Oil Spill Eater II (OSEII) is a plant-based and environmentally friendly oil spill cleaner available at Cabeno Environmental. This product breaks down any hydrocarbon into a natural food source for the native bacteria in the environment. The result of the native bacteria degradation process is CO2 and water.
OSEII is not a bacterium, fertilize, or dispersant. It is the perfect product for those looking for a natural, safe solution to any size or type of hydrocarbon contamination.
What Makes OSEII a Good Oil Spill Cleanup Method?
- OSEII is non-toxic, non-poisonous, and non-irritating to humans, animals, plants, and marine life. It contains no known allergens (skin or respiratory).
- OSEII is 100% biodegradable. It has a 5-year + shelf life in concentrate form when stored below 120 degrees.
- Instead of masking the odor of an oil spill, OSEII suppresses vapors and malodors by destroying/degrading the source.
- OSEII reduces the fire hazard associated with volatile hydrocarbons (fuels) by rendering them unable to ignite.
- By converting the oil spill to CO2 and water, OSEII eliminates the need for secondary cleanup. No skimmers or vac-truck required.
- OSEII works great on soil, pavement, gravel, docks, driftwood, mangroves, boats, shorelines, etc.
Simple Scientific Explanation of OSEII
OSEII is a bio-enzymatic cleaner that harnesses the tandem benefit of bacteria and enzymes working together. Crude oil naturally exists on the planet. It is a petroleum hydrocarbon, and the parent to most refined petroleum hydrocarbons (fuels and oils).
Hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria also naturally exist in the environment. OSEII brings together native hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria that exist everywhere in the environment and uses their enzymes to break down the hydrocarbon molecule. This turns oil spills into “food,” allowing native bacteria to convert the petroleum hydrocarbon chemicals to CO2 and water.
As long as the application surface stays damp, the bacteria multiply and keep removing traces of hydrocarbons for hours, days, and even weeks after OSEII use.
Detailed Scientific Explanation of OSEII
The OSEII enzymes are processed to form a nano-scale particle called a micelle. Micelles are a collection of linear molecules of fatty esters and fatty acids clumped together in the shape of a sphere, 1-4 nanometers in diameter.
The micelle’s small diameter and high surface area to volume ratio enable it to penetrate complex carbon molecules, like petroleum hydrocarbons, and emulsify organic matter.
These linear molecules or micelles have a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head and activate when mixed with water. The outer hydrophilic shell aggressively searches for and bonds with water molecules, making them hyper-mobile.
The colloidal micelles then break down long-chain petroleum hydrocarbon bonds in fats, fuels, oils, and grease, holding them in suspension when mixed with water. Individual micelles repel each other like opposing magnets while attracting solid particles and breaking down hydrocarbon bonds into smaller molecules and/or atoms.
Once solid particles have attached themselves to the colloidal micelle, the micelle holds them in suspension, preventing re-attachment. This allows fats, fuels, oils, and grease to safely and permanently dissolve in water. The wash off is completely biodegraded and becomes compounds such as nitrate, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, biomass, and water.
Learn More About OSEII or Purchase OSEII
OSEII’s versatility and eco-friendly properties make it one of the best available methods for oil spill cleanup. To learn more about OSEII, call us at 1 815-774-3747. If you would like to purchase OSEII, visit our online product store.
