Different manufacturers of Sofnolime?

NickT · 3rd July 2005, 01:28

Help!
Are there different manufacturers of Sofnolime?
I am trying to import some to Peru and got the "importing people" working on finding me Sofnolime. Now for reference, I have not yet been trained on my CCR but I want to get the stuff into the country before I get the rebreather. A reabreather ain´t much good without scruber material.

The quote they sent me is for: SL812WV 8-12 mesh Sofnolime from O.C. Lugo. I thought Sofnolime was manufactured by Molecular.

Does this work?
Cheers
Nick

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd July 2005, 02:11

Sofnolime is manufactured by Molecular Products Ltd in the UK and distributed by O.C. Lugo in North America.
I don't know if there is a distributor in South America, or if you have a choice where to order.
Contact for Molecular Products is sales@molprod.com

NickT · 3rd July 2005, 02:46

Thanks again Stefan, That´s the bit I did not understand. US Distributor vs. Manufacturer.

Cheers
Nick

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd July 2005, 02:52

Molecular Products actually makes it in their factories.
Lugo imports and distributes it in North America.
They carry all kind of chemical stuff and absorbents.
Don't know if you can buy direct, but I asume they
only distribute to dealers, importers etc.

Same with Sodasorb, it's made by Grace and the diving
grade is distributed by Steam Machines. That you can
buy direct or through their dealers, price is usually the
same.

Triton · 3rd July 2005, 23:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Molecular Products actually makes it in their factories.
Lugo imports and distributes it in North America.
They carry all kind of chemical stuff and absorbents.
Don't know if you can buy direct, but I asume they
only distribute to dealers, importers etc.

Same with Sodasorb, it's made by Grace and the diving
grade is distributed by Steam Machines. That you can
buy direct or through their dealers, price is usually the
same.

I understand there are different grain size like 8-12 but are Sofnolime and sodasorb the same chemical ?

Does anyone know the chemical formula of the stuff pls?

rgds

***caveseeker7*** · 4th July 2005, 04:31

They use pretty much the same chemicals, but in propriatory compostion.
Slight differences in hardness, absorbing capacity and such.
I enclosed the MSDS for both.

viscya · 12th October 2006, 01:49

Well, the obvious question you will get is "how can we have a superior product at less cost?"

I think everyone knows that MP is the seperior product, but how can we as the user get it at a better cost? In the US, there seem to be a bottle neck with O.C. Lugo. They only sell to sea pearls. The rest of us must deal with them. If I can order a pallet of product, why can't I get it from O.C. directly? Other manufacturers/distributors will sell directly in these quantities. Why won't O.C.? This step through two middle men makes the price of your product out of line.

FWIW

Dave

decoweenie · 12th October 2006, 06:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya)

Well, the obvious question you will get is "how can we have a superior product at less cost?"

... as soon as what-his-name(*) introduces his revolutionary sorb product...

(*) the guy who just got out of school, worked at ISC and has a "simple" idea of how to make recycle-able sorb... posted a while back, IIRC.

mikedive · 12th October 2006, 06:58

Hey Nick,

Grace/SodaSorb has a dealer in Brazil but he don't care about recreational market just offshore business. I asked him about prices and he never answer me but if you want we can share a pallet (24 buckets of 37 lbs/each) of 6-12 if worth for you.
You can go to Grace's official web site and there you will find the e-mail for Jeffrey at the Brazilian office.
Cheers,

***jradomski*** · 12th October 2006, 12:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

They use pretty much the same chemicals, but in propriatory compostion.
Slight differences in hardness, absorbing capacity and such.
I enclosed the MSDS for both.

Stefan,
You have al older SOodasorb MSDS.. Here is the newer one

3rd July 2005, 01:28	#1 (permalink)
NickT Peru Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peru Posts: 31	Different manufacturers of Sofnolime? Help! Are there different manufacturers of Sofnolime? I am trying to import some to Peru and got the "importing people" working on finding me Sofnolime. Now for reference, I have not yet been trained on my CCR but I want to get the stuff into the country before I get the rebreather. A reabreather ain´t much good without scruber material. The quote they sent me is for: SL812WV 8-12 mesh Sofnolime from O.C. Lugo. I thought Sofnolime was manufactured by Molecular. Does this work? Cheers Nick
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3rd July 2005, 02:11	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,435	Sofnolime is manufactured by Molecular Products Ltd in the UK and distributed by O.C. Lugo in North America. I don't know if there is a distributor in South America, or if you have a choice where to order. Contact for Molecular Products is sales@molprod.com __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.'!"
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3rd July 2005, 02:46	#3 (permalink)
NickT Peru Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peru Posts: 31	Thanks again Stefan, That´s the bit I did not understand. US Distributor vs. Manufacturer. Cheers Nick
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3rd July 2005, 02:52	#4 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,435	Molecular Products actually makes it in their factories. Lugo imports and distributes it in North America. They carry all kind of chemical stuff and absorbents. Don't know if you can buy direct, but I asume they only distribute to dealers, importers etc. Same with Sodasorb, it's made by Grace and the diving grade is distributed by Steam Machines. That you can buy direct or through their dealers, price is usually the same. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.'!"
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3rd July 2005, 23:53	#5 (permalink)
Triton New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Med Posts: 39	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Molecular Products actually makes it in their factories. Lugo imports and distributes it in North America. They carry all kind of chemical stuff and absorbents. Don't know if you can buy direct, but I asume they only distribute to dealers, importers etc. Same with Sodasorb, it's made by Grace and the diving grade is distributed by Steam Machines. That you can buy direct or through their dealers, price is usually the same. I understand there are different grain size like 8-12 but are Sofnolime and sodasorb the same chemical ? Does anyone know the chemical formula of the stuff pls? rgds
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12th October 2006, 01:49	#7 (permalink)
viscya Wrecking Crew Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marlton New Jersey Posts: 140	Re: Different manufacturers of Sofnolime? Well, the obvious question you will get is "how can we have a superior product at less cost?" I think everyone knows that MP is the seperior product, but how can we as the user get it at a better cost? In the US, there seem to be a bottle neck with O.C. Lugo. They only sell to sea pearls. The rest of us must deal with them. If I can order a pallet of product, why can't I get it from O.C. directly? Other manufacturers/distributors will sell directly in these quantities. Why won't O.C.? This step through two middle men makes the price of your product out of line. FWIW Dave __________________ "There is nothing majestic or dignified about being left to silently rot and collapse under heaps of old fishing net forgotten and unappreciated in dark and unvisited waters." DrMike
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12th October 2006, 06:14	#8 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Different manufacturers of Sofnolime? Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya) Well, the obvious question you will get is "how can we have a superior product at less cost?" ... as soon as what-his-name() introduces his revolutionary sorb product... () the guy who just got out of school, worked at ISC and has a "simple" idea of how to make recycle-able sorb... posted a while back, IIRC. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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12th October 2006, 06:58	#9 (permalink)
mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 328	Re: Different manufacturers of Sofnolime? Hey Nick, Grace/SodaSorb has a dealer in Brazil but he don't care about recreational market just offshore business. I asked him about prices and he never answer me but if you want we can share a pallet (24 buckets of 37 lbs/each) of 6-12 if worth for you. You can go to Grace's official web site and there you will find the e-mail for Jeffrey at the Brazilian office. Cheers, __________________ Michael Netto - www.rebreatherclubedobrasil.com.br ISC Megalodon CCR instructor and dealer IANTD CCR Trimix and CCR Cave instructor IANTD Dive Rite O2ptima instructor
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