EPA-AA-TEB-511-81-19
EPA Evaluation of BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment
Under Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle
Information and Cost Savings Act
by
John C. Shelton
September, 1981
Test and Evaluation Branch
Emission Control Technology Division
Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[40 CFR Part 610]
[FRL
FUEL ECONOMY RETROFIT DEVICES
Announcement of Fuel Economy Gasoline Additive Evaluation
for "BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment"
AGENCY; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION; Notice of Fuel Economy Retrofit Device Evaluation.
SUMMARY: This document announces the conclusions of the EPA evaluation
of "BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment" under provisions of
Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings.
Act.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Section 511(b)(l) and Section 511(c) of the
Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (15 U.S.C. 2011(b))
requires that:
(b)(l) "Upon application of any manufacturer of a retrofit device (or
prototype thereof), upon the request of the Federal Trade Commission
pursuant to subsection (a), or upon his own motion, the EPA Administrator
shall evaluate, in accordance with rules prescribed under subsection (d),
any retrofit device to determine whether the retrofit device increases
fuel economy and to determine whether the representations (if any) made
with respect to such retrofit devices are accurate."
(c) "The EPA Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a
summary of the results of all tests conducted under this section,
together with the EPA Administrator's conclusions as to -
(1) the effect of any retrofit device on fuel economy;
(2) the effect of any such device on emissions of air
pollutants; and
(3) any other information which the Administrator determines to
be relevant in evaluating such device."
EPA published final regulations establishing procedures for
conducting fuel economy retrofit device evaluations on March 23, 1979
[44 FR 17946].
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ORIGIN OF REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: On March 31, 1981, the EPA received a
request from Glasgow Industrial Distributing for evaluation of a fuel
saving gasoline additive termed "EG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment".
This additive is claimed to save fuel and reduce emissions.
Availability of Evaluation Report; An evaluation has been made and the
results are described completely in a report entitled: "EPA Evaluation
of BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment Under Section 511 of the Motor
Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act," report number
EPA-AA-TEB-511-81-19 consisting of 32 pages including all attachments.
Copies of this report may be obtained from the National Technical
Information Service by using the above report number. Address requests
to:
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: Commercial (703) 487-4650
FTS 737-4650
Summary of Evaluation
EPA fully considered all of the information submitted by the applicant.
Actual test data was not submitted with this application. Sales
literature was supplied which claimed improvements from 0.8% to 11.5%
improvements in fuel economy. EPA experience with similar type gasoline
additives does not support these claims.
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Based on this information and EPA's experience with similar additives,
there is no technical basis to support any claims for an improvement in
fuel economy or reduction in exhaust emissions due to the use of "BG
Supercharge Gasoline Treatment".
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT; Merrill W. Korth, Emission Control
Technology Division, Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control,
Environmental Protection Agency, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105, (313) 668-4299. .
Date Kathleen Bennett
Assistant Administrator
for Ai\r, Noise, and Radiation
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EPA Evaluation of BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment Under Section 511 of
the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act
The following is a summary of the information on the additive as supplied
by the Applicant and the resulting EPA analysis and conclusions.
1. Marketing Identification of the Device;
BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment
2. Inventor of the Device and Patents;
A. Inventor
B. G. Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 11264
Wichita, Kansas 67211
B. Patent
No patent
3. Manufacturer of the Device;
B. G. Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 11264
Wichita, Kansas 67211
4. Manufacturing Organization Principals;
Don H. Walton - President
Edward J. Bash - Vice President
0. J. Connell - Vice President
5. Marketing Organization in U.S. making Application;
Glasgow Industrial Distributing
Distributor BG Products, Inc.
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow, Montana 59230
6. Applying Organization Principals;
Martin R. Connell, D.V.M
Contact: Dennis L. Garsjo, Sales Manager
7. Description of Device;
A. Purpose of the Device (as supplied by Applicant);
"Improve fuel economy on all motor vehicles."
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B. Theory of Operation (as supplied by Applicant);
VBG Supercharge is a superior gasoline treatment which cleans the
entire fuel system of gasoline engines. BG Supercharge chemically
removes performance-robbing deposits from engines without the
expense of an overhaul."
8. Applicability of the Device (as supplied by Applicant);
"Can be used in any gasoline engine."
9. Costs (as supplied by Applicant);
Not supplied.
