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MYCELX Remediation ProductsMYCELX manufactures the most technically advanced and efficient products for immobilizing oil available anywhere. All products are infused with patented MYCELX
technology and are designed for specific oil remediation tasks. Every
cleanup task from sheen to tarballs can be quickly and efficiently
addressed using MYCELX products. The use of these products will maximize
response effectiveness, while drastically reducing material usage,
water drag-out, waste generation and ultimately, environmental damage.
MYCELX does not sell the typical melt blown polypropylene materials that other companies use which are slow, ineffective, and over the long term, expensive. After years of research MYCELX Technologies has developed and patented technology which instantly renders oils hydrophobic and viscoelastic. Oil will instantly bond to any substrate treated with MYCELX technology, thereby preventing sinking, emulsification, weathering, sheen and tarball formation. The patented processing technology enables the application of MYCELX to a variety of natural or synthetic materials. We are therefore able to make application specific substrate selections in order to respond to the specific requirements of a range of remediation scenarios. MYCELX Technologies has addressed the fact that what is required of a sorbent material in a sheen, where it is exposed to primarily water, is different than what is required of a sorbent when exposed primarily to oil. Additionally, requirements for a surface remediation technology vary by type of oil; as heavier oils have much higher surface tensions, and lower buoyancy, which reduces the effectiveness of materials that rely upon capillary action. MYCELX has addressed these issues and developed a versatile product line to meet the specific needs of oil remediation customers. back to top |
MYCELX TerraguardInstantly Deployable Underflow WeirTerraguard™ forms a superb instantly deployable  underflow
weir, excellent for emergency response for use in streams, creeks,
rivers and storm water drainage culverts. Time and effort spent building
a traditional dirt mound underflow weir can be used for more productive
activities. Terraguard™'s dual material composition enables it
to block and catch the complete range of spill generated pollution
on the surface of the water while still allowing the clean water to
flow underneath. Terraguard™ extends from above the air/water interface down into the water column to stop surface film, tarballs and emulsification products. The slit fingers and sheen/tarball portions always float above the oil/water interface to provide continuous protection during rough weather or high flow rates. Terraguard™ is engineered for rapid deployment and is available in 10 ft. interconnectable units.
Shoreline Protection System The Terraguard™ shoreline protection system is designed for protection of bird estuaries, environmentally sensitive wetlands and shore lines. Its dual material composition enables protection of the shore from the complete range of oil spill generated pollution. Terraguard™ extends from above the air water interface down to sand level and will protect the shore line form surface film, tarballs and emulsification products. The slit fingers and sheen/tarball portions always float above the oil/water interface to provide continuous protection during rough weather or tidal swings. Terraguard™ is engineered for rapid deployment and is available in 10 ft. or 100 ft. interconnectable units. It will not trap or entangle wildlife. Designed For Protection of Bird Estuaries, Environmentally Sensitive Wetlands and Shore Lines
Usage Directions 1. Deploy Terraguard™ along river banks, beaches, and shore line to protect the areas from the complete range of oil spill generated pollution 2. Connect multiple 10 foot sections together to span the area by overlapping the ends and connecting the snap hooks provided to the grommet holes at each end 3. Anchor the two ends of the Terraguard™ in place to protect the shore line from tarballs, emulsification products, and surface films 4. Remove and replace when the Terraguard™ is fully saturated with oil back to top |
MYCELX VersimatVersimat™ is infused with patented chemistry rendering it highly absorbent to oil and repellent to water. A sweep or boom only absorbs oil where it contacts the oil / water interface. The Versimat™ has been designed to maximize effective contact area and minimize weight. This maximizes performance while reducing water drag and waste disposal costs. Its large surface contact area, the largest square footage per pound of any product available, allows it to immediately absorb much more effectively than standard sweep/boom products.
Versimat™ is designed for bulk sorption of light to medium oils. Each 10 foot section of Versimat™ can be used as a sweep, but its versatile design allows it to be easily attached together to form a continuous barrier of absorbent protection. Excellent for use on diesel fuels, hydraulic fluids, light oils and medium oils, as well as crude oils.
The Versimat™ is a 55 inch wide, 10 foot long specially treated interconnectable mat designed for rapid sorption of large amounts of spilled oil. Its 45.8 square foot contact area and weight of only 2.8 pounds gives the Versimat™ the most area per pound of any product available and allows it to immediately absorb much more effectively than standard sweep/boom products. The 55 inch width of the Versimat™ allows it to be effective in water currents as fast as 9 feet per second. Usage Directions 1. Connect multiple 10 ft. sections together to span the area by overlapping the ends and connecting the snap hooks provided to the grommet holes at each end 2. Use as a boom or a sweep for bulk absorption of oil 3. Place or drag Versimat™ over contaminated surfaces 4. Allow oil to absorb into Versimat™ 5. Remove and replace Versimat™ when it is fully saturated Sweep Method Anchor one end of the Versimat™ and with the other end sweep across the contaminated water surface to remove oil deposits Boat Deployment 1. Attach one end of Versimat™to stationary point on land, buoy, or other boat 2. Attach free end of Versimat™ to another boat 3. Allow Versimat™ to span the distance between the two boats Cleaning Rivers and Streams 1. Deploy across the body of water by anchoring each end of the Versimat™ on the shore. 2. Allow contaminated water to pass under the Versimat™ 3. Remove and replace the Versimat™ when it has become saturated with oil back to top |
MYCELX Sheen DevilThe Sheen Devil™ is the only sheen scavenger that will work forever and never get wet. Sheen Devil's™ patented chemistry enables it to reside high upon the oil / water interface giving it maximum exposure to sheen. Sheen Devil™ instantly attaches to freshly spilled oil preventing weathering and the formation of tarballs and sheen. Sheen Devil™ is available in 10 ft. interconnectable lengths, 4 per box.
