Gum-thickened, Low-Viscosity

Fugitive Colored

Product Information

Phos-Chek 259-F (1.60 lb/gal)

Phos-Chek 259-F is a diammonium phosphate-based (DAP) retardant designed for all types
of air or ground application. Phos-Chek 259-F contains a fugitive coloring agent and a low
concentration of gum thickener to provide viscosity and improve drop characteristics. The
product also contains bactericide and corrosion inhibitors. This is the only long-term
retardant relatively noncorrosive to magnesium, thus enhancing its application by helicopter.

Product type:

Low-viscosity, gum-thickened, dry powder; batch or eductor-mixed.

Application:

Ground engine, helicopter with fixed-tank or bucket, and fixed-wing

airtanker.

Use level:

1.14 pounds of dry retardant mixed with 1 gallon of water will

produce 1.06 gallons of mixed retardant. Each gallon of mixed
retardant contains 1.07 pounds of powder.

Yield:

1 ton of powder yields 1869 gallons of mixed retardant.

Viscosity:

75-250 centipoise (cP).

Field measurement (Marsh funnel) 46-84 sec through the small tip.

Salt content:

10.9 percent by weight DAP, (NH4)2HPO4.

Field measurement (refractometer): A reading of 13.35 indicates a
proper salt content. A reading between 12.25 and 14.5 indicates an
acceptable salt content.

Specific weight:

8.90 lb/gal of mixed retardant.