Fluid Tech, Inc.Fluid Tech, Inc.Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Services

5720 S. Arville # 1045720 S. Arville # 104Las Vegas, NV 89118Las Vegas, NV 89118

HAZCO DivisionHAZCO Division Marine Systems DivisionMarine Systems Division

Mission StatementMission Statement

Our goal is to solve environmental Our goal is to solve environmental problems by providing natural problems by providing natural solutions which are beneficial to the solutions which are beneficial to the generator and the environment.generator and the environment.

The CompanyThe CompanyFluid Tech, Inc. (FTI) was founded in 1985 specifically to Fluid Tech, Inc. (FTI) was founded in 1985 specifically to develop products to solidify and render leach-resistant a develop products to solidify and render leach-resistant a wide variety of radioactive liquids, sludge, and wide variety of radioactive liquids, sludge, and contaminated soil waste.  Since then the company has contaminated soil waste.  Since then the company has grown steadily, broadening its range of environmental grown steadily, broadening its range of environmental services and products to meet the challenges of dealing services and products to meet the challenges of dealing with marine and non-radioactive hazardous wastes. As it with marine and non-radioactive hazardous wastes. As it enters its second decade, FTI has established enters its second decade, FTI has established international recognition as a leading hazardous waste international recognition as a leading hazardous waste technology company.technology company.

FTI is a unique company providing specialized applied FTI is a unique company providing specialized applied solutions and services to the government, nuclear, solutions and services to the government, nuclear, marine, off-shore, and fabrication industries. marine, off-shore, and fabrication industries.

The PeopleThe People

The FTI team is central to the company’s record of success.  The FTI team is central to the company’s record of success.  The staff has both educational  and practical experiences in The staff has both educational  and practical experiences in disciplines ranging from Physics, Chemistry, and Public disciplines ranging from Physics, Chemistry, and Public Health, to Mechanical, Industrial and Ocean Engineering.Health, to Mechanical, Industrial and Ocean Engineering.

FTI professionals are encouraged to excel by pursuing FTI professionals are encouraged to excel by pursuing advanced degrees and courses, through seminar advanced degrees and courses, through seminar participation, and by publishing technical papers.  Many have participation, and by publishing technical papers.  Many have achieved international recognition in their field. achieved international recognition in their field.

The OrganizationThe Organization

FTI solves environmental problems for the government FTI solves environmental problems for the government and private industry by utilizing applied research and and private industry by utilizing applied research and development and the expert knowledge of its staff. FTI is development and the expert knowledge of its staff. FTI is committed to providing a complete range of engineering, committed to providing a complete range of engineering, products and technology services through its three products and technology services through its three divisions: Fluid Tech for radioactive waste, HAZCO for divisions: Fluid Tech for radioactive waste, HAZCO for hazardous waste, and Marine Systems for fresh and salt hazardous waste, and Marine Systems for fresh and salt water remediation.water remediation.

Radioactive and Mixed Waste Treatment Radioactive and Mixed Waste Treatment ServicesServices

Fluid Tech's patented solidification products are used to Fluid Tech's patented solidification products are used to treat liquid, sludge, and organic mixture waste streams. treat liquid, sludge, and organic mixture waste streams. The products are licensed at commercial waste facilities The products are licensed at commercial waste facilities and are being used at most U.S. Department of Energy and are being used at most U.S. Department of Energy facilities. Our products work with minimal waste facilities. Our products work with minimal waste expansion resulting in a lower disposal cost and liability. expansion resulting in a lower disposal cost and liability. Treatability services are provided by our licensed Treatability services are provided by our licensed laboratory.laboratory.

