KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge that really makes a difference.

From biosurfactants to accidents in the harbour: answers and background information on oil spill clean-up, accidents, remediation and cleaning – explained in simple terms by the developers of FMO products.

Ölsperre (Ölbarriere) auf Gewässeroberfläche

Accident

Oil spills in the harbour or along the coast – rapid response with FMO Gewässer

When oil spills in a harbour, marina or along the coast, every minute counts. Oil booms and skimmers are the first port of call – but in many places they are of no use. How FMO Gewässer helps in such situations and what matters most during operations.

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Stark ölverschmutzte Industrie-Rohrleitung und Ventil

Accident

Non-HME – What does this classification mean for our products?

‘Non-HME’ is an internationally recognised classification which certifies that a product poses no risk to the marine environment. What this means in practical terms, the criteria behind it, and why FMO roads and FMO water bodies meet this classification.

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Ölverunreinigung im Erdreich am Gewässerrand

Accident

Environmental and water protection – What requirements do our products meet?

Our liquid oil binders, FMO Road and FMO Water, meet environmental and water protection requirements – ensuring safe use on road surfaces and in water bodies.

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Warnschild "Ölspur" am Straßenrand

Oil spill clean-up

What to do if you see an oil spill

Here’s how to proceed correctly if you spot an oil spill – from securing the area to ensuring it is properly cleaned up.

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Ölfilm fließt in Richtung Straßenablauf

Oil spill clean-up

Oil binders – The most important facts about oil binders

Oil absorbents are an indispensable tool in the fight against unwanted oil contamination in the environment. An overview of the key questions and answers.

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FMO Erdsanierung – Nährstoffkonzentrat zur Unterstützung des biologischen Abbaus von Ölrückständen in Böden.

General

Storage and shelf life of liquid oil binders

Here’s what you need to bear in mind when storing öFix oil binders – from shelf life to the signs that a cleaner has gone off.

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Ölspur mit Regenbogenschimmer auf Asphalt

Oil spill clean-up

How liquid oil binders work

How liquid oil binders break down hydrocarbon-based contaminants – explained step by step.

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Mitarbeiter trägt Ölbindemittel manuell auf der Straße auf

Oil spill clean-up

Use and approval of liquid oil binders

Here’s what you need to bear in mind when using öFix liquid oil binders – from the legal framework to correct application.

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Verunreinigtes Feuchtgebiet mit Rohrleitung

Cleaning

Bio-surfactants – Effective, powerful and natural

Biotensides are surface-active substances of biological origin – made from 100 % natural raw materials rather than petrochemical feedstocks. Here you will find the key information on their manufacture, properties and applications.

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