Environmental
Perlite for Environmental
Rapid Absorption
Inert & Non-Toxic
Lightweight Filtration Media
Why Perlite for Environmental Applications
Perlite's lightweight, porous structure makes it an effective material for environmental containment, filtration, and water management applications.
It rapidly absorbs liquids such as hydrocarbons and oils and is commonly used in spill response systems, containment berms, and remediation projects. Perlite is also used in stormwater filtration, green roof media, and constructed wetlands, where flow-through performance and stability are critical.
Its non-toxic, inert composition makes it safe for use in environmentally sensitive applications.
Perlite is used where rapid absorption, filtration, and lightweight media performance are critical to environmental systems.
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Common Applications
Available Formats
- Bulk
- Super sacks
- Bagged (multiple sizes available)
Sizes and Gradations
Different environmental applications require different particle sizes. Whittemore offers perlite grades designed for absorption, filtration, and drainage performance.
Fine
Typical size: ~0.5–1.5 mm
Faster absorption , good for spills and sludge solidification
Medium
Typical size: ~1.5–3 mm
Balance of flow and absorption , useful in soil remediation and filtration layers
Coarse
Typical size: ~3–6 mm
Higher void space / drainage , biofilters, stormwater, structural layers
