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RECORD NUMBER: 145 OF 182

Main Title Status Report - Use of Chemicals and Other Materials to Treat Oil on Water.
CORP Author Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, Washington, D. C.
Year Published 1969
Stock Number PB-260 253
Additional Subjects Water pollution control ; Absorption ; Oil pollution removal ; Dispersing ; Chemical removal ; Federal agencies ;
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NTIS  PB-260 253 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 25p
Abstract
A statement by the research facilities of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration on the use of various chemicals to treat oil on water is provided. Methods discussed include dispersal, absorption, sinking, gellation, and burning of oil from water surfaces and affected shorelines. Also included is the FWPCA policy on the use of chemicals to treat floating oil.