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Airbase and Mobile Services Guide

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ICL’s Mobile Equipment fleet provides for fast aircraft turnarounds and significantly more effective firefighting. ICL can provide forward base support for all types of aerial operations including helicopter (both fixed tank and bucket), large airtanker, VLAT and SEAT operations. Our mobile LC Trailers provide portable retardant storage to support temporary or remote aerial operations across the nation.

ICL provides a full range of fixed and mobile base services:

For accurate, 24 hour retardant operations, ICL can deploy specially designed ground application units. ICL Ground Applied Retardant Units (GARU) can be operated when airtankers are unavailable due to weather, availability or for night operations. Retardant application is accurate and effective for fire line construction, burnout support, community protection and fire prevention.

• Helicopter Support (MRB-H) for support of fixed-tank and bucket operations. > Close in support to reduce aircraft turnaround time > Retardant, foam or gel support > High volume capability for support of multiple aircraft

• Airtanker support (MRB-AT) for support of fixed-wing airtankers operating at remote bases.

• Very Large Airtanker Support ( MRB-VLAT) for support of DC10 operations at airports without fixed retardant bases. > High volume capacity > Loading rates of 800-1000 gallons per minute

• Single Engine Airtanker Support (MRB-SEAT) for support of SEAT operations at remote or forward operating locations.

• Retardant Support Trailers (MRB-TRAILER) to provide remote/mobile retardant storage and support: > Support SEAT operations where SEAT operator has mixing capability > Supplemental supply for ongoing operations

• Ground Application (MRB-GROUND) for accurate24 hour per day placement of retardant, or gel or foam. > Application by ICL specially designed spray equipment > Night operations > Application in windy/smoky conditions > Support of Agency engines

• Water tenders to support any MRB operation.

• Mix master, crew and lead personnel to assist with agency base operations.

• Tanker base/equipment construction, maintenance, rehab and repair.

• Sales of equipment and parts for tanker base operations.

• All ICL personnel providing mobile services are NWCG Qualified.

Airbase and Mobile Services

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Available Equipment

AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

Unit MRB-AT MRB-VLAT MRB-H MRB-SEAT MRB-Trailer

APB-1 3 3 3

ABP-2 3 3 3 3

APB-3 3 3 3 3

APB-4 3 3 3 3

APB-5 3 3 3

APB-6 3 3 3

APB-7 3 3 3 3

APB-8 3 3 3 3

APB-9 3 3 3 3

Lyndsay-1 3 3 3

LCT-1 3 3

LCT-2 3 3

LCT-3 3 3

LCT-4 3 3

LCT-5 3 3

ICL has a large fleet of multi-purpose mobile units ready to deploy.

• Fast response times - mobilization typically within 24 hours of order

• Fast set up - operational within 4 hours of arrival

• Fast/reliable product supply and resupply

• Trained/experienced lead and crew personnel

• Unused product can be returned (small re-stock fee applied)


Products For Base and Mobile Operations

ICL offers a full range of products, all US Forest Service Qualified.

LONG-TERM RETARDANT FOR WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENTQualified by US Forest Service in Accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-304c as Amended

These products are evaluated and qualified only at the specified mix ratio and only for use with the indicated application.Consult individual agencies for specific policies relating to long-term retardant use.

Chemical Mix Ratio Qualified Application1

(Pounds concentrate per gallon water) Fixed Wing Helicopter Ground Engine

Multi-Engine SEATS Fixed-Tank Bucket

Dry Concentrate - Gum-thickened: Permanent or Temporary Base

Phos-Chek P100-F 1.0 lb/gal • • — • •

Phos-Chek MVP-F 0.95 lb/gal • • — • •

Phos-Chek MPV-Fx 0.96 lb/gal • • — • •

Dry Concentrate - Gum-thickened: Temporary Base

Phos-Chek 259-F 1.14-1.60 lb/gal • • • • •

Wet Concentrate - Gum-thickened: Permanent or Temporary Base

Phos-Chek LC95A-R 5.5:1 • • — • •

Phos-Chek LC95A-F 5.5:1 • • — • •

Wet Concentrate - Gum-thickened: Temporary Base

Phos-Chek LC95W 5.5:1 • • — • •1Qualification Notes: • Fully Qualified: Product complies with all requirements of a formal specification.

• Conditional Approval: Product complies with all requirements in the specification for laboratory evaluation; a field evaluation is required for full qualification.

— Not qualified for this application.

Product Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Product Type Color Yield/Mix Ratio

Phos-Chek LC95A-R Liquid Concentrate Red Iron Oxide 1054 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek LC95A-F Liquid Concentrate Fugitive 1054 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek LC95W Liquid Concentrate Uncolored 1054 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek MVP-F Powder Fugitive 2225 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx Powder High Visibility Fugitive 2225 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek 259-F Powder Futigive 1869 Gallons/Ton

Phos-Chek WD881 Foam Uncolored 0.1-1.0%

Phos-Chek Insul 8 Liquid Concentrate Gel Uncolored0.37% (air)

0.37-3.0% (ground)

Phos-Chek AquaGel-K Powder Gel Uncolored 0.4-1.2%


Product Selection

PRODUCTS FOR BASE AND MOBILE OPERATIONS

Base Type Products Available Typical Products Used

Fixed Tanker Base LC95A, MVP-F, MVP-Fx LC95A, MVP-F, MVP-Fx

MRB-H259-F (for fixed-tank), MD881

259-F, MD 881

LC95A, MVP-F(X) ) for buckets

MRB-AT LC95A, MVP-Fx LC95A, MVP-F(X)

