Sorbent suppliers

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Pollution Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:7236179

Vedder, M

Sorbents are used to absorb or contain spilled and leaking chemicals, oils, lubricants and other process fluids. They are commonly used around the base of machinery in industrial applications, and in remediating oil spills on land and water. Sorbents are made from biodegradable, inorganic or synthetic materials. Organic materials include corn cobs, wood pulp, paper fiber and cotton. Inorganic materials include clay, perlite, expanded silicates and expanded mica. Synthetic sorbents are made from petroleum- or plastic-based materials such as polyurethane, polyethylene or polypropylene. Sorbents are available in a variety of forms, including pads, rolls, booms, pillows and loose particulate.

• OSTI ID: 7236179
• Journal Information: Pollution Engineering; (United States), Vol. 26:3; ISSN 0032-3640
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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