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1. II GUIDELINES FOR UNIT SIZE SELECTION ChemKlenz neutralizes a broad range of acids including phosphoric sulfuric nitric hydrochloric and hydrofluoric Using concentrations at which the acids are commonly transported the amount of spill that can be neutralized using various ChemKlenz units is shown in Table 1 Caution Neutralization of acids and selected aqueous solutions generates heat NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax NSP 16 v 1 2 08 06 Page 4 Table 1 Guidelines for Maximum Acid Spill Sizes that can be Neutralized by Various ChemKlenz Units Type of Acid FA24 0500 FA24 1000 FA24 2000 FA24 4000 FA24 5000 Ounce Quart Quart Gallon Gallon 85 H3PO4 12 0 8 1 5 0 8 0 9 94 H SO4 10 0 6 1 3 0 6 0 8 70 HNO3 32 2 0 4 0 2 0 2 5 37 HCl 42 2 4 4 8 2 6 3 3 39 HF 22 1 4 2 7 1 4 1 7 1 Quart 0 95 liter ChemKlenz absorbs a wide range of organic compounds such as alcohols aldehydes chlorocarbons and petrochemicals Table 2 gives recommendations for unit selection based on the spill size Table 2 Guidelines for Maximum Amount of Organic Spill that can be Absorbed by Various ChemKlenz Units Type of Organic Spill FA24 0500 FA24 1000 FA24 2000 FA24 4000 FA24 5000 Ounce Quart Quart Gallon Gallon Acetone 17 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 Alcohols 12 0 75 1 4 0 75 0 94 Chlorinated hydrocar2. 1 2 08 06 Page 2 NAN N DA QD F amp F A A LLU I INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND APPLICATION FA24 1000 FA24 2000 FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders 1 Pull ring pin 2 Squeeze the lever and shake cylinder in up and down motion to ensure maximum clean out 3 For vapor hazard aim hose and mist all 4 For liquid hazard sweep hose side to side to powder in direction of hazard ensure complete coverage of hazard LIQUID FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders with an optional applicator wand 1 Pull ring pin 2 Squeeze the lever and shake cylinder in up and down motion to ensure maximum clean out 3 For vapor hazard detach applicator 4 For liquid hazard sweep applicator wand wand and aim hose in direction of side to side to ensure complete coverage of hazard Mist all powder into air in hazard direction of hazard NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax NSP 16 v 1 2 08 06 Page 3 FA24 0500 Shaker bottle 1 Unscrew lid 2 Apply powder forming a ring around the hazard and then shake the powder directly onto hazard to thoroughly cover the liquid LIQUID 3 Agitate powder to ensure all liquid has been adsorbed FA24 5000 Bulk pail 1 Unscrew lid 2 Apply powder forming a ring around the hazard and then scoop powder directly onto hazard to thoroughly cover the liquid x i LIQUID 3 Agitate powder to ensure all liquid has been adsorbed
3. Chemklenz IMMEDIATE SPILL RESPONSE USER MANUAL Pressurized Cylinders Shaker Bottle Bulk Pail Prepared by NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Drive Manhattan KS 66502 www NanoScaleCorp com INTRODUCTION ChemKlenz is a proprietary formulation of non toxic environmentally safe metal oxides effective for neutralizing a wide range of toxic chemicals ChemKlenz is non flammable non corrosive and can be safely applied to any liquid spill or vapor release enabling responders to utilize one product when faced with a wide variety of known or unknown chemical hazards Since the dry powder absorbs all spills and is effective against both liquid and vapor hazards upon contact on site incident management and clean up times are reduced ChemKlenz is offered in pressurized cylinders capable of addressing both liquid and vapor hazards as well as manually dispersed containers for liquid hazard treatment TABLE OF CONTENT I II HI IV VI VII NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND APPLICATION FA24 1000 FA24 2000 FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders with an optional applicator wand FA24 0500 Shaker bottle FA24 5000 Bulk pail GUIDELINES FOR UNIT SIZE SELECTION USER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS DISPOSAL TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY NSP 16 v
