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3-D Microemulsion (3DME") is comprised of a patented molecular structure ;; go containing oleic acids (i.e., oil component) and lactates/polylactates, which are molecularly bound to one another (figure 1). The 3DME molecule contains both a soluble (hydrophilic) and in-soluble (lipophilic) region. These two regions of the I molecule are designed to be balanced in size and relative strength. The balanced `` '' hydrophilic/lipophilic regions of 3DME result in an electron donor with physical properties allowing it to initially adsorb to the aquifer material in the area of application, then slowly redistribute via very small 3DME "bundles" called micelles. These 3DME micelles spontaneously form within sections of the aquifer where concentrations of 3DME reach several hundred parts per million. The micelles' small size and mobility allow it to move with groundwater flow through the aquifer matrix, passing easily through the pore throats in between Example of 3-D Micro( soil grains resulting in the further redistribution of 3DME within the aquifer. This allows for advective distribution of the oleic acids which are otherwise insoluble and unable to distribute in this manner, allowing for increased persistence of the Fn74F2Et: tNE3aMtcaomuw^toe��at�cu lactate/polylactates component due to their initial attachment to the oleic acids. Fid Due to its patented molecular structure, 3DME offers far greater transport when compared to blended emulsified vegetable oil (EVO) products, which fail to distribute beyond the limits of pumping. 3DME also provides greater 4. persistence when compared to soluble substrates such as lactates or simple sugars. The 3DME molecular structures capitalize on the best features of the two electron-donor types while at the same time, minimize their limitations. Iola Y Once emulsified, 3DME delivers micelles in the range of sub-1 micron up to 5 microns in diameter. Once injected into the subsurface in high volumes, the colloidal suspension mixes and dilutes in existing pore waters. The micelles/microemulsions on the injectic will then begin to sorb onto the surfaces of soils as a result of zeta potential attraction and organic matter the soils themselves. As the sorption continues, the 3DME will "coat" pore surfaces developing a layer of i cules and in some cases a bilayer. This sorption process continues as the micelles/microemulsion moves o and disassociates into their hydrophilic/hydrophobic components. The specialized chemistry of 3DME res staged release of electron donors: polylactate esters (mid-range) and free fatty acids & fatty acid esters (long-term). Material longevity of three years or greater has been seen at most sites as determined from b chemical analyses. For a list of treatable contaminants with the use of 3DME, view the Range of Treatable Con aminan s Guic Chemical Composition • Hydrogen Release Compound Partitioning Electron Donor - CAS #823190-10-9 • Water - CAS# - 7732-18-5 • Fatty Acids (neutralized) - 61790-12-3 • Glycerol Tripolylactate - 201167-72-8