Nalco Oil Dispersant Information

Contact Information

Global Nalco Locations
Local Sales Offices
Energy Services Contacts

Nalco Company
Corporate Headquarters
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563-1198
630-305-1000 Phone
630-305-2900 Fax

Nalco Energy Services Headquarters
7705 Highway 90-A
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-263-7000 Phone

Resource Links

The Deepwater Horizon cleanup mission is an “all hands on deck” effort led by BP and supported by the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, and several other government agencies. Following are a list of resources where you can find the latest news and information from those actively involved in the Gulf Coast cleanup mission.

(NEW) Environment Canada: Environment Canada is Canada's main environmental agency. The agency has done extensive testing on the toxicity of COREXIT 9500 in rainbow trout. The test results show that COREXIT 9500 has a toxicity value of 354, meaning that it takes 354 parts per million to lethally harm the trout. By comparison, popular dish soap brands have a toxicity value of 13, making COREXIT 9500 more than 25 times less toxic than dish soap. To see these results, click the link above, select "Spilltox Database" and select COREXIT 9500 in the "Locate by Sample" drop down.

The site contains information on all COREXIT existing products, including oil spill dispersants and shoreline cleaners, as well as some products no longer manufactured by Nalco. COREXIT 9500 is the only product being manufactured for use in the Gulf oil spill.

Daily Updates: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Gulf oil spill

Deepwater Horizon Unified Command
At the beginning of the event, the Coast Guard elevated the response and established a Regional Command Center and Joint Information Center in Robert, La., inviting all partners in the response to join. Get the latest updates from the partners on the ground in the Gulf Coast: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Since the oil spill, EPA has provided full support to the U.S. Coast Guard and is monitoring and responding to potential public health and environmental concerns. Environmental data, including air quality and water samples, will be posted and frequently updated on this site as it is collected and validated by EPA’s response teams along the impacted coastlines. This data is meant to determine potential risks to public health and the environment: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill

With the prevalence of vapor concerns from oil near the Gulf coast and the controlled burning to help contain the spread of oil, air quality is a health concern. EPA has initiated an air monitoring effort to ensure the safety of local residents and track any developing air quality changes. EPA air monitoring, click here

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

As the nation’s leading scientific resource for oil spills, NOAA has been on the scene of the Deepwater Horizon spill from the start, providing coordinated scientific weather and biological response services to federal, state and local organizations: http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/deepwaterhorizon
Weather Forecast: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lix/

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

The Coast Guard has played a major role from the very beginning, when it responded to the explosion on a search and rescue mission to save lives. Pursuant to the National Contingency Plan, Rear Admiral Mary Landry was named the Federal On-Scene Coordinator to lead a Regional Response Team which was stood up that included DHS, DOC/NOAA, DOI and the EPA, as well as state and local representatives. As the event escalated, Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen was announced as the National Incident Commander for the administration’s continued, coordinated response—providing additional coordinated oversight in leveraging every available resource to respond to the Gulf oil spill and minimize the associated environmental risks. www.uscg.mil

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA’s top priority is to ensure that oil spill response and cleanup operations are done as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible. For information on employment, training or other spill-related worker operations, visit: http://www.osha.gov/oilspills/index.html

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Fish and Wildlife Service continues to support the joint agency response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico with experienced specialists, land managers, and support personnel. Booms to capture and deflect anticipated oil are being deployed at Breton National Wildlife Refuge, where thousands of brown pelicans and shorebirds are currently nesting. The Service also is initiating Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration activities in this incident to assess and address the long-term damage to impacted resources. www.fws.gov

Marine Investigation Board

The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010. The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators' conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and MMS for approval. Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing. http://www.deepwaterinvestigation.com/

For the latest situation status response maps, click here

What You Can Do

Request volunteer information and register to volunteer: (866)-448-5816
Submit your vessel as a vessel of opportunity skimming system or submit alternative response technology, services or products:
(281) 366-5511
Report oiled or injured wildlife: 1-866-557-1401
Report oil on land: 1-866-448-5816

State specific volunteer opportunities:

Federal Response Resources

Check out the links below to find out how federal departments and agencies are responding to the Gulf oil spill:

Joint Information Center
At the beginning of the event, the Coast Guard elevated the response and established a Regional Command Center and Joint Information Center in Robert, La., inviting all partners in the response to join. Get the latest updates from the partners on the ground in the Gulf Coast: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com