Viscosity Control Agent CP-200 Organophilic Bentonite for Avocado Oil Refining
The pressing and refining of avocado oil generates heavily polluted wastewater with high COD, high BOD, and large concentrations of emulsified oils, free fatty acids, phospholipids, and FOG. Our CP-200 Organoclay delivers targeted rheological control and superior adsorption where conventional methods fail.
The Wastewater Challenge
Avocado oil refining stages — degumming, alkali refining, and washing — produce effluent streams that overwhelm standard treatment systems:
- High COD & BOD — extreme organic load from fatty acid residues
- Stable Emulsified Oils — surfactant-stabilised droplets resist gravity separation
- Phospholipid & FOG Load — clogs activated carbon beds rapidly
- Free Fatty Acids — cause downstream biological treatment failure
- Variable Viscosity — process upsets destabilise treatment unit performance
CP-200 Organoclay
Our Recommended Solution
CP-200 is an organophilic bentonite engineered with quaternary ammonium surface modification, transforming the clay's hydrophilic surface into a highly lipophilic matrix — making it the ideal viscosity control agent and adsorbent for oil-laden industrial effluents.
- Breaks stable oil-water emulsions through organophilic adsorption
- Removes FOG, phospholipids & free fatty acids simultaneously
- Precise viscosity control — thixotropic gel network stabilises treatment flow
- No oil-clogging — outperforms activated carbon in oil-rich effluents
- Significant COD & BOD reduction — protects downstream biological stages
How CP-200 Works in Your Refinery
Organoclay treatment mechanism for avocado oil refining wastewater
Dosing & Dispersion
CP-200 is dosed into the raw effluent stream. Its organophilic surface instantly attracts non-polar oil molecules.
Emulsion Breaking
The clay's interlayer galleries intercalate emulsified oil droplets, destabilising surfactant-stabilised FOG emulsions.
Viscosity Stabilisation
CP-200 forms a thixotropic gel network, controlling fluid viscosity and preventing phase separation during treatment.
Clarification & Discharge
Oil-laden clay flocs settle or are filtered, yielding clarified effluent with dramatically reduced COD, BOD, and FOG.
Superior FOG Removal
CP-200's organophilic interlayer selectively adsorbs fats, oils, and greases — including the avocado-specific triglycerides and monoglycerides that challenge conventional adsorbents.
- Triglyceride & monoglyceride adsorption
- Free fatty acid capture
- Phospholipid & lecithin removal
Emulsified Oil Treatment
Alkali refining and washing stages produce highly stable oil-water emulsions. CP-200 disrupts the interfacial film, causing rapid coalescence and phase separation without additional chemical demulsifiers.
- Breaks surfactant-stabilised emulsions
- Reduces demulsifier chemical dosage
- Accelerates gravity separation
Precise Viscosity Control
As a thixotropic viscosity control agent, CP-200 builds a structured gel network in the treatment fluid, preventing solids settling, maintaining homogeneous contact, and ensuring stable unit operation.
- Thixotropic gel network formation
- Anti-settling & anti-syneresis
- Stable across pH & temperature ranges
CP-200 vs. Conventional Treatment Methods
Performance comparison for avocado oil refining wastewater
| Treatment Parameter | CP-200 Organoclay | Activated Carbon | Gravity Separation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOG Removal Efficiency | 90%+ | Rapidly clogs | 30–50% |
| Emulsified Oil Handling | Excellent | Poor | Ineffective |
| COD Reduction | 80%+ | Moderate (when unclogged) | Minimal |
| Viscosity Control | Inherent | None | None |
| Operational Longevity | High | Short (oil-clogged) | Continuous |
| Downstream Bio-Treatment Protection | Excellent | Moderate | Poor |
CP-200
Organophilic Bentonite — Viscosity Control & Wastewater Treatment Grade
Manufactured by
CAMP-SHINNING
20,000 Tonnes Annual Capacity · 20+ Years Experience
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