Transcript 04 – User Experience

FAST-ACT®:
User Experience
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Delivery Systems
Pic of mitt
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Sample Tables
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Neutralizes
“-cides” (pesticides, fungicides, herbicides)
CWAs and CWA simulants
Acids (battery acid, HCl, nitric acid, et cetera)
Some organics (phenols, functionalized organics)
Many toxic gases (chlorine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide,
ethylene oxide, hydrogen cyanide)
Sample Tables
Adsorbs
• Alcohols (methanol, ethanol, isopropanol)
• Organic dyes (bromophenol blue, food and textile
colorants)
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Sample Tables
Contains
• Petrochemicals (diesel fuel, gasoline, fuel oil)
• Fats (grease, other plant and animal oils)
• Organic solvents (ether)
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Effective Against
Any Acids
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Alcohols
Denatured Ethanol
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Acetaldehyde
Anhydrous ammonia
Sodium hydroxide (aq)
Chlorinated organics
Methanol
Aldehydes
Phosphorus/sulfur/nitrogen
compounds
Caustics
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Acetyl Chloride
Chloroacetyl Chloride
Chloroform
Methylene chloride
Ketones
(Partial list)
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Acetone
Chlorine
Ethylene oxide
Nitrogen dioxide
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Diesel
Gasoline
Ephedrine
p-Cresol
Pseudoephedrine
Toluene
Chemical Warfare Agents
Petrochemicals
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Dimethylmethyl Phosphate
Methyl mercaptan
Paraoxon
Parathion
Sodium cyanide (aq)
2-Chloroethylethyl sulfide
4-vinylpyridine
Other Organics
Oxidizers
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GD, VX, HD
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Chemical Warfare Agents
• Third party validation from U.S. SBCCOM (ECBC) and
Battelle Memorial Institute
– Surface Removal – 99.6+% (detection limit) removal in under 90
seconds of VX, GD and HD
– Neutralization – 10 minutes 99% of GD and 99.9% of VX destroyed, 60
minutes 70 – 80% HD destroyed
– 50:1 FAST-ACT to agent ratio (standard military protocol)
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Product Safety
Toxicology tests conducted by
USACHPPM (U.S. Army Center for
Health Promotion and Preventive
Medicine).
Conclusion
The NanoActive metal oxides that
comprise FAST-ACT are safe.
NanoActive
TiO2*
NanoActive
MgO**
Acute Oral Toxicity
LD50 > 2 g/kg
LD50 > 5 g/kg
Acute Dermal
Toxicity
LD50 > 5 g/kg
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Acute Dermal
Irritation
(PII) of “0”
Non-irritating
Skin Sensitization
Nonsensitizer
Acute Eye Irritation
Practically
Non-irritating
EPA Category
IV Non-
irritating
Nonsensitizer
EPA Category
III
Slightly irritating
Acute Inhalation
Nontoxic
Nontoxic
2334 mg/m3 for 4
hrs
259 mg/m3 for 4
hrs
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Safety - Toxicology
Test
Acute Oral Toxicity
Acute Dermal Toxicity
Acute Dermal Irritation
Skin Sensitization
Acute Eye Irritation
Acute Inhalation
Mutation Assay: Ames Test
Cytotoxicity
In Vitro Dermal Absorption
Sub Chronic Inhalation
Result Reference
SAFE 1,2
SAFE 3
SAFE 4,5
SAFE 6,7
SAFE 8,9
NON TOXIC 10,11,12
SAFE 13
NON TOXIC 14
SAFE 15
SAFE 16
Conclusion
The NanoActive metal oxides that comprise FAST-ACT are safe.
Government Applications
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Airport security
Federal and State Officials
First Responders
HAZMAT
Hospitals
Law enforcement
Safety response
Schools
Security
Storage facilities
Transportation
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Target Markets
• Law Enforcement
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Drug Labs
Transportation leaks
Terrorism response
Scene stabilization
• Public Protection
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Public transportation
Government facilities
Hospitals
Stadiums
Terrorism response
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Transportation releases
Abandoned materials
Leaking storage vessels
Terrorism response
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Resources/Literature
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Technical Report
User Manual
Disposal Guide
Literature
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Immediate Spill Response
Equipment & Signage
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Equipment Operation
• Shakers
– Surround spill to contain
– Cover spill
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Equipment Operation
• Bulk Pails
– Surround spill to contain
– Cover spill
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Equipment Operation
• Pressurized Cylinders
– Shake cylinder
– Pull safety pin
– Aim in direction of hazard and sweep side to side
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Equipment Operation
• Decon Mitts
– Tear packet and remove mitt
– Unfold mitt and insert hand, tightening strap
– Decontaminate equipment by rubbing with pad side
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Clean-up of Treated Residue
• Most of the time, the treated residue will be
predominantly dry powder which can be swept
or scooped up using a broom or a shovel.
