ELASTOL

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BULLETIN #M-26
USEPA, OEM REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
ORIGINAL LISTING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008
"ELASTOL"
(a/k/a SEPARATE, Liquid ELASTOL)

I. NAME, BRAND, OR TRADEMARK
ELASTOL Type of Product: Miscellaneous Oil Spill Control Agent

II. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER/CONTACT
Action Additives, Inc. 205 Industrial Road P.O. Box 965 Ducktown, TN 37326 Phone: (707) 461-3912 (423) 496-5000 (Mr. Tim Kaylor)

III. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS
Design Engineering Systems Analysis P.O. Box 293 Alexandria, VA 22313 Phone: (703) 461-3912 Email: [email protected] (Mr. Ernest T. Scambos)

IV. SPECIAL HANDLING AND WORKER PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE AND FIELD APPLICATION
1. Flammability: Autoignition temperature for product is 392°F. Product is combustible in liquid form and can form combustible mixtures and possibly explosive mixtures above the flash point. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Isolate “fuel” supple from fire. Use foam, dry chemical, or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to danger of boil over. Product is volatile and gives off invisible vapors. Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distance along the ground or surface to ignition source where they may ignite. 2. Ventilation: Product is moderately volatile. Ensure proper ventilation. Avoid formation and inhalation of spray mist and vapors. Do not wear contaminated clothing. Keep away from fire and heated objects. Avoid formation of aerosols. Avoid squirting and use dosage pump when transferring. 3. Skin and eye contact; protective covering; treatment in case of contact: Protection depends on use and condition of work environment. Ensure good personal hygiene, wash hands regularly with soap and water. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of fumes/aerosols. All new protective gear must be of CE standard. There must be an eye rinsing kit available at the work place. Where there is danger of inhalation, use mask with brown filter. If the product is sprayed and there is a risk of aerosol formation, use mask with combination filter A2-P2. When used regularly, measuring routines for solvent measurement should be implemented. Level of contamination should be kept as low as possible. 4.a. Maximum storage temperature: ~160ºF 4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -100ºF 4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 40-70ºF 4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: None

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

1. Flammability: Autoignition temperature for product is 392°F. Product is combustible in liquid form and can form combustible mixtures and possibly explosive mixtures above the flash point. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Isolate “fuel” supple from fire. Use foam, dry chemical, or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to danger of boil over. Product is volatile and gives off invisible vapors. Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distance along the ground or surface to ignition source where they may ignite.
2. Ventilation: Product is moderately volatile. Ensure proper ventilation. Avoid formation and inhalation of spray mist and vapors. Do not wear contaminated clothing. Keep away from fire and heated objects. Avoid formation of aerosols. Avoid squirting and use dosage pump when transferring.
3. Skin and eye contact; protective covering; treatment in case of contact: Protection depends on use and condition of work environment. Ensure good personal hygiene, wash hands regularly with soap and water. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of fumes/aerosols. All new protective gear must be of CE standard. There must be an eye rinsing kit available at the work place. Where there is danger of inhalation, use mask with brown filter. If the product is sprayed and there is a risk of aerosol formation, use mask with combination filter A2-P2. When used regularly, measuring routines for solvent measurement should be implemented. Level of contamination should be kept as low as possible.
4.a. Maximum storage temperature: ~160ºF
4.b. Minimum storage temperature: -100ºF
4.c. Optimum storage temperature range: 40-70ºF
4.d. Temperatures of phase separations and chemical changes: None

V. SHELF LIFE
At least 5 years when stored at temperatures below 150ºF.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Application Method: ELASTOL can be applied to the surface of an oil/water separator tank or added to a waste stream before it enters a separation tank. ELASTOL floats on water, dissolving when it comes in contact with petroleum products (e.g., gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, crude, etc.). It remains effective for long periods, but naturally degrades when exposed to the atmosphere over longer periods. ELASTOL treated oil may increase the performance of containment and recovery equipment: Containment booms – may have higher current and tow speed capability Mechanical skimming equipment – may be improved 2 to 10 times its normal recovery rates Drum skimmers – may recover little or no water with the oil When applied early to a spill, ELASTOL may reduce emulsification and dispersion of oil. In addition, it may reduce the penetration of oil into porous soils and sandy beaches. 2. Concentration/Application Rate: ELASTOL can be used at very low concentrations from 100-1,500 ppm (0.01% to 0.15%). The amount of ELASTOL to be used is dependent upon the viscosity of the oil being removed. For example, one gallon of ELASTOL will remove: 13 gallons of gasoline 34 gallons of diesel 84 gallons of medium oil 150 gallons of heavy oil 3. Conditions for Use: ELASTOL may be used on fresh or salt water (under warm or cold temperatures). Prompt application may maximize effectiveness. The older the pollutants the few light oil elements remain in the oil, which may reduce the effectiveness of recovery.

VI. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Application Method:
ELASTOL can be applied to the surface of an oil/water separator tank or added to a waste stream before it enters a separation tank. ELASTOL floats on water, dissolving when it comes in contact with petroleum products (e.g., gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, crude, etc.). It remains effective for long periods, but naturally degrades when exposed to the atmosphere over longer periods. ELASTOL treated oil may increase the performance of containment and recovery equipment:

Containment booms – may have higher current and tow speed capability
Mechanical skimming equipment – may be improved 2 to 10 times its normal recovery rates
Drum skimmers – may recover little or no water with the oil

When applied early to a spill, ELASTOL may reduce emulsification and dispersion of oil. In addition, it may reduce the penetration of oil into porous soils and sandy beaches.

2. Concentration/Application Rate:
ELASTOL can be used at very low concentrations from 100-1,500 ppm (0.01% to 0.15%). The amount of ELASTOL to be used is dependent upon the viscosity of the oil being removed. For example, one gallon of ELASTOL will remove:

13 gallons of gasoline
34 gallons of diesel
84 gallons of medium oil
150 gallons of heavy oil

3. Conditions for Use:
ELASTOL may be used on fresh or salt water (under warm or cold temperatures). Prompt application may maximize effectiveness. The older the pollutants the few light oil elements remain in the oil, which may reduce the effectiveness of recovery.

VII. TOXICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

a. Toxicity:

Material Tested	Species	LC50 (ppm)
ELASTOL	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	1,333 96-hr 94 48-hr
No. 2 Fuel Oil	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	5.4 96-hr 3.3 48-hr
ELASTOL & No. 2 Fuel Oil (1:10)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	8.2 96-hr 3.7 48-hr
Reference Toxicant (DSS)	Menidia beryllina Mysidopsis bahia	7.4 96-hr 10.7 48-hr

b. Effectiveness:
NA

VIII. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
NA

IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Flash Point: 176ºF 2. Pour Point: -71ºF 3. Viscosity: 3.46 cst at 77ºF 4. Specific Gravity: 0.83 at 60ºF 5. pH: 6.8 – 7.0 6. Surface Active Agents: CONFIDENTIAL 7. Solvents: CONFIDENTIAL 8. Additives: CONFIDENTIAL 9. Solubility in Water: Insoluble

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

Compound	Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic	ND
Cadmium	ND
Chromium	ND
Copper	ND
Lead	ND
Mercury	ND
Nickel	ND
Zinc	1.4
Cyanide	ND
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	ND

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