Solidification & Stabilization ProductsSolidification & Stabilization Products

The Fluid Tech, Inc. (FTI) products are solidification/ The Fluid Tech, Inc. (FTI) products are solidification/ stabilization agents, developed for the efficient and stabilization agents, developed for the efficient and economical disposal of radioactive, hazardous chemical, economical disposal of radioactive, hazardous chemical, and mixed wastes. They are and mixed wastes. They are::

AQUASETAQUASET

AQUASET IIAQUASET II

AQUASET II-HAQUASET II-H

AQUASET II-GHAQUASET II-GH

PETROSETPETROSET

PETROSET-HPETROSET-H

PETROSET-IIGPETROSET-IIG

AQUASET II-GAQUASET II-G PETROSET-IIGHPETROSET-IIGH

They are slightly alkaline, non-flammable, non-reactive and They are slightly alkaline, non-flammable, non-reactive and non-corrosive, and are not biodegradable. These reagents non-corrosive, and are not biodegradable. These reagents immobilize wastes (liquid, sludge, or solid) through the immobilize wastes (liquid, sludge, or solid) through the action of complex bonding mechanisms and ion exchange action of complex bonding mechanisms and ion exchange reactions. The end result is an homogenous waste solid reactions. The end result is an homogenous waste solid with excellent leach resistance. They have significant with excellent leach resistance. They have significant advantages over other Solidification/Stabilization advantages over other Solidification/Stabilization technologies:technologies:

A - A - Volumetric EfficiencyVolumetric Efficiency

Typical volume expansions with FTI products run Typical volume expansions with FTI products run between 5% and 20%. Corresponding expansions with between 5% and 20%. Corresponding expansions with cement and/or pozzolanic treatments run between 50% cement and/or pozzolanic treatments run between 50% and 125%. This has the effect of greatly affecting the and 125%. This has the effect of greatly affecting the most expensive cost element in the whole process - most expensive cost element in the whole process - namely, final disposal. For example, between 45 and 48 namely, final disposal. For example, between 45 and 48 gallons of waste can be solidified by FTI products, with gallons of waste can be solidified by FTI products, with room to spare, in a 55-gallon drum. room to spare, in a 55-gallon drum.

Initial Waste Volume

Volume after treatment with FTI products

Volume after treatment with other cement/solidifiers

B - B - Leaching ResistanceLeaching Resistance

The ability of a treated waste to withstand groundwater The ability of a treated waste to withstand groundwater attack (assumed to be acid) is measured for radioactive attack (assumed to be acid) is measured for radioactive wastes by Test ANS/ANSI 16.1; for chemically wastes by Test ANS/ANSI 16.1; for chemically hazardous wastes by the United States Environmental hazardous wastes by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Toxic Characteristic Protection Agency (USEPA) Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). TCLP is an EPA SW-846 Leaching Procedure (TCLP). TCLP is an EPA SW-846 analytical method (Method 1311) that simulates sanitary analytical method (Method 1311) that simulates sanitary landfill contaminant leaching in waste samples. Based landfill contaminant leaching in waste samples. Based upon concentrations of the TCLP constituents and upon concentrations of the TCLP constituents and guidelines set forth in 40 CFR 261.4, the solid waste guidelines set forth in 40 CFR 261.4, the solid waste samples can be deemed hazardous or non-hazardous samples can be deemed hazardous or non-hazardous and for mixed wastes, by both. and for mixed wastes, by both.

C - C - Retention of Volitile Organic CompoundsRetention of Volitile Organic Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), cementitious and/or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), cementitious and/or pozzolanic treatment reactions are strongly exothermic. pozzolanic treatment reactions are strongly exothermic. Temperature rises of 24Temperature rises of 24ººC have been observed during C have been observed during treatment mixing. Under these conditions VOCs (if treatment mixing. Under these conditions VOCs (if present) tend to be "cooked-out" into the atmosphere. If present) tend to be "cooked-out" into the atmosphere. If not confined, collected, and treated, they can be a not confined, collected, and treated, they can be a source of regulatory embarrassment.source of regulatory embarrassment.

