Parts Washing Using Bioremediation Technology Don Makaruk ChemFree/Magido Aaron Caplan GSA Service Co Note: This Presentation Requires PowerPoint 2002 or later

What is Bioremediation? Degradation of organic matter using microorganisms (bacteria) We like to call it “Nature's way of cleaning up”

How Bioremediation Works Converted into H 2 O and CO 2 Petroleum Contaminants Enter Solution Emulsified & Eaten by Microbes

How Bioremediation Works

2 Elements to Bioremediating Parts Washers  Non-pathogenic "Ozzy" microbes –Eat away at toughest contaminants –Leave no hazardous by-products  “OzzyJuice” aqueous-based cleaning/ degreasing solution  Proven to clean as well as and as quickly as solvents  Without dangers of solvent or expense/ hassle of hauling A Clean Process

Are Oil-Eating Microbes Safe?  Only tiny fraction of all bacteria on earth harmful  Average human adult – harbors 3 lbs of bacteria!  No genetic engineering – Ozzy Microbes naturally occurring  Chemfree only use American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) Class I organisms

Are Parts Washer Microbes Safe?  Should use American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) Class I organisms –Have “no recognized hazard under normal conditions” –Pose minimal risk to animals/humans  National Safety Foundation (NSF) –Certifies microbial strains used in ChemFree Bioremediating SmartWashers as nonpathogenic & safe for use in food handling facilities SmartWasher at Ft Gordon

Temperature & Microbes  Hydrocarbon degrading microbe species reproduce most actively at 105 O F – 115 O F (they like it warm)  Too much temp (over 125 O F) can kill  Cold does not kill – chilling/freezing slows metabolism

Lakehurst Pollution Prevention Equipment Program – Evaluation Results  Compared Safety Clean (solvent- based) with ChemFree SmartWasher (bioremediating)  Results – SmartWasher –Reduces waste-stream nearly 100% saving $1,800 in disposal costs –Solution can be used indefinitely with only occasional replenishment – Safe to use, does not require personal protective equipment servlet/DocServlet?wDID=87

Benefits of Bioremediating Parts Washers No flash point, non-flammable Extremely Low VOCs Eliminates hazardous waste generation No liabilities from employee exposure to solvent No EPA or OSHA paperwork Cleans as good or better than solvents Safe, non-hazardous, non-toxic No time-consuming regulatory reporting Lowers costs No hauling contracts

ChemFree Bioremediating SmartWashers  Designed specifically for bioremediation  Blow-molded high density polyethylene  Max Load: 550 lbs  Self-cleaning: recycles all system fluid  Holds gallons  Portable, field deployable  Available via NSN or GSA Contract

Anatomy of a SmartWasher

Magido Stainless Steel Cabinet Washers  Designed for durability –All stainless construction –Most resistant to rust & corrosion in industry  More flexible –Handles any water based fluid –Bioremediation option –Many other options  On GSA Contract

ChemFree SmartWasher at NAEC Lakehurst  A safe process using naturally occurring microbes to degrade hazardous substances  Successfully utilized at Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, USMC, etc Conclusions about Bioremediation SmartWasher at NADEP North Island  Advantages over conventional solvent washers –Safer, non-hazardous, non- flammable –Proven cleaning performance –No VOC’s –Eliminates hazardous waste disposal/removal –Reduces maintenance costs –No service contracts –Eliminates liability issues –Keeps you out of hot water with HazMat/Environmental/Safety

Adios Amoebas! Aaron Caplan GSA Service Co 1310 E. Maple Ave Sterling, VA Cell: (703) Fax: (703) Questions? Please contact: Don Makaruk ChemFree/Magido 8 Meca Way Norcross, GA Cell: (678) Fax: (770)