At the heart of the Ultra Urban Filter is the Smart Sponge molecular structure, which is chemically selective to hydrocarbons. Unlike polyester-based competitors, Smart Spong fully encapsulates recovered oil and will not allow it to leach out. Once oil is absorbed, Smart Sponge transforms the pollutants into a stable solid for easy recycling or disposal as a non-hazardous material. Please see SMART SPONGE for a product demonstration.