WASTE PRODUCT APPLICATIONSWASTE PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

AquasetAquaset

Aquaset is a water-activated, granular solidification Aquaset is a water-activated, granular solidification agent used for treatment of aqueous liquids containing agent used for treatment of aqueous liquids containing small amounts of dissolved and suspended solids, small amounts of dissolved and suspended solids, detergents, chelating agents, resins, and up to 5% oils. detergents, chelating agents, resins, and up to 5% oils. Aquaset does not require stirring, and is utilized by Aquaset does not require stirring, and is utilized by simple addition to the aqueous liquid waste. Usually only simple addition to the aqueous liquid waste. Usually only 100 to 150 pounds of Aquaset are required to solidify 45 100 to 150 pounds of Aquaset are required to solidify 45 to 48 gallons of liquid waste in a 55-gallon drum. to 48 gallons of liquid waste in a 55-gallon drum.

Solidified WaterSolidified Water Product: Aquaset Product: Aquaset

Aquaset IIAquaset II, , Aquaset II-HAquaset II-H

Aquaset II is a powdered solidification agent used either Aquaset II is a powdered solidification agent used either alone or in combination with Petroset or Petroset II. alone or in combination with Petroset or Petroset II. Aquaset II finds its greatest utility in the solidification of Aquaset II finds its greatest utility in the solidification of aqueous solutions extremely high in dissolved solids, aqueous solutions extremely high in dissolved solids, such as neutralized acids and bases, and those organic such as neutralized acids and bases, and those organic liquids that are water soluble or miscible. Examples of liquids that are water soluble or miscible. Examples of organic liquids in this category would include alcohols, organic liquids in this category would include alcohols, benzenes, glycols, and low molecular weight ketones. benzenes, glycols, and low molecular weight ketones. Mixtures of Aquaset II and Petroset II are ideal when the Mixtures of Aquaset II and Petroset II are ideal when the above liquids are present in combination with oils and/or above liquids are present in combination with oils and/or greases. Use of Aquaset II requires power mixing greases. Use of Aquaset II requires power mixing equipment. equipment.

Solidified Salt Water Solidified Salt Water Product: Aquaset IIProduct: Aquaset II

Petroset, Petroset-HPetroset, Petroset-H

Petroset is chemically similar to granular Aquaset, but Petroset is chemically similar to granular Aquaset, but instead is a finely-divided powder. Its application instead is a finely-divided powder. Its application requires power mixing, either with an impeller (drum requires power mixing, either with an impeller (drum mixing) or a ribbon-blender or pugmill (continuous or mixing) or a ribbon-blender or pugmill (continuous or bulk mixing). It thus can be used to treat wastes with bulk mixing). It thus can be used to treat wastes with high solids content, including heavy sludges. With the high solids content, including heavy sludges. With the addition of water, dry solid wastes can be successfully addition of water, dry solid wastes can be successfully treated to meet TCLP leach-resistance standards. Power treated to meet TCLP leach-resistance standards. Power mixing is required. mixing is required.

Petroset IIPetroset II

Petroset II is a finely ground, strongly organophilic Petroset II is a finely ground, strongly organophilic solidification/stabilization agent. It is used in the solidification/stabilization agent. It is used in the treatment of wastes, some or all of whose liquid treatment of wastes, some or all of whose liquid components are not water-miscible (such as oils). components are not water-miscible (such as oils). Treatment of wastes which have both water-miscible and Treatment of wastes which have both water-miscible and water immiscible components is accomplished through water immiscible components is accomplished through the use of a combination of Petroset II with Petroset, or the use of a combination of Petroset II with Petroset, or Petroset II with Aquaset II. Petroset II, used alone, will Petroset II with Aquaset II. Petroset II, used alone, will not solidify nor chemically stabilize aqueous phases of a not solidify nor chemically stabilize aqueous phases of a waste. With the addition of Aquaset II or Petroset, as waste. With the addition of Aquaset II or Petroset, as described above, heavy metal contaminants in the described above, heavy metal contaminants in the aqueous phase of a two-phase waste will be chemically aqueous phase of a two-phase waste will be chemically stabilized simultaneously with the organic components. stabilized simultaneously with the organic components. Power mixing is required.Power mixing is required.

