Get out of the FOG
with Grease-X
The total package solution
• Grease-X Emulsifier
• Grease-X Jet
• Grease-X Biozyme
• Grease-X Biodeodorizer
Grease-X® gives you the power to keep your
municipal wastewater systems clear of fats, oils
and grease (FOG) using your own crews and
equipment. The four Grease-X formulas make a
complete package to clear FOG-choked pipelines
and lift stations, prevent FOG buildup and
eliminate pipeline odors.
Grease-X uses non-caustic, non-polluting emulsifiers plus nature’s own microorganisms to break
down and digest FOG, along with other odorcausing organic wastes. That makes Grease-X
an environmentally friendly solution for sewer
system maintenance. And because it’s easy to
apply using equipment you already have,
Grease-X is economical as well.
Eliminate pipeline grease using
your own crews and equipment.
Grease-X Emulsifier
Penetrates, softens FOG, clears blocked lift lines
Grease-X Jet
Fast-acting emulsifier for your jetter equipment
Grease-X Emulsifier offers a fast, environmentally friendly
way to remove fats, oils and grease (FOG) that can build up
in municipal wastewater lift lines. This concentrated, heavyduty emulsifier penetrates and softens all forms of FOG to
clear blockages and restore flow. Grease-X Emulsifier contains
biodegradable, non-ionic surfactants, chelating agents and
water. These biodegradable components from the emulsifier
can then be digested by Grease-X Biozyme.
Grease-X Emulsifier is non-caustic and non-polluting. It
contains no halogenated solvents like trichloroethylene or
carbon tetrachloride, no inorganic residues and no corrosive
chemicals. Plus, its excellent biodegradability makes Grease-X
Emulsifier ideal for meeting Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations for mixed wastes.
Grease-X Jet is a fast-acting version of Grease-X Emulsifier
that’s specially formulated for use with jetter trucks. When
used with your jetting equipment, it quickly unblocks FOGchoked municipal pipelines and immediately restores pipe
flow capacity. Grease-X Jet is effective on all types of animal,
vegetable and petroleum greases, fats and heavy oils. Grease-X
Jet is also ideal for cleaning jetting equipment after use.
Like Grease-X Emulsifier, Grease-X Jet contains no halogenated or petroleum solvents. And unlike many solvent-based
cleaners, Grease-X Jet breaks down grease, oil and petroleum
products without generating toxic flammable vapors.
Grease-X Emulsifier is non-caustic and non-polluting, and it’s biodegradable,
so it’s easy on your wastewater treatment plants.
When used with your jetting equipment, Grease-X Jet quickly unblocks FOGchoked pipelines and immediately restores pipe flow capacity.
Agent
Indication
Application
mode
Grease-X Grease-X Grease-X
Grease-X
Jet
Emulsifier Biozyme Biodeodorizer
Jetter truck
X
Lift station
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sewer line
X
X
Remedial
treatment
X
X
Preventive
maintenance
Emulsifier
X
The Grease-X line gives you a total package of
solutions to clear built-up fats, oils and grease from
your wastewater collection system, prevent future
buildups and eliminate pipeline odors at the source.
X
Microbial
digester
Grease-X Biozyme
Digests FOG, keeps pipelines clear
Grease-X Biodeodorizer
Digests odor-causing wastes
While Grease-X Emulsifier and Grease-X Jet are used to clear
FOG from lift stations and pipelines, Grease-X Biozyme is a
preventive maintenance treatment to keep FOG from building
up in your wastewater collection system. It can also be used to
pre-treat wastewater, reducing the workload at sewage treatment plants.
Grease-X Biozyme features highly concentrated microorganisms that coat pipelines and lift stations, digesting FOG
and other organic matter as it flows through the wastewater
collection system. Grease-X Biozyme microbes secrete enzymes
that further digest FOG, plus they reproduce and spread
throughout your system to consume even more floating waste
and accumulated FOG. What’s more, the Grease-X Biozyme
coating acts as a lubricant, further reducing backups. And
because Grease-X Biozyme microbes actually eat grease rather
than just break it into smaller pieces, it reduces the load on
wastewater treatment plants.
Grease-X Biozyme is all-natural, non-caustic and nonpolluting. It comes in dry, fine granules packaged in buckets
or in water-soluble bags for stability and easy application.
Grease-X Biodeodorizer eliminates pipeline odor at the source.
A highly concentrated, liquid microbial ecosystem, Grease-X
Biodeodorizer digests odor-causing wastes. Specialized
microorganisms are fortified with free enzymes that act as
catalysts to chemically alter odor-causing materials. Grease-X
Biodeodorizer also includes a surfactant that helps increase
microbial activity. You can first use Grease-X Biodeodorizer to
eliminate odors, then continue with preventive maintenance
to keep odors from coming back.
Grease-X Biodeodorizer is all-natural, and it contains no
genetically altered microorganisms. It’s non-toxic, non-caustic
and contains no hazardous chemicals, acids or solvents. And
unlike other microbial deodorizers, Grease-X Biodeodorizer
contains no potentially hazardous pseudomonas bacteria.
Which Grease-X product
is right for you?
The right Grease-X product depends on
your application:
1. Blocked pipelines
Use fast-acting Grease-X Jet to emulsify FOG and restore
pipeline flow. Follow up with Grease-X Biozyme to digest the
emulsified FOG and prevent future buildups.
2. Blocked lift lines
Use Grease-X Emulsifier to emulsify FOG from lift stations.
Follow up with Grease-X Biozyme to digest the emulsified
FOG and prevent future buildups.
3. Preventive maintenance
For pipelines near restaurants and other problem areas,
apply Grease-X Biozyme once a week to continue microbial
digestion of organic wastes and prevent FOG buildup. For
pipelines and lift stations where odor is a problem, apply
Grease-X Biodeodorizer once a week to continue digestion
of odor-causing materials.
