I just read this news story on Yahoo! News...
http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060802/482/1f1d49ec873e435c91b48d15e2699a6d;_ylt=AseMBQ0ncNg9GdoSfxqoi3kDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4MWhwbjJoBHNlYwNtdnBo
Why is that person pouring Absorbent?
2006-08-03 08:35:49 · 5 answers · asked by akampro 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It will absorb any automobile fluids that may explode or catch fire before they've been able to extract the occupants of the car, making it safer for the emergency personel, as well. Some will even neutralize those fluids permanently, and actually makes cleaning them up a much simpler process.
2006-08-03 08:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Well, it says in the caption that it is to soak up oil. A typical car has brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and engine oil. All of these are slippery. A slippery substance on the road is the same kind of hazard as ice on the road. The absorbent is to prevent possible accidents.
2006-08-03 09:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by scientia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To mop up the chemicals (gasoline, oil) or the gross amounts of blood that may be present after a crash. It is a way to keep the road ways environmentally safe and pleasant.
2006-08-03 08:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by diane R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to soak up oils, grease and other fluids that have leaked from the vehicle.
2006-08-03 08:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so other cars dont 'skid' or slip on that oil
2006-08-03 08:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by krash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