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Specifications of dispersants

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation) Regulations

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FIRST SCHEDULERegulation 4Specifications of dispersants1. The flash point of the dispersant shall not be less than 65°C (150°F) in accordance with the test prescribed by the Institute of Petroleum.2. The dispersion capacity of the dispersant shall not be more than 1 part of dispersant to 1 part of marine fuel oil of viscosity not less than 300 seconds (Redwood 1) at 50°C (122°F) in accordance with test No. MPA/MV/II as specified by the Authority.3. The biodegradability of the surface active agent shall not be less than 90% on the average of the results of the seventh and eighth day from the commencement of the test at 37°C (99°F) in accordance with test No. MPA/MV/III as specified by the Authority.4. The toxicity of the dispersant using glass fish (Chanda gymocephalus) as a standard test organism shall be as follows:The mixture of the dispersant and the standard marine fuel oil (MFO V1100/1200) in the ratio of 1:1 shall have a 96-hour LC 50 value of not less than 100 mg per litre as measured by the method of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority.5. The dispersant shall not contain aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons in concentrations greater than —(a) total aromatic hydrocarbons 3%(b) total chlorinated hydrocarbons 0.05 mg per litre.

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