Solidified Oil Solidified Oil Product: Petroset IIProduct: Petroset II

CuringCuring

With two exceptions (Petroset-H and Aquaset II-H) FTI With two exceptions (Petroset-H and Aquaset II-H) FTI solidifiers cure to a stiff putty-like consistency in from one to solidifiers cure to a stiff putty-like consistency in from one to twenty-four hours, depending upon the nature of the raw twenty-four hours, depending upon the nature of the raw waste and its matrix. Petroset-H and Aquaset II-H are waste and its matrix. Petroset-H and Aquaset II-H are chemically equivalent to their respective namesakes. They chemically equivalent to their respective namesakes. They differ in that they cure more slowly (48 to 96 hours), and differ in that they cure more slowly (48 to 96 hours), and result in a hard end product. Again, depending on the result in a hard end product. Again, depending on the makeup of the raw waste, typical 28-day Penetrometer makeup of the raw waste, typical 28-day Penetrometer readings will be well over 3.6 tons per square foot (50 PSI).readings will be well over 3.6 tons per square foot (50 PSI).

  MixingMixing With the exception of Aquaset, which is a granular With the exception of Aquaset, which is a granular product designed for use on aqueous wastes with product designed for use on aqueous wastes with negligible solids, all of the FTI products are finely-divided negligible solids, all of the FTI products are finely-divided powders (200 mesh). Good dispersion of the solidifier powders (200 mesh). Good dispersion of the solidifier material within the waste matrix is essential to ensure material within the waste matrix is essential to ensure that there are no "islands" of untreated waste. Since that there are no "islands" of untreated waste. Since these materials begin to "catch" or clot the waste rather these materials begin to "catch" or clot the waste rather quickly, good shear action is desirable to break down quickly, good shear action is desirable to break down over-treated clots, and to achieve good dispersion. In over-treated clots, and to achieve good dispersion. In drums, a simple four-blade impeller, slightly smaller in drums, a simple four-blade impeller, slightly smaller in Outside Diameter than the Inside Diameter of the drum, Outside Diameter than the Inside Diameter of the drum, works well. Means should be provided to raise and lower works well. Means should be provided to raise and lower the impeller during mixing. Bulk mixing can be done in a the impeller during mixing. Bulk mixing can be done in a ribbon blender, pug mill, or similar apparatus. ribbon blender, pug mill, or similar apparatus.

Large Scale Mixing ProjectLarge Scale Mixing Project

Waste: Barium contaminated sludge Waste: Barium contaminated sludge

1.1. 2.2.

3.3. 4.4.

Small Scale Mixing ProjectSmall Scale Mixing Project

Waste: Solvent extraction crud Waste: Solvent extraction crud

TYPICAL LIQUID WASTE SOLIDIFIER COMBINATIONSTYPICAL LIQUID WASTE SOLIDIFIER COMBINATIONS WASTE TYPEWASTE TYPE WASTE WASTE

VOLUMEVOLUME FLUID TECHFLUID TECH

PRODUCTPRODUCT AMOUNTAMOUNT

Aqueous, low ionic Aqueous, low ionic Concentration Concentration

45-48 45-48 gallons gallons

Aquaset or Aquaset or Petroset Petroset

100-150 lbs. 100-150 lbs.

Aqueous, high ionic Aqueous, high ionic concentration concentration

43-47 43-47 gallons gallons

Aquaset II Aquaset II 125-175 lbs. 125-175 lbs.

Glycols, Ketones, water Glycols, Ketones, water miscible organics miscible organics

42-46 42-46 gallonsgallons

Aquaset II Aquaset II 125-200 lbs. 125-200 lbs.

Pure oils, Solvents, Pure oils, Solvents, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

40-47 40-47 gallons gallons

Petroset II Petroset II 80-130 lbs. 80-130 lbs.

