CBI Polymers DeconGel

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, CBI recently has brought to market its patented DeconGel™ a decontamination polymeric hydrogel, part of a complete line of unique decontamination products.

Ever conscious of preserving the environment, the developers of DeconGel have produced an environmentally-friendly product – eliminating the threat of contaminated water run-off, often a problem with other decontamination products.

As the most effective product currently available for decontaminating radiological and chemical waste, DeconGel demonstrates superior usability through its ease of application, quick removal and easy disposal.

CBI has delivered its line of decontamination products for quick and effective decontamination projects to customers including the U.S Department of Energy, nuclear plants across the United States and Canada, national research laboratories such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, hospitals, environmental services companies and many more.

DeconGel … the leader in fast, effective, environmentally-friendly cleanup and decontamination.

Safe and extremely user-friendly, DeconGel requires no preparation prior to use, and can be either painted or sprayed onto a contaminated area, including cracks, pores and voids.

So Easy To Use
Because DeconGel is easily sprayed or brushed onto contaminated surfaces, horizontal or vertical uses are no longer a problem. And, unlike other decontamination products, DeconGel is so safe, with virtually no odor or fumes, the use of respirators while applying the product is not necessary.

Super Tensile Strength
DeconGel outstrips the competition due to its super tensile strength and toughness – the dried gel will not tear, so there is never a need for scraping product remnants from the surface.

Also, because DeconGel is a safe alternative to acids or soap and water, there is no need to worry contaminated run off.

Lower Labor Costs
DeconGel is so simple to apply, there is absolutely no user training required. Its quick and easy application results in a cost-effective labor solution – less manpower and less application time required – for even large-scale decontamination and clean-up projects. No scrubbing is required like soap and water.

Minimized Waste Generation
Rags and large volumes of water are not used to clean with DeconGel. The peelable polymer is considered low-level, non-mixed waste, so disposalis less costly than other alternatives. In addition, DeconGel offers miminal compaction compared to other solutions. Rinsing or dilution with water is not necessary with DeconGel, so contaminated liquid runoff is never an issue.

Reduces Potential Exposure to Contaminants
DeconGel redueces potential exposure to employees by encapsulating and providing a protective barrier (acting as dust suppressant).

Proven Effectiveness
DeconGel™ has proven its superior decontamination effectiveness at a diverse array of properties and businesses such as:

• Commercial nuclear power plants
• Decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) sites
• Chemical and radiological deposits and spills in manufacturing and laboratory environments
• Nuclear medicine deposits and spills in hospitals

• Department of Energy and Decommissioning and Decontamination (D&D) sites
• Commercial nuclear power plants
• Nuclear medicine and research laboratory environments
• Hazardous chemical clean-up

CBI has the support of many agencies and satisfied customers including:

• Office of Naval Research
• Hawaii Technology Development Venture (HTDV)
• National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences (CEROS / DARPA)
• U.S. Department of Energy
• Safety and Ecology
• Perry Nuclear Power Plant (First Energy)
• Lawrence Livermore National Labs
• Los Alamos National Labs
• Washington Savannah River Site
• Environmental Dimensions, Inc.
• Tripler Army Medical Center

Service/Product Companies: Energy Solutions, Safety & Ecology Corp. (SEC), Environmental Dimensions Inc., RADeco

Applications include:
Hot cells, glove boxes, radioactive spills, D&D of buildings, general maintenance, Beryllium removal

Radioactive and chemical contaminants removed:
Beryllium, Transuranics (Am-241, Pu-238, Pu-239, Pu-240, Pu-241, Pu-242), Cs-137, Cs-134, Co-60, Mn-54, Fe-55, Ni-63, Ni-59, Sr-90, Co-58

Reports available:
Alaron Nuclear Services
Clean-up of Contaminated Equipment, Tools, Storage Containers, and Fuel Cask

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Plutonium decontamination of glove boxes

Sandia National Laboratory
1st and 2nd Coating of DeconGel™ 1101 on concrete, carbon steel, stainless steel, and Plexiglas coupons contaminated with AM-241, Pu-239, and Cs-137

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Uranium and plutonium decontamination of hot cells

Nuclear Power Plants: Perry, Leading Canadian Nuclear Power Plants, Peach Bottom

Service/Product Providers: Alaron, RADeco, UniTech

Applications include:
Decontamination of waxed concrete and painted diamond plate, with DFs of 100 percent in a single pass on surfaces with 100-200k dpm/100 cm2 Co-60.
Excellent DFs on the lifting strongbacks that are used to remove reactor internals for refueling.
Removal of Alpha beta emitting particles
Final clean-up of asbestos
Heat exchanger leak contamination clean-up

Reports available
Leading Canadian Nuclear Power Plant
Heat exchanger leak contamination clean-up

Abbot Laboratories, Bay Regional Medical Center, Colorado State University, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Eli Lily, Harvard University, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Mayo Foundation, Merck, Oregon State University, Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital, Tripler Hospital, University of California at Berkeley, University of Cincinnati, University of Wisconsin, U.S. Army Tripler Hospital and many more...

Radioactive and chemical contaminants removed
H-3, C-14, F-18, I-125, I-131, Tc-99, Tl-201, Tritiated-Thymidine Mercury Oxide, and many more

Reports available:
Colorado State University
Decontamination of a Fume Hood Contaminated with Tritiated Thymidine

• Heavy metal laden dust decontamination
• Mercury decontamination
• Clandestine drug lab decontamination
• Oil and grease cleanup
• Hydrocarbon decontamination
• Particulate encapusaltion/decontamination (Asbestos Fibers)
• Toxic chemical decontamination

Hazardous Chemicals removed with DeconGel

• Antimony
• Barium
• Beryllium
• Cadmium
• Chromium
• Cobalt
• Copper
• Lead
• Mercury
• Methamphetamines
• Molybdenum
• Nickel
• PCB
• Selenium
• Silver
• Vanadium
• Zinc
• Many more being tested

Benefits of DeconGel

Reduced labor cost - Let the gel do the work while your crews move on to another job

Reduced Disposal Costs - No water, wipes or widgets required!

Improved worker safety - DeconGel provides a protective barrier between the contaminant and the employee (Dust suppressant) Reduces potential incident rates since the “Gel” is doing the work.

Improved margins and reduced operating expenses - Best of all, it works!