MRB-VLAT LC95A, MVP-Fx LC95A, MVP-F(X)

MRB-SEAT LC95A, MVP-Fx LC95A

MRB-GroundLC95A, LC95W, 259-F 259-F

WD881, AG-K, Insul-8 LC95W

MRB-Tanker LC95A LC95A

FIRE CHEMICAL USE GUIDE

Application Long-Term Retardant Gel Class A Foam Water

Indirect Attack 3333 33 3

Direct/Parallel Attack 3333 333 33 3

Interior Structure Attack 33 3333 3

Structure Protection-Indirect Application 3333 333 33 3

Structure Protection-Direct Application 3333 333 3

Mop Up 33 33 3333 3

Prescribed Burn Control 3333 333 33 3

Burnout Operations 3333 333 33 3

3333 = Superior Effectiveness 333= Excellent Effectiveness 33= Good Effectiveness 3 = Baseline Effectiveness


Phos-Chek Long-Term Fire Retardant Environmental Information

These principles are of particular importance when dealing with wildland fire retardants which, during their normal use, come into contact with people, wildlife and the environment. ICL encourages the practice of good industrial hygiene when handling Phos-Chek fire retardant concentrates, and good common sense practices in their use as fire prevention and control tools.

What is in Phos-Chek Wildland Fire Retardants?ICL’s Phos-Chek brand fire retardant concentrates, which are supplied for use on wildland fuels (vegetation), are offered as dry powders and liquid concentrates. These concentrates contain ammonium phosphates or ammonium polyphos-phates which function as the active fire retarding component. In addition, Phos-Chek retardant concentrates contain small quantities (5-15%) of performance additives including one or more of the following: a gum thickener, a flow conditioner, a coloring agent, and/or corrosion inhibitor(s). The concentrate is mixed with water to form a 10-15% solution prior to use in fire prevention, prescribed burning or suppression.

How do Phos-Chek Fire Retardants work?Retardant solution is typically applied to vegetation in the form of a chemical fire break before the arrival of an approaching fire. This solution coats the fuel and, as the fire gets closer, and its contained water evaporates, the fire retardant component reacts with the cellulose in the woody material, grass, needles and other matter which normally provide fuel for the fire, changing the way it decomposes

and rendering it nonflammable. The water in the retardant solution acts only as a carrier for the fire retardant.

As wildland fuel heats up, cellulosic material decomposes. Untreated, cellulose depolymerizes into flammable com-pounds. In the presence of Phos-Chek fire retardant, cellulose dehydrates into water and carbon. The water evolved as part of the reaction helps to cool the fire while the carbon, in the form of a black char, insulates the fuel restricting airflow. When this occurs, the intensity of the fuel-starved, water cooled fire decreases and control is more easily achieved.

ICL’s Commitment to Safety

ICL Performance Products is a member of, and a strong advocate for the US Chemical Manufacturers Association’s Responsible Care initiative. Through the Responsible Care initiative and its Product Stewardship program, ICL strives to design, develop, manufacture and market products in a manner that meets societal needs while posing no undue risk to human health or the environment, during all stages of the product’s life cycle. In addition, ICL continuously works with customers to ensure that these principles are followed during the product’s use and ultimate disposal.


Any fire retardant not consumed in the fire will continue to be effective in preventing and controlling ignition and flame spread until removed from the fuel by heavy rain (¼ to ½ inch).

Are Phos-Chek Fire Retardants hazardous?No. Phos-Chek retardant concentrate and solutions are no more than moderately irritating to the eyes and minimally irritating to the skin. Proper protective equipment (PPE) should be worn. Please consult the MSDS for detailed information.

What Health, Safety and Environmental testing has been done on Phos-Chek Fire Retardants?ICL manufactures and sells products that are considered safe when used properly. Prior to offering any product for sale, ICL conducts a safety and environmental assessment. At this time, test data is generated to answer any questions raised during the assessment. The MSDS is the primary means of communi-cating the results of that assessment, including a presenta-tion of all known health, safety and environmental data.

In addition, the composition of all qualified Phos-Chek products is submitted to the USDA Forest Service prior to commercial use. The Forest Service reviews the composition and conducts extensive performance, health, safety and environmental testing using Agency protocols. Products must meet all of the requirements detailed in the Forest Service specification in order to be used commercially.

Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for the Phos-Chek products?Yes. Safety Data Sheets are available on our website (www.phos-chek.com) or by calling us at 909-983-0772.

Can Phos-Chek be applied as a fertilizer? The components in Phos-Chek are safe for land application when applied in the recommended manner as a fire retardant. Even though the products provide a source of nitrogen and phosphorus, their uncontrolled application for other than their intended purpose is not recommended.

Is Phos-Chek residue dangerous to animals?There are no known adverse effects on domestic or farm animals which eat small amounts of foliage covered with Phos-Chek Fire Retardant. Reactions can vary, however, so a veterinarian should be contacted if an animal eats a significant amount of fire retardant coated vegetation.

Various Phos-Chek products have been tested by ICL and the US government for possible acute toxicity effects on small terrestrial wildlife (birds, rodents, etc.). These studies indicate that Phos-Chek Fire Retardants exhibit a comparatively low order of acute toxicity.

Phos-Chek Fire Retardants have been tested for toxicity to fish and water dwelling invertebrates. The results, presented in the SDS, indicate a relatively low order of acute toxicity to these organisms. This indicates that runoff from the application of Phos-Chek is unlikely to pose a serious threat to aquatic life.

