Posted by Bill Litwin on Sat, Jun 12, 2010 @ 12:20 PM
PetroGuard is probably one of the easiest and quickest EPA approved solutions to at least part of the problem. Oil that has made its way into the calmer inland waters and shore areas could be easily and quickly treated with PetroGuard which would instantly absorb and solidify any oil it comes in contact with. Why is solidification important? Because once absorbed, the oil becomes a solid rubber matrix that will never again release oil, even under pressure. See our
video of how PetroGuard quickly and permanently turns crude oil into a manageable solid. This solidified oil can then be collected and disposed of safely and cheaply. Why will BP not pay attention?
Posted by Bill Litwin on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 @ 09:45 AM
When responding to hazardous chemical and oil spills, using conventional absorbents just doesn't do the trick. PetroGuard on the other hand will lock up the spill, prevent further migration, drastically reduce or eliminate vapor production and allow you to pick up the chemical or oil easily and quickly as solid. This holds true for a water or land environment. Cost to absorb and solidify a gallon of hazardous liquid chemical is about $3.50.
Disposal is cheap and safe, costing an average of about $375 for a 55 gallon drum of treated chemicals weighing approximately 400 lbs. Incineration is the recommended way since it is cleaner and more environmentally friendly than landfilling.
PetroGuard your spills, don't just absorb them!
Posted by Bill Litwin on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @ 10:35 AM
Thanks for joining us on our new environmental safety blog. Here we will bring you news and information not just about us but about topics we hope you will find interesting.
ADVANCED ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY
Our first article is meant to explain what we mean by "Advanced Absorption Technology" (AAT). This is a term we have adopted to describe the underlying technology of our products. AAT is a process of total absorption of a hydrocarbon molecule into the actual molecular structure of our polymer absorbent. This process takes place almost immediately upon contact by a liquid hydrocarbon with our absorbent. During the absorption process (think of how an ameoba engulfs its food), the hydrocarbon molecule becomes a permanent part of the structure, meaning that once absorbed, it cannot be released. Why is that important? When working with hazardous chemicals or oil spills, it is important that the spill is quickly contained and immobilized. We call this process "Hyper-immobilization". Therefore, the immobilized liquid now has been turned into a solid and as such can be collected on land or on the surface of water as a solid and disposed of. This means it eliminates any further environmental impact, will not contaminate those who are collecting it and will not release any toxic substances, even under pressure. Note that the solidified matrix will float on the surface of the water indefinitely or until it is picked up. During the time the matrix remains on the water or on land uncollected, there is no further action that needs to be taken until it can be collected and disposed of.