Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:liquid
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| gptkbp:alternative_dispersants |
other dispersants available
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| gptkbp:application |
spraying
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
effective at low temperatures
effective at high temperatures |
| gptkbp:bioavailability |
varies by formulation
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| gptkbp:community_health |
linked to respiratory issues
linked to eye irritation linked to long-term health effects linked to skin irritation |
| gptkbp:components |
surfactants
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
ethanol
sodium hydroxide propylene glycol surfactants and solvents |
| gptkbp:controversy |
environmental impact
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| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Exxon_Mobil
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| gptkbp:dispersal_mechanism |
breaks oil into smaller droplets
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| gptkbp:dispersant_effectiveness |
depends on application method
depends on weather conditions depends on water conditions depends on concentration used depends on oil spill size depends on oil type depends on oil viscosity depends on timing of application |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
regulated under Clean Water Act
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1978
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| gptkbp:fishing_impact |
can affect fisheries
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| gptkbp:formulation |
Corexit 9500
Corexit 9527 |
| gptkbp:has_limitations |
limited by environmental conditions
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| gptkbp:historical_use |
used in Exxon Valdez spill
used in Ixtoc I spill used in other oil spills |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Corexit
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| gptkbp:impact_on_marine_ecosystems |
can harm marine ecosystems
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| gptkbp:is_applied_in |
gptkb:Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
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| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
varies with conditions
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
requires monitoring after use
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
controversial
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
calls for bans and restrictions
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| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
EPA approval required
approved by EPA |
| gptkbp:research |
studies on environmental impact ongoing
studies on effectiveness ongoing studies on toxicity ongoing |
| gptkbp:safety |
human health risks
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| gptkbp:targeted_substance |
gptkb:oil
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| gptkbp:toxicity |
potentially harmful to marine life
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| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
Gulf of Mexico oil spills |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
can degrade water quality
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
can harm wildlife
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Deepwater_Horizon_Disaster
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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