UltraTech International, Inc.
Environmental Training
2011
Who is UltraTech?• UltraTech provides more spill containment,
construction compliance and stormwater management products than any other company.
• UltraTech is considered the ―premier offering‖ in the market based on its innovations and patents, unique features and benefits, product quality and premium price. The other suppliers compete with each other based on lower price and fewer features and benefits.
• UltraTech’s founders started the spill containment market in 1984, have developed over 400 products, have over 60 patents and develop approximately 20 new products per year. They entered the Stormwater / Construction Compliance market in 1997 and now have the largest product offering in the industry.
Who is UltraTech?
• Spill Containment
• Spill Response
• Stormwater Management
• Facility Protection Products
• Oil Spill Response Products
• Microbes
A sample of the Industries that
use Spill Containment products
• Construction
• Environmental
• Mining &
Aggregates
• Industrial &
Manufacturing
• Cities
• Utilities
• Fire Hazmat
• Agriculture
• Golf Course
• Oil & Gas, Refineries
& Pipelines
• Semiconductors &
Electronics
• Transportation
• Marine
• Military
What type of position has
interest in Spill Containment?
• Safety Manager
• EH&S Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Public Works manager
• Stormwater Manager
• Construction Manager
- Microbes
What are Ultra-Microbes?
• Living, natural organisms (microbes) that
are cultivated and grown to specifically
digest oil and render it harmless.
• They are some of the oldest organisms on
earth.
• They are adhered to clay powder for
transport , storage and dispersal.
Ultra-Microbes
• Are any special requirements required for
microbe use or storage? Microbes only need what most forms of life need: oxygen, water, food
(hydrocarbon) and an acceptable temperature
(28° - 140°F) and pH (5.5 – 10.0).
• What happens to the microbes after the oil or fuel
has been consumed? The microbes will either die, return to former natural concentration levels,
or be eaten by other organisms. The microbes
have an effective life span of approximately
three months.
Ultra-Microbes
• What are some of the advantages of the use of
microbes?
Microbes are completely natural, so they are a
―green‖ solution.
Microbes can eliminate the need for absorbent
products & their disposal problems/costs.
Microbes can be used to clean up spills on water,
soil, or hard surfaces and can even be used to
remove old stains in asphalt or concrete.
A very small volume of microbes is needed
compared to the area being treated.
Ultra-Microbes
• What are the final by-products after the microbes
consume the hydrocarbon? Carbon dioxide, water, trace carbon, lipids (white fatty acids), and bacterial
cells. The lipids are actually a source of food for
larger organisms and vegetative life.
• How rapidly do microbes work? The microbes begin working immediately, once activated by salt water
or fresh water and a food source. Remediation times
vary from several hours to several weeks depending
on the type and concentration of the hydrocarbon.
For example, light fuels floating on water will be
gone within a few hours. Heavy crude oil in soil will
require several months.
Ultra-Microbes
• Do the microbes have a shelf life? Yes,
microbes that have yet to be activated have
a 4-year shelf life. Once microbes are
activated, the microbes will continue to work
for up to three months before they begin to
die off and need to be replaced.
• Is it safe to use microbes? Yes, the microbe
products listed below are 100%
environmentally safe, nontoxic, and contain
no pathogens.
Ultra-Microbes
• Are the microbes dangerous to my health?
No, microbes are found everywhere in the
environment, and are the original recyclers
of organic materials. The average human
adult carries approximately 3 lbs. of
microbes on and in the body.
• What happens if I ingest or inhale the products? It will taste like mud, and could
make you sneeze, but it is non-toxic and
harmless.
How well do they work?
BP just conducted a study of Microbes to see how
effective they are to help in the remnants of the Gulf
Oil Spill. The Formula for the Ultra-Microbes
performed the best out of eight microbes tested
eliminating 99% of the weathered Gulf oil.
BEFORE AFTER
* Oil Rigs
* Oil Spills
* Industrial
* Restaurants
* Sumps
* and more….
Applications
ULTRA-MICROBES, SHAKERS
• Ultra-Microbes are housed in a
bentonite clay powder that
provides the slightly moist
environment for them to live.
• Two sizes of shakers available
for application on smaller spills
or contained areas. 16/32 oz.
• Re-sealable/water-proof
containers keep Microbes
dry/dormant until they are
needed
ULTRA-MICROBES, WATER
SOLUBLE PACKETS• 4 oz. water soluble packets can
be thrown into oil/water
separators, catch basins, grease
traps and other areas to facilitate
oil and grease removal.
• Small size, big results — no
measuring, scooping or
spreading. Place the entire
packet into the area that needs
to be cleaned. The water soluble
packet will dissolve and allow the
Ultra-Microbes to spread
throughout the area.
Ultra-Microbe Booms
• Ultra-Microbe Booms allows it to float
on the water’s surface while also
absorbing oil.
• Microbe tablets (8 in the Boom and 6
in the Mini-Boom) are inserted into
slits in the foam sleeves
• Booms can be dropped in, or tied off
in catch basins (lanyards included),
oil/ water separators or other areas
where oily water can collect.
• Available in two sizes.
ULTRA-MICROBES, BULK BAGS
• Bulk bags (25 lbs.)
are available for
large spills, open water applications or
frequent use areas.
• Keep on hand for
refilling Shakers or other smaller
containers or for
large, unexpected
spills.
_____ Oil Spill Response Products
Gulf spill media coverage (video)
Ultra-Oil Filter Boom
• Capture Floating Oil Quickly
• 6’ long booms made with
Ultra-X-Tex.
• Unlike polypropylene, Ultra-
X-Tex material will allow
water to pass through freely
while filtering any oil present
on the water’s surface.
• Ultra-Microbes can be
added. CLICK FOR VIDEO
Ultra-Oil Filter Boom,
Skirted Model
• Stop Oil Spills At the
Surface AND Below
• Made with Ultra-X-Tex
• 34‖ weighted skirt with
60‖ skirts that can be
added for deeper
water protection.
• Unique material
removes emulsified oil
and dispersants.
• Ultra-Microbe option.
Ultra-Oil Blanket
• Protect Beaches And Shorelines
From Spills
• Large, 10’-long x 5’-wide section
of Ultra-X-Tex quickly removes oil
and other hydrocarbons.
• Blanket will ―tumble‖ in the surf
and remove oil from water as it
passes by and thru the filter
fabric.
• Ultra-X-Tex pulls out emulsified
oils and dispersants.
• Also available using Ultra-X-Tex
infused with Microbes.
Ultra-Spill Fence
• Protect Shorelines, Riverbeds,
And Marshes From Oil Spills.
• Captures oil on the surface
also capture sub-surface oil.
• Made with Ultra-X-Tex .
• Wire backing provides
additional support to waves
and tides Ultra-X-Tex fabric.
• Also available using Ultra-X-
Tex infused with Microbes
Photos taken during Gulf Oil Spill 2010
Thank you for your time.