PRODUCT DETAILS

• Outstanding Performance: Mirachem 500 outperforms traditional water-based chemistries and can handle cleaning jobs usually reserved for hazardous solvents and petrochemicals.

• Economical Use: This product is concentrated allowing you to dilute with water and use only the amount of product you need.

• Versatility: Mirachem 500 has an extensive range of uses. It can be used in virtually any industrial cleaning application or commercial cleaning process from jet engine rebuild to routine janitorial cleaning, allowing you to do more cleaning with fewer products.

• Regulatory Compliance: Mirachem understands today’s regulatory climate. This product simplifies the task of meeting air and water quality regulations, as well as waste and fire management requirements.

• Material Compatibility: Mirachem 500 has been documented to conform to many OEM and industry standards for use in the most demanding applications including aviation / aerospace, marine and nuclear power industries.

All Mirachem product formulations are proprietary and are a closely guarded trade secret. Mirachem 500’s formulation can generally be described as a proprietary non-hazardous aqueous detergent blend, that does not contain any chelating ingredients such as EDTA, phosphates, petroleum distillates, or chlorinated (halogenated) or hydrocarbon solvents.

Mirachem’s unique combination of performance and safety are not as much about “secret ingredients” as they are about innovative development and manufacturing techniques, and our commitment to develop comprehensive cleaning solutions. Our products are the result of extensive experience in the field and exhaustive laboratory development and testing, an expensive and time consuming process. Most companies that sell cleaning chemistries are unable or unwilling to undertake similar development processes because it is easier and much less expensive to simply market the existing commodity formulas. Mirachem focuses its energies on finding ways to take basic cleaning elements, such as water, heat or agitation, and making them efficient enough to outperform hazardous chemistries.

The result of our approach is a quality product offering that is truly different, rather than an exhaustive line of “me too” chemicals that offer no real advantages.

Customers with a requirement for more detailed ingredient information should contact Mirachem to discuss their specific needs.

- Time
- Agitation
- Concentration
- Temperature

For hand wipe applications or mop and bucket applications, we recommend applying the product and allowing 5-10 seconds for the product to emulsify the soil. In general, the longer the dwell time, the less agitation will be required. Please ensure that the surface stays wet while the product loosens deposits.

For soaking or dip tank applications, timing is generally from 10 to 30 minutes. More difficult soils and encrusted deposits may take longer. Under most circumstances, soak times in excess of three (3) hours are not recommended. Soaking applications also require increased monitoring of product concentration.

Mirachem has developed several product lines designed to meet specific types of cleaning needs. These include our Printing, Industrial, Commercial, Professional and Specialty lines.

Products in Mirachem’s Industrial line, such as Mirachem 500, are high performance cleaning technologies designed to be used in a wide range of cleaning applications, and formulated to be effective at removing multiple soils. Our industrial products also offer the greatest cost effectiveness by allowing one product technology to be used to address virtually all cleaning applications that an industrial operation might encounter. Industrial line products are backed by extensive technical support and have been certified compliant with many industry, regulatory and OEM standards.

If your requirements call for a specific use product in a cleaning application that does not demand advanced technical support or top-of-the-line performance, we recommend our Commercial line of products. For janitorial and general duty cleaning applications, Mirachem’s Professional line is likely to be the most cost effective choice. If you have an unusual cleaning need that doesn’t fit traditional cleaning categories, look to our Specialty line for assistance. And finally, those with cleaning needs in the printing industry should look to our Printing Products line for help with their specific challenges.

• Whoever controls the hazard, owns the risk
• Where you are located determines the guidelines
• If you have a hazard, you have responsibility
• The responsibility never goes away

If you are currently using a hazardous product, your responsibility for what happens to the waste material does not end when it is removed from your facility. It has always been a goal of Mirachem to help customers reduce or eliminate the costs and liabilities associated with their cleaning products. Using Mirachem instead of traditional, higher-risk products can help to reduce the costs of waste transportation and disposal, fees and permitting, recordkeeping and manpower.

Unused Mirachem 500 in its concentrated form would be categorized as a Federal non-RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901-6992), waste, and in nearly all jurisdictions, can be sewer disposed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Once used, the Mirachem 500 solution contains additional components that have come out of the cleaning process, and will, in all likelihood, no longer have the same waste characteristics of the unused product. The proper course of action is to have your waste streams analyzed by a reputable firm to determine the exact nature of the waste materials, and therefore, how they should be handled.

