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Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi to remove or neutralize contaminants in polluted soil or water. These microorganisms produce enzymes that transform contaminants into harmless by-products such as carbon dioxide, water, and additional cellular material. Bioremediation of petroleum contamination for example, can be efficiently accomplished by adding large numbers of selected petrophilic (oil-loving) microorganisms to the contaminated soil or water. This approach is known as bio-augmentation.

EmTec markets and distributes a variety of bioremediation products designed to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons and other hazardous environmental contaminants in both soil and water.

Bioremediation of Soil and Water

Common Problems

Hydrocarbon waste has become a major environmental issue. It can be found in soil (from leaking underground storage tanks), industrial lagoons, groundwater, oil/water separators and wastewater treatment plants. Traditional treatments for petroleum contamination are becoming increasingly expensive, and they don’t eliminate the contamination or liability.

Solution

EmTec-HC is a live, synergistic blend of all-natural bacteria, specifically chosen for their ability to metabolize hydrocarbons such as: gasoline, oil, diesel and BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene). Aromatic compounds such as phenolics are also digested. The organisms in EmTec-HC are classified as BioSafety Level 1 organisms, the safest rating. Additionally, these organisms are:

• Naturally occurring - natural bacteria, endemic to the earth, not genetically engineered
• Non-pathogenic - do not cause disease
• Non-opportunistic - do not cause disease in a compromised host

Emtec-HC degrades:

• Refined and unrefined hydrocarbons
• Gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
• Motor oil and lubricating oil
• Heating oil
• Crude oil
• Paraffin

Applications

• Soil remediation: landfarming, ex-situ or in-situ
• Small spill response
• Water: salt, brine and fresh
• Groundwater: direct injection, pump & treat
• Oil/water separators

Benefits of EmTec-HC

• Degrades hydrocarbons into CO2 and H2O
• Reduces TPH and BTEX
• Degrades petroleum in soil and water
• Digests short and long chain hydrocarbons
• Eliminates waste
• Reduces pumping of oil water separators
• Safe, Natural, Biodegradable

Formulation

EmTec-HC is available as technical concentrate (EmTec-HC) and slow release tablets (EmTec-HC tabs).

Resource

Article: Bioremediation of Soil

Case Study: Oil Spill Bioremediation in Canal

Product Literature: EmTec-HC

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