ACT TERRA FIRMA
TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN: B-71
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
LISTING DATE: APRIL 7, 2014
“ACT TERRA FIRMA”
(aka, ACT-TF)
I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK |
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ACT TERRA FIRMA (aka, ACT-TF) Type of Product: Bioremediation Agent (Biological Additive/Microbiological Culture) |
II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT |
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Franssen Enterprises, Inc. 511 N. McKinley Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: (303) 833-5393 Fax: (303) 833-2872 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.actcleaners.com (Mr. Todd Franssen) |
III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS |
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American Cleaning Technologies, Inc. 511 N. McKinley Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: (303) 833-5393 Fax: (303) 833-2872 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.actcleaners.com (Mr. Todd Franssen) |
IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION |
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1. Flammability: Non-flammable (DOT: Non-hazardous) 2. Ventilation: Standard industrial hygiene ventilation practices should be used to control human exposures to this product. Respiratory protection equivalent to either N100 or the older HEPA filter (APR with a DFM (purple) cartridge) will provide adequate protection. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective clothing; treatment in case of contact: Recommendations are guidelines and may not apply to every situation. To prevent skin contact, standard work clothing and standard work or latex gloves will provide adequate protection. To prevent eye contact, standard safety glasses with side shields are recommended. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: 48ºC continuous, 60ºC up to 5 days 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -45ºC 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 4ºC to 38ºC 4.d. Temperatures of phase separation and chemical changes: Stable |
V. SHELF LIFE |
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Store product in a dry area. If kept in a sealed container with desiccant bag the shelf life is 5 years. |
VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE |
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1. Application Method: Apply ACT TERRA FIRMA directly to surfaces by broadcasting product with a scoop or grass seed drop spreader. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: |
VII.TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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a. Effectiveness:
Bioremediation Agent Effectiveness Test (40 CFR 300.900), Federal Register September 15, 1994: Summary Data Table
Results of Gravimetric Analysis: Percentage (%) Decrease in Weight of Oil on Day 28
b. Toxicity:
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VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS |
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1. Listing of each component of the total formulation, other than microorganisms, by chemical name and percentage by weight: CONFIDENTIAL 2. Listing of all microorganisms by species and percentages of each species in the composition of the additive: CONFIDENTIAL 3. Optimum pH, temperature, and salinity ranges for use of the additive: pH: range 4.0 to 9.0 Temperature: range -20°C to 52°C Salinity: Freshwater 0 to 500 ppm; Ocean Saltwater 35,000 ppm 3. Minimum and maximum pH, temperature, and salinity levels below or above which the effectiveness of the additive is reduced to half its optimum capacity: pH: 3.0 and 13.0 Temperature: -50°C and 65°C Salinity: Freshwater and 45,000 ppm 4. Special nutrient requirements: Not applicable. DO NOT add fertilizers or nutrients. 5. Test results regarding the determination of the presence of the following: Salmonella: Negative Fecal coliform: Negative Shigella: Negative Staphylococcus Coagulase positive: Negative Beta hemolytic Streptococci: Negative |
IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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1. Flash Point: NA 2. Pour Point: NA 3. Viscosity: NA 4. Specific Gravity: 0.8 g/cm3 5. pH: 7.0 – 12.0 6. Chemical Name and Percentage by Weight of the Total Formulation: CONFIDENTIAL 7. Surface Active Agents: CONFIDENTIAL 8. Solvents: NA 9. Additives: CONFIDENTIAL 10. Solubility: <5% (estimated) |
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