PRP is a powder of formed, hollow wax microcapsules that average 50 microns in size. PRP has a natural affinity for hydrocarbons and immediately encapsulates petroleum molecules. PRP is highly hydrophobic and cannot be mixed or dissolved in water even after absorbing spills. PRP is composed of a proprietary blend of natural ingredients including beeswax which contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, nutrients for microbes which eat the PRP and absorbed petroleum.
PRP works in two stages ? absorption then remediation. On water, PRP absorbs petroleum and forms a floating matrix. This action changes the sticky nature of petroleum, greatly reducing the interaction and impact on plant, wildlife and man-made structures. Additionally, PRP facilitates the natural degradation and disappearance of the combined materials. Indigenous microbes consume the combined matrix. PRP will not sink or combine with water even after absorbing petroleum.
Pouring oil into water to simulate an oil spill
WIthout the use of PRP, oil easily attaches itself to the tab
Placing the PRP on the oil will cause it to absorb and
Absorption then bioremediation. This simple two-step process is how PRP can easily help clean oil spills