Posted by Bill Litwin on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 09:33 AM
Although it seems like the BP well is finally under control and no longer leaking into the gulf, there is still a massive task ahead to clean up the oil that has washed into the shallow water regions along the Gulf. Guardian's exclusive "Blanket-Boom" products are specifically designed to absorb and permanently contain the thin film of oil that always remains even after the skimmers are done. SheenGuard blanket- booms have a much larger surface area for absorbtion than round booms. In fact on a per foot calculation, a 24" section will have the same surface area as 8, 24" sections of 5" sorbent booms at a cost of about $2.00 per foot, about 28% cost saving. More importantly, SheenGuard blanket booms are filled with PetroGuard D that permanently solidifies the oil and will not allow the oil to leach or leak back into the water. They can be left in place for long periods of time where sheens are present.
Pillows are clipped together to form the blanket and is the ideal situation for backwater areas.Contact Guardian Environmental Technologies at info@guardianenvironmental.com or call 860 350 2200.
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 Tue, May 11, 2010 @ 04:18 PM
WATCH THIS VIDEO
THERE IS A SOLUTION TO THE GULF OIL SPILL
Guardian Environmental Technologies offers an immediate solution to the Gulf oil spill that would save hundreds of thousands of dollars, reduce the cleanup time and help save the precious fishing grounds along the coast. PetroGuard is a polymeric oil spill solidifier that is applied directly to the oil floating on the surface. The oil is instantly solidified and remains floating until it is scooped up and removed. The resulting floating matrix is will not contaminate anything it touches. It can be safely handled and will not release the captured oil in the way conventional absorbents do. If the solidified oil washes up on the beach it will not harm the environment and can be easily collected and disposed of. PetroGuard has a 400% by weight absorption capability meaning one gallon of PetroGuard will absorb and lock up about 4 gallons of oil.
Anyone having a contact with BP one of the regulatory agencies should be contacted to alert them about this technology.
Please contact us at info@guardianenvironmental.com
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.