ACT TERRA FIRMA

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN: B-71
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
LISTING DATE: APRIL 7, 2014
“ACT TERRA FIRMA”
(aka, ACT-TF)

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
ACT TERRA FIRMA (aka, ACT-TF) Type of Product: Bioremediation Agent (Biological Additive/Microbiological Culture)

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Franssen Enterprises, Inc. 511 N. McKinley Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: (303) 833-5393 Fax: (303) 833-2872 E-mail: actcleaners@comcast.net Website: www.actcleaners.com Exit (Mr. Todd Franssen)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
American Cleaning Technologies, Inc. 511 N. McKinley Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: (303) 833-5393 Fax: (303) 833-2872 E-mail: actcleaners@comcast.net Website: www.actcleaners.com Exit (Mr. Todd Franssen)

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability: Non-flammable (DOT: Non-hazardous) 2. Ventilation: Standard industrial hygiene ventilation practices should be used to control human exposures to this product. Respiratory protection equivalent to either N100 or the older HEPA filter (APR with a DFM (purple) cartridge) will provide adequate protection. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Recommendations are guidelines and may not apply to every situation. To prevent skin contact, standard work clothing and standard work or latex gloves will provide adequate protection. To prevent eye contact, standard safety glasses with side shields are recommended. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 48ºC continuous, 60ºC up to 5 days 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -45ºC 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 4ºC to 38ºC 4.d. Temperatures of phase separation and chemical changes: Stable

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION

1. Flammability: Non-flammable (DOT: Non-hazardous)
2. Ventilation: Standard industrial hygiene ventilation practices should be used to control human exposures to this product. Respiratory protection equivalent to either N100 or the older HEPA filter (APR with a DFM (purple) cartridge) will provide adequate protection.
3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Recommendations are guidelines and may not apply to every situation. To prevent skin contact, standard work clothing and standard work or latex gloves will provide adequate protection. To prevent eye contact, standard safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 48ºC continuous, 60ºC up to 5 days
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -45ºC
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 4ºC to 38ºC
4.d. Temperatures of phase separation and chemical changes: Stable

V. SHELF LIFE
Store product in a dry area. If kept in a sealed container with desiccant bag the shelf life is 5 years.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: Apply ACT TERRA FIRMA directly to surfaces by broadcasting product with a scoop or grass seed drop spreader. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: Hard Surface with Limited Permeability (e.g., concrete, asphalt, stone, etc.): Apply a small amount of ACT TERRA FIRMA with a scoop or grass seed drop spreader to the surface. Using a soft bristle broom spread ACT TERRA FIRMA over the surface. If desired results are not achieved within two weeks repeat application. DO NOT sweep or wash cleaner off. ACT TERRA FIRMA will dissipate over time. One pound covers approximately 100 square feet. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. Prior to application, appropriate containment mechanisms should be used to prevent runoff of the product/oil mixture. Permeable Surfaces (e.g., packed sand, gravel, or soil; loose, bulk material that may be excavated and stockpiled for treatment): Apply ACT TERRA FIRMA product directly to surfaces by broadcasting product using a scoop or grass seed drop spreader over the contaminated area. Check the contamination levels every 15 days, reapplying as needed. Tilling may be needed for contamination 12 inches or deeper. One pound covers approximately 50 square feet. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. Prior to application, appropriate containment mechanisms should be used to prevent runoff of the product/oil mixture. Applications to Water: ACT TERRA FIRMA is recommended for use in conditions where the water is not actively flowing. Apply to water surface at a rate of one pound over approximately a 200 square foot surface area. Using a scoop or a handheld broadcast spreader to ensure that ACT TERRA FIRMA is dispersed evenly. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. Conditions for Use: Product usage is not affected by salinity. Water temperature range should be -2ºC to 46ºC and can be used on frozen water in temperatures as low as -65ºC. ACT TERRA FIRMA is best used on contamination levels of 3% to 5% TPH. Contact Act BioRemediation Products for usage on higher contamination levels.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Application Method: Apply ACT TERRA FIRMA directly to surfaces by broadcasting product with a scoop or grass seed drop spreader. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients.