How are Phos-Chek Fire Retardants removed?Wildland retardants are generally water soluble and be removed with little effort prior to drying. Once dry, the gum thickener can form a film that tends to hold the dried retardant rather tightly to whatever surface it is in contact with. This is desirable when it lands on wildland fuel, but not so desirable when trying to remove it from other areas. Retardant residues should be removed as soon as possible. Some scrubbing or power washing may be required. A mild surfactant may assist removal.


Phos-Chek Long-Term Retardant is a valuable fire management tool for controlling and suppressing wildland fires. For over 50 years, Phos-Chek has been applied from the air by the world’s largest fire management agencies. Now Fire Managers are getting great results by applying Phos-Chek from the ground. Phos-Chek ground applied products have the same superior performance, plus pinpoint, cost effective placement and the ability to apply retardant in all weather conditions, 24 hours a day.

Phos-Chek Long-Term Retardant creates a fire break by making wildland fuels non-flammable. It works even when dry, so apply it once and it stays effective even after you’ve moved on. It can be applied by fire engine, water tender, or with ICL’s custom Ground Applied equipment.

Ground AppliedLong-Term Retardant in Ground Applications

Advantages of Ground Application

How and Where Ground Applied Retardant Can Be Used

• Extending roadway fire breaks

• Around critical infrastructure such as communication towers and highway signage

• Protection for homes in the urban interface, campgrounds, rest areas and railway interface areas

• Pre-treatment for areas at high risk for fires

• Around and within communities

• Protection for historical and national monuments and sensitive and endangered habitats

• Prescribed fire control (a light on the land alternative to mechanical lines)

• Protection for fence posts, power poles, easements and rights-of-way, storage sheds, etc.

• Support for backburn operations

• Uniform coverage ensures maximum effectiveness

• Can be applied hours, days, even weeks in advance

• Application 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including night operations

• Can be applied when planes are not available due to smoke, winds, visibility or in urban interface areas

• Pinpoint accuracy for protection of sensitive areas


Recommended Retardant Coverage Levels

NFDRSFM

BehaviorFM

CoverageLevel

Fuel Description

A, L, S 1 1 Annual & perennial Western Grasses, Tundra

C

H, R

E, P, U

2

8

9

2

2

2

Conifer w/Grass

Shortneedle Closed Conifer, Spring Hardwood

Longneedle Conifer, Fall Hardwood

T

N

F

K

2

3

5

11

3

3

3

3

Sagebrush with Grass

Sawgrass

Intermediate Brush (Green)

Light Slash

G

O

F, Q

10

4

6

4

4

4

Shortneedle Conifer (heavy, dead litter)

Southern Rough

Intermediate Brush (cured; Alaska Black Spruce

B, O

J

I

4

12

13

Greater than 6

Greater than 6

Greater than 6

California Mixed Chaparral; High Pocosin

Medium and Heavy Slash

Medium and Heavy Slash

Adjust Coverage Level based on fire behavior, i.e., for smoldering fires decrease by 1

Mixing and Application Services

• Support for application by Agency Engines

• ICL Application Systems through National and State agreements

• Hand lines, Ranch/Farm style ATV’s with Poly Tanks, and Mark III Pump systems

• Backpack sprayers

• ICL pre-treat tenders with 4000 gallons of mixed solution

• Mobile concentrate storage of 3000 gallons for resupply

• ICL trained personnel including Qualified Mix Masters, Technical representatives and NWCG Fire fighters for line operations

Products

• Phos-Chek LC95-W Uncolored LC for areas where retardant does not need to be visible

• Phos-Chek LC95A-F Fugitive Colored LC when fire fighters need to see where the retardant has been applied. Color will disappear within several days/weeks

• Phos-Chek 259-F Fugitive colored powder for ground operations in conjunction with portable helicopter operations


The BasicsLong-Term Retardants are “chemical retardants” that do

not require water to be effective. They chemically alter the fuel to render it non-combustable. Retardants are the

most effective tool for building fire line and creating fire breaks in advance of approaching fire.

Class A foam and Gels are “fire suppressants” that function by making water more effective.

Suppressants (or water enhancers, as gels are called) rely on the presence of water to be effective. Once the water is gone, there is NO effectiveness. Suppressants are effective for direct suppression and structure protection.

Myths versus Realitiesn Terms like “retardant foam” “and retar-dant gel” are MISLEADING. Long-Term retardant alters fuel decomposition making it non-flammable. Retardants do not need

water to be effective and are effective until physically removed. Water, Foam and Gel are

SUPPRESSANTS, not retardants. They enhance water, making the water more effective. Once the

water is gone, there is NO EFFECTIVENESS.

n Long-Term Retardants do NOT need to be re-wetted once applied (and shouldn’t be). Long-term retardant is

effective wet and dry. Re-wetting a retardant line is unnec-essary, wastes resources, and could physically wash away the retardant, reducing effectiveness.

n Gel effectiveness may last from a few minutes to a few hours. Don’t count on 8 hours or more of protection. Gel longevity depends on temperature, wind, RH, exposure to sunlight, coverage and ground and fuel conditions.

Each fire chemical is a unique tool, best suited for specific application. To be successful, firefighters must know what each tool does, where to use it, and crucially how it works. Unfortunately, misinformation in the field often leads to confusion and misapplication, and can result in firefighter risk. The following will “clear up” the most common myths regarding fire chemicals.

PHOS-CHEK® Fire Chemicals Myths versus Realities


Fight fire with PHOS-CHEK ®

Magnesium exposed to an approved fixed-tank helicopter product.

Magnesium exposed to a non-approved product.

