GTS-Oil Recovery Product Bulletin

1. Maximum storage temperature (e.g., ^oF and/or ^oC): 120^oF (49^oC)
2. Minimum storage temperature (e.g., ^oF and/or ^oC): 30^oF (-1^oC)
3. Optimum storage temperature (e.g., ^oF and/or ^oC): 50^oF to 100^oF (10^oC to 38^oC)
4. Humidity (e.g., g/kg): No specific humidity requirements have been established. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area to minimize moisture intrusion and maintain product integrity.
5. Other relevant conditions for product storage:
   • Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
   • Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
   • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
   • Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 120^oF (49^oC).
   • Protect from freezing temperatures.
   • Store away from strong oxidizing agents and other incompatible materials.
   • Store only in the original unopened container or in compatible containers constructed of:
     • Plastic-lined steel.
     • Plastic.
     • Glass.
     • Aluminum.
     • Stainless steel.
     • Reinforced fiberglass.
6. Description of the consequences to performance if the product is not stored within these limits:
   • Storage outside the recommended conditions may adversely affect product performance. Potential effects may include:
     • Product degradation.
     • Increased viscosity.
     • Phase separation.
     • Reduced surfactant performance.
     • Reduced oil release and lift and float efficiency.
     • Loss of product uniformity.
   • Exposure to temperatures above 120^oF (49^oC) or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may reduce product performance.
   • Storage below 30^oF (-1^oC) may alter viscosity or cause phase separation.
   • Product performance should be evaluated before use if recommended storage conditions have been exceeded.
   • GTS-Oil Recovery is normally packaged and distributed in 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes.

1. Application Method: GTS-Oil Recovery is applied directly to oil-contaminated solid surfaces using low-pressure spray equipment, manual sprayers, brushes, rollers, or other appropriate surface application tools based on site conditions. The product functions through a detergency mechanism, reducing the adhesion of petroleum hydrocarbons to contaminated solid substrates and using its lift and float mechanism to release, lift, and float the oil for subsequent containment and mechanical recovery. Typical application surfaces include shorelines, rocks, metals, concrete, equipment, and other hard or semi-porous solid substrates impacted by oil.
2. Concentration/Application Rate: GTS-Oil Recovery may be applied neat or diluted with water, depending on oil type, thickness, weathering state, and surface characteristics. Application rates are adjusted based on site-specific conditions and observed oil release from the surface. Typical application ranges include the following:
   • 1:1 to 10:1 (water to product ratio) for lighter residues or maintenance cleaning.
   • Neat to 1:5 dilution for heavier or weathered oils.
3. Conditions for Use: GTS-Oil Recovery is intended for application to oil-contaminated solid surfaces and is not intended for direct application to open-water oil slicks. Performance may vary depending on ambient and surface temperature; weather conditions; salinity of adjacent water; type of oil and degree of weathering; and surface type and porosity. Adequate contact time should be allowed for the product to act on the oil prior to recovery operations.
   • Application must be conducted to minimize transfer of oil or product into the water column.
   • Use must be consistent with applicable response plans, regulatory approvals, and site- specific safety requirements.
   • Application should be discontinued if effective containment and recovery cannot be maintained.
4. Containment, collection, recovery, and disposal: Containment measures should be established prior to application whenever practical to facilitate the recovery of released hydrocarbons. Appropriate containment measures, such as booms, barriers, absorbents, skimmers, or other physical recovery systems, should be implemented to prevent the migration of released oil beyond the treatment area. Released oil should be recovered using mechanical methods appropriate for the site, including vacuum systems, skimmers, absorbents, or manual collection techniques. Recovered oil, residual product, and associated waste materials should be handled, transported, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Under § 300.950, you may only claim as proprietary business information the concentration; the maximum, minimum, and average weight percent; and the units of each component of the total formulation as identified in § 300.915(a)(13) and (14) and as applicable. All other product information submitted to EPA as required under § 300.915 and § 300.955 will be available for public disclosure upon submission, without further notice to the submitter.

Listing criteria: Surface washing agent must meet an efficacy of ≥30% in either freshwater or saltwater, or both, depending on the intended product use. 

GTS-Oil Recovery is intended for saltwater use only.