2. Concentration/Application Rate:
Hard Surface with Limited Permeability (e.g., concrete, asphalt, stone, etc.): Apply a small amount of ACT TERRA FIRMA with a scoop or grass seed drop spreader to the surface. Using a soft bristle broom spread ACT TERRA FIRMA over the surface. If desired results are not achieved within two weeks repeat application. DO NOT sweep or wash cleaner off. ACT TERRA FIRMA will dissipate over time. One pound covers approximately 100 square feet. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. Prior to application, appropriate containment mechanisms should be used to prevent runoff of the product/oil mixture.
Permeable Surfaces (e.g., packed sand, gravel, or soil; loose, bulk material that may be excavated and stockpiled for treatment): Apply ACT TERRA FIRMA product directly to surfaces by broadcasting product using a scoop or grass seed drop spreader over the contaminated area. Check the contamination levels every 15 days, reapplying as needed. Tilling may be needed for contamination 12 inches or deeper. One pound covers approximately 50 square feet. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. Prior to application, appropriate containment mechanisms should be used to prevent runoff of the product/oil mixture.
Applications to Water: ACT TERRA FIRMA is recommended for use in conditions where the water is not actively flowing. Apply to water surface at a rate of one pound over approximately a 200 square foot surface area. Using a scoop or a handheld broadcast spreader to ensure that ACT TERRA FIRMA is dispersed evenly. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients.
Conditions for Use: Product usage is not affected by salinity. Water temperature range should be -2ºC to 46ºC and can be used on frozen water in temperatures as low as -65ºC. ACT TERRA FIRMA is best used on contamination levels of 3% to 5% TPH. Contact Act BioRemediation Products for usage on higher contamination levels.

VII.TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

a. Effectiveness:

Bioremediation Agent Effectiveness Test (40 CFR 300.900), Federal Register September 15, 1994:

Summary Data Table

DAYS	ACT Terra Firma 3 REPS/PROD	TOTAL MEAN ALKANES (ppm)	RED% 28 DAYS	TOTAL MEAN AROMATICS (ppm)	RED% 28 DAYS
0	CONTROL	29,969	0	9,018	0
	NUTRIENT	29,102	0	8,582	0
	ACT TERRA FIRMA	27,685	0	8,240	0
7	CONTROL	24,289	0	6,974	0
	NUTRIENT	18,132	0	6,377	0
	ACT TERRA FIRMA	2,614	0	3,306	0
28	CONTROL	18,909	36.9	4,426	50.8
	NUTRIENT	1,465	94.9	5,609	34.6
	ACT TERRA FIRMA	113	99.6	475	94.2

Results of Gravimetric Analysis:

Percentage (%) Decrease in Weight of Oil on Day 28

Control
0.0%

Nutrient
17.0%

ACT Terra Firma
9.7%

b. Toxicity:

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
ACT TERRA FIRMA	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	223.60 96-hr 74.10 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	4.24 96-hr 1.99 48-hr
ACT TERRA FIRMA & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	2.61 96-hr 1.19 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (SLS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	12.25 96-hr 12.27 48-hr

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
1. Listing of each component of the total formulation, other than microorganisms, by chemical name and percentage by weight: CONFIDENTIAL 2. Listing of all microorganisms by species and percentages of each species in the composition of the additive: CONFIDENTIAL 3. Optimum pH, temperature, and salinity ranges for use of the additive: pH: range 4.0 to 9.0 Temperature: range -20°C to 52°C Salinity: Freshwater 0 to 500 ppm; Ocean Saltwater 35,000 ppm 3. Minimum and maximum pH, temperature, and salinity levels below or above which the effectiveness of the additive is reduced to half its optimum capacity: pH: 3.0 and 13.0 Temperature: -50°C and 65°C Salinity: Freshwater and 45,000 ppm 4. Special nutrient requirements: Not applicable. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. 5. Test results regarding the determination of the presence of the following: Salmonella: Negative Fecal coliform: Negative Shigella: Negative Staphylococcus Coagulase positive: Negative Beta hemolytic Streptococci: Negative

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

1. Listing of each component of the total formulation, other than microorganisms, by chemical name and percentage by weight: CONFIDENTIAL
2. Listing of all microorganisms by species and percentages of each species in the composition of the additive: CONFIDENTIAL
3. Optimum pH, temperature, and salinity ranges for use of the additive:
pH: range 4.0 to 9.0
Temperature: range -20°C to 52°C
Salinity: Freshwater 0 to 500 ppm; Ocean Saltwater 35,000 ppm
3. Minimum and maximum pH, temperature, and salinity levels below or above which the effectiveness of the additive is reduced to half its optimum capacity:
pH: 3.0 and 13.0
Temperature: -50°C and 65°C
Salinity: Freshwater and 45,000 ppm
4. Special nutrient requirements: Not applicable. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients.
5. Test results regarding the determination of the presence of the following:
Salmonella: Negative
Fecal coliform: Negative
Shigella: Negative
Staphylococcus Coagulase positive: Negative
Beta hemolytic Streptococci: Negative

IX. phys_propPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point: NA 2. Pour Point: NA 3. Viscosity: NA 4. Specific Gravity: 0.8 g/cm3 5. pH: 7.0 – 12.0 6. Chemical Name and Percentage by Weight of the Total Formulation: CONFIDENTIAL 7. Surface Active Agents: CONFIDENTIAL 8. Solvents: NA 9. Additives: CONFIDENTIAL 10. Solubility: <5% (estimated)

X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS

Compound	Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic	<0.13
Barium	1.30
Cadmium	0.077
Chromium	0.17
Copper	NA
Lead	<0.25
Mercury	<0.00010
Selenium	0.67
Silver	<0.030
Zinc	NA
Cyanide	NA
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	NA

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