BZT® Xtra-Wet Technical Bulletins

NOT for Grease Traps or Drainlines Alone

Do not use the BZT® Xtra-Wet in grease traps or through drains that flow into a grease trap. You must mix BZT® Waste Digester with the BZT® Xtra-Wet. BZT® Xtra-Wet is a wetting agent, emulsifier that makes the grease more available for the bacteria/enzymes in BZT® Waste Digester to breakdown.

BZT® Xtra-Wet used alone can free up the grease and allow it to pass through to the sewer without any microbial breakdown occurring because BZT® Xtra-Wet does not have any bacteria or enzymes in it. By using BZT® Xtra-Wet alone in these grease trap situations, you could jeopardize your customers by creating pass through grease. This was discussed in the first bulletin sent out dated January 19, 2000 about the BZT® Xtra-Wet.

Difference Between Surfactant and Wetting Agent

What is the difference between a Surfactant and a Wetting Agent?

Surfactant - any surface active agent or substance that modifies the nature of surfaces, reducing the surface tension of water allowing the penetration of the liquid into a material. Surfactants are used in detergents, penetrating agents and emulsifiers.

Wetting Agent - a compound added to a liquid in small quantities in order to enhance the spread of the liquid on a surface.

BZT® Xtra-Wet is a wetting agent.