust
Remove gross solids; adjust pH to 6–8 for optimal organoclay performance
CP-200 Contact
Dose CP-200 into agitated contact tank; 15–30 min contact time; organic contaminants partition into clay
Sedimentation / Filtration
Laden organoclay settles or is filtered; clarified effluent proceeds to polishing or discharge
Compliant Discharge
Effluent meets local FOG, COD, and BOD discharge standards; spent clay disposed or co-processed
CP-200 Organophilic Clay
Our flagship organoclay for water treatment applications. CP-200 is engineered with a precisely controlled organic modifier loading that maximises partitioning capacity for vegetable oil-derived contaminants, delivering consistent performance batch after batch.
- High organic modifier content — maximised FOG partitioning
- Rapid dispersion — short contact time, low agitation energy
- ISO 9001 certified production — consistent lot-to-lot quality
- Available in 25 kg bags or bulk — scalable for any plant size
Request a Sample or Technical Quote
Tell us about your avocado oil refinery effluent challenge — our technical team will recommend the optimal CP-200 dosage and process configuration.
