A bunker oil, Fuel Oil 467TM was used in the
preparation of the oil water accommodated fraction (Oil
WAF) and the dispersed oil treatments. This oil is
characteristic of bunker fuel oils used throughout the
world. Large volumes of these oils are transported
throughout the world’s oceans in tankers, and up to
10,000 tonnes are carried as fuel in larger ships. The
chemical dispersant used in the experiments was Ardrox
6120TM (Surechem Industries), one of the 8 chemical
dispersants presently approved for use in Australian
waters.