10. Device Installation - Tools and Expertise Required (as supplied by
Applicant);
"BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment is added to gasoline at a ratio of
one part BG Supercharge to four hundred parts gasoline."
"For quick clean-up in individual vehicle tanks, add on the basis of
one 12 ounce can of BG SUPERCHAEGEtm for each 10 gallons to 20
gallons of gasoline."
11. Device Operation (as supplied by Applicant);
"Same as number 10."
12. Maintenance (claimed);
"Same as number 10."
13. Effects on Vehicle Emissions (non-regulated) (claimed);
"Use of BG Supercharge helps control engine deposits and can result
in reduced exhaust emissions in older cars and can prevent the
formation of these deposits in new cars."
14. Effects on Vehicle Safety (claimed);
"Does not alter vehicle safety."
15. Test Results (Regulated Emissions and Fuel Economy) (submitted by
Applicant);
The applicant stated "A Fuel Economy Improvement Test was conducted
with nine cars each of four different U.S. models. These thirty-six
were driven for 20,000 miles with a commercial gasoline which
contained a carburetor detergent. These automobiles were then driven
an additional 10,000 miles with the additive contained in BG
SUPEKCHARGEtm mixed with the gasoline. The miles per gallon
improvement varied from 0.8% to 11.5%, with the dirtiest engines
showing the greatest improvement. The average miles per gallon
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improvement for all thirty-six cars was 3.6%; further proof that BG
SUPERCHARGEtm helps improve engine performance and removes mileage
reducing deposits." The applicant did not submit the actual test
data to support the above claims.
16. Analysis
A. Description of the Additive;
This product appears to be a detergent type gasoline additive.
B. Applicability of the Additive;
It can be used in all gasoline engines.
C. Costs:
Not supplied.
D. Additive Installation - Tools and Expertise Required;
The additive is added to gasoline at a ratio of one part in four
hundred parts of gasoline. The method of installation in
individual vehicle tanks is reasonable.
E. Effects on Vehicle Emissions (non-regulated);
The effects on vehicle emissions is unknown. The applicant did
not supply any test data.
F. Effects on Vehicle Safety;
The addition of this additive to the vehicles fuel supply should
not affect the vehicle's safety.
G. Test Results Supplied by Applicant;
The applicant did not submit any test data in accordance with the
Federal Test Procedure or the Highway Fuel Economy Test. The
requirement for test data following these procedures is stated in
the application test policy documents that EPA sends to potential
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applicants*. The applicant stated in his original application
that he would complete the testing upon request. He later decided
riot to conduct this testing.
17. Conclusions
EPA fully considered all of the information submitted by the
applicant in his application. Based on the available information and
EPA's previous experience with similar fuel additives, there is no
technical basis to support any claims for an improvement in fuel
economy.
* From EPA 511 Application test policy documents:
Test Results (Regulated Emissions and Fuel Economy);
Provide all test information which is available on the effects of the
device on vehicle emissions and fuel economy.
The Federal Test Procedure (40 CFR Part 86) is the only test which is
recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the
evaluation of vehicle emissions. The Federal Test Procedure and the
Highway Fuel Economy Test (40 CFR Part 600) are the only tests which
are normally recognized by the U.S. EPA for evaluating vehicle fuel
economy. Data which have been collected in accordance with other
standardized fuel economy measuring procedures (e.g. Society of
Automotive Engineers) are acceptable as supplemental data to the
Federal Test Procedure and Highway Fuel Economy Test Data and will be
used, if provided, in the preliminary evaluation of the device. Data
are required from the test vehicle(s) in both baseline (all
parameters set to manufacturer's specifications) and modified forms
(with device installed).
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List of Attachments
Attachment A Letter, EPA to Mr. Garsjo, of Glasgow, March 9, 1981.
Attachemnt B 511 application from Mr. Garsjo to EPA, March 31, 1981.
Attachment C Letter, EPA to Mr. Garsjo, June 30, 1981.
Attachment D Letter, EPA to Mr. Garsjo, August 19, 1981.
Attachment E Letter, Mr. Garsjo to EPA, August 24, 1981.
Attachment F Letter, EPA to Mr. Garsjo, September 3, 1981.
