ZI-400

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #D-13
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JUNE 16, 2005
REVISED LISTING DATE:
"ZI-400"
(a/k/a ZI-400 OIL SPILL DISPERSANT)

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
ZI-400 Type of Product: Dispersant

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Z.I. Chemicals 340 S Lemon Avenue #5358 Walnut, CA 91789 Phone: (818) 827-1301 Email: admin@zichemicals.com Web Site: http://zichemicals.com/ Exit (Ms. Annie Mack)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Z.I. Chemicals 340 S Lemon Avenue #5358 Walnut, CA 91789 Phone: (818) 827-1301 Email: admin@zichemicals.com Web Site: http://zichemicals.com/ Exit (Ms. Annie Mack)

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability: Non-flammable (DOT: Non-Hazardous). 2. Ventilation: No special requirements. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: No special equipment or clothing required; however, goggles are recommended. If eye or skin irritation occurs flush with plenty of water. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 120ºF continuous, 140°F up to 5 days 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 35ºF 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 40 - 120ºF 4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: Stable

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

1. Flammability:
Non-flammable (DOT: Non-Hazardous).
2. Ventilation:
No special requirements.
3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact:
No special equipment or clothing required; however, goggles are recommended. If eye or skin irritation occurs flush with plenty of water.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 120ºF continuous, 140°F up to 5 days
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: 35ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 40 - 120ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: Stable

V. SHELF LIFE
Unlimited in sealed polydrums of totes (as delivered).

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: ZI-400 may be applied by the usual method of aerial or boat spraying. For smaller spills a drum pump with sprayer may be used, mixing with water as required depending on the type and viscosity of oil being treated. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: On heavy oils use ZI-400 directly on the spill, or up to approximately a 1:10 dilution ratio (product:water). Lighter oils will require a 1:10 to 1:30 product to water dilution ratio. Warmer waters (greater than 78°F) and/or good agitation during application will require less product. 3. Conditions for Use: No limitations as to usage within in optimum temperature parameters (application may be made at or above 35°F, with optimum above 48°F).

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Application Method:
ZI-400 may be applied by the usual method of aerial or boat spraying. For smaller spills a drum pump with sprayer may be used, mixing with water as required depending on the type and viscosity of oil being treated.
2. Concentration/Application Rate:
On heavy oils use ZI-400 directly on the spill, or up to approximately a 1:10 dilution ratio (product:water). Lighter oils will require a 1:10 to 1:30 product to water dilution ratio. Warmer waters (greater than 78°F) and/or good agitation during application will require less product.
3. Conditions for Use:
No limitations as to usage within in optimum temperature parameters (application may be made at or above 35°F, with optimum above 48°F).

VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

a. Toxicity

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
ZI-400	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	31.76 96-hr 20.96 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	18.05 96-hr 2.66 48-hr
ZI-400 & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	8.35 96-hr 1.77 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (SLS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	16.13 96-hr 27.80 48-hr

b. Effectiveness:
SWIRLING FLASK DISPERSANT EFFECTIVENESS TEST WITH SOUTH LOUISIANA (S/L) AND PRUDHOE BAY (P/B) CRUDE OIL
VENDOR LAB REPORT:

Oil	Effectiveness (%)
Prudhoe Bay Crude	50.10
South Louisiana Crude	89.80
Average of Prudhoe Bay and South Louisiana Crudes	69.90

VIII. MIROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA

IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point, ASTM D-56: >93ºC 2. Pour Point, ASTM D-97: 12.6ºF 3. Viscosity, ASTM D-445: 18.80 cSt @40ºC 4. Specific Gravity, ASTM D-1298: 1.026 @60ºF 5. pH, ASTM 1293: 10.9 6. Surface Active Agents: Proprietary. 7. Solvents: Proprietary. 8. Additives: None. 9. Solubility: Miscible in oil, water, and solvents.

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

Compound	Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic	<10
Cadmium	<10
Chromium	<10
Copper	<10
Lead	<10
Mercury	<1
Nickel	<10
Zinc	<10
Cyanide	<0.5
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	<1

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