CHM-HCT-5B
Chemtech’s Histosol and Microbe products are the industry-leading odor control, bioaugmentation, solids degradation, and corrosion prevention solutions. For over 20 years, we are the trusted and preferred supplier for a wide range of industries worldwide, including food processing, wastewater treatment, paper and pulp, refinery, and agriculture.
Safe, Natural Product
Histosol is a safe, natural product derived from organic matter consisting of natural soil constituents, including humate salts, humic acids, lignin matter and extractions of highly humified organic matters – powerful components that capture odorous compounds and interrupt their corrosive reactions, and enhance biological activities for solids degradation, reducing Total suspended solids (TSS) and Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) levels. A township in Pennsylvania was able to keep their water safe by using Microbe Life
Effective, Environmentally Friendly, & Economical Solution
What's in our product?
Improves Efficiency
Safe for Personnel to handle
CHM-HCT
A concentrated, dry blend of stabilized bacterial spores and micronutrients formulated for use in the degradation of petroleum based hydrocarbons.
Advantages
Refinery wastewater contains petroleum hydrocarbons and nonpetroleum organic wastes. For this reason, Chemtech’s CHM-HCT-5B
contains a synergistic blend of petroleum degrading and organic waste degrading microbial strains.
Each strain in CHM-HCT-5B is selected to work under diverse environmental conditions and provide the most complete digestion of petroleum and petroleum degradation byproducts.
CHM-HCT-5B contains proven petroleum degrading strains. As shown in the two graphs on the right, gas chromatograph analysis confirmed that these strains metabolize hydrocarbon products such as gasoline, oil, diesel, and BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene).
The bacterial cultures in this blend are also beneficial in treating soil contaminated with hydrocarbons. Soil treatments can be spray applied or tilled into the contaminated soil. The addition of nutrients in soil applications to balance the system often shows increased activity.
Applications
- Petroleum contaminated wastewater
- Marine bilges
- Car/Truck washes
- Soil remediation
Product Profile
These bacteria are stabilized to ensure long-term stability and extended shelf-life
- Multiple Bacillus Species
- Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Esterase, Urease, Cellulase, Xylanase, and a series of Hydrocarbon degrading enzymes
- Naturally occurring, nonengineered
- Aerobes and facultative anaerobes
- Highly motile
- Positive chemotaxis
- 100% stabilized bacterial spores
HCT Specifications
Guaranteed Minimum Bacterial Concentration:
5 billion CFU/g (1.8 Trillion CFU/pound)
Typical Properties
| Appearance | dry, tan, free-flowing powder |
| Shelf Life | one year from the date of manufacture |
Performance Properties
| Effective pH range | 5.0 – 10.0 |
| Effective Temperature Range | 40 – 130°F (5 – 55°C) |
| Bacterial Enzyme Production | Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Esterase, Urease, Cellulase, Xylanase, and a series of Hydrocarbon degrading enzymes |
Packaging
One pound water soluble packets in 25 pound pails or bulk powder 325 pound drums.
Storage and Handling
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place |
| Handling | Wash hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water after handling |
View Our Product Photos
Get a Custom Quote
Fill out the form below.
Is Bioremediation Really Effective in Oil Spills?
What is bioremediation used for? The process harnesses the power of microorganisms in the disintegration and digestion of contaminants such as petrochemicals and hydrocarbons, making bioremediation useful in oil spill mitigation and cleanup.
The Role of Microorganisms in Oil Degradation
Oil degradation is an effective environmental bioremediation technique in which microorganisms digest petrochemical pollutants. But which biological and chemical processes help to make this happen, and how can we better understand the benefits? Read on to learn more.
Understanding Bioremediation Costs: Planning a Bioremediation Process
The bioremediation process helps facility managers, clean-up specialists, and business owners working in heavy industry to effectively remove contaminants from the soil. But bioremediation costs can be high, so it’s important to remain aware of the different price factors involved.