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Attachment A
March 9, 1931
Mr. Deimis Cars jo
Claspo
Fort t'eck Route
Glosrrow, >?T 59230
Dear I'r. Gars jo:
This letter is in response to, your inquiry of 3/6/31, rejrarc'itir* an I?A
evaluation of EG Products. The Environmental Protection Agency Is charged hy
Concessional mandate to evaluate fuel economy and emission control devices.
While the EPA does not actually "approve" such devices, it does conduct
evaluations for the purpose of increasing the corrnon knowledge in the area.
For this reason, the outcome of any testing by EPA becomes public information.
It is this information which may be cltc-d although no claims can be made that
any EPA findings constitute "approval" of the device or systen.
Enclosed with this letter is a packet of materials which you will need to
npply for an EPA evaluation of your device. This packet consists of 1) i;rx
application forrat, 2) a document' entitled "E?A Retrofit and Emission Control
Device Evaluation Test Policy" and 3) a copy of the applicable Federal
Regulations.
In order for the EPA to conduct an evaluation of your device, ve rust have an
application. Cnce you have reviewed all the documents in the packet, you
should prepare an application in accordance with the ruiclullnes of t!-e-
application format. A critical part of the application is the substantiating
test data. The required test results vrill have to be obtained at a laboratory
of your choice. Such tee tin?,- would be conducted at your expense. A lir.t of
laboratories w.ich are known to have the equipment and personnel to perron-
acceptable tests has been included in the enclosed packet. If you desire, vo
can assist in the cicvolor-rent of a satisfactory test plan.
Once '.•;« receive your application, rt will be reviewed to determine if it r.-e.et;-.
the requircr.crts Hi? toe! in the fornat. If r-o, you xd.ll be ad vised of ov:r
decision x.-i.-^ther or not TT'-\ x;ill p«rforn any conf innntory tontin;;. Any L?,\
tu^tir.:.;, \rlll be \ urfoiT or at no cot t to you, and ycu rill be j-.ivon t-K-
op,-:t t':' i'.~
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Tinteun Test Pequirerents - Although different typos of devices ray
require a r..orc- conplex teat plan, the rinirun tre require involves rv-o
vehicles and tvo tcsjt Sii'nier.ccs run in duplicate. The vehicles ehouiu '^
selected fron those listed in Table 1; if possible. Fach vehicle IE to
be set to tunuf actur^r's tune-up specifications for the baseline tiii>cs.
Tlie tests are conducted in a ''back-to-back" rvinner, or.cc with the vehicle
in bast-line condition arui arr.ia with the device installed with no vehicle
adjustrent's h^Ci-cart tctitc. If installation of ths device alrro involves
sore adjustments, «?.£. tteinj1. » fuel-air mixture, choke or Idle speed,
another test sequence with only these adjutitr.;cots should be in^t.-rr.::::.
bun. ecu tnt fir^t and !:ir;t. Also as a pinirr.n, tbu test Gfcrucnco .<-.: all
.consist of a hot-start T.A-4 portion (bnao 1 and 2) of the Federal Ie2t
Procedure (IT?) and a highway Fuel Econor-y Test (I:F!;T). The cletailr of
these tests are contained in the enclosed packet. Although only a
hot-r.tart FTP is required to uininize th.e costs to you, you ari ether ci >:.
test 'results \rLtn your device si^ould be cousidcfeil enccurorin.^. T/.cre.
valtujs have been cliu£k?n to asr.ura both of us that a rtnl dif ferer.ct- ir.
fuel ccoucr.y f.:;ii'.ti.; and that V'"1 are v.ot sec in;;; only tt'-o variiihiliiy i;.
the results. TJ'u r-il:lc below r-resents the li-iniv.^;-^ r.u-bcr of cnn- t!..:t.
neinl to bo tcstiri for vnryi- ; dt^-rees of fuol ccovic>.:'V iv provi :;••.• tit.
asfMiriu'; n typical r.r ount of varlcbLlity in fuel i>co:uw.;y re a sure; o:>c .
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For a rr.iiiirM:n test plan *r> ich t.-us conducted on a fleet of tvo car;-:, the
aver a re improver-eat shculO. be at least j';:.'. If at leu:;t an fiTi difference
in average fu«l ecor:or.;y c:.n be shovu, then we viould bo able to :-;ay
stastic.illy at the 80". confidence level that there is a real irprovercnt.
