AG-024B-S-17-9009_Attach_05-Characteristics_02-07-2017.pdf

August 2016 - Corrected

Long-Term Fire Retardant Characteristics and Mix Factors1

Retardant 2 Approved Applications 3

Mix Ratio Mixed Retardant Prepared Per Ton of Wet or

Dry Concentrate

Specific Weight of

Mixed Retardant

Viscosity of Mixed

Retardant

Marsh Funnel Flow-Through Time of Mixed

Retardant

Refractometer Reading of

Mixed Retardant

Density of Mixed

Retardant

Product Name5 Per FS QPL concentrate to water gallons pounds/gallon centipoise seconds scale reading g/mL

Dry Concentrate, Gum-thickened, High and Medium Viscosity (Use large-tip, 17/64” diameter, Marsh Funnel to determine flow-through time.)

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx FW, SEAT, HB, G 0.96 lb to 1 gal H2O 2209 8.75 401 - 800 16 - 22 8.0 - 9.75 1.043 - 1.055 Phos-Chek MVP-F FW, SEAT, HB, G 0.95 lb to 1 gal H2O 2224 8.78 401 - 800 16 - 22 8.25 - 10.0 1.051 - 1.064 Phos-Chek P100-F FW, SEAT, HB, G 1.0 lb to 1 gal H2O 2128 8.76 801 - 1500 17 - 30 8.0 - 9.75 1.047 - 1.056

Dry Concentrate, Gum-thickened, Low Viscosity (Use small-tip, 3/16” diameter, Marsh Funnel to determine flow-through time.)

Phos-Chek 259-Fx FW, SEAT, HF, HB, G 1.01 lb to 1 gal H2O 2105 8.82 101 - 400 29 - 44 9.75 - 11.75 1.051 - 1.063 Phos-Chek 259-F FW, SEAT, HF, HB, G 1.14 lb to 1 gal H2O 1856 8.95 101 - 400 39 - 61 12.25 - 14.5 1.066 - 1.079

Wet Concentrate, Gum-thickened, Low-Viscosity (Use small-tip, 3/16” diameter, Marsh Funnel to determine flow-through time.)

Phos-Chek LC-95A-R FW, SEAT, HB, G 5.5:1 (5.5 parts H2O to 1 part Concentrate) 1054 8.97 101 - 400 33 - 49 12.0 - 14.5 1.071 - 1.087

Phos-Chek LC-95A-Fx FW, SEAT, HB, G 5.5:1 (5.5 parts H2O to 1 part Concentrate) 1053 9.01 101 - 400 32 - 50 11.5 - 14.0 1.071 - 1.088

Phos-Chek LC-95A-F FW, SEAT, HB, G 5.5:1 (5.5 part H2O to 1 part Concentrate) 1050 9.00 101 - 400 32 - 50 11.5 - 14.0 1.070 - 1.086

Phos-Chek LC-95-W FW, SEAT, HB, G 5.5:1 (5.5 part H2O to 1 part Concentrate) 1050 8.99 101 - 400 34 - 52 11.75 - 14.0 1.069 - 1.085

1. The listed products are evaluated, qualified and approved for use only at the specified mix ratio with the indicated application equipment.

2. Based on Forest Service Qualified Products List (QPL). Consult individual agencies for specific policies relating to long-term retardant use. Data from all approved variations

(formulations) of each product were used in the preparation of the information in this table.

3. FW - Fixed-Wing Airtanker, SEAT – Single Engine Airtanker, HF - Fixed-Tank Helicopter; HB- Helicopter Bucket; G - Ground Engine.