Sulfhydral containing compounds and methods of using same

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions with aqueous metal or chlorinated hydrocarbon decontamination activity and their uses in removing metals or chlorinated hydrocarbons from aqueous media or soil. The compounds contain a sulfhydral group (-SH). The compounds release sulfhydral slowly into the water providing activity over extended periods of time and exhibit biodegradable characteristics. The compounds may be used to remediate aqueous media.