Mitsui Hygiene Materials (Thailand)

TAFNEL^® Oil Blotter

Made in Japan

TAFNEL^® Oil Blotter is a needle-punched nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene. It offers excellent oil absorption and strength and is available in various forms for quick oil recovery.

Quick Recovery of Oil Spills in Seas and Rivers

A wide variety of types are available to enable rapid emergency response.

Prevent Oil Leaks and Stains in Factories and Restaurants

Keep the workplace clean. Prevents drips, splashes, and oil leaks from machinery during operation.

Home Use Tool for Cleanliness

Why TAFNEL^® ?

Do not sink in the water

Because the material has a specific gravity of 0.9,
it does not sink in water.

Barely absorb water

The polypropylene fiber material has excellent oleophilic
(oil-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties.

Excellent Dimensional Stability

Made from continuous long fibers in a spunbond nonwoven fabric,
it offers superior strength. Also, since no adhesives are used,
there is no sticky feeling during handling.

When incinerated, No toxic gas release

The incineration temperature is approximately 910°C,
similar to that of kerosene or light oil.
Please handle according to the condition of the oil.

The History of TAFNEL — A Trused Choice
Over the Years

1970s

With growing attention to environmental issues, TAFNEL^® began to be used in factories and wastewater treatment.

1974

During the heavy oil spill in the Seto Inland Sea, TAFNEL^® was used extensively.

1991

In the Gulf War Oil spill, TAFNEL^® was selected as part of Japan's government aid supplies.

1997

TAFNEL^® played a major role in the heavy oil spill caused by the Russian tanker Nakhodka.

Since then, TAFNEL^® has been used by the Japan Coast Guard and other government agencies, as weil as industrial facilities across Japan, as a basic stockpile item for environmental protection.

2001

Oil waste from business sites became a problem. Large amounts of white clumps (oil balls) washed ashore on the beach in Odaiba. Tokyo.
The cause was oil components from animals and plants that had accumulated in sewage pipes over many years. Oil disposal became a major issue in food service and similar industries, and TAFNEL^® became an essential materials even in areas close to daily life.

2011

TAFNEL^® proved its value duing the Great East Japan Earthquake. It was indispenseable in recovery operations involving fires and spills from large petroleum complex faciliries.

MAT Type (AR-50)

Handy Size for Easy Use

Versatile performance — from recovering floating oil to beautifying the worksite.

High-Absorption Type (AR-50) Also Available

Because the fibers are hollow (AIRYFA®), oil absorption performance increases by 20% (up to 12 times its own weight), and buoyancy is excellent. It is also lighter, making storage and transport easier.