BIODISPERS
TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #D-9
USEPA, OIL PROGRAM CENTER
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JUNE 28, 2002
REVISED LISTING DATE:
"BIODISPERS"
(formerly PETROBIODISPERS)
USEPA, OIL PROGRAM CENTER
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JUNE 28, 2002
REVISED LISTING DATE:
"BIODISPERS"
(formerly PETROBIODISPERS)
I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK |
BIODISPERS Type of Product: Dispersant |
II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT |
Petrobiotech LLC P.O. Box 813 Newport, NH 03773 Phone: (203) 966-4573 Fax: (561) 966-0920 (Mr. Hans Achtmann) |
III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS |
Petrobiotech LLC P.O. Box 813 Newport, NH 03773 Phone: (203) 966-4573 Fax: (561) 966-0920 (Mr. Hans Achtmann) |
IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION |
1. Flammability: Non-flammable 2. Ventilation: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to vapor or mist. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Skin contact - immediately flush with copious amounts of water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, see a doctor. Eye contact - may cause eye irritation. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, immediately see a doctor. Hygenic practices - wear safety glasses. Wear gloves in accordance with routine laboratory safety precautions. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: >70ºC 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -25ºC 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: No phase or chemical separation observed. |
V. SHELF LIFE |
The product has unlimited shelf life. |
VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE |
1. Application Method: Recommended application is by aircraft, fireboat monitors or similar apparatus. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: Concentration varies with spilled material - solvents at 5%, light oils at 10%, medium oils at 10%, and heavy oils at 10%. 3. Conditions for Use: Data is for water temperature of 40ºF to 65ºF. There are no known application restrictions. |
VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS | |||||||||||||||||||
a. Toxicity:
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b. Effectiveness: SWIRLING FLASK DISPERSANT EFFECTIVENESS TEST WITH SOUTH LOUISIANA (S/L) AND PRUDHOE BAY (P/B) CRUDE OILS
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VIII. MIROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS |
NA |
IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
1. Flash Point, ASTM Method D56: 193ºF 2. Pour Point, ASTM Method D97: -26ºF 3. Viscosity at 40ºC, ASTM Method D445: Initial boil point 104.2ºC, at 50 mL 109ºC, at 70mL 111ºC, at 80 mL 113.7ºC, final temperature 307.1ºC 4. Specific Gravity: 0.965 5. pH: 7 6. Surface Active Agents: CONFIDENTIAL 7. Solvents: Water 8. Additives: None 9. Solubility: Product is 100% soluble in water. |
X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/D = Not detected *During the analysis of cyanide on sample #V202057-01 (Petrotech Dispersant) analyst encountered interferences due to the matrix of sample. Soapy residue created a false positive for cyanide. Sample showed no traces of cyanide. Value related to the soap film turbidity. |