- Client:Global Government Contractor
- Site:Confidential Asian Pacific Island
- Date:February 2012
Situation
The site is a demilitarization facility for dismantling and neutralization of recovered old unexploded ordnance (many from WWII). Most of the surrounding soil and water involved in the demilitarization process was contaminated with picric acid, characterized by its bright yellow color and require remediation.
Soil
MuniRem® powder was mixed into the explosive contaminated soil and water was added to initiate rapid degradation. The soil then immediately turned from its bright yellow shade to a deep red/brown color. This immediate reaction signified the instant neutralization of the picric acid. Within 24 hours, the dark red color significantly dissipated with natural oxidation. Two weeks after application, the treated soil regained its original color, with no trace of picric acid.
