Oil Spill Absorbing Polymer Kit A patented oil polymer designed to clean-up oil spills. email to friend
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Add a small amount of beautiful red oil to a jar of water and figure out a way to remove the layer of oil, now floating on the surface. This amazing science kit includes a patented oil polymer and enough Marvel Mystery Oil (similar in chemical composition to crude oil) to repeat the science demonstration a dozen times. Also included is a science activity guide with information on oil polymer chemistry, lots of ideas for demonstrations and a follow-up inquiry-based science activities. Great for science fair experiments!

How does it work?

Sprinkle a small amount of this polymer onto the layer of oil and in seconds the polymer bonds to the oil, forming a sponge-like material that can be easily removed from the jar of water. This polymer is specially formulated to bond quickly and safely to many types of liquid hydrocarbons including crude oil, diesel fuel and gasoline. The bonding is so complete that it literally encapsulates the liquid hydrocarbons in just seconds. Here's an incredible solution to future oil spill disasters.

What does it teach?

Discover how this superabsorbent polymer works and how it is being used in its industrial form to mop up oil spills. Learn about solutions that have been developed to lessen the effect of environmental disasters on animal and human life.