Spill clean up material and pet litter, and methods of making and using same
US8739734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09C1/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved material and process for decontaminating an organic chemical spill and animal waste is made by: partially composting plant material; adding spent mushroom compost; mixing some of the partially composted plant material with the dry plant material; inoculating the mixture with a small amount a petroleum hydrocarbon; adding iron sulfate, ammonium nitrate, or a mixture of iron sulfate and ammonium nitrate; adding water; and adding a clump preventing material. A nutrient may also be added to this mixture. The final product is mixed with the spilled organic chemical and allowed to incubate for a suitable time at ambient temperature. A similar material may be used as a pet litter.
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