The inert nature of the media does not cause any reaction with unstable liquid chemicals. Coir, also known as ‘coir fibre pith’, is a natural and renewable resource that is free of any chemicals and toxins, produced as a by-product when coconut husks are processed for the extraction of the long fibres. The coir is washed, heat treated, screened and graded to a unique absorbent specification before being packaged. This absorbent is consistent and uniform in texture and is a completely homogenous material composed of millions of capillary micro-sponges. It has been estimated that the surface area of Coir Peat is approximately 0.6ha (6000M2) in a single litre of coir. The large surface area is created by the hollow channel structure. This product can absorb and hold up to 9 times its own weight in liquids.