by
MidNJ
Jul 29, 2010
To answer your question; Chemicals found in dispersants include --
* 1,2-Propanediol
* Ethanol, 2-butoxy-*
* Butanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, sodium salt (1:1)
* Sorbitan, mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate
* Sorbitan, mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs
* Sorbitan, tri-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs
* 2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)
* Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
*Note: This chemical (Ethanol, 2-butoxy-) is not included in Corexit 9500.
For more information about chemicals found in dispersants: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/dispersants.html