[1-F] – Some of the D.G.S. 500 O,S&R Characteristics

Some of the D.G.S. 500 O,S&R Characteristics

Base	Water base
Dispersant type	Type 2/3 [ type 2 + type 3 ]
Appearance	Golden yellow to dark brown liquid
Odor	acceptable, non-disturbing mild odor [non-penetrating and non-agitating odor]
pH	~ 5 : 7 (ą2) [doesn’t content any mineral acids or free alkalis]
Density @ 23 ^oc	~ 0.99 : 1.02 (ą 0.03) g/cm³ [ASTM D-4052]
Viscosity @ 40 ^oc	~ 25 cSt [modified ASTM D-445]
Solubility	Completely fast soluble in sea water
Degradation	Highly & completely biodegradable
Toxicity	Very low toxicity to marine organisms [LC₅₀ >10000ppm]
Flammability	Non-Flammable
Degradation of dispersed oil	Oil dispersed by D.G.S. 500 O,S&R is completely degradable after 144 hours (16.67percent/day) [according to the NIOF study]
Hydrocarbon solvents content	Non [doesn’t content any hydrocarbon solvents]
Copper Corrosion test	1A [ASTM D-130]
Corrosive action on metals	Non corrosive [safe on ferrous and non ferrous metals & alloys]
Damages to other surfaces	Non [safe on plastic, fiber, rubber, concrete, wood, etc.]
Dose average (concentrate)	~ 1% : 10% of the oil by weight [depending on variable factors]
Dilution	~ 10 % with sea water at use [for a type 2 application]
Safety and Handling	Non dangerous material, but main chemical precautions should be taken when handling or using
Packing	~ 200 kg. on Steel or plastic drums