• PPE appropriate to the hazard should be worn in
accordance with local guidelines.
• The treated residue should be bagged/packaged
appropriately for disposal.
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Disposal Guidelines
• Disposal of materials (solid waste) is regulated by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). A
solid waste is considered hazardous if its chemical
properties make it capable of causing harm to humans or
other life forms when released into the environment.
These US EPA regulations can be found in 40 CFR 239
to 299.
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Disposal of Treated Residue
• Is the waste a “solid waste”?
The treated residue fulfills the definition of a solid waste
(abandoned). The exclusions under §261.4(a) or a
regulatory variance need to be considered depending on
the type of the hazard treated.
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Disposal of Treated Residue
• Is the waste a “listed” hazardous waste?
If the starting hazard is a listed hazardous waste, then
the treated residue is considered to be the listed waste
under EPA regulations.
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Disposal of Treated Residue
• Does the waste exhibit characteristics of hazardous
waste?
A residue involving characteristic wastes is hazardous
only if the mixture itself exhibits one of the
characteristics. Once a characteristic waste no longer
exhibits ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity it no
longer is considered hazardous.
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Reminder
• The treated residue always needs to disposed of in
accordance to local, state and federal regulations. For
US federal regulations follow 40 CFR 261, Subpart C
“Characteristic Hazardous Wastes” and 40 CFR 261,
Subpart D “Listed Hazardous Wastes”.
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Disposal of Treated Residue
• If waste is NOT a characteristic or listed waste, it
may generally be safely landfilled.
• If waste IS a characteristic or listed waste, it
must be disposed of as a characteristic or listed
waste.
• These requirements are not unique to FASTACT, but apply to all treated residues.
If in doubt, consult local, state, or federal
authorities!
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Equipment Maintenance
• All Units - Inspect Monthly (recommended)
– Check for signs of damage or misuse.
– Ensure that the text on the labels is still legible.
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Equipment Maintenance
• Pressurized Cylinders (recommended)
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Determine that the hose is unobstructed.
Verify safety pin is in place.
Check the pressure of the system.
Shake cylinder to loosen contents.
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Equipment Maintenance
• Shaker Bottles (recommended)
– Ensure that the bottle is unopened and the seal is intact.
– Check the station for physical damage such as cracking or
breakage.
Equipment Maintenance
• Pails (recommended)
– Ensure that the pail is
unopened and the seal is intact,
if new.
– If pail has been used
previously, check that pail was
resealed after use.
– Check the pail for physical
damage such as cracking or
breakage.
Equipment Maintenance
• Decon Mitts (recommended)
– Check the packaging for signs of damage or seal
failure.
– Properly packaged mitts with intact seals will still be
under vacuum.
– Packages which show signs of seal failure should be
discarded.
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Rules for the Field
How much FAST-ACT do you need to neutralize specific
chemicals?
FAST-ACT is designed to treat a wide variety of chemical
hazards. The concentration and type of chemical release
will determine how much FAST-ACT is needed for effective
neutralization and/or containment.
You always want to
apply enough FAST-ACT to fully adsorb the liquid chemical
spill. For vapor releases, we recommend utilizing the entire
contents of the FAST-ACT pressurized cylinder into the
area as you exit.
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Rules for the Field
How long does it take to be effective?
FAST-ACT begins working immediately and eliminates
most hazards within two minutes. Always apply excess
FAST-ACT to achieve the quickest results.
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Rules for the Field
Laboratory
or
mechanical
shop spills
(<1 Liter)
Small Room
Liquid and
Vapors
(1 Liter)
Maintenance
& shop spills
Commercial,
Responders,
Warehouse
Commercial,
Warehouse,
Chemical
storage
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How do I know if the chemical I treated is neutralized?
Always apply excess. There is no visual indication of
neutralization. For chemicals with a “characteristic” hazard,
evaluate the end product.
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Are there any impacts on the product’s effectiveness from
high humidity conditions?
Since FAST-ACT is being used immediately after opening,
humidity will not be a factor on the reactivity, actually in
some instances; some compounds might react faster under
these conditions. However, if FAST-ACT was left open for a
prolonged period of time, then its reactivity towards certain
compounds may decrease.
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