These flexible, easy-to-shape oil absorbent socks are specifically designed to absord up to 15 times their weight in oil spills and are non-biodegradable. Absorbs oil. Repels water great for water applications. Our oil absorbent socks repel water and only absorb oil based fluid (hydrocarbons). They will not sink in water even if saturated with oil because they float and ideal for cleanup of waterbome hydrocarbons.