Similarly, wu would e;-rect a r.inLpun of 5% improvement for a fleet of 5
vehicles. Test results t.hich display a significant increase, in •emission
levels should >:e reason, for cancvrn.
!iinir.un Fuel Economy Ir.iprove-ents verrus Size .of Test Fleet
rieet n~e Average Tt^rnvepent Fe-miroci
2 3/i
3 17,
4 6Z
5 5%
10 4%
25 2%
Cncc we receive your application, it will be reviewed to dete.rrd.ne if. it r.cetr?
the requirerrents listed in the format. If your application is not couplets,
we will ask you to submit further infornation or data. After any r.rissin.?.
infoiTiation has been eubnittjx'. , your application will be reconsidered ard once
it meets our racjuirer.ents, you will be acSvised of our decision whether or. not
EPA vill perform any confirmatory testing. Any I?A testing will be perfonr.ed
at no coat to you and you will be &lven the opportunity to concur with our
test plan. Once this testing is complete, an evaluation report will be
written. If no further testing is required, the report will be written solely
on the basis of the test data eubr.itted and our en^ineeriT:.^ analysis.
Despite the current backlog and increasing nuaber of inquiries rcrardin^. fuel
economy device evaluations, the UFA intends to process your application in n.s
expeditious a winner as possible. Ue have established a poal of twelve weak:;
fron the receipt of a complete application to the announcement of our report.
The attainment of this objective requires very precise scheduling and we one
depending on the applicant to respond promptly to any questions or to roihr-.it
any requested data. Failure to respond in a tir.ely manner will unduly delay
the process. In the extreme care, ve nay consider lack of response, .-as s.
withdrawal of the application.
I hope the ii;f on.>atian /ibova and that contained In the enclosed tlo citric at s '.-/ill
aid you in the preparation of an acceptable application ''or an I.PA t:V^1uati:>r.
of your iit.>.v i c i.-. I •;ill br. yoi-.r ci>r.t:jct '.ri th '".:-'t\ liuriiv. t M.R procoss -ii-.d c:-y
sub.sctiutnt *.TA c-valuation. J'y n.'lurciss* ir. r.?.\, ?'otor Vehicle ;."i.:ir;...i;'.in
I.obor;'. tory, 2 .".•'/:' T:ly: :>uta l.or'.4, Aon Arhot, "ichiran, ••'»'.-10 5. T!.t: tcl c ; I'.^i.c
nia:her is (°.13) (-•(• .j-A?'/'. llcciie contact 1:0 if you i-avo any quc.Pt:ri::'. or
require, any fisrtl.oi- i^Jr'ur atior-.
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March 31, 1981
EPA
Motor Vehicle Emission Laboratory
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Attn; Merrill W. Korth
Device Evaluation Coordinator
Test & Evaluation Branch
Dear Mr. Korth,
Enclosed is my number one Preliminary Application.
Please let me know what the next step is.
Thank you
.Sincerely,
Dennis L. Garsjo, Sales Manager
Glasgow Industrial Distributing
Distributor, BG Products, Inc.
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow, MT 59230
DLG/dra
Encl
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow. Montana 5923O
(406)228-9313
BRANCHES Glasgow Veterinary Supply
P.O. Box 2366 Hwy. 87 North
Great Fob Montana S94O3
(4O6) 727O6U
Qosgo of Miles Oty
Industrial Park
P.O. Box 67
Mle* City. Montana 593O1
(406)232-6868
Gtasgo of Belgrade
Route 2. Box 469A
JackraDQit lane
Belgrade. Montana 59714
(4O6) 38M742
Gtosgo or Kalispofl
Box 1499
3239 Hwy. 93 S
KaBspel Montana 5f9Ol
(4O6) 755-8555
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1. Application for Evaluation of a Fuel Economy Retrofit Device
Under Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost
Savings Act
2. Marketing Identification of the Device:
BG Extreme Pressure Concentrate
BG Motor Oil Additive
BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment
3. Identification of Inventor and/or Patent Protection:
a-BG Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 11264
Witchita, Kansas 67211
b-No Patent - Product information attachment
1, 2, & 3 enclosed
4. Identification of Device Manufacturers:
BG Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 11264
Witchita, Kansas 67211
5. Identification of Manufacturing Organization's Principals:
Don H. Walton, President
Edward J. Bash, Vice President
0. J. Connell, Vice President
6. Identification of Organization Making Application:
Glasgow Industrial Distributing
Distributor BG Products, Inc.
