OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS AND DISPERSION METHODS

摘要

Disclosed herein is a method of dispersing oil located on the surface of a body of water, that includes providing solid particles that include a matrix component and an effective amount of a dispersant component; and contacting the solid particles with the oil on the body of water in an amount sufficient to disperse at least a portion of the oil. Also disclosed is a dispersant for treating oil spills, comprising a solid particle that includes a dispersant component and a solid matrix component.