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MAKING STB DECONTAMINATING AGENT SLURRY - Continued
Silicone Antifoam Agent
SILICONE ANTIFOAM AGENT
Add approximately 24 ounces of silicone antifoam agent (Page 0028 00-1, item 1) to the mixture to prevent foaming of the
slurry for a filling of the tank (225 gallons). Adding silicone antifoam agent to the mixture does not affect the
decontaminating properties of the STB decontaminating agent.
STB Decontaminating Agent
WARNING
Use caution when opening drums of Super Tropical Bleach (STB). Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid
contamination with acids and oxidizable materials such as fuels, oils, paint products, disinfectants, and
ammonia. Such contamination can cause release of hazardous gases. Keep container closed and stored in a
cool dry place. Mix only in accordance with directions for use. In case of contact with skin or eyes,
immediately flush continuously with water; for eyes get medical attention.
STB DECONTAMINATING AGENT
The most effective mixture of water and STB decontaminating agent is prepared by mixing 40 parts (by weight) of STB
decontaminating agent (Page 0028 00-2, item 8) with 60 parts (by weight) of water (8.3 lb per gallon). The decontaminating
apparatus accommodates a mixture of 1,300 pounds of STB with 225 gallons of water. This mixture provides approximately
317 gallons of slurry which weighs about 10 pounds per gallon.
NOTE
If less than 317 gallons of slurry are required, decrease all ingredients proportionately. That is, if one-half
(158 gallons) of slurry mix is to be prepared, use approximately 115 gallons of water, 650 pounds of STB
decontaminating agent, 6-1 /2 pounds of antiset compound, and 12 ounces of silicone antifoam agent.
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