Acids and Bases, Acids and Bases, Neutralized, pH 5-10 Neutralized, pH 5-10

42-47 42-47 gallons gallons

Petroset and Petroset and Aquaset IIAquaset II

125-175 lbs. (total 125-175 lbs. (total treatment)treatment)

Waste Lubricating oil and Waste Lubricating oil and water water

41-48 41-48 gallons gallons

Petroset II and Petroset II and Aquaset IIAquaset II

100-150 lbs. (total 100-150 lbs. (total treatment) treatment)

Waste Lubricating oil and Waste Lubricating oil and glycols glycols

40-44 40-44 gallons gallons

Aquaset II and Aquaset II and Petroset II Petroset II

90-160 lbs. (total 90-160 lbs. (total treatment) treatment)

Product SummaryProduct Summary

These brief product descriptions are presented as These brief product descriptions are presented as general guidelines in the use of Fluid Tech solidification general guidelines in the use of Fluid Tech solidification media. Because of nearly endless waste varieties, media. Because of nearly endless waste varieties, determination of a specific waste and Fluid Tech media determination of a specific waste and Fluid Tech media recipe is essential to achieve optimum balance of recipe is essential to achieve optimum balance of efficiency and economy. The following table provides an efficiency and economy. The following table provides an overview of typical waste and Fluid Tech solidifier overview of typical waste and Fluid Tech solidifier combinations. The amount of FTI solidifiers required for combinations. The amount of FTI solidifiers required for a given waste will vary with the type and concentration of a given waste will vary with the type and concentration of organics present and/or the ionic concentration and organics present and/or the ionic concentration and character of the aqueous phase, as well as the solids character of the aqueous phase, as well as the solids content. content.

EMAD FacilityEMAD Facility

Fluid Tech, Inc.'s licensed facility for handling and use of Fluid Tech, Inc.'s licensed facility for handling and use of radioactive materials is located in the EMAD building, radioactive materials is located in the EMAD building, area 25 on the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada Test area 25 on the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada Test Site. This facility is part of the old Nuclear Rocket Site. This facility is part of the old Nuclear Rocket Development complex and is ideally located within the Development complex and is ideally located within the secured area of the Nevada Test Site. The facility has secured area of the Nevada Test Site. The facility has the capability of handling large pieces of equipment that the capability of handling large pieces of equipment that may need decontamination. Overhead cranes are may need decontamination. Overhead cranes are available in the large work bays and smaller work bays available in the large work bays and smaller work bays are located adjacent to the large bay where smaller jobs are located adjacent to the large bay where smaller jobs may be isolated. may be isolated.

The license for this facility provides for the The license for this facility provides for the decontamination of equipment with low levels of decontamination of equipment with low levels of radioactivity, volume reduction and treatment radioactivity, volume reduction and treatment (solidification/stabilization) of radioactive liquids, sludge, (solidification/stabilization) of radioactive liquids, sludge, and soils prior to their disposal. We can also provide free and soils prior to their disposal. We can also provide free release certification for materials that qualify under release certification for materials that qualify under NUREG/CR 5849 and exempt quantity certifications NUREG/CR 5849 and exempt quantity certifications under Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 459 and 10 under Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 459 and 10 Code of Federal Regulations 20. Mixed waste treatability Code of Federal Regulations 20. Mixed waste treatability studies can also be performed at this facility.studies can also be performed at this facility.

It is ideally located within the secured area of the Nevada Test It is ideally located within the secured area of the Nevada Test Site, and is remote from population centers and public Site, and is remote from population centers and public highways. The facility has:highways. The facility has:

boom crane support

forklift access and availability

15,000 square feet of space

interior overhead heavy lift cranes

air handling and filtration systems

multiple isolated work bays

Services and ProductsServices and Products

  Fluid Tech's patented treatment products are used to treat Fluid Tech's patented treatment products are used to treat liquid, sludge, and organic mixture waste streams. The liquid, sludge, and organic mixture waste streams. The products are licensed at commercial waste facilities and products are licensed at commercial waste facilities and are being used at most U.S. Department Of Energy sites. are being used at most U.S. Department Of Energy sites. Trained Health Physics personnel will perform waste Trained Health Physics personnel will perform waste treatment and solidification at our facility, or utilizing treatment and solidification at our facility, or utilizing portable equipment, onsite at the customer's facilities.portable equipment, onsite at the customer's facilities.