A local environmental services or waste transportation company should be able to assist you with obtaining the lab analysis, interpreting the results and handling your waste in an efficient and legally compliant manner. If you need help locating a reputable waste management company, Mirachem may be able to refer you to a local company with whom we have experience.

You may also choose to handle your own waste management needs internally. You can locate an appropriate lab yourself, and local, county, state and Federal agencies can assist you in determining handling and disposal options.

Alternative options, subject to applicable regulations, to off site transport and disposal may include:

• Discharge to local waste water treatment facility
• Utilize waste fluid in other third party processes that may qualify as a recycling procedure
• Evaporation or minimization
• On-site treatment

Product Technology
If you are converting from a solvent product to an aqueous cleaner, you can expect to make adjustments to both equipment and cleaning processes. Often, equipment designed for use with solvents is incompatible with aqueous technologies. Drying is also often an area that requires modification.

If you are converting from a high-alkaline chemistry to Mirachem, you can reasonably expect to need to make some minor adjustments to equipment, but probably not process.

Parts Washer / Tank Construction
Aqueous cleaners work best when used with equipment constructed of stainless steel, polyethylene or polypropylene.  Carbon steel or mild steel construction will eventually corrode, most often due to water vapor being generated above the liquid level by heated equipment.

Corrosion Management Practices
Mirachem 500 contains an advanced corrosion protection package that has been developed to be effective in any printing application. However, as with any water-based technology, some attention to corrosion management may be appropriate.

Solvent cleaners typically “flash dry”, that is, they evaporate (volatilize) very quickly in air. Unlike these solvents, aqueous cleaners usually dry at about the same rate as water. Under some circumstances, this increased dry time can lead to potential corrosion issues and may require adjustments to process.

Mirachem 500 also cleans to a film-free surface. Most solvents and high-alkaline formulations leave behind a film or residue which often “accidentally” acts as a corrosion barrier. Users of Mirachem 500 should be aware that unpainted surfaces are cleaned to “bare metal”. In cases of extreme environmental or storage conditions, additional corrosion protection consideration may be appropriate.

Dilution Maintenance
Aqueous cleaners are usually sold as a concentrate, designed to be diluted with water before use. The degree of dilution appropriate for your application will be determined based on four points:

     Cost - The more dilute, the less it costs to use the product
     Method of Application - Example: spray & wipe vs. parts washer
     Product Performance - How fast the product cleans
     Corrosion Management - The more dilute, the less efficient the corrosion protection

Once the proper dilution level is determined, you will want to exercise some care to maintain this dilution level to ensure consistent, efficient and cost effective cleaning. Mirachem recommends that product be prepared for use at the proper dilution ratio outside of the use container, using some method to ensure accuracy. Estimating is not a recommended dilution method

Your cleaning application may also be sensitive to changes in dilution. This is common in parts washing applications. Fluid in a heated parts washer will evaporate, and will also “drag out” (small amounts of fluid still left on or in parts) in the course of normal use. For this reason, we again recommend that make-up fluid be pre-diluted before being added to the parts washer.

Not if you choose your product wisely.

Many companies are taking advantage of the current market awareness surrounding environmental issues and cashing in by promoting “green” products. This is especially true in the category of environmentally safe cleaners and chemistries. However, just because a product is marketed as safe, does not mean that it delivers on its claims.

In many markets, regulatory agencies have put restrictions in place that prohibit the use of older chemistries that have been accepted in the industry for many years. Often, vendors will promote their compliance with these regulations as a selling point. Again, the making of these claims does not prove their validity, and even if a product does meet a regulatory requirement, this is no assurance that it will perform in a given application.

It is for these reasons that a stigma has developed concerning environmentally safe products. It is a common perception, especially where cleaners are concerned, that “green” products don’t work. While there is certainly cause to question every marketing claim made, there are reputable companies that offer quality products, and they deserve a fair opportunity to take these products to market. In addition, there are numerous benefits that can be realized from adopting a strategic objective of improving the overall environmental safety of any operation.

While it may be necessary to make adjustments in process to achieve satisfactory results with safer technologies, it should not be necessary to impact production efficiency. As with all purchasing decisions, the best course of action is to fully evaluate products to your specific requirements before you purchase them.

Mirachem 500 Cleaner / Degreaser Concentrate has successfully replaced a variety of cleaning materials including:³

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY, PURCHASING & LOGISTICS DATA

OEM APPROVALS, INDUSTRY & MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Mirachem 500 has been formulated to be compatible with surfaces, equipment and materials found in an industrial or commercial environment. Mirachem has prepared a comprehensive collection of test data concerning material compatibility and specific industry and regulatory standards on this product. Please contact Mirachem for additional information on any specific questions you may have.

