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NOKOMIS 3-F4

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #D-8
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: MARCH 4, 2002
REVISED LISTING DATE:
"NOKOMIS 3-F4"

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
NOKOMIS 3-F4
Type of Product: Dispersant
II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Mar-Len Supply, Inc
23159 Kidder Street
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (510) 782-3555
Fax: (510) 782-2032
(Frank Winter)
III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Mar-Len Supply, Inc
23159 Kidder Street
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (510) 782-3555
Fax: (510) 782-2032
(Frank Winter)
IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability:
Non-flammable (water based)
2. Ventilation:
No special requirements
3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact:
In case of eye contact, flush with water; in case of skin contact, wash with water; and if swallowed, drink water to dilute and induce vomiting.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 212ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 32ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature: 50ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: NA
V. SHELF LIFE
15 years or more if stored correctly in plastic drums.
VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: Application of the product may be made directly from 33 and 35 gallon drums (marketing size) by fitting the drum with a "T" connection and pumping fresh or salt water across the junction, which will pull the dispersant from the drum into the water stream and onto the oil spill.
2. Concentration/Application Rate: For heavy concentrations of crude or Bunker C oil, apply the product undiluted. Where lighter fractions of petroleum are involved, the product can be diluted up to one part dispersant to 30 parts water.
3. Conditions for Use: Effective in salt water, and can be used on water of any temperature.
VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS
a. Toxicity:
Material Tested Species LC50 (ppm)
NOKOMIS 3-F4 Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
29.80 96-hr
32.20 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
100.00 96-hr
72.70 48-hr
NOKOMIS 3-F4 & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10) Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
100.00 96-hr
58.40 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (DSS) Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
159.6 96-hr
267.7 48-hr

b. Effectiveness:
SWIRLING FLASK DISPERSANT EFFECTIVENESS TEST WITH SOUTH LOUISIANA (S/L) AND PRUDHOE BAY (P/B) CRUDE OIL
Oil Effectiveness (%)
Prudhoe Bay Crude 62.20
South Louisiana Crude 64.90
Average of Prudhoe Bay and South Louisiana Crudes 63.55
VIII. MIROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA
IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point: None
2. Pour Point: 28ºF
3. Viscosity: 290 cps at 20ºC (68ºF)
4. Specific Gravity: 1.0065g/cc at 20ºC (68ºF)
5. pH: 10.3 (at room temperature)
6. Surface Active Agents: Confidential
7. Solvents: None
8. Additives: None
9. Solubility: Completely water soluble
X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS
Compound Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic 0.30
Cadmium <0.02
Chromium <0.1
Copper 0.36
Lead 0.29
Mercury <0.01
Nickel <0.2
Zinc 0.10
Cyanide <0.01
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons ND

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