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Oil Absorbing Polymer

How Science could eliminate the oil spill problems of today.


Just imagine if the solution to an oil spill was this simple: Sprinkle a small amount of a non-toxic powder onto the layer of oil and in seconds the powder bonds to the oil, forming a sponge-like material that can be easily removed from the surface of the water. It's more than just a dream... a new form of superabsorbent polymer technology is changing the way environmental scientists approach oil spill and waste management problems. The results are amazing!

This is really amazing stuff

Joanne    -  June 3, 2010

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I used this to help my kids understand what was happening in the gulf of mexico. I only wish it made sense to use this on a large scale. Thanks for the great product!