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UCS of A dealers now offers an "oil muncher". It does what you might imagine it would. It eats hydrocarbons. It will eat paraffin, grease, creosote, and hydrocarbons. It consists of dormant microbes (Bugs) that are really hungry when they wake up. In their dormant (dry) state they can last for 20 years or more. They cannot be subjected to heat over 120 degrees F, or at temperatures below 40 degrees F they go dormant again. They convert oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel to harmless water and carbon dioxide. The process is called bioremediation. The microbes are naturally cultivated and not genetically engineered. They are found in nature and are harvested and then encouraged to multiply (which they do rapidly). They were discovered when it was noticed that oil leaking out of the ground would only pool up so far and stop. That is because these little guys were able, at that point, to eat the oil as fast as it was flowing out of the ground. So, they dug up these little fellas and studied them, and this product was the result. These microbes cannot survive in bleach or bactericides.
The second part of the process is a special liquid that the bugs are mixed with. Once they are mixed with the liquid, they only have a shelf life of less than 90 days. The liquid is comprised of three different components. First there is an emulsifier which breaks the hydrocarbon down to molecule size to allow the microbes the greatest area of activity. The second component is a biocatalyst, which wakes up the microbes and stimulates their feeding and reproductive cycles. When they come into contact with the liquid, they wake up from their coma-like state and immediately begin to eat. The third component is a blend of nutrients that insures that the bugs begin their process of multiplication in the shortest amount of time.
The bugs must have water to work. The water provides oxygen for the bugs as well as a medium for movement. The bugs work on food source at the oil-water interface. They can not work in pure oil. Once the food supply is completely depleted, they will eat each other as long as water is present. If no water is present, they will return to their dormant state.
This product will clean an oil stained floor three inches into the concrete pores. It can also clean grease traps contaminated soil, and machine parts that would normally be cleaned in a parts cleaning bin (or even engines). It is also a great hand cleaner. It works on all surfaces (even human hands). It cleans shop rags as well as shop floors. It conforms to FDA Regulations, Title 21, parts I 74 - 1798.
It is applied by putting the bugs into the solution in the container and dumping it out on the floor. Add some water and swipe it around with a straw broom. They have to be agitated to get them up and going. Once the little critters are properly awakened, they start their little picnic. We tested this on the mother of all oily floors. It made a nice white spot on a transmission repair shop floor that has never been clean. One gallon is supposed to clean a 1,500 to 2,000 square foot floor. I imagine it all depends on how gunked up it is. The stuff is pure magic.
Microbial cleaning is a process specifically aimed at the cleaning and re-mediating of unwanted hydrocarbons. These may be either in the form of petroleum based or fats and greases. We have developed four specific products to work in the various areas. However, the process behind all these products is similar.
Microbial cleaning is achieved with a two part system; A Microbial Cleaner liquid and the Microbes which come in powder form. The liquid is comprised of three major components. The first is an emulsifier which breaks the hydrocarbon down to molecule size. This is done in order to achieve the maximum surface area of the hydrocarbon to allow the microbes the greatest area of activity. In breaking down the fats, oils and greases, the cleaning process begins. The second component of the liquid is a biocatalyst which literally wakes up the microbes and stimulates their feeding and reproductive cycle. The bacteria are stored in a dormant phase until ready for use. This gives an indefinite shelf life to the product. Once the bacteria or "Bugs", as they are commonly referred to, come into contact with the liquid they awaken from the dormant state and begin to feed. The third component is a blend of nutrients to insure that the bugs begin their process of multiplication in the shortest amount of time.
The Microbes are the simplest life form. They are single celled bacteria. Even though they are simple, they are able to locate food and distinguish one item from another. Different bugs have different foods of choice. The strains that we have selected for our four products have been chosen for their affinity to the various forms of hydrocarbons which we want to clean and remediate. These are cultured bacteria which are gathered from around the world. They are not genetically engineered. They are put into a dormant state and impregnated on a carrier. This allows them to stay alive, without requiring food for extended periods of time. The bacteria have been observed to live for thousands of years in this state.
These Microbes are living creatures and as with any living creature, there are precautions which must be addressed. They can be killed. The Microbes will not survive an excessive amount of bleach or any bactericide. They can survive in a pH range of 4 to 11. They must not be subjected to a temperature higher than 120 degrees F. The lower the temperature, the slower they work, until you reach about 40 degrees F. Below this point they essentially go dormant again. Freezing will not kill the bacteria. A common rule of thumb is that if you can work in the environment, they can.
Just like humans, The Microbes must have water to work. The water provides oxygen for the Microbes as well as media for movement. They have no arms or legs. The Microbes work on their food source at the oil water interface only. They cannot work in pure oil. They will die for lack of oxygen. This is the reason the liquid part of our products is so important. It provides all the necessary ingredients for the proper environment for the bugs to feed and multiply.
Once the food supply is depleted, the bugs will then attack each other as long as water is present. If no water is available, the Bugs will return to the dormant state and await a supply of water and food.
Oil Munchers-Parts is specifically formulated for use in Parts Washers. It is a direct replacement for many of today's hazardous petroleum based solvents. Oil Munchers-Parts utilizes a two stage process for parts cleaning. The solution will not only clean the parts, but will actually clean itself by the process of bioremediation. The following are the proper steps for the use of Oil Munchers-Parts in a parts washer.
Oil Munchers-Parts can become a significant and cost effective part of an Emergency Oil Spill control program.
Oil Munchers-Surface is a general purpose microbial cleaner which can be used in almost any cleaning situation. This product is a concentrate and can be diluted with up to 10 parts water, depending upon the application. Oil Munchers-Surface is non-hazardous. It can be used anywhere oil contamination is a problem. Typical applications include, but are not limited to:
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Oil Munchers-Surface is a two part system. The general instructions are the same for most applications.
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Oil Munchers-Trap is specifically formulated to handle the tough job of cleaning a variety of the by-products of restaurants. These include fats, grease, oil, protein, cellulose, starch and detergents. The Oil Munchers-Trap, when used in a regular program, will greatly minimize or even eliminate the "pumping" of the grease trap. The use of Oil Eaters- Trap inside the kitchen for cleaning floors and equipment will also clean the plumbing as it flows to the grease trap. The following is a typical procedure for grease trap applications.
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