The Natural & Effective Land Oil Spill Cleanup Solution Spill-Bac- Brochure

    TECH DATA SPILL-BAC    ©Micro-Bac International, Inc.® • 3200 N. IH 35 • Round Rock, TX 78681-2410 • (512) 310-9000 • Fax (512) 310-8800 • Toll Free (877) 559-1800  General  Description:  Spill-­-Bac  is  a  proprietary  blend  of  specially  selected  biologicals   and   biochemicals   used   to   remediate  crude  oil  spills  on  land.    It  can  be  applied  topically  to  spills   such   as   occur   from   oil   field   maintenance  operations,  tank  and  flow  line  leaks  and  other  such  accidental   releases   of   crude   oil   that   impact   soil  areas.   The   product   degrades   the   hydrocarbons  present   in   crude  oil   and  helps   to   restore   impacted  soil  to  its  natural  state.    The  metabolic  processes  of  Spill   Bac   microbes   produce   biochemicals   and  enzymes   that   release,   oxidize,   and   degrade   the  paraffins,   aromatics,   naphthenes,   and   other  petrochemical   hydrocarbons   found   in   crude   oil.    Spill  Bac  comes  as  a  ready-­-to-­-use  formulation.    Product  Formula:    Spill   Bac   contains   multiple   strains   of   aerobic  microbes  that  are  active  degraders  of  hydrocarbons.    It   also   contains   nutrients   necessary   for   such  degradation.     The   product   contains   a   mineral   and  cellulosic  humectant  material   that  retains  moisture  which   is   essential   for   optimum   microbial   activity  and   which   also   aids   in   improving   soil   physical  properties   through   the   degradation   process.       The  material   also   forms  a   stable   surface  barrier   on   the  soil   which   reduces   erosion   and   spread   of   the   oil  spill.      Application:    A  5  kilogram  (11  lbs)  container  is  sufficient  to  cover  400  square  feet  or  37  square  meters.      Spill  should  be  completely  covered  with  the  material  until  it  resembles  the  photo  below.    A  hand  scoop  or  similar  implement  can  be  used  for  application.    Lumps  of  material  can  be  smoothed  out  using  a  garden  rake.    After  application  the  material  should  be  moistened  with  a  garden  hose  or  hand  sprinkler  until  the  material  changes  to  a  deeper  green  color.    Excess  free  water  should  be  avoided.    Maintaining  moisture  is  essential  for  the  remediation  process.    When  material  changes  to  a  lighter  green  color  more  water  should  be  applied.      As  remediation  progresses,  the  green  color  will  eventually  fade  to  the  original  soil  color.    Handling  and  Safety:  Spill  Bac  is  a  non-­-pathogenic  biological  product  that  meets  EPA  requirements  for  release  into  the  environment.    Special  clothing  or  equipment  is  not  required  for  handling  Spill-­-Bac.  Routine  hygiene  should  be  observed.  Shipping  and  Storage:  Spill  Bac  is  shipped  in  5  kilogram  (11  lbs)  pails  and  has  a  shelf-­-life  of  approximately  one  year  if  properly  stored  at  40  to  90  degrees  Fahrenheit  (4  to  32  degrees  Celsius)  and  sealed  tightly  after  each  use.    All  product  is  shipped  F.O.B.  Round  Rock.  Service:  As  part  of  a  complete  treatment  program,  Micro-­-Bac  provides  extensive  technical  support  services  to  its  customers.