REQUEST FOR NEW SOUTHWEST CACH ITEM
1/24/09
Item:
Quaternary ammonium compound , brand names:
Quat 128 by Waxie’s Enterprises Inc and Sparquat 256® by Spartan Chemical Company
Product Information:
Disinfectant, cleaner, sanitizer, mildewstat, virucide and fungicide. One-step, neutral-pH,
hospital-grade, broad-spectrum disinfectant cleaner and deodorizer for all hard nonporous
surfaces.
Both products are available from GSA (https://www.gsaadvantage.gov)
Use:
Used as a sanitizer in reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species during fire management
and suppression activities. Aquatic invasive species are organisms that occur in aquatic, riverine,
or wetland environments and can be spread by fire equipment including boats, vehicles, water
buckets, water tanks, hoses, and other equipment. Many of these aquatic invasive organisms
can damage or destroy fire suppression equipment by clogging valves, pumps, motors, etc. The
Non-indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Species Control and Prevention Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-646)
highlights the concern for adverse impacts to native aquatic species from no-nindigenous
species. Executive Order 13112 (February 3, 1999) directs all Federal agencies to ensure that
their actions do not promote the introduction or spread of invasive species.
Sanitation with quaternary ammonium compounds is the recommended treatment for most
aquatic invasive species found in the Southwest. These products are labeled for use as
fungicides/virucides.
Recommended for use:
Quat 128 and Sparquat 256® are recommended in the Operational Guidelines for Aquatic Invasive
Species Prevention and Equipment Cleaning” prepared for fire managers in the southwestern
U.S. and in guidance developed by the Forest Service’s Intermountain Region.
Intake hoses, pumps, and tanks can become contaminated with infected water or by sucking the
organisms up from the bottom of a stream or pond. Disinfect tanks after each incident, and
disinfect tanks before use if previous sanitation of the equipment has not occurred or is unknown.
Set up a portable disinfection tank (e.g. “pumpkin,” fold-a-tank, 55 gallon barrel, 5 gallon
bucket, etc. depending on the cleaning capacity needed) using a 5% cleaning solution of
quaternary ammonium compound.
Volume of tap water
100 ml water
1 gallon water
1 gallon water
1 gallon water
100 gallons water
1000 gallons water
Volume of Quat128®
4.63 ml
6.35 liquid oz.
12.7 tbsp
0.79 cups
4.96 gallons
49.6 gallons
Volume of Sparquat 256®
3.00 ml
4.12 liquid oz.
8.2 tbsp
0.51 cups
3.22 gallons
32.2 gallons
This is a common cleaning agent used in homes, swimming pools, and hospitals, and is safe
when used at the recommended concentration. Using liquid bleach (such as Clorox) is not
recommended because it evaporates quickly and damages gaskets and canvas gear. Do not mix
bleach with quaternary ammonium compound. Quaternary ammonium solutions are safe for
gear and remain effective for about one week if not overly diluted or muddied.
Recommended unit of issue: 5gallon pail
Recommended standard pack: 5gallon pail
Estimated Cost:
Both products are available from GSA (https://www.gsaadvantage.gov)
Quat 128® by Waxie’s Enterprises Inc.; GSA (NSN No. 170302) $49 (5 gal pail); EPA registration #1839166-14994. Additional info can be found at http://www.waxie.com
Sparquat 256® by Spartan Chemical Company; GSA (NSN No. 1025-05) = $68 (5 gal pail) ; EPA registration
#5741-9. Additional info can be found at http://www.spartanchemical.com
Storage:
Quat 128 and Sparquat 256 can be stored for up to two years in an unopened container without losing
their effectiveness. Both should be stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. The manufacturer
recommends storage temperatures between 32º to 110º F.
