If you don’t believe me then why don’t you read the posts above. They have a little more knowledge in the solvent industry than you obviously do.
You seem to think all solvent companies are evil and want to kill us all. They are in the business to CLEAN UP OIL and make a profit. DUH!
No conspiracy (unfortunately for you).
You have not provided ONE link, NOT ONE, other than the one from Nalco’s own website. It’s clear you have a vested interest in seeing as much used as possible. Follow the money. I want you to show me where it has been tested for toxicity at the depths and levels used. You sound like the nuts on KOS and DU that blindly defend the Marxist Kenyan.
The manufacturer’s safety data sheet states “No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product,” and later concludes “The potential human hazard is: Low.”[14]
According to the Alaska Community Action on Toxics, the use of Corexit during the Exxon Valdez oil spill caused “respiratory, nervous system, liver, kidney and blood disorders” in people.[9] According to the EPA, Corexit is more toxic than dispersants made by several competitors and less effective in handling southern Louisiana crude.[15]
UK authorities have an approved list of products which must pass both “sea/beach” and “rocky shore” laboratory toxicity tests, following a review of approval procedures over a decade ago.[16] Corexit did not pass the rocky shore test when submitted for renewal of its inclusion on the list, and was dropped. Although it has been omitted from the approved list since 1998, existing stocks which pre-date the removal may be permitted for use away from rocky shorelines, subject to prior approval.
Reportedly Corexit is toxic to marine life and helps keep spilled oil submerged. The quantities used in the Gulf will create ‘unprecedented underwater damage to organisms.’[17] 9527A is also hazardous for humans: ‘May cause injury to red blood cells (hemolysis), kidney or the liver’.[18]
Alternative dispersants which are approved by the EPA are listed on the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule[4] and rated for their toxicity and effectiveness.[19]
[edit] See also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corexit
Corexit is a dispersant, not a solvent.