Biodegradability and Toxicity of Light Water

Abstract

Light Water is a liquid film-forming surfactant used in extinguishing fires associated with fuels and oils such as those found in aircraft crashes. This product is potentially a serious pollutant because of its high chemical and biochemical oxygen demand. This report outlines studies conducted on the pure concentrate and recommendations for disposal. Since the term "Light Water" covers a series of formulations, all data has been obtained from the 3M product designated FC-199.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD1206791

Entities

People

  • Edward E. Lefebvre

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Biochemical Oxygen Demand
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environmental Health
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • Fish
  • Glutamic Acid
  • Human Performance
  • Information Operations
  • Military Research
  • Monitoring
  • Pilot Plants
  • Surface Active Substances
  • Toxicity
  • United States
  • Waste Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Materials Science