MARE CLEAN 200

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #D-3
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 1988
REVISED LISTING DATE: JANUARY 26, 1996
"MARE CLEAN 200"

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
MARE CLEAN 200 Type of Product: Dispersant (Solvent-Based) (formerly MARE CLEAN 505)

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Ichinen Chemicals Co., Ltd Mita Twin Building, East Wing 8F 4-2-8 Shiaura, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan 108-0023 Phone: (81) 3-6414-5601 Fax: (81) 3-6414-5621 (Mr. Tsuyoshi Imai)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Ichinen Chemicals Co., Ltd Mita Twin Building, East Wing 8F 4-2-8 Shiaura, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan 108-0023 Phone: (81) 3-6414-5601 Fax: (81) 3-6414-5621 (Mr. Tsuyoshi Imai)

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability: The flash point is 212 ± 20ºF 2. Ventilation: Is required. Use in closed room is not recommended. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Use protective goggles to avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact, wash immediately with plenty of water and consult with physician. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 122ºF 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 21ºF 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 32ºF to 86ºF 4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: Phase separation does not relate to temperatures. Chemical changes may occur at temperatures above 194ºF.

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

1. Flammability:
The flash point is 212 ± 20ºF
2. Ventilation:
Is required. Use in closed room is not recommended.
3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact:
Use protective goggles to avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact, wash immediately with plenty of water and consult with physician.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 122ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 21ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 32ºF to 86ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes:
Phase separation does not relate to temperatures. Chemical changes may occur at temperatures above 194ºF.

V. SHELF LIFE
The shelf life of MARE CLEAN 200 is 10 years when stored indoors. (Container will deteriorate before contents.)

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: Sprinkle the dispersant on the oil spill, then 5-10 minutes later stir the surface intensively. For convenience, MARE CLEAN 200 may be diluted with water if desired. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: Use 53-66 gallons of MARE CLEAN 200 per ton of oil 3. Conditions for Use: The performance of MARE CLEAN 200 is not affected by water salinity. At temperatures below 40ºF or in case of heavy crude oil spill, MARE CLEAN 200 should be used without dilution. MARE CLEAN 200 is an effective dispersant for any liquid hydrocarbon.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Application Method:
Sprinkle the dispersant on the oil spill, then 5-10 minutes later stir the surface intensively. For convenience, MARE CLEAN 200 may be diluted with water if desired.
2. Concentration/Application Rate:
Use 53-66 gallons of MARE CLEAN 200 per ton of oil
3. Conditions for Use:
The performance of MARE CLEAN 200 is not affected by water salinity. At temperatures below 40ºF or in case of heavy crude oil spill, MARE CLEAN 200 should be used without dilution. MARE CLEAN 200 is an effective dispersant for any liquid hydrocarbon.

VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

a. Toxicity:

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
MARE CLEAN 200	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	1996 96-hr 938 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	10.72 96-hr 16.12 48-hr
MARE CLEAN 200 & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	42 96-hr 9.84 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (SDS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	7.07 96-hr 9.82 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:
SWIRLING FLASK DISPERSANT EFFECTIVENESS TEST WITH SOUTH LOUISIANA (S/L) AND PRUDHOE BAY (P/B) CRUDE OILS

Oil	Effectiveness (%)
Prudhoe Bay Crude	63.97%
South Louisiana Crude	84.14%
Average of Prudhoe Bay and South Louisiana Crudes	74.06%

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Not Applicable

IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point: 212 ± 20ºF 2. Pour Point: 14 ± 10ºF 3. Viscosity: 2.4 ± 5 cst at 104ºF 4. Specific Gravity: 0.95 ± 0.03 at 77ºF 5. pH: 7.7 ± 1.0 (10% solution) 6. Surface Active Agents: A mixture of sorbitan fatty acid esters, polysorbates, and polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters. 7. Solvents: Paraffinic hydrocarbons (CAS 74664-93-0) 8. Additives: None 9. Solubility: Not applicable

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

Compound	Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic	< 0.50
Cadmium	< 0.100
Chromium	< 0.500
Copper	< 0.250
Lead	< 2.50
Mercury	< 0.0200
Nickel	< 0.250
Zinc	0.611
Cyanide	< 0.01
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	< 0.10

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