Enviro-bond: Cleaning Oil Spills
Description: Enviro-bond is a hydrocarbon polymer that contains a porous inner structure. When added to oil, the hydrophobic oil is attracted to the inner structure of the polymer. Enviro-bond is used commercially to clean up oil spills.
Source: Flinn Scientific Product
Year: 1998 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Hydrocarbon, Polymer, Hydrophobic, Environ-bond, Oil Spill
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Specific organ toxicity hazard single exposure – central nervous system
- Long-term aquatic toxicity hazard
- Flammable liquids
- Aspiration hazard
- Skin irritation
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Contrast between systems is noticeable
- Time to results is low
- Some connection between demo and course material
- Moderate reliability
Difficulty: Medium
- Some concerted manipulations
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Use or handling of toxic chemicals
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Avoid inhalation of mists vapors or droplets
- Downdraft hood recommended
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Organic Chemistry, Polymers
Division: General, Organic Chemistry
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