Coverage level 4 (CL4) provides less than 1⁄16 inch of gel. Expe-rience in California with aerially applied gel in indirect attack, under actual fire conditions indicates gel effectiveness of 20-30 minutes.

Gel should be targeted for direct suppression or structure protection.

n Gel cannot be effectively re-hydrated in the field. Technically, under controlled conditions, gel may be re-hydrated using a gentle water mist. Aerially applied gel, contains very little gel polymer per square foot. Aerial re-hydration would required an aircraft to hit the same spot as the original application and water to drop in a mist to prevent washing away the gel. It is not realistic and should not be attempted.

n Gel is NOT half the price of retardant. Gel cost vary signifi-cantly depending on water quality and coverage level. A gallon of gel can cost from 50% to 120% of the cost of a

gallon of retardant. In addition, retardant coverage levels are well understood. How much gel is enough?

n Not all products are approved for use in fixed tank helicop-ters. Only a few products meet the USFS requirements for use in fixed tank helicopters. Products that are not qualified for this use could do severe damage to the helicopter. Don’t believe … ask for proof.

n Not all Class A Foams perform the same. USFS Testing and QPL Listings ensure that a Class A foam is safe and non- corrosive. It says nothing about suppression effectiveness. USFS Qualified foams vary widely in foam generation, foam stability, and the concentration needed to generate foam. Also, different foams perform differently depending on delivery system, water temperature and salinity.

Handling Precautions• For detailed safety information, please refer to the MSDS.


PHOS-CHEK® MVP-Fx Long-Term Fire Retardant High Visibility MV Powder Concentrate


Description

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx is an ultra high visibility powder concentrate that mixes readily with water by recirculation, agitation or Phos-Chek eductor-mixing systems. MVP-Fx is a highly visible, fugitive color retardant that provides superior visibility in the air and on the ground when applied, but slowly fades during exposure to sunlight.

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx is a gum-thickened, medium viscosity retardant that provides highly effective and accurate aerial drops from all airtankers. The elastic nature of Phos-Chek MVP-Fx solution improves aerial delivery performance by reducing drift, dispersion, and evaporation, and facilitates increased fuel coverage, wrap around and penetration through canopy and ladder fuels to ground vegetation. Recovery can exceed 90%. It is ideal for use in multi-engine airtankers, Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS), and can be accurately dropped at higher drop heights.

Uses

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx long-term retardant is qualified by the USDA Forest Service under specification 5100-304c for use in fixed wing air tankers and helicopters with buckets. MVP-F is an all-phosphate, gum thickened, fugitive colored retardant. It is a highly effective long-term retardant with a higher yield than any other retardant on the market.

Phos-Chek long-term fire retardants are used for wildland fire control in forest, brush or grassland. Functionally, Phos-Chek retardants react with, and alter the decomposition of wildland fuels, so that when used at the qualified mix ratio they do not

support flaming or glowing combustion. This deprives the fire of fuel, reducing fire intensity and rate of spread. Long-term retardants are useful in prescribed burning.

When applied at low application rates, fire intensity can be dramatically decreased while slow burning continues.

Packaging

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx is available in 2000 lbs. Phos-Bin containers, 2000 lbs. bulk bags, and 50 lbs. pails. Special package sizes available.

Product CharacteristicsColor Fugitive (F)

Mix Ratio 0.96 lbs./gal. water

0.11 kg per liter

Yield 2202 gal./ton of concentrate

9189 liters/1000 kilograms

Solution Density 8.78 lbs. per gallon

1.05 kilograms/liter

Viscosity 401-800 centipoise (cP) specification

401-600 cP Typical

Refractometer 7.75-9.50


Description

Phos-Chek MVP-F is a highly soluble powder that mixes readily with water by recirculation, agitation or Phos-Chek eductor- mixing systems. MVP-F is a fugitive color retardant that maintains visibility during application, but slowly fades during exposure to sunlight.

Phos-Chek MVP-F is a gum-thickened, medium viscosity retardant that provides highly effective and accurate aerial drops from all airtankers. The elastic nature of Phos-Chek MVP-F solution improves aerial delivery performance by reducing drift, dispersion, and evaporation, and facilitates increased fuel coverage, wrap around and penetration through canopy and ladder fuels to ground vegetation. Recovery can exceed 90%. It is ideal for use in multi-engine airtankers, Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS), and can be accurately dropped at higher drop heights.

Uses

Phos-Chek MVP-F long-term retardant is qualified by the USDA Forest Service under specification 5100-304c for use in fixed wing air tankers and helicopters with buckets. MVP-F is an all-phosphate, gum thickened, fugitive colored retardant. It is a highly effective long-term retardant with a higher yield than any other retardant on the market.

Phos-Chek long-term fire retardants are used for wildland fire control in forest, brush or grassland. Functionally, Phos-Chek retardants react with, and alter the decomposition of wildland fuels, so that when used at the qualified mix ratio they do not support flaming or glowing combustion. This deprives the fire of fuel, reducing fire intensity and rate of spread. Long-term retardants are useful in prescribed burning. When applied at low application rates, fire intensity can be dramatically decreased while slow burning continues.

Packaging

Phos-Chek MVP-F is available in 2000 lbs. Phos-Bin containers, 2000 lbs. bulk bags, and 50 lbs. pails. Special package sizes available.