Usage Directions Cleaning Rivers and Streams 1. Connect multiple 10 foot sections together to span the area by overlapping the ends and connecting the snap hooks provided to the grommet holes at each end 2. Deploy across the body of water by anchoring the Sheen Devilä at each end of the shore 3. Allow contaminated water to pass under the Sheen Devil™ 4. Remove and replace the Sheen Devil™ when it has become saturated with oil Cleaning Marsh/Wetlands Sheen Devil™ is very light and can easily be used to manually drag across contaminated shallow water areas by two spill responders to remove sheen and surface films. Spill Response Vehicles Sheen Devil™ can be deployed behind boats that have been involved in spill cleanup that have their hulls contaminated with oil to protect harbor areas as they return for decontamination. API Separators Place Sheen Devil™ in the final cleaning chamber of API separators to increase their efficiency. back to top |
MYCELX VersipadThe Versipad™ is an oil sorbent pad that can be unfolded to nine times the area of a standard melt blown polypropylene
pad. Each Versipad™ is able to remove oil on surface areas up
to 18.2 ft² with no use of additional materials. The Versipad™
immediate absorption speed and minimal water drag out make it highly
efficient for cleaning up contaminated areas. Unfoldability allow
the Versipad™ to be used by 100% of its sorption capacity vs.
Only 7% for standard MBPP pads.
1. Place Versipad™ over contaminated area If desired, Versipad™ can be unfolded to cover large areas on tanks and in calm weather conditions. 2. Allow oil to absorb into Versipad™ 3. Remove and replace Versipad™ when fully saturated Tank Cleaning, Light Oil Films, and Spotty Water 1. Unfold Versipad™ the required amount to totally cover the tank surface 2. Lay Versipad™ on top of oily water 3. The oil absorbs immediately. Lift oil soaked pad from surface Bulk Light and Medium Sorption 1. For bulk absorption of oil leave the Versipad™ folded for maximum absorption 2. Allow oil to fully saturate pad 3. Remove pad and replace if required Land Applications 1. Place under and around dripping machinery to catch oil leakage 2. Unfold pads once or twice to form a strip that can be used to fold around corners back to top |
MYCELX ViscochipsViscochips™ are a specially treated natural wood-based product which has been infused with our patented chemistry.
Viscochips™ can be applied directly to oil spills to thicken
light oils to enhance the efficiency of skimmers, or totally solidify
heavy oils into a solid buoyant mass. For land applications Viscochips™
quickly form an absorbent dike to contain and remove spilled oil.
In addition to absorbing, Viscochips™ form a gel upon contact
with the oil creating a barrier which stops further advance.
Light Oil Thickening 1. Shovel 0.1 - 0.5% by weight to light oils to thicken oil and enhance skimmer efficiency up to 500% 2. Use skimmer or vacuum pump to remove oil Heavy Oil Removal 1. Shovel 1 - 10% by weight on heavy oils to yield a buoyant solid mass 2. Rake or shovel solidified oil from the water surface Thickening Oil to Prevent Entrainment 1. Shovel 0.1 - 0.5% by weight of Viscochips™ to oil at the boom site to prevent the oil from jumping over or going under the oil containment booms 2. Heavy seas only increase the effectiveness of the Viscochips™ product First Response - Containing Oil Spills with a Minimum of Product 1. Spread Viscochips™ along the leading edge of the oil spill to slow its advance across the water 2. The Viscochips™ will thicken the leading edge of the spill even if only a minimum of product is used, allowing more time for spill responders to react. Again, heavy seas only increase the effectiveness of the Viscochips™. back to top |
MYCELX SmartpadEach Smartpad™ is capable of removing over 2 lb. of oil. Smartpad's™ unique design serves to protect surfaces and can
be used to remediate oil in water or land based applications. Versatility
and buoyancy make Smartpad™ effective in protecting surfaces
from shop floors to sump pumps. Smartpad™ will not let oil pass
through its durable shell so surfaces beneath the pad remain clean.
Usage Directions Leaking Equipment 1. Place over contaminated area or position under dripping equipment to catch oil 2. Allow pad to absorb oil 3. Smartpad™ will not bleed through so surfaces beneath the pad remain clean 4. Fold Smartpad™ in half for extra usage once one side has become saturated 5. Remove and replace Smartpad™ when it is fully saturated Dripping Fittings 1. Wrap Smartpad™ around dripping or leaking fittings to contain oil seepage 2. Remove and replace Smartpad™ when it is fully saturated Bulk Oil Sorption 1. Place pad over contaminated area and allow to saturate with oil 2. The highly buoyant Smartpad™ will keep even heavy oil floating indefinitely back to top |