Spontex Viskovita Cellulose Sponge
Brand: Viskovita Spontex

This sponge comes compressed, and will expand to full size when in contact with water!

High liquid absorption is just one of many characteristics which allows the usage of this material in many applications. The composition makes the cellulose sponge unique and sustainable. This material can be processed with different kind of manufacturing capabilities to adapt it to needed conditions of industrial users.

• High liquid absorption and retention capacity:
  The unique porosity provides a large surface area with an open cell structure. Therefore, the natural cellulose sponge is able to absorb 20 times its own dry weight of water and retain this in its pore structure. The cellulose sponge will retain the liquid until this capacity is reached. This feature can also be seen with other fluids such as motor oil, petroleum, gasoline, and also dilute acid (e. g. formic acid or nitric acid).
• Compressible:
  Sponge can be compressed keeping 100% of its characteristics. Only when it comes into contact with water it expands to full size. Compression can be achieved in dry state only. When it’s wet, the material is elastic.
• Tensile strength:
  Spontex sponge is one of the most resistant sponge on the market. Its tensile strength is regularly controlled during production. It is a huge advantage compared to cotton cloths, non-woven cloths and paper wipes.
• Cleaning Properties:
  For decades the cleaning properties of Spontex cellulose sponges are well known all over the world. The unique external skin makes the sponge tight and rigid.
• Biodegradability:
  Cellulose sponge material is 100% biodegradable.
• Chemical Resistance:
  Chemical analysis has shown a good stability with several diluted acids and bases.
• Combustibility & temperature resistance:
  Cellulose sponge material is flammable although combustibility rates can vary with impregnated fluids. Thermographic analysis with cellulose shows that sponge starts to burn away at more than 300 °C.
• Sterilization:
  Spontex sponge can be sterilized either by gamma radiation, autoclave or ETO gas.
• Washability:
  The cellulose sponge material is machine washable up to 95°C with detergent.