The following chart summarizes results of independent laboratory tests or manufacturer screening conducted to evaluate Mirachem 500’s conformity with several compatibility standards commonly required in the aviation/aerospace industry.

   NSF International (formerly USDA Guidelines for Obtaining Authorization of Compounds to be Used in Meat and Poultry Plants)
            NSF Registration No. 128742
            A8 – Degreaser / Carbon Remover
             B2 – Laundry Product
            C1 – Inedible Product Areas

   DLIS Central Contractor Registry (CCR):  Mirachem Corporation
   Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code:  63247
   National Stock Number (NSN)                                      
          Mirachem 500 Cleaner / Degreaser Concentrate:   7930-01-392-8911
          Mirachem 500 Foaming Aerosol Cleaner / Degreaser:  6850L400715F

US Small Business Administration (SBA)

   Qualifying SBA Small Business as defined in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 121.

COST EFFECTIVENESS

Mirachem 500 is a concentrated product that is designed to be diluted with water.  By diluting, you pay only for the product that you actually need. When comparing the cost of cleaning products, remember to evaluate the cost per use gallon, as opposed to the actual purchase price.  Mirachem offers a Cost Evaluation Worksheet to assist in this process.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), CA
Regulation 8 – Organic Compounds, Rule 16 – Solvent Cleaning Operations
Product used at 1:1 dilution or greater meets 50 g/L

Maricopa County, AZ Air Quality Department
Regulation III, Control of Air Contaminants, Rule 331 – Solvent Cleaning
Product used at full strength qualifies as a conforming solvent as defined in Section 207, and as a low VOC cleaner as defined in Section 291.

Regulation III, Control of Air Contaminants, Rule 337 – Graphic Arts
Full Strength use complies with the requirements of Section 303 – Standards – Cleaning Solutions.

Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD), CA
Rule 466 – Solvent Cleaning & Rule 454- Degreasing Operations
Product used at 1:1 dilution or greater meets 50 g/L requirement.

San Diego County, CA Air Quality Pollution Control District
Rule 67.6 – Solvent Cleaning Operations
Product used at full strength meets Vapor Pressure requirements.

Rule 67.16 – Graphic Arts Operations
Product used at full strength meets VOC requirements

San Joaquin Air Quality Management District (SJAQMD), CA
Rule 4662 – Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations
Product used at 1:1 dilution or greater meets 50 g/L requirement.

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), CA
Rule 1171- Solvent Cleaning Operations and Rule 1122 – Solvent Degreasers
Product used at 2:1 dilution or greater meets 25 g/L requirements.

Ventura County, CA Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD)
Rule 76.G.6 Federally Enforceable Limits on Potential to Emit
Product used at 1:1 dilution or greater meets 50 g/L requirement.
Product used at 2:1 dilution or greater meets 25 g/L requirement.

All materials in Mirachem 500’s formulation are listed in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS). This product is not a hazardous preparation according to the EC-Directive 88/379/EEC.

All materials in this formulation are listed in Japan’s Inventory of “Existing and New Chemical Substances”(ENCS).

All materials in Mirachem 500 are listed in the Korean “Existing Chemicals List” (ECL). No material in this product is made from animal by-products.

All materials in used in Mirachem 500's formulation are listed in the "Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS).

Under the 1990 amendments to the US Clean Air Act (42USC7401), Mirachem 500 Cleaner / Degreaser Concentrate contains no materials that:
-          Are restricted under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
-          Are restricted or phased out under the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS).
-          Require reduction under EPA rules for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (40CFR63, Table 1 to subpart F), the so-called SOCMI chemicals.
-          Are found on EPA’s List of Regulated Toxic Substances and Threshold Quantities for Accidental Release Prevention under the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program (RMP) / Accidental Release Prevention, EPA Rule 112(r).

• 80 grams/liter (0.67 pounds/gallon) at full strength
• 40  g/L (0.33 pounds/gallon) at 1:1 dilution
• 25  g/L (0.21 pounds/gallon) at 2:1 dilution

-          International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
-          US Department of Health and Human Services's National Toxicology Program (NTP)
-          Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
-          American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

WORKER SAFETY

OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

FOOTNOTES

¹  Not all details in this Product Information Guide are relevant to Mirachem 500 Foaming Aerosol Cleaner / Degreaser. For specific details on this product, please refer to its Product Information Guide.
²  Special shipping regulations apply. Refer to the Mirachem 500 Aerosol Cleaner / Degreaser Product Information Guide for further details.
³  Registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

09/12/06