Re: [Tagging] oil binding agent?

Note the subtle spelling difference between absorption and adsorption: http://www.integrityabsorbents.com/content/abvsad.php ___ Tagging mailing list Tagging@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/tagging

Re: [Tagging] oil binding agent?

So if it swells less than 50%, it is adsobent. I learned a new word today. Javbw On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:54 AM, Bryce Nesbitt bry...@obviously.com wrote: Note the subtle spelling difference between absorption and adsorption: http://www.integrityabsorbents.com/content/abvsad.php

[Tagging] oil binding agent?

I am looking for the English term for granulate that is made to absorb oil that was spilled due to a leak or a vehicle accident and threatens ground water. The granulate is often stored in boxes along forest tracks in water protection areas. In Austria, the boxes are labelled ÖLBINDEMITTEL, which

Re: [Tagging] oil binding agent?

The term (at least one of the terms) used in the US is oil absorbent For example: http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-absorbent/moltan-33-lbs-granular-oil-grease-water-and-coolant-absorbent/690875_0_0/ I have seen it used in garages and auto repair shops, but never stored along