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2. Coir - Wikipedia

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   Many other absorbents have to be mined, whereas coconut coir pith is a waste product in abundance in countries where coconut is a major agriculture product. In the 2024 Manila Bay oil spill, the DILG Bataan appealed for hay, hair and coconut coir pith (husk) to process into oil booms as absorbent for the Philippine Coast Guard's cleanup operations.

3. Cotton pad - Wikipedia

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   An 1898 patent by Jerome B. Dillon for a new type of umbilical bandage used an "antiseptic, absorbent cotton pad" to carry out its function. [ 9 ] In 1937, Joseph A. Voss invented a machine which unraveled rolls of cotton and cut them at a fixed interval into cotton pads, [ 10 ] starting the widespread consumption of cotton balls and pads.

4. Kapok fibre - Wikipedia

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   Kapok is grown and exported from Nigeria, Mozambique, and Tanzania in Africa, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines in Asia, and Ecuador in South America. [1] The product is transported in bales of about 100 kg (220 lb), but at low compression to prevent excessive compaction.

5. How To Clean Your Upholstered Chairs Like A Pro

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   Blot with a paper towel until no more oil is transferred. Sprinkle the stain with a thick layer (one-fourth inch) of cornstarch or talcum powder. Let it sit for at least four hours to absorb the oil.

6. Fuller's earth - Wikipedia

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   Fuller's earth is a term for various clays used as an absorbent, filter, or bleaching agent. Products labeled fuller's earth typically consist of palygorskite (also known as attapulgite) or bentonite. [1] Primary modern uses include as absorbents for oil, grease, and animal waste (cat litter), and as a carrier for pesticides and fertilizers.

7. Sorbent - Wikipedia

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   They are frequently used to remove pollutants and in the cleanup of chemical accidents [3] and oil spills. [4] Besides their uses in industry, sorbents are used in commercial products such as diapers [5] and odor absorbents, [6] and are researched for applications in environmental air analysis, particularly in the analysis of volatile organic ...

8. Dermatologists Say These Hair Oils Promote Long, Thick ...

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   Some popular oils used in hair growth products, according to Dr. Camp, include coconut, argan, rosemary, tea tree, and avocado oil. “While they all offer increased hydration, each individual oil ...

9. List of countries by oil imports - Wikipedia

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   Trends in the top five crude oil-importing countries, 1960–2012. This is a list of countries by oil imports based on The World Factbook and other sources. [1] Many countries also export oil, and some export more oil than they import.