Mix Ratio 0.95 lbs./gal. water

0.11 kg per liter


9285 liters/1000 kilograms

Solution Density 8.79 lbs. per gallon

1.05 kilogram’s/liter

Viscosity 400-800 centipoise (cP) specification

400-600 cP Typical


PHOS-CHEK® MVP-F Long-Term Fire Retardant Medium Viscosity Powder Concentrate



Description

Phos-Chek LC95 fire retardants are concentrated liquids that mix readily with water by recirculation, agitation or with mechanical or electronic Phos-Chek liquid proportioning systems. Phos-Chek LC95 fire retardant solutions are the only liquid concentrate (LC) ammonium polyphosphate retardants that offer both the ease of mixing and handling of a liquid and the aerial drop advantages of a gum-thickened retardant. The elastic nature of the thickener in Phos-Chek retardants reduces drift, dispersion and evaporation and facilitates increased fuel coverage, wrap around and penetration through canopy and ladder fuels to ground vegetation. Recovery can exceed 90%.

Phos-Chek LC95 is available in red iron oxide (R), fugitive (F) color, and uncolored (W). The fugitive color maintains visibility during application, but slowly fades after exposure to sunlight. LC95A-R is available as low viscosity or medium viscosity. Medium viscosity is ideal for higher altitude drops or where higher coverage levels are desired.

Uses

Phos-Chek LC95 fire retardants are qualified by the USDA Forest Service under specification 5100-304c for use in fixed-wing air tankers and helicopters with buckets and ground engines. LC95 is ideal for use in multi-engine, fixed-wing air tankers and single-engine air-tankers (SEATS). The concentrate is delivered to the using location as a low viscosity liquid and is stored in the concentrate form. It is diluted and mixed with water as it is transferred to the delivery system. LC95A-R and LC95A-F are colored to provide effective aerial application. LC95W is uncolored for use in ground application.

Phos-Chek fire retardants are used for wildland fire control in forest, brush or grassland. Functionally, Phos-Chek retardants react with and alter the thermal decomposition of wildland fuels so that they do not support flaming or glowing combustion. This

deprives the fire of fuel, reducing fire intensity and the rate of flame spread. They are useful as well in prescribed burning. When applied at low application rates, fire intensity is

dramatically decreased while slow burning is allowed.

Packaging

Phos-Chek LC95 is available in bulk trucks, 260 gal. totes, 30 and 55 gal. drums and 5 gal. pails. Special package sizes available.

Product CharacteristicsColor Red (R), Fugitive (F), Uncolored (W)

Mix Ratio 5.5 gal. of water/gal. concentrate


4398 liters/metric ton of concentrate

Concentrate Density

12.29 lbs./gal.

1,476 kg/liter

Solution Density

8.97 lbs./gal. of mixed retardant

1.077 kg./liter

Viscosity 100-400 centipoise (cP)


PHOS-CHEK® LC95 (LC95A-R, LC95A-F, LC95W) Long-Term Fire RetardantLow/Medium Viscosity Liquid Concentrate



DescriptionPhos-Chek 259-F fire retardant is a highly soluble powder that mixes readily with water by recirculation, agitation or with Phos-Chek eductor-mixer and hopper-mixer systems. Phos-Chek 259-F produces a fugitive (F) color solution that maintains visibility during application, but slowly fades during exposure to sunlight.

Phos-Chek 259-F produces a gum thickened, low-viscosity fire retardant solution that provides highly effective and accurate aerial drops. The elastic nature of the thickener in Phos-Chek 259-F facilitates increased fuel coverage, wrap around and penetration through canopy and ladder fuels to ground vegetation. Phos-Chek 259-F exhibits extremely low corrosion in most metals including magnesium.

UsesPhos-Chek 259-F fire retardant is qualified by the USDA Forest Service under Specification 5100-304c for use in all types of delivery systems, including fixed-wing air tankers, helicopters with fixed tanks or buckets, and ground engines. Phos-Chek 259-F is specially formulated to meet stringent magnesium corrosion requirements and is, consequently, the ONLY retardant qualified for use in helicopters equipped with fixed tanks.

Phos-Chek fire retardants are used for wildland fire control in forest, brush or grassland. Functionally, Phos-Chek retardants react with and alter the thermal decomposition of wildland fuels so that they do not support flaming or glowing combustion. This

deprives the fire of fuel, reducing fire intensity and the rate of flame spread. They are useful as well in prescribed burning. When applied at low application rates, fire

intensity is dramatically decreased while slow burning is allowed.

Phos-Chek 259-F can be supplied for use in helicopter operations at a fixed base, or for use in MRB operations to provide forward attack

support. ICL MRB units can support multiple air or aircrane operations and can mix up to 50,000 gallons of Phos-Chek 259-F per hour.

Packaging Phos-Chek 259 is available in 2000 lbs. Phos-Bin containers, 2000 lbs. bulk bags, and 50 lbs. pails. Special package sizes available.


Mix Ratio 1.14 lbs./gal. of water

0.137 kg per liter

Yield 1869 gal. per ton of concentrate

8.90 lbs./gal. (mixed retardant)

Specific Gravity 1.075-1.085 (mixed retardant)

Viscosity 100-400 centipoise (cP)

Refractometer 12.25-14.50 (mixed retardant)

PHOS-CHEK® 259-F Long-Term Fire Retardant Low Viscosity Powder Concentrate



Description

Phos-Chek WD881 Class A Foam concentrate is specially formulated to make water more effective for fire fighting. The unique combination of surfactants in WD881 significantly reduces water’s surface tension and, when mixed with air, creates a superior foam blanket that surrounds fuels with a thick layer of water. This creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire, knocking down the fire faster than water alone, and allow fire fighters to see the areas of application. Making the water more effective reduces the amount of water needed to extinguish the fire, reduces water damage and increases fire fighter safety through quicker knockdown and reduced mop-up/overhaul requirements.