We also have a cadre of fully trained and experienced We also have a cadre of fully trained and experienced (RCT qualified) Health Physics technicians, Certified Health (RCT qualified) Health Physics technicians, Certified Health Physicists, Industrial Hygienists, and Safety Professionals Physicists, Industrial Hygienists, and Safety Professionals available for short term or semi permanent assignments.available for short term or semi permanent assignments.

  

Our personnel have experience with various Our personnel have experience with various decontamination and decommissioning operations ranging decontamination and decommissioning operations ranging from the clean-up of a contaminated steel mill to the from the clean-up of a contaminated steel mill to the complete decommissioning of a radioactive waste complete decommissioning of a radioactive waste processing facility. They can be dispatched to your facility, processing facility. They can be dispatched to your facility, or work on clean-up of materials shipped to our facility.or work on clean-up of materials shipped to our facility.

EMAD PicturesEMAD Pictures

  

  

TRANS/SEAL I

A Dust Palliative/Soil Stabilizer

Trans/Seal I a dust suppressant and soil stabilizer designed to control Trans/Seal I a dust suppressant and soil stabilizer designed to control dust mitigation, reducing particulate emissions caused by blowing dust, dust mitigation, reducing particulate emissions caused by blowing dust, construction and transportation of materials. Trans/Seal I is a non-toxic construction and transportation of materials. Trans/Seal I is a non-toxic water-soluble product developed specifically for the control of PM 10 water-soluble product developed specifically for the control of PM 10 fugitive dusts (Particulate Emission Potential), identified by the Clark fugitive dusts (Particulate Emission Potential), identified by the Clark County Health District Air Quality Division, and is in compliance with EPA County Health District Air Quality Division, and is in compliance with EPA and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.

ProducProductt

SoilSoil

ApplicatioApplicationn

Dilution Dilution Product Product to Waterto Water

Trans/Trans/Seal Seal

Required Required (gal/acre)(gal/acre)

ApplicatioApplication Rate n Rate

(gal/yd2)(gal/yd2)

Water Water Required Required (gal/acre)(gal/acre)

Penetro-Penetro-meter meter Test Test

(tons/ft2)(tons/ft2)

Drop Ball Drop Ball Test Test

(pass/fail)(pass/fail)

ThicknesThickness of s of

Crust Crust (in)(in)

Trans/ Seal I

Heavy 1 to 40 65 .54 2,600 1.5 Pass 5/8-1

Trans/ Seal I

Heavy 1 to 60 43 .54 2,600 1.0 Pass 5/8-1

Trans/ Seal I

Moderate 1 to 80 32 .54 2,600 .75 Pass 5/8-1

Trans/ Seal I

Light 1 to 100 26 .54 2,600 .75 Pass 5/8-1

Trans/ Seal I

Light 1 to 150 17 .54 2,600 .50 Pass 5/8-1

Trans/Seal I was developed and tested in 1999. The initial concept was to use Trans/Seal I as a coal topper when transporting coal by unit trains from the mine to the utility customers. Consideration was given to the blowback of coal dust while in transit as well as the off-loading of the coal dust through the bottom gates of the rail cars during discharge. Prior to the use of Trans/Seal I, a sample of this product was sent to the customer for extensive testing to determine whether or not the application of Trans/Seal I had any adverse effects on the performance of the coal. All tests proved positive, (with the application of Trans/Seal I actually increasing the BTU content of the treated coal) with no adverse effects to the customer, their equipment, or the environment.