David Bott
SW Operations Group Chair
BLM NM Fire Operations Specialist
Office 505 438-7580 Cell 505 660-4869
NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE (NM-931)
1474 Rodeo Road (87505)
Santa Fe, NM 87502-0115
REQUEST FOR NEW SOUTHWEST CACH ITEM
Item:
QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper , 0-1000ppm Hi-Range Quat Test Papers
Product Information:
The Hydrion QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper will measure the strength of Quaternary Sanitizers. The
test paper measures concentrations between 0-1000ppm with color matches at 0-200-400-600-8001000ppm. Micro Essential Laboratory, Inc.,P.O. Box 1008244224 Avenue H Brooklyn, NY 11210
Use:
QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper is used to determine if the of quaternary ammonium
disinfection solution used for reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species during fire
operations is below the recommended 5% strength. Quaternary ammonium solutions are safe for
gear and remain effective for about one week if not overly diluted or muddied.
Recommended for use:
Users of Quaternary sanitizer solutions are required to have a test procedure to measure the
strength of their sanitizer solutions. Hydrion QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper provides users
with a simple test to immediately verify the strength of their sanitizer solutions. The test paper
will also detect exhaustion of solutions that should be replaced and will avoid the use of
excessive amounts of sanitizing agents.
Hydrion QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper is recommended for testing Quat 128 and Sparquat 256
in the Operational Guidelines for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Equipment Cleaning”
prepared for fire managers in the southwestern U.S
Recommended unit of issue: 1 kit
Kits are sold in cartons of ten. Each kit contains two rolls of 1/4in. x 15ft. roll of test paper and a
matching color chart which will provide the user with approximately 100 tests per roll.
Recommended standard pack: 1 kit
Estimated Cost:
This product is not available from GSA (GSA only has papers for low concentrations)
QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper , (cat#QC-1001) carton of ten kits $42.50 , $4.25 (per kit)
0-1000ppm Hi-Range
Micro Essential Laboratory, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1008244224
Avenue H
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Tel: 718-338-3618
Fax: 718-692-4491
Email: custserv@microessentiallab.com
David Bott
SW Operations Group Chair
BLM NM Fire Operations Specialist
Office 505 438-7580 Cell 505 660-4869
NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE (NM-931)
1474 Rodeo Road (87505)
Santa Fe, NM 87502-0115
Intial Stocking Cost
Quat 128 and Sparquat 256®
Recommended unit of issue: 5gallon pail
Recommended standard pack: 5gallon pail
Recommended each SW Cach stock: 100 pails, = 200 total for SW area
Estimated Cost:
Both products are available from GSA (https://www.gsaadvantage.gov)
Quat 128® by Waxie’s Enterprises Inc.; GSA (NSN No. 170302) =$49 (5 gal pail)
EPA registration #1839-166-14994. Additional info can be found at http://www.waxie.com
Sparquat 256® by Spartan Chemical Company; GSA (NSN No. 1025-05) = $68 (5 gal pail)
; EPA registration #5741-9. Additional info can be found at http://www.spartanchemical.com
Est. The average SW Type 1 or 2 fire would use 10 -20 pails = 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of
disinfection solution.
Est. 10 SW Type 1 or 2 fires per year that involve aquatic ecosystems.
10 fires x 20 pails each = 200
Quat 128® 200 x $48 = $9,800
Sparquat 256 200 x $68 = $13,600
Storage:
Quat 128 and Sparquat 256 can be stored for up to two years in an unopened container without losing
their effectiveness. Both should be stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. The manufacturer
recommends storage temperatures between 32º to 110º F.
QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper , 0-1000ppm Hi-Range Quat Test Papers
Recommended unit of issue: 1 kit
Recommended standard pack: 1 kit
Recommended each SW Cach stock: 20 kits, = 40 kits total for SW area
Estimated Cost:
This product is not available from GSA (GSA only has papers for low concentrations)
Kits are sold in cartons of ten. Each kit contains two rolls of 1/4in. x 15ft. roll of test paper and a
matching color chart which will provide the user with approximately 100 tests per roll.
QC-1001 Quaternary Test Paper , (cat#QC-1001) carton of ten $42.50
0-1000ppm Hi-Range
40 kits = 4Cartons x $42.50 = $170.00
Micro Essential Laboratory, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1008244224
Avenue H
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Tel: 718-338-3618
Fax: 718-692-4491
Email: custserv@microessentiallab.com