WD881 is highly effective for fighting Class A fires when mixed with water at use rates of 0.1% to 1.0%. It has proven effectiveness in many applications including Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS), structural firefighting, forest fire suppression and prescribed burning, mine fires, industrial Class A fires, and for extinguishing hydrocarbon spill fires.

Phos-Chek WD881 is the most concentrated Class A foam product available today. Other products contain significantly more water in the concentrate. This extra water means higher use rates will be required to achieve expected results.

WD881 does not contain fluorinated surfactants such as PFOS/PFOA. Fluorinated surfactants are used in Class B foam concentrates and are necessary to form a film on flammable liquid fires. Class B foams should not be used on Class A fires. Never mix Class A and Class B foam concentrates.

Qualifications and Uses

WD881 is fully tested and qualified for use by the USDA Forest Service under Specification 5100-307a for all application methods including ground engines, Canadair water scooper aircraft, and fixed tank helicopters. WD881 is compatible with fresh water, sea water and long-term retardant. Foam characteristics are not affected by freeze-thaw.

WD881 is a UL listed wetting agent at only 0.1%, contains NO HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS, is readily biodegradable, and has no flash point, making it safe to use near open flames. WD881 meets the requirements of NFPA 1150.

Use Rates

Wetting Agent: 0.1%Direct attack: 0.3% to 0.5%Mop Up/Overhaul: 0.1% to 0.3%Exposure Protection: 1.0%Brush (Pre-Treatment): 0.7% to 1.0%

Packaging

Phos-Chek WD881 is available in bulk trucks, 260 and 330 gal. semi-bulk tote bins, 30 and 55 gal. drums, 5 gal. jerry cans and 4 oz. bottles. Special package sizes available.

PHOS-CHEK® WD881 Class A Foam Concentrate

Product CharacteristicsColor/Odor Tan liquid with a hint of orange blossom

Viscosity 41 centipoise (cP) at 75o F (24o C)

Density 8.55 lbs/US gallon

1.027 kg/liter

pH 7.0-8.0 (cP); typically 7.5

Surface Tension 29.6 dynes/cm2 @ 0.3%

Flash/Fire Point None (Closed Cup)

2600 F (127o C) Flash (Open Cup)

2680 F (131o C) Fire (Open Cup



Description

Phos-Chek Insul-8 is a water enhancing gel specially designed for municipal, industrial and wildland fire departments for application from ground equipment. Because of its enhanced coverage and unparalleled adherence capability, Insul-8 offers superior protection for all types of structures. Far superior to other gels on the market, Insul-8 can coat most vertical surfaces, including glass, with up to three inches of gel with no slumping. This enables fire fighters to easily and quickly protect buildings, tanks and other structures from flame and/or heat impingement, without tying up valuable resources to continuously spray water.

Phos-Chek Insul-8 is a liquid concentrate that mixes easily with water by proportioner, eductor, or batch mixer. The mix ratio, or dilution, can be varied based on the desired gel thickness and the quality of the water. The product can be expertly mixed and applied using ICL’s new PC CODE system.

Insul-8 requires significantly less concentrate than other liquid concentrate gels to achieve the same properties, making it far more cost effective. Effective mix ratios are between 0.37% and 3% depending on application and water quality.

Insul-8 is fully tested and qualified by the USDA Forest Service. It is safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Cleanup is easy with a garden hose or pressure washer.

Uses

• In industrial settings, Insul-8 provides protection for nearby equipment such as storage tanks and for infrastructure, such as wooden bridges, power poles, communication facilities, and other structures, during hot work and from heat or flame impingement from nearby fires.

• For municipal fire departments, Insul-8 can be used for direct suppression, including car fires, to provide fast knockdown and cooling and to prevent smoldering and reignition.

• Used with the Phos-Chek PC CODE system, Insul-8 can be used in conjunction with Phos-Chek WD881 Class A Foam and Phos-Chek LC95 long-term retardant, to provide a complete fire fighting solution.

• Insul-8 can be used for direct fire suppression or for very short term (less than four hours) indirect protection.

• Applied aerially, Insul-8 provides significantly better recovery than plain water. With its low dose rate, Insul-8 can be mixed with on-board injection systems on many water scooping aircraft.

Packaging

Phos-Chek Insul-8 is available in 5 gal. pails and 260 gal. totes. Special package sizes available.

Product CharacteristicsColor Yellowish liquid

Mix Ratio Direct suppression: 0.37% - 0.55%

Structural protection: 1% - 3%

Specific Gravity 1.0 +/- 0.03

Viscosity (Concentrate)

800-1100 centipoise (cP)

Viscosity (Mixed)

>4000 centipoise (in distilled water) @ 0.6%

>8000 centipoise (in distilled water) @ 1.0%

PHOS-CHEK® Insul-8 Structural Fire Protection Liquid Gel


Contract for Mobile Retardant Bases

www.phoschek.com 208-765-8380 or 909-983-0772 17B-3

Contract No. AG-024B-C-14-9042, Amendment 01Mobile Retardant Bases

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION BSCHEDULE OF ITEMS

2015 SCHEDULE OF ITEMSOPTION YEAR 1 - April 26, 2015 – April 25, 2016

ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.1.a

Daily (24 hr) Rate: MRB-AT

Day

$3,615.00

2.2.a

Daily Rate: MRB-VLAT

Day

$5,440.00

2.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,090.00

2.4.a

Daily Rate: MRB-SEAT

Day

$2,880.00

2.5.a

Daily Rate: MRB-Trailer

Day

$1,490.00

2.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.25

2.X.cPut Through Charge

1 – 50,000 Gallons of Retardant$ / Gallons Mixed

$.06

2.X.dPut Through Charge 50,001 – Unlimited Gallons of

Retardant$ / Gallons Mixed

$.04

2.X.ePut Through Charge

1 – Unlimited Gallons of H2O$ / Gallons of H2O

$.04

2.X.f

Relocation Fee# of Times on

Incident

$1,000.00

2.X.g

Additional PersonnelDaily / Person

$425.00

2.X.h

Crew Change – Out (14 days)# of Times on

Incident

$2,500.00ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

(NO SEPARATE RESOURCE ORDER NEEDED IF ORDERED WITH A MRB. IF ORDERED SEPARATELY, ARESOURCE ORDER IS NEEDED.)

ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.7

Water/Retardant Tanker Trailer: Gal Per Day

$500.00

2.8

Third Steel Dip Tank: Gal Per Day

$500.00

2.9

500ʼ Lay-flat Discharge Hose 2.5”,3”, 4”

Per Day

$250.00

2.10

Support Water Tender Gal Per Day

$1,700.00

2.11

Water Storage (Pumpkins): Gal Per Day

$250.00

2.12

4” Water / Retardant Pump Station Per Day

$250.00

2.13

Retardant Pre-Treat Tender Gal Per Day

$2,700.00

2.14

Additional 3” Loading System

Per Day

$650.00

2.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$600.00

2.16

Loaders

Per Day

$425.00

B-3





ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.1.a


Day

$3,615.00

2.2.a


Day

$5,440.00

2.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,090.00

2.4.a


Day

$2,880.00

2.5.a


Day

$1,490.00

2.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.25



$.06



$.04



$.04

2.X.f


Incident

$1,000.00

2.X.g


$425.00

2.X.h


Incident



ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.7


$500.00

2.8


$500.00

2.9


Per Day

$250.00

2.10


$1,700.00

2.11


$250.00

2.12


$250.00

2.13


$2,700.00

2.14


Per Day

$650.00

2.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$600.00

2.16

Loaders

Per Day

$425.00

B-3





ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.1.a


Day

$3,615.00

2.2.a


Day

$5,440.00

2.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,090.00

2.4.a


Day

$2,880.00

2.5.a


Day

$1,490.00

2.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.25



$.06



$.04



$.04

2.X.f


Incident

$1,000.00

2.X.g


$425.00

2.X.h


Incident



ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

2.7


$500.00

2.8


$500.00

2.9


Per Day

$250.00

2.10


$1,700.00

2.11


$250.00

2.12


$250.00

2.13


$2,700.00

2.14


Per Day

$650.00

2.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$600.00

2.16

Loaders

Per Day

$425.00


B-4





ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.1.a


Day

$3,795.00

3.2.a


Day

$5,710.00

3.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,295.00

3.4.a


Day

$3,025.00

3.5.a


Day

$1,565.00

3.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.35



$.06



$.04

3.X.ePut Through Charge1 – Unlimited Gallons of H2O

$ / Gallons of H2O $.03

3.X.f

Relocation Fee

# of Times onIncident

$1,000.00

3.X.g

Additional Personnel

Daily / Person $450.00

3.X.h

Crew Change – Out (14 days)


$2,750.00

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE(NO SEPARATE RESOURCE ORDER NEEDED IF ORDERED WITH A MRB. IF ORDERED SEPARATELY, A

RESOURCE ORDER IS NEEDED.)

ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.7


$500.00

3.8


$500.00

3.9


Per Day

$250.00

3.10


$1,700.00

3.11


$250.00

3.12


$250.00

3.13


$2,700.00

3.14


Per Day

$650.00

3.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$630.00

3.16

Loaders

Per Day

$450.00

B-4





ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.1.a


Day

$3,795.00

3.2.a


Day

$5,710.00

3.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,295.00

3.4.a


Day

$3,025.00

3.5.a


Day

$1,565.00

3.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.35



$.06



$.04



3.X.f

Relocation Fee


$1,000.00

3.X.g



3.X.h



$2,750.00



ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.7


$500.00

3.8


$500.00

3.9


Per Day

$250.00

3.10


$1,700.00

3.11


$250.00

3.12


$250.00

3.13


$2,700.00

3.14


Per Day

$650.00

3.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$630.00

3.16

Loaders

Per Day

$450.00

B-4





ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.1.a


Day

$3,795.00

3.2.a


Day

$5,710.00

3.3.a

Daily Rate: MRB-H

Day

$4,295.00

3.4.a


Day

$3,025.00

3.5.a


Day

$1,565.00

3.X.b

Mileage Rate

Per Mile

$1.35



$.06



$.04



3.X.f

Relocation Fee


$1,000.00

3.X.g



3.X.h



$2,750.00



ITEM

ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

MEASURE

PRICE PER UNIT

3.7


$500.00

3.8


$500.00

3.9


Per Day

$250.00

3.10


$1,700.00

3.11


$250.00

3.12


$250.00

3.13


$2,700.00

3.14


Per Day

$650.00

3.15

Mixmaster

Per Day

$630.00

3.16

Loaders

Per Day

$450.00


Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-13-9010 US Forest Service Long Term Fire Retardant (FOB Origin) National Office

SECTION B SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Contract Line Items 3 and 4: Option Years 2 and 3 4/28/15 to 4/27/16 and 4/28/16 to 4/27/17

Yield 4/28/15 to 4/27/16 4/28/16 to 4/27/17 Item Product Lot No. Gal/Ton Price/Ton Mixed Gal Price/Ton Mixed Gal X.01 LC95A Bulk

FOB Moreland, ID 1051695C 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10

