Absorbent products, including, biomass in the nature of semi-processed natural resins for the containment and cleanup of oil spills, oils, oil-based chemicals, and oil-related liquids; absorbent products, including, biomass and cellulosic granules in the nature of oil absorbent pads for containing oil spills, pillows, socks, and booms, for the containment and clean-up of oil spills, oils, oil-based chemicals, and oil-related liquids; all of the foregoing being environmentally friendly, namely, biodegradable .