F-500

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #SW-30
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
LISTING DATE: JULY 24, 2002
"F-500"
LISTING CHANGES PENDING, FOLLOWING VERIFICATION BY MANUFACTURER AND EPA

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 (Mr. Christopher L. Champion)

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 (Mr. Christopher L. Champion)

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. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 130ºF 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 17ºF 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 35ºF - 130ºF 4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: NA

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.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 130ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 17ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 35ºF - 130ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: NA

V. SHELF LIFE
The shelf life is 15 years when stored between 35ºF - 130ºF 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: 33ºF - 211ºF Effective on both polar and non-polar hydrocarbons.

VII. TOXICIY AND EFFECTIVENESS

a. Toxicity:

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
F-500	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	<10.00 96-hr 32.00 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	56.00 96-hr 100.00 48-hr
F-500 & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	<10.00 96-hr 32.00 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (DSS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	1.14 96-hr 0.98 48-hr

b. Effectiveness:
NA

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA

IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND COMPONENTS
1. Flash Point: >200ºF 2. Pour Point: -17ºF 3. Viscosity: 54-56 centistokes @ 72ºF 4. Specific Gravity: 0.99 g/cc at 72ºF 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)
Arsenic	<0.03
Cadmium	<0.01
Chromium	<0.01
Copper	<0.05
Lead	<0.025
Mercury	<0.005
Nickel	<0.02
Zinc	<0.07
Cyanide	<0.02
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	<0.10

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