4. bons 28 1 75 3 5 1 75 2 2 Petrochemicals 17 1 05 2 1 1 05 1 3 1 Quart 0 95 liter ChemKlenz effectively neutralizes or adsorbs acidic and caustic gases as well as oxidizers Table 3 provides agent concentration in parts per million ppm that can be successfully treated at least 95 reduction in a 1 000 ft room using various ChemKlenz units The safety levels for immediate danger and time weighted average based on NIOSH are given as a guide Table 3 Guidelines for Maximum Concentration in parts per million of Vapor Hazard that can be Successfully Treated with ChemKlenz Pressurized Cylinders in a 1 000 ft room Safety Levels ppm ChemKlenz Unit Type of Vapor Immediately TWA FA24 1000 FA24 2000 FA24 4000 Dangerous 8 hrs ppm ppm ppm Acidic Hydrogen chloride 50 5 865 1730 3460 Hydrogen sulfide 100 20 235 475 950 Sulfur dioxide 100 5 340 685 1370 Caustic Ammonia 300 20 215 430 860 Oxidizers Ethylene oxide 800 5 125 250 500 Chlorine 10 1 200 400 800 TWA Time Weighted Average Nanoscale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax NSP 16 v 1 2 08 06 Page 5 II USER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS FA24 1000 FA24 2000 and FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders Do not incinerate Contents under pressure Tested to 585 psi 41 13 kg cm Do not expose to temperatures over 120 F 49 C Suitable for use at te
5. eplacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This warranty is non transferable and is valid from the date of the original purchase Proof of purchase and or your warranty registration card on file are required to obtain warranty performance This warranty does not cover consequential damages and or damages resulting from negligent use or misuse of the product by failure to store maintain and or use the product in accordance with label directions otherwise In addition disassembly repair or modification by anyone other than NanoScale acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornados will not be covered To be eligible for the warranty the unit cannot be partially discharged To obtain a warranty service contact Customer Support at 877 327 8228 Monday through Friday 8 am 5pm CST To assist in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax NSP 16 v 1 2 08 06 Page 7
6. mperatures from 40 C to 49 C Improper or careless use may cause severe bodily injury or property damage Read and thoroughly understand all directions for use before operating The unit is non rechargeable Partial discharge may cause extinguisher to leak Warning Do not check the pressure or test the unit by spraying it FA24 0500 Shaker bottle FA24 5000 Bulk pail If the seal has been broken discard product immediately Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere will degrade product effectiveness Close lid between uses Read and thoroughly understand all directions for use before utilizing the product IV MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FA24 0500 Shaker bottle and FA24 5000 Bulk pail Inspect the unit at least monthly Check for signs of damage or misuse Ensure that all text on the label is still readable Store in a dry place FA24 1000 FA24 2000 and FA24 4000 Pressurized cylinders Inspect frequently at least monthly to determine that the hose is unobstructed that the system is properly pressurized and that the seal is intact Examine the surface of the unit for corrosion If you notice corrosion during the warranty period return to NanoScale see the Limited Warranty section Ensure that all text on the label is still readable NanoScale Corporation 1310 Research Park Dr e Manhattan KS 66502 785 537 0179 Phone 785 537 0226 Fax NSP 16 v 1 2 08 06 Page 6 vV DISPOSAL A used unit needs to be fully discha
7. rged prior to disposal Powder should be disposed of in accordance to local state and federal regulations For federal regulations follow 40 CFR 261 Subpart C Characteristic Hazardous Wastes and 40 CFR 261 Subpart D Listed Hazardous Wastes VI TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom The pointer on the ChemKlenz gauge is in the red Cause The unit is over or under pressurized Solution If the unit has not been used and is within the warranty return to NanoScale Corporation for replacement see the next section If the warranty has expired completely discharge and discard the unit Replace it with a new one immediately Symptom The powder is not discharging from the pressurized cylinder Cause The powder has settled Solution Shake the cylinder several times in an up and down motion Caution The pressurized cylinder is a disposable non rechargeable unit Do not try to service or repair the unit under any circumstances Do not remove the nozzle or valve assembly If the information you need is not covered in the questions and answers above please call us at 877 327 8228 VII LIMITED WARRANTY NanoScale Corporation warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase this product will be free from manufacturing defects NanoScale at its option will repair or replace the product or any component of the product found to have manufacturing defects during the warranty period If the product is no longer available r
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