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TXCHEM HE-1000™

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #SW-37
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: MARCH 15, 2010
"TXCHEM HE-1000™"

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
"TXCHEM HE-1000™"
Type of Product: Surface Washing Agent
II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Texas EnviroChem, Inc.
11410 Dumas Street
Houston, TX 77034
Phone: (713) 806-4099
(Mr. Pete Franks)
III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Texas EnviroChem, Inc.
11410 Dumas Street
Houston, TX 77034
Phone: (713) 806-4099
(Mr. Pete Franks)
IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability: Not flammable
2. Ventilation: Recommended, respirator in confined area
Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact:
Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. If eye contact, wash eyes thoroughly for 15 minutes; including upper and lowers lids, and seek medical attention. For skin contact, irritation is possible, wash with soap and water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 95ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 32ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 75ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: No phase changes have been observed.
V. SHELF LIFE
One year in a sealed container.
VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: TXCHEM HE-1000™ is applied by pressure sprayer, heated pressure washer, fire hoses or mixing on or into hydrocarbon contaminated media.

2. Concentration/Application Rate: TXCHEM HE-1000™ should be diluted to a one (1) part concentrated chemical to ten (10) parts water solution. Apply ten to fifteen gallons of diluted solution to one cubic yard of contaminated media. Agitate to slurry. Dilution rate may change due to level of hydrocarbon contamination. Please see manufacturer’s instructions for additional application dilutions. Excess washing solution should be disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

3. Conditions for Use: Pollutants should be of hydrocarbon in nature. Greater results occur at ambient temperatures greater than 50°F. Fresh or salt water can be used with no performance change.
VII.TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS
a. Toxicity:
Material Tested Species LC50 (ppm)
TXCHEM HE-1000™ Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
91.33 96-hr
65.52 8-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
5.84 96-hr
2.17 48-hr
TXCHEM HE-1000™ & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10) Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
7.07 96-hr
2.11 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (SLS) Menidia beryllina
Mysidopsis bahia
15.27 96-hr
12.84 48-hr

b. Effectiveness: NA
VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA
IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point: >210ºF
2. Pour Point: 23.0ºF
3. Viscosity: 1.99cSt
4. Specific Gravity: 0.999
5. pH: 7.20
6. Surface Active Agents: Confidential
7. Solvents: NA
8. Additives: Confidential
9. Solubility: NA
X. ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS
Compound Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic Non Detect
Cadmium Non Detect
Chromium 0.0366
Copper 0.0402
Lead 0.0189
Mercury Non Detect
Nickel 0.0125
Zinc 0.29
Cyanide < 0.05
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Non Detect

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