HISTORY OF TRANS/SEAL

In 2000, the Clark County Health District adopted new Air Pollution Control Regulations for Clark County Nevada (the greater Las Vegas area). Due to the large increase in population and on going construction, air quality had become a major problem. The soil in Clark County was classified into five categories, (high, moderately high, moderately low, low and slight), for potential fugitive dust that could be entrained in the ambient air as the result of human and/or natural activities.Since then, Trans/Seal I has been used as a Dust Palliative/Soil Stabilizer on numerous construction projects in both Clark County and Lyons County, Nevada, USA. During the years 2002 and 2003, our Trans/Seal I product was used while constructing an 80-mile pipeline, located in Southern California.

Lab test have also been conducted on Trans/Seal I using USEPA procedures for the evaluation of acute toxicity, (methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents and receiving waters to freshwater and marine organisms, EPA/600/4-90/027 F, USEPA EMSL, Cincinnati, August 1993). These tests were performed in September 2002 using Trans/Seal I as received. No pre-test dilution was performed. Trans/Seal I proved non-toxic upon application. In February 2003, Trans/Seal I was reviewed and accepted for application on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport grounds. The acceptance of our Trans/Seal I product required a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test which requires the testing of an untreated A-7 soil and a treated A-7 soil material. The A-7 material was defined by a Sieve Analysis and Plasticity Index Test.

Testing was performed to determine the CBR value increase that would occur by adding the Trans/Seal I product to the A-7 material. Based upon final results, specimens were compacted at 90% of the Standard Proctor maximum density and at optimum moisture content. This testing was performed as per American

Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D1883 and was reviewed and approved by a California, Arizona and Nevada Professional Engineer.

Nevada Department of Transportation Letter of Acceptance

HAZCO Division

The HAZCO Division was formed in response to the demand for a multi-disciplined approach to the treatment, minimization, and disposal of hazardous waste. Our experts can guide you through the maze of regulatory requirements and develop solutions to address a wide range of needs.

Hazardous Waste Management

Any business or industry that generates hazardous waste can rely on HAZCO’s personnel. Whether your organization is large or small, HAZCO specialists can provide identification and analysis, collection, and packaging of your hazardous waste. Our management services include arrangements for transportation and disposal with strict attention to regulatory compliance.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

HAZCO offers a full range of patented reagents for treatment of hazardous waste. Our reagents can be used “in situ” to stabilize hazardous waste prior to land disposal and treat “characteristic” waste so it is no longer classified hazardous. Our products offer the advantage of:

Low application ratesLow application rates

Reduced Volume ExpansionReduced Volume Expansion

Low exothermic reactionsLow exothermic reactions

Organic & Inorganic Organic & Inorganic TreatmentTreatment

Controllable end waste Controllable end waste formform

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Hazco products can solidify almost any waste liquids, sludge's, soils, dry solids, or suspensions. At the same time, they can chemically stabilize heavy metals and many organic compounds in the waste to meet EPA Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s, 40 CFR 268). They offer, to the user, four principal advantages over traditional cement/pozzolan methods:

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Low Volume/ Weight Expansion

Solidification of wastes which are to be land-disposed, or stored after treatment, expands both the volume and the weight of the waste. The degree of expansion will have a direct effect on the dollar cost of final disposal, as well as on the cost of transportation to the disposal site.For any given degree of stabilization, as measured by the EPA’s TCLP, HAZCO technologies will result in much lower expansion than those processes which are primarily based on cement and/or pozzolans. Typical volume expansion coefficients with HAZCO stabilizers will run between 1.05 and 1.35. For cement/pozzolan stabilizers, the coefficients will run between 1.50 and 2.50.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Simultaneous Stabilization of Both Inorganic (Heavy Metal) and Organic Toxins

Wastes (soils in particular) often contain both heavy metals and toxic organic compounds. Cement-based stabilization can capture the heavy metals, but will not stabilize organic toxins. A separate operation would thus be required (such as thermal treatment) to deal with the organics. With HAZCO materials, both the metals and the organics often can simultaneously be stabilized in a single treatment.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Low Temperature Rise in Mixing