While chemical treatments simply move grease downstream, Grease-X
Biozyme actually digests fats, oils and grease to prevent future buildups in
your wastewater collection system.
Grease-X solves the problem of “restaurant row”
It’s a common problem in many cities large and small:
a series of fast-food and other restaurants strung along a busy
street. Although they have grease traps, these restaurants all
discharge fats, oils and grease into the collection system, and
when combined they can completely clog an 8-inch pipe in a
month or less. And that can lead to costly backups and service
interruptions.
Grease-X is the solution for these hot spots where FOG
builds up faster. Grease-X Jet can quickly clear blocked sewer
lines by breaking down FOG. Follow that treatment with
Grease-X Biozyme to digest the remaining FOG. Then simply
drop a bag of Grease-X Biozyme upstream from the sewer line
serving a series of restaurants every week to continue microbial
digestion and prevent future FOG buildup.
Fats, oils and grease build up fast in areas where there are several fast-food
restaurants, but with Grease-X you can clear away the FOG and keep it
from coming back.
Grease-X eliminates odors at the source
No doubt about it—some waste really stinks. But the residents
of your city don’t want to smell it, especially in their neighborhoods. Conventional chemical deodorizers simply try to mask
the offensive odors. And while some are temporarily effective,
the smell always comes back, creating the need for regular and
costly treatments.
Grease-X Biodeodorizer takes a different approach. Like
Grease-X Biozyme, it uses nature’s own microorganisms to
digest organic wastes in your wastewater collection system. It’s
specially formulated to attack the most common sources of
wastewater odors. Plus, the microbes release free enzymes that
chemically alter odor-causing materials. Simply apply Grease-X
Biodeodorizer every week upstream from lines where odors
have been a problem to continue microbial digestion and
prevent future odors.
Regular treatments with Grease-X can clear FOG from your pipelines and
keep your wastewater treatment system flowing smoothly.
Grease-X lessens the load on wastewater
treatment plants
While conventional chemical wastewater treatments break up
accumulated FOG, all they can do by themselves is move the
FOG downstream, making your wastewater treatment plants
work harder. In addition, chemicals are quickly diluted and
washed out of the system, requiring frequent—and expensive—
treatments.
Grease-X Emulsifier and Grease-X Jet are effective at breaking
down fog and clearing lines and lift stations quickly, but they’re
only the first part of the total Grease-X solution. Once you’ve
emulsified the FOG, the next step is treatment with Grease-X
Biozyme. Its microorganisms actually eat the grease, reducing
the load on your wastewater treatment plant. And unlike chemicals treatments, the microbes in Grease-X Biozyme are alive—
reproducing, forming colonies and constantly eating, whether
attached to a pipeline wall or floating in the flow of wastewater.
What’s more, Grease-X Biozyme can improve wastewater
plant efficiency by 30 to 40 percent because it effectively biodegrades high concentrations of detergents that lower surface
tension.
Because Grease-X Biozyme actually digests fats, oils and grease, it reduces
the load on your wastewater treatment plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Grease-X cure problems with FOG in
our wastewater system?
Do lines have to be cleaned before using
Grease-X Biozyme?
Grease-X Emulsifier and Grease-X Jet emulsify FOG to clear
blockages and restore pipeline flow. That treats the immediate
symptoms. Then, regular treatments with Grease-X Biozyme
provide the long-term cure. Not only do the microbes in
Grease-X Biozyme digest FOG, they reproduce and form
colonies, coating pipe walls and continuing to digest FOG as it
passes through the line. In addition, this slick coating prevents
grease from sticking to and building up on pipe walls.
If your pipelines and lift stations have a heavy buildup of FOG,
it’s a good idea to apply Grease-X Jet or Grease-X Emulsifier
first to break it down and prevent backups. Otherwise, you can
apply Grease-X Biozyme, and it will begin digesting FOG
immediately.
Is Grease-X safe to handle?
Yes! All Grease-X formulas are free of hazardous corrosive
or caustic chemicals, and they contain no halogenated
solvents such as trichloroethylene or carbon tetrachloride.
Grease-X Emulsifier and Grease-X Jet are both non-polluting
and biodegradable, which makes them ideal for meeting
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
Grease-X Biozyme and Grease-X Biodeodorizer use only
natural microorganisms that are harmless to humans, plants
and animals. Consult the Grease-X Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for further information.
Once I’ve started treating lines with Grease-X,
how economical is maintenance?
Grease-X costs less than two cents per foot, per week. And
that’s for an 8-inch pipe with heavy grease input from several
restaurants. You’ll also save with Grease-X because you can use
your own crews and equipment. And you won’t have the cost of
backups and service interruptions.
Can Grease-X damage any part of our
wastewater collection system?
No! Unlike corrosive chemicals and cutting equipment, Grease-X
will not damage your wastewater collection system. In fact,
Grease-X is actually good for your system. The microbes in
Grease-X Biozyme create a slick coating on pipeline walls to
improve flow. Plus, Grease-X Biozyme effectively biodegrades
detergents that can lower surface tension of wastewater,
improving wastewater-plant efficiency by 30 to 40 percent.
Regular treatments with Grease-X prevent FOG buildup and cost less than two
cents per foot, per week.
From the makers of RootX
You can count on Grease-X to be easy to use and effective because it comes from the makers
of RootX®. For more than a decade, cities of all sizes throughout the United States and Canada
have used RootX to kill roots in municipal sewer lines, storm pipes and septic systems. Grease-X
continues the RootX tradition of non-caustic, non-polluting wastewater treatment products
that are easy for municipal maintenance crews to apply.
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Salem, OR 97303
www.rootx.com
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