PetroGuard is a polymeric solidifying hydrocarbon based oil and chemical spill absorbent. This is one of the most efficient solidifying absorbent available. It is up to 4 times more effective and cost saving than conventional oil dry or kitty litter type products.
PetroGuard advanced absorption technology from Guardian Environmental Technologies instantly hyper-immobilizes and solidifies (stabilizes) reactive and other dangerous spills as well as crude oil and other petroleum products on land or water. This super-absorbent deactivating powder is:
- Lightweight,granular
- Non-toxic and non-catalytic
- Environmentally safe and friendly
- Cost effective: treat one pound of oil with 1/4 lb of PetroGuard
- Absorb and solidify petroleum based spills on water or land including crude oil
- Hydrophobic-will float indefinitely allowing for collection of solidified oil matrix from the surface of water.
Oil spill in Gulf of Mexico PetroGuard is a blend of organic polymers with a strong affinity for liquids and gases with lipophylic solubility characteristics. PetroGuard has demonstrated a particularly strong attraction to many highly reactive chemicals, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, and chlorocarbons as well as petroleum products.
PetroGuard meets EPA requirements in Title 40 CFR of National Contingency Plan for responding to oil or chemical spills on water or land. Suitable for use in conjunction to fire fighting foam. Please contact us for specific use information.
The absorbed and immobilized liquid contaminants will not leach, leak, or release once treated making this sorbent ideal for containing and removing chemical or oil spills.
PetroGuard's mode of action depends upon the ability of the active material to selectively absorb molecules with suitable solubility characteristics directly into its internal structure to form a stable, solid solution. Such a mechanism allows PetroGuard to absorb very large quantities of molecules that have compatible solubility characteristics. Molecules in air or water streams are partitioned between soft or glassy regions of the medium, and these regions have an exceptional affinity for hydrocarbons, chlorocarbons and many other non-polar organic compounds.
Direct contact allows the liquid organic material to rapidly diffuse into the structure of the absorbent. These rapid absorbing and immobilizing characteristics make PetroGuard a preferred solution for emergency spill response. Petroleum based oil spills are quickly solidified to prevent migration without the use of dangerous and often toxic surfactants. Another desired quality of PetroGuard is that once it has reached its capacity, it will quickly form a solid interlocking network matrix, which can then be easily disposed of by incineration or other means.
Performance Characteristics
Absorption Capacity
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wt/wt |
Titanium tetrachloride
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300%
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Chlorosilanes
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300%
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Styrene
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400% |
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
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400%
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Iso-octane
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1000%
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| Crude Oil and products |
400%
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Process Characteristics
PetroGuard's absorptive capacity depends upon the sorbent to selectively absorb molecules with suitable solubility characteristics, directly into its internal structure. This allows the polymer to absorb very large quantities of molecules. Molecules are partitioned into the polymeric regions of the medium, with exceptional affinity for non-polar organic compounds. Once deactivation has taken place, PetroGuard will form an interlocking network matrix with a rubber-like consistency.
PetroGuard
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Matrix Structure
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Organic Polymer
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Physical Form
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White Granular
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Particle Size
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10-60 Mesh
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Moisture Content
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<0.5%
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Apparent Density
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14.5 lb/cf
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Ash Content
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<0.01%
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