Cement and pozzolan reactions are strongly exothermic, and can cause the volatile and semi-volatile organic components of a waste to be “ cooked-out” into the atmosphere during the mixing process. HAZCO product reactions are, in contrast, almost totally non-exothermic.A test run by Dr. Neville Kingham of Kiber Associates in Atlanta on a typical PC/Pozzolan mix with soil showed a net temperature rise of about 26° C (start of 22° C, finish at 48° C). Using the same waste, (a badly contaminated soil), and the same mixing procedures, but with a HAZCO blend of stabilizers, the temperature rise was less than 3° C. VOC kick out was correspondingly reduced.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

The several HAZCO products are each based upon one of more carefully selected and purified clays. Certain of these clays are chemically modified for specific tasks, and may also be premixed with other components to achieve specific goals. Most applications can be completed with one of these products. In some cases, two or more HAZCO products may be either premixed or applied in sequence. The products are:

LIQUI-SETLIQUI-SET

CHEM-BONDCHEM-BOND

CHEM-BOND IICHEM-BOND II

LIQUI-BONDLIQUI-BOND

LIQUI-BOND IILIQUI-BOND II

PETRO-LOCKPETRO-LOCK

Hazardous Waste Treatment

LIQUI-SET

Liqui-Set is a water-activated, granular solidification/stabilization agent used for treatment of aqueous liquids containing small amounts of dissolved and suspended solids, detergents, chelating agents, resins, and up to 5% oils. Liqui-Set does not require stirring, and is utilized by simple addition to the aqueous liquid waste. Typically, 100 to 150 pounds of Liqui-Set are required to solidify 45 to 48 gallons of liquid waste in a 55-gallon drum.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

LIQUI-BOND, LIQUI-BOND II

Liqui-Bond is chemically similar to granular Liqui-Set, but instead is a finely-divided powder. Its application requires power mixing, either with an impeller (drum mixing) or a ribbon-blender or pugmill (continuous or bulk mixing). It thus can be used to treat wastes with high solids content, including heavy sludges. With the addition of water, dry solid wastes can be successfully treated to meet TCLP leach-resistance standards.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

CHEM-BOND, CHEM-BOND II

Chem-Bond is a powdered solidification/stabilization agent used either alone or in combination with Liqui-Bond or Petro-Lock. Chem-Bond finds its greatest utility in the solidification/stabilization of aqueous solutions very high in dissolved solids, such as neutralized acids and bases, and those organic liquids that are water soluble or miscible. Example of organic liquids in this category include alcohols, glycols and low molecular weight ketones. Mixtures of Chem-Bond and Petro-Lock are ideal when the above liquids are present in combination with oils and/or greases.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Use of Chem-Bond requires power mixing equipment. Chem-Bond can also be used to treat sludges and soils contaminated with metals and/or water soluble or miscible organics, since it can stabilize heavy metals.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

PETRO-LOCK

Petro-Lock is a finely ground solidification / stabilization agent for organic compounds. It is used in the treatment of wastes some or all of whose liquid components are not water-miscible (such as oils). Treatment of wastes which have both water-miscible and water immiscible components is accomplished through the use of a combination of Petro-Lock with Liqui-Bond, or Petro-Lock with Chem-Bond.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Petro-Lock, used alone, will not solidify nor chemically stabilize the aqueous phases of waste. Wit the addition of Chem-Bond or Liqui-Bond as described above, heavy metal contaminants in the aqueous phase of a two-phase waste will be chemically stabilized simultaneously with the organic components. Power mixing is required.

Hazardous Waste Treatment

SUMMARY

These brief product descriptions are presented as general guidelines in the use of HAZCO stabilization media. Because of nearly endless waste varieties, determination of a waste-specific media recipe is essential to achieve optimum balance of efficiency and economy. The amount of solidifiers required for a given waste will vary with the type and concentration of contaminants present, as well as the character of the matrix. HAZCO has facilities to serve customer needs in developing the most efficient and cost effective waste treatment recipes.

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