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Gator News Room What is Oil Gator? Oil Gator is a chemically
modified plant fiber containing all of the necessary ingredients
(nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorous) to enhance biodegradation of
hydrocarbons by indigenous bacteria. These naturally occurring
bacteria, known as microbes, are completely safe to humans and
animals, and will not harm the environment. When activated by
the addition of moisture, the microbes reproduce and utilize
hydrocarbons as a food source. Oil Gator works to bioremediate
oil spills; as it "eats" hydrocarbons, it releases carbon
dioxide and water. When available hydrocarbons are depleted, any
remaining Oil Gator will bioremediate itself. Under normal
conditions, Oil Gator bacteria multiply rapidly and hydrocarbon
degradation of 40 percent per month can be expected; however,
under ideal conditions, degradation can be as high as 80 percent
per month. Full clean up can usually be accomplished in 120
days. Utilizing a special