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AQUACLEAN

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #SW-16
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JULY 8, 1991
REVISED LISTING DATE: JUNE 14, 1995
"AQUACLEAN"
 

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
AQUACLEAN
Type of Product: Surface Washing Agent
II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Madison Chemical Company, Inc.
3141 Clifty Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 273-6000
Fax: (812) 273-6002
Email: brad.sims@madchem.com
(Mr. Bradley Sims)
III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Madison Chemical Company, Inc.
3141 Clifty Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 273-6000
Fax: (812) 273-6002
Email: brad.sims@madchem.com
(Mr. Bradley Sims)
IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability:
Non-flammable
2. Ventilation:
Handle in a well ventilated space. Local exhaust is recommended if TLV's are exceeded.
3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact:
Avoid eye and skin contact. In case of such contact, immediately flush with large amount of cool water for at least 15 minutes, and call a physician. Wear protective eye goggles, impermeable protective gloves, and protective clothing when handling the product. Wash contaminated protective equipment (including clothing, shoes, eye goggles, gloves, etc.) thoroughly in soap and water, rinse repeatedly in clean water and dry before reuse. Avoid ingestion, breathing dusts, mists, or fumes. In case of ingestion, induce vomiting, give water and call a physician. In case of inhalation, move the affected person to fresh air, and call a physician.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 140ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 50ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: > 50ºF to < 104ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes:< 50ºF, > 104ºF
V. SHELF LIFE
18 months if stored between 50ºF and 104ºF, and away from acids.
VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Application Method:
AQUACLEAN may be introduced with a pressure spray to cover the affected area, after the appropriate dilution or concentration is prepared. After application, agitate spill area with water using a solid stream flow. For manual cleaning with AQUACLEAN, follow instructions in the product data sheet provided by the manufacturer.
2. Concentration/Application Rate:
For small spills, dilute 3 to 1 with water and apply as above. For large spills, prepare a 33% solution of AQUACLEAN and apply through a foam eductor at 6% setting with approximately 90 gallons per minute flow at the nozzle. For spills on shorelines and beaches, dilute AQUACLEAN 50% with fresh water and apply using a pressure spray to cover the entire contaminated area. Then rinse with fresh water.
3. Conditions for Use:
Water temperature should be above 41ºF.
VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS
a. Toxicity:
Material Tested Species LC50 (ppm)
AQUACLEAN Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
70.7 96-hr
32.7 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
4.4 96-hr
1.8 48-hr
AQUACLEAN & No. 2 Fuel Oil Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
6.5 96-hr
2.1 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (DSS) Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
1.4 96-hr
4.9 48-hr
NOTE: This toxicity data was derived using the concentrated product. See section VI of this bulletin for information regarding the manufacturer's recommendations for concentrations and application rates for field use.

b. Effectiveness:
NA
VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA
IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND COMPONENTS
1. Flash Point: None detected
2. Pour Point: -20ºF
3. Viscosity: 16.5 cP at 25ºC (77ºF)
4. Specific Gravity: 1.06 at 25ºC (77ºF)
5. pH: 11.8 (at full strength)
6. Chemical Name and Percentage by Weight of the Total Formulation: CONFIDENTIAL
7. Surface Active Agents: Anionic and nonionic synthetic surfactants.
8. Solvents: CONFIDENTIAL
9. Additives: CONFIDENTIAL
10. Solubility: Completely soluble
X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS
Compound Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic 1.10
Cadmium 0.16
Chromium 0.20
Copper 0.66
Lead 1.83
Mercury < 0.01
Nickel 0.80
Zinc 0.29
Cyanide 0.06
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 4.20

(by total organic halides analysis)

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