X.02 LC95A Bulk FOB Buckeye, AZ

1051695C 1054 $2,352.52 $2.23 $2,458.38 $2.33

X.03 LC95A Bulk FOB Pasco, WA

1051695C 1054 $2,242.70 $2.13 $2,343,.62 $2.22

X.04 LC95W Bulk FOB Moreland, ID

0381090B 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10

X.05 LC95W Totes FOB Moreland, ID

0381090B 1054 $2,237.81 $2.12 $2,338.51 $2.22

X.06 259-F Bin 0124025A 1869 $4,442.98 $2.38 $4,642.91 $2.48 X.07 259-F Pail 0124025A 1869 $4,716.11 $2.52 $4,928.33 $2.64 X.08 LC95W Pail (5 gal) 0381090B 1054 $3,990.20 $3.79 $4,169.76 $3.96 X.09 P100-F Bulk 0363094B 2150 $4,804.33 $2.23 $5,020.53 $2.34 X.10 P100-F Bin 0363094B 2150 $4,934.39 $2.30 $5,156.44 $2.40 X.11 P100-F Bulk Bag 0363094B 2150 $4,869.36 $2.26 $5,088.48 $2.37 X.12 P100-F Pail 0363094B 2150 $5,389.61 $2.51 $5,632.15 $2.62 X.13 LC95A-F Bulk

FOB Moreland, ID 0381045C 1054 $2,283.22 $2.17 $2,385.96 $2.26

X.14 MVP-F Bulk 0403014A 2225 $4,804.33 $2.16 $5,020.53 $2.26 X.15 MVP-F Bin 0403014A 2225 $4,934.39 $2.22 $5,156.44 $2.32 X.16 MVP-F Bulk Bag 0403014A 2225 $4.869.36 $2.19 $5,088.48 $2.29 X.17 MVP-F Pail 0403014A 2225 $5.389.61 $2.42 $5,632.15 $2.53 X.18 MVP-Fx Bulk 0439014A 2202 $5,162.40 $2.34 $5,394.71 $2.45 X.19 MVP-Fx Bin 0439014A 2202 $5,292.47 $2.40 $5,530.63 $2.51 X.20 MVP-Fx Bulk Bag 0439014A 2202 $5,227.43 $2.37 $5,462.67 $2.48 X.21 MVP-Fx Pail 0439014A 2202 $5,747.68 $2.61 $6,006.32 $2.73 Note: Summarized from contract pages





FOB Moreland, ID 1051695C 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10


1051695C 1054 $2,352.52 $2.23 $2,458.38 $2.33


1051695C 1054 $2,242.70 $2.13 $2,343,.62 $2.22


0381090B 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10


0381090B 1054 $2,237.81 $2.12 $2,338.51 $2.22


FOB Moreland, ID 0381045C 1054 $2,283.22 $2.17 $2,385.96 $2.26






FOB Moreland, ID 1051695C 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10


1051695C 1054 $2,352.52 $2.23 $2,458.38 $2.33


1051695C 1054 $2,242.70 $2.13 $2,343,.62 $2.22


0381090B 1054 $2,115.09 $2.01 $2,210.27 $2.10


0381090B 1054 $2,237.81 $2.12 $2,338.51 $2.22


FOB Moreland, ID 0381045C 1054 $2,283.22 $2.17 $2,385.96 $2.26



GROUND APPLIED RETARDANT UNIT (GARU)Qualified by US Forest Service in Accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-304c as Amended

*Contract Section B Line Item 2.13 when used in conjunction with MRB-H / 259F Product.** When utilized as stand alone unit, Incident Only Agreement must be created.

QUANTITY NWCG OPERATORS DAILY COST

REQUIRED PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT

3K Support Water Tender 1 1 -

Retardant Application Unit 1 2 -

3K Mobile Mix & Delivery Unit 1 1 -

COST FOR 12-16 HOUR DAY WITHOUT PRODUCT $ 4,250.00

Retardant Type: LC 95A-R/F/W 2,500 gal Min. Order - Price Per Gallon

Equipment & Product Shipping Actuals - $1.00 per mile

COST FOR 24 HOUR OPERATIONS WITHOUT PRODUCT 8 $6,250.00• All costs will be recorded on ICL Retardant Daily Cost Summary and submitted daily.

• Ground Applied Retardant Unit will be able to mix, load and deliver retardant for fire operations on a 16 hour basis unless otherwise requested by the ordering Agency.

• The Government may choose to have ICL Retardant Contractor operate on a 24 hour basis.

• Each 4 person crew will work 12 hours per shift.

• All unmixed product may be returned to ICL for a 10% restock fee.

FIELD TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS

CONTACT POSITION EMAIL PHONE

Shannon Horn Airbase Service Manager [email protected] 805-559-1904

Art Hunot Owner, Hunot Retardant Co. [email protected] 805-967-8734

Guy Clancy Portable Operations Manager [email protected] 208-651-6853

Lou Gildemeister Regional Manager (R1, 2, 4 6, 9, 10) [email protected] 206-999-4292

Ground Applied Operations Information

www.phoschek.com 208-765-8380 or 909-983-0772 A

NOTICE: Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter “information”) are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, ICL makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied on the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will ICL be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon information or the product to which the information refers. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation to use any product, process, equipment or formulation in conflict with any patent, and ICL makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that the use thereof will not infringe any patent. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.

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North American PHOS-CHEK Locations

Post Fall, ID

Moreland, ID

Buckeye, AZ

Ontario, CA

Victorville, CA

McClellan, CA

Pasco, WA

Manufacturing Facilities

Storage and Portable Staging Areas

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