Q. WHAT IS 80% REDUCTION IN FLAMMABILITY?

A. Flammability is directly related to off-gassing. The off-gassing is reduced while a fraction of the fuel is being trapped within the polymer structure. The flash point remains the same with a much slower burn rate, because the aromatic fraction is released.

Q. WHAT IS THE FLASHPOINT OF 403 AFTER ENCAPSULATION?

A. That is totally dependent on what it has stabilized. The flashpoint is not changed. It will remain the same as the fuel source.

Q. WHAT IS THE RATE OF BURN OF RAW 403?

A. This has not been determined. However, it is difficult to ignite. It will burn. Refer to M.S.D.S for fumes emissions.

Q. WHAT IS THE BTU VALUE OF 403?

A. The BTU value is 18,602.

Q. WHAT IS THE ASH CONTENT OF 403?

A. Laboratory test show No Ash.

Q. WHAT LIQUIDS CAN 403 ENCAPSULATE?

A. The polymer is designed to molecularly bond the liquid organic hydrocarbons, or a paraphenic and napthenic matrix. This will not work on water soluble hydrocarbons such as acetone, naptha, glycols. etc..

Q. WHAT EFFECTS DO TEMPERATURE CHANGES HAVE ON THE BONDING TIMES AND CAPACITY OF 403?

A. It is slowed with lower temperatures because of the immobility of the material structure of the hydrocarbons.

A recent comparison between ENVIRO-BOND^TM 403 and another nationally know brand was made.

FACTS: A 75-gallon spill. The absorbent ratios and the amount of product in each boom (sock) for each brand were factored.

RESULTS: To effectively encapsulate and solidify the 75 gallons:

ENVIRO-BOND: (8) 3” x 10 ft. Booms were needed.

OTHER BRANDS: (41) 3” x 10 ft. Booms were needed.

The resulting waste that you would need to pay to have removed

and land filled (if applicable) would be:

ENVIRO-BOND: Generates less than 1/2 cubic yard.

OTHER BRANDS: Over 2–1/2 cubic yards – 5 times the waste.

1. The 400 Series polymers have the ability to bond with diesel fuel, gasoline, waste oils and most other liquid hydrocarbons to form a solid mass. This is accomplished by an actual molecular bonding, not just a “physical” soaking or sponging, of the liquid hydrocarbon. With the encapsulation process beginning immediately upon contact between the liquid hydrocarbon and the polymer.

2. This bonding and solidification can be accomplished on any surface and a solid and manageable waste product, that will not drip when handled, is typically formed within 10 – 15 minutes after application, or sooner. The application ratios being as high as 1:15 by weight, depending on the type of hydrocarbon being encapsulated. Clean up is fast, effective, and cost efficient and with less material to buy, store, handle and haul, yielding significant reductions in waste mass generated, the result is a significant reduction of disposal costs.

3. The ENVIRO-BOND^TM polymers have the “unique” ability to suppress vapors and reduce off-gassing by 80% within the first 5 minutes. The gases / vapors are trapped within the solidified structure and are prevented from migrating to the surface area, yielding almost total elimination of any vapor release over the course of several hours, or days, depending upon the hydrocarbon that has been solidified.

4. As a result of this vapor suppressive ability, spontaneous combustion and unintentional spontaneous ignition hazards are almost totally eliminated.

5. On the surface of water, the polymers are completely hydrophobic and will float even after maximum encapsulation and solidification. They will not water wet, even in severe conditions and any unused polymer can be captured and reused. On any surface, including water, the polymers will only bond with the free hydrocarbon molecules. Solidifying hydrocarbons into a solid mass, on water, makes for a much easier surface area cleanup, while removing even the subtlest slick sheen. The polymers packaged in booms and pads make for extremely easy and effective cleanup on water, they are easy to retrieve and will remain floating indefinitely.

6. Harmless to fish and wildlife.

7. The polymers can be mixed into soil surfaces where spill frequently occur and left unattended will perform their encapsulation, stabilization and solidification duties as a spill occurs.

8. The bonded hydrocarbon will never leach from the solidified mass and is very easy to handle, store or dispose of.

9. The polymers have an indefinite shelf life.

10. The polymers are FDA Food Grade and are non-toxic, non corrosive and non-carcinogenic. No exotic protection is needed (goggles and masks suggested), creating safer working conditions, lower exposure risks, and reduced liabilities.

11. The polymers are formulated to react with all organic hydrocarbons, but are not recommended for use with “synthetic” hydrocarbons when solidification is the desired end result.

12. The polymer will perform without mixing, and under most conditions, surface application will be adequate, however, with very thick layers of hydrocarbon, some mixing may be desired for quick and complete solidification.

13. The polymers will not dissolve in the presence of high or low pH solutions containing water.

14. The polymers will break oil and water emulsions by bonding with the non-dissolved portion of the hydrocarbon molecule and leaving the water free. The polymers have the ability to bond and virtually not release heavy metals that may be in solution with the hydrocarbon.

15. The polymers can act as a pre-scrubber to carbon filtration by removing the non-dissolved portion of the hydrocarbons before final filtration.

16. If the liquid media containing PCB’s is of a hydrocarbon source, the polymers have the ability to encapsulate and solidify the entire mass, yielding extremely manageable disposal of a solid form.

17. The polymers have been found to be extremely effective in the treatment of very hazardous waste by forming a solid mass that is very safe to transport and dispose of.

18. Typical disposal methods are land filling, or incineration of the waste, consistent with local, applicable regulations.

19. As a landfill waste, the non-biodegradable polymer will never leach, or release any of the encapsulated and solidified waste liquids, reducing, or eliminating your liabilities.

20. The polymer, when incinerated, produces virtually no ash residue and has a BTU value of 18,602.

21. Meets established EPA landfill requirements

22. We know, based on multiple independent studies, that ENVIRO-BOND^TM polymers far exceed the physical properties and capabilities of the conventional products, such as cellulose, spun poly-propylene, ethylene, saw dust, peat moss, ground foams, clay based absorbents, and other such products.