Effective Sludge Digestion

Increased Capacity

Increase Digestion

Avoid Costly Removal

Avoid Down Time

Cost Effective

An average of 40% of sludge, by weight, added to a digestion system is non-degradable, some of this sludge is derived from plastic particles. Plastics derived from vegetable-based oils may be broken down biologically, but require much longer time than most facilities or equipment allow. The remainder of the sludge is made of organic matter which is food for microbes, like those in EM•1^®. With EM•1^® as part of the treatment cycle, one can achieve a greater amount of breakdown in a shorter amount of time. The use of EM^® in the collection system will encourage a dramatic growth of beneficial microorganisms, including sludge worms, that will break down solids.

The average sludge reduction achieved with consistent EM•1^® application is about 33%. However, sludge digestion rates have been reported as high as 90%. These dramatic differences vary according to the system design, the wastewater makeup, and the management of the system.

How It Works

The live microbes in the EM•1^® will work on breaking down lignin, carbohydrates, cellulose, and other starches in the wastewater sludge. Laboratory analysis has demonstrated these effects.

This is evidenced by a reduction of BOD, COD, and sludge levels.

Applications

The product in injected in the influent line, injected at a rate of !:10,000 on a daily basis. A siphon/venture unit can be installed to work on a pressurized trigger or an injection pump can be installed on site. For economical purposes on large systems, we generally do all applications with an Activated version of EM•1^®.

In systems that have high flow rates or excessive sludge levels, the addition of EM•1^® Bokashi can accelerate sludge digestion.

MSDS

EM•1^® Waste Treatment

PREPARED: 09/01/06

PRODUCT NAME: EM•1^® Waste Treatment

PRODUCED BY:
EMRO USA, Inc. dba EMRO USA Effective Microorganisms
2440 N. Coyote Drive Suite 126
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (520) 792-3143 Fax: (928) 563-1037>

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL OR GENERIC NAME: Liquid Microbial Waste Treatment
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH - 0 Normal Material
FIRE - 0 Will not burn
REACTIVITY - 0 Stable

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
If present, carcinogens and chemicals subject to reporting are identified in this section:

INGREDIENTS %(By Volume) Note

No hazardous ingredients present; not hazardous to humans, animals or plants.

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: >100 °C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2 (25°c)
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
VAPOR DENSITY: Air = 1
MELTING POINT: N/A
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 0
EVAPORATION RATE: Equal to water
APPERANCE AND ODOR: Brown liquid; mild
pH OF SOLUTION: 3.5

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: N/A
EXPLOSION LIMIT: 0
EXTINGUISHING: N/A
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION BYPRODUCTS: None

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS: None
CARCINOGENICITY: Non-carcinogenic
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: None
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL: None; see Section II
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion, Inhalation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
SKIN - None
EYES - May cause eye irritation
INHALATION - None
INGESTION - May cause gas

FIRST AID:
IF ON SKIN - None
IF ON EYES - Flush with fresh water
IF INHALED - None
IF INGESTED - Drink fresh water

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
INCOMPATIBILITY: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: None; biodegradable
STABILITY: Stable, not effected by freezing. No toxic fumes.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL: Mop up with fresh water, sewer disposal
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Sewer disposal
HANDLING AND STORING PRECAUTIONS: Store at room temperature
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Not recommended for human consumption

SECTION VIII - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None
VENTILATION: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Optional
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses recommended
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: None
WORK PRACTICES: Clean up spills immediately; floor will be slick