A METHOD TO REMEDIATE SOIL USING A SURFACTANT OF AN ALKENYLSUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE OR ACID REACTED WITH AN AMINE ACID OR SALT OF AN AMINE ACID

摘要

A method for remediating soil which is contaminated by one or more hydrophobic organic chemicals, comprising: contacting the contaminated soil with an aqueous composition comprising a surfactant prepared by reacting an alkenylsuccinic anhydride or acid with an amine acid or salt of an amine acid; whereby at least a portion of said hydrophobic organic chemical becomes associated with said aqueous composition.