BioglasTM

BIO-TRICKLING FILTER MEDIA

DESCRIPTION

BioglasTM is a special formulation of a unique,

patented “foamed glass” product made from 100%
recycled glass. Recycled glass is ground into a silica
glass powder, mixed with foaming agents and
proprietary additives, then baked in a kiln to form
a
highly porous, rigid, foamed glass material.
Material is then crushed and sieved to the desired
size range.

Originally developed as a soil aerator, foamed glass

has been found to be well suited as a support
media for biological odor control systems. The foamed glass is completely inert to the
acidic environment in a bio-trickling scrubber, has very high porosity, is lightweight,
retains about a 2:1 ratio of air filled pores to water, and has an elevated pH to help
buffer the acidity and reduce water usage compared to other biological odor control
media.

BioglasTM is specially formulated to a specific size range, with proprietary additives to

provide an optimum substrate for the growth of odor control bacteria. It is 100% made
from recycled glass waste that would otherwise be buried in landfills.

TECHNICAL DATA

Item: Bio-trickling Scrubber Media

Manufactured: USA
Material: Foamed Recycled Glass
Size: 6 mm – 12 mm (1/4” – 1/2”)
Specific Gravity: 1.5 g/cc
Bulk Density: 256 kg/m3 (16 lbs/cf), dry
529 kg/m3 (33 lbs/cf), wet
Porosity (v/v): 85%
Water Holding Capacity (v/v): 30%
Air Filled Pores (v/v): 55%