The Oppenheimer Formula CL consists of consortiums of naturally occurring communities of aerobic and micro-aerophilic microorganisms (microbes). For enhanced activity related to microbial-substrate contact, only hydrophobic cells are selected. In other words our microbes don't like water - they prefer to travel where the hydrocarbons are located and prefer to stay away from the water.
A highly concentrated proprietary mixture composed of single cells. Its a highly concentrated consortia of bacteria in the Domain Archaea that bioremediate simple and complex hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
These communities or teams of microbes have the ability to effectively recycle a wide range of chlorinated compounds and petroleum hydrocarbons by converting them into non-toxic components. The microbes in this formula have been gathered throughout the world from natural soil and water sources and are selected for their affinity for hydrocarbons, both biochemically and physically.
The Oppenheimer Formula listed on U.S. EPA . National Contingency Product Plan Schedule since 1991
State of Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/pcp/pages/bio.htm.
Our microbes employ the concept of aerobic co-metabolism by using multiple strains of microorganisms.
What does this mean?
Basically that we use a mix of many different teams of microbes. All of these teams work together to accomplish the mission, to seek out, destroy, and convert contaminants.