Oil absorbent fibrous granules
First Claim
1. Free flowing incineratable absorbent granules comprising cellulosic plant fibers and substantially water and oil insoluble non-self associating fibers having an aspect ratio greater than 3 or substantially water and oil insoluble non-self associating and non-film forming particulates having an aspect ratio less than 3, said granules having an oil Surface Residue Value of less than 0.5 grams, an average density of from about 0.15 to 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter and are free flowing.
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Abstract
There is provided a cellulosic-based fiber granule with added non self-associating particulates or fibers. The resulting granule is free-flowing with a densified outer surface and is capable of removing substantially all oil from a flat surface such as a floor. The granule is also capable of being incinerated by being formed substantially of organic materials. Cellulosic plant fibers form at least 10 percent up to 99 percent of the granule. There is also provided a method for forming the incineratable oil an absorbent, free-flowing granules.
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- 1. Free flowing incineratable absorbent granules comprising cellulosic plant fibers and substantially water and oil insoluble non-self associating fibers having an aspect ratio greater than 3 or substantially water and oil insoluble non-self associating and non-film forming particulates having an aspect ratio less than 3, said granules having an oil Surface Residue Value of less than 0.5 grams, an average density of from about 0.15 to 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter and are free flowing.
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