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A device for collection and containment of spilled or leaked liquid hydrocarbons absorbs pollutants that come in contact. The absorbed material is solidified within the pillow into a rubber-like mass. An impermeable layer of material may be utilized in forming the bottom layer of the outer envelope

A device for collection and containment of spilled or leaked liquid hydrocarbons absorbs pollutants that come in contact. The absorbed material is solidified within the pillow into a rubber-like mass. An impermeable layer of material may be utilized in forming the bottom layer of the outer envelope of the device to retain accumulated hydrocarbons within the pillow while further allowing the contaminants to disperse throughout the device for absorption and solidification. The impermeable layer prevents spilled or leaked hydrocarbons from contaminating the surface below the device. The consolidated mass is easily retrieved and handled for disposal. A variety of options may be utilized in disposing of the spent device, including recycling the rubber-like mass as a component of tar-like materials, such as asphalt. The solidified hydrocarbons will not leach when exposed to pressure limits used to determine landfill suitability.

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A liquid hydrocarbon absorbent device comprising: a pillow having a plurality of chambers formed in stratification therein by internal layers of textile material; a polymer material disposed in the chambers having a property of acting to absorb and solidify liquid hydrocarbon substances coming into

A liquid hydrocarbon absorbent device comprising: a pillow having a plurality of chambers formed in stratification therein by internal layers of textile material; a polymer material disposed in the chambers having a property of acting to absorb and solidify liquid hydrocarbon substances coming into contact with the pillow and migrating to its interior; a plurality of quilting seams in the pillow defining a multiplicity of hydrocarbon absorption consolidation points therein and subdividing each chamber into distinct hydrocarbon absorption units within the pillow; and an outer facing layer of an impermeable material extending over a surface of the pillow and acting to retain liquids within the pillow.