BIODISPERS

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #D-9
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JUNE 28, 2002
REVISED LISTING DATE:
"BIODISPERS"
LISTING CHANGES PENDING; VERIFICATION BY MANUFACTURER AND EPA REQUIRED

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
BIODISPERS Type of Product: Dispersant (formerly PETROBIODISPERS)

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Petrotech America Corporation 130 William Street, Suite 802 New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 933-9071, ext. 7001 Fax: (877) 226-4028 Email: [email protected] (Mr. Lawrence Gallo)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Petrotech America Corporation 130 William Street, Suite 802 New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 933-9071, ext. 7001 Fax: (877) 226-4028 Email: [email protected] (Mr. Lawrence Gallo) Manufacturing Plant: Clariant Corp. Charlotte, NC H.E.L.P. Environmental 926 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232

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. Hygienic 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.

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. Hygienic 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:

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
BIODISPERS	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	13.46 96-hr 78.90 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	12.42 96-hr 2.82 48-hr
BIODISPERS & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	5.95 96-hr 2.66 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (SDS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	11.84 96-hr 21.81 48-hr

b. Effectiveness:
SWIRLING FLASK DISPERSANT EFFECTIVENESS TEST WITH SOUTH LOUISIANA (S/L) AND PRUDHOE BAY (P/B) CRUDE OILS

Oil	Effectiveness (%)
Prudhoe Bay Crude	51.0
South Louisiana Crude	63.0
Average of Prudhoe Bay and South Louisiana Crudes	57.0

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

Compound	Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic	<2.50
Cadmium	<0.75
Chromium	<0.75
Copper	<0.50
Lead	<5.00
Mercury	N/D
Nickel	<1.20
Zinc	<0.50
Cyanide	3.90*
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	<5.00

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.

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