PROCESS TO SOLIDIFY OIL ON LAND AND SEA

摘要

A method of controlling oil spills in water or on land comprises the steps of applying paraffin wax particles to an oil spill so as to form an oil/wax mixture, and removing the oil/wax mixture. The paraffin wax particles preferably comprise powdered paraffin wax or a granulated paraffin wax. The powdered paraffin wax may comprise a mixture of paraffin and a polymer.