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TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #SW-30 USEPA, OIL PROGRAM CENTER Preventing Oil Spills LISTING DATE: JULY 24, 2002 Preparing for Oil Spills "F-500"
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I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK F-500 Type of Product: Surface Washing Agent

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT Hazard Control Technologies, Inc. 150 Walter Way Fayetteville, GA 30214 Phone: (770) 719-5112 Fax: (770) 719-5117 Mobile: (770) 331-3709 (Mr. Fred Love)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS Hazard Control Technologies, Inc. 150 Walter Way Fayetteville, GA 30214 Phone: (770) 719-5112 Fax: (770) 719-5117 Mobile: (770) 331-3709 (Mr. Fred Love)

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION 1. Flammability: Non-flammable 2. Ventilation: Local exhaust - no special requirements. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Eye contact - may cause eye irritation, flush with water. Wear splash proof protection goggles or full-face shield. If irritation persists contact a physician. Skin contact - may cause mild irritation, flush with water. Wear rubber and vinyl gloves and apron. Product has been tested and found to be non-skin sensitizing per OECD 406. Ingestion - may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Drink plenty of water to dilute. Do not induce vomiting. If irritation persists contact a physician. Inhalation - elevated temperature vapors may cause irritation to respiratory tract. Remove to fresh air. 4a. Maximum storage temperature: 130 F 4b. Minimum storage temperature: 17 F

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4c. Optimum storage temperature range: 35 F - 130 F 4d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: NA

V. SHELF LIFE The shelf life is 15 years when stored between 35 F - 130 F in unopened containers.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURES 1. Application Method: Standard fire apparatus spray nozzle with agitation onto and into spill. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: 1 part F-500:8 parts hydrocarbon:32 parts water (fresh or salt) 3. Conditions for Use: Water temperature: 33 F - 211 F Effective on both polar and non-polar hydrocarbons.

VII. TOXICITY a. Toxicity: Material Tested F-500 SPECIES LC50 (ppm)

Menidia beryllina <10.00 96-hr Mysidopsis bahia 32.00 48-hr Menidia beryllina 56.00 96-hr Mysidopsis bahia 100.00 48-hr Menidia beryllina <10.00 96-hr Mysidopsis bahia 32.00 48-hr Menidia beryllina 1.14 96-hr Mysidopsis bahia 0.98 48-hr

No. 2 Fuel Oil

F-500 & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)

Reference Toxicant (DSS)

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS NA

IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND COMPONENTS 1. Flash Point: >200 F 2. Pour Point: -17 F 3. Viscosity: 54-56 centistokes @ 72 F 4. Specific Gravity: 0.99 g/cc at 72 F 5. pH: 7.00 6. Surface Active Agents: CONFIDENTIAL 7. Solvents: None 8. Additives: None 9. Solubility in Water: Complete

X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS COMPOUND CONCENTRATION (ppm)

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Arsenic Cadmium Chromium Copper Lead Mercury Nickel Zinc Cyanide Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

<0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.05 <0.025 <0.005 <0.02 <0.07 <0.02 <0.10

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