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow, Montana 59230
7. Identification of Applying Organization's Principals:
Martin R. Connell, D.V.M.
Contact: Dennis L. Garsjo, Sales Manager
8. Description of Device:
a-Improve fuel economy on all motor vehicles
b-Exhibit 1, 2, & 3
c-Exhibit 1, 2, & 3
9. Applicability of the Device:
Can be used in any gasoline engine and is compatible
with all petroleum based oils and gear lubricants.
Products are marketed in guantities from six ounces
to fifty three gallon containers.
10. Device Installation:
BG Extreme Pressure Concentrate is added at regular
service intervals at a ratio of one part BG E.P.C.
to eight parts gear lubricant.
BG Motor Oil Additive is added at each oil change at
a ratio of one part BG M.O.A. to fifteen parts motor
oil.
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10. Device Installation: (continued)
BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment is added to
gasoline at a ratio of one part BG Supercharge
to four hundred parts gasoline.
11. Device Operation:
Same as number 10
12. Device Maintenance:
Same as number 10
13. Effects on Vehicle Emissions (non-regulated):
Exhibits 4, 5, 6, & 7
14. Effects on Vehicle Safety:
Does not alter vehicle safety
15. Test Results (Regulated Emissions and Fuel Economy):
To be completed upon request
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GASOLINE TREATC3EHT
BG SUPERCHARGE™ is a superior gasoline treatment which cleans
the entire fuel system of gasoline engines. Use of BG SUPER-
CHARGE- helps control engine deposits and can result in reduced
exhaust emissions in older cars and can prevent the formation of
these deposits in new cars.
Harmful engine deposits of carbon, gum, varnish, and acids are
problems inherent to internal combustion engines. Because these
deposit formations affect the carburetor, intake manifold, plugs,
valves, pistons, and PCV valve, the engine is unable to reach peak
performance.
Most of the areas affected by these deposits are inaccessible to a
mechanic without dismantling the engine. BG SUPERCHARGE®
chemically removes these performance robbing deposits from your
engine without the expense of an overhaul.
BG SUPERCHARGED working in the fuel system and throughout the
entire engine has proven superiority in carburetor clean-up and in
reduced engine deposits. Engine manufacturer's severe sequence
test results show BG SUPERCHARGE® improves engine perfor-
mance even when the engine is lubricated with high quality oil.
A Fuel Economy Improvement Test was conducted with nine cars
each of four different U.S. models. These thirty-six cars were driven
for 20,000 miles with a commercial gasoline which contained a
carburetor detergent. These automobiles were then driven an addi-
tional 10\000 miles with the additive contained in BG SUPER-
CHARGED mixed with the gasoline. The miles per gallon improve-
ment varied from 0.8% to 11.5%, with the dirtiest engines showing
the greatest improvement. The average miles per gallon improve-
ment for all thirty-six cars was 3.6%; further proof that BG SUPER-
CHARGED helps improve engine performance and removes mileage
reducing deposits.
BG SUPERCHARGED cleans fuel injectors and nozzles and restores
injector spray pattern, assuring proper combustion and fuel
economy.
BG SUPERCHARGED—
• Cleans emission control devices and keeps them clean.
• Cleans carburetor, intake valves, and valve stems.
• Keeps fuel tank and carburetor free of gums and resins.
• Controls deposits on spark plugs, pistons, valves, lifters, oil
screens, and other engine parts.
• Is satisfactory for use in engines requiring Non-Leaded Fuel.
• Is recommended for any type of fuel injection system.
• Non-Corrosive to all types of metals.
• Non-Injurious to all types of materials used in carburetors and fuel
systems.
NON-HARMFUL TO CATALYTIC EXHAUST SYSTEMS
WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For quick clean-up in individual vehicle tanks, add on the basis of
one 12 ounce can (.355 liter) of BG SUPERCHARGE'" for each 10
gallons (38.85 liters) to 20 gallons (75.71 liters) of gasoline. Con-
tinued use provides best results.
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PRODUCT
T.M.
BG EXTREME PRESSURE CONCENTRATE FOR FARM AND INDUSTRY is an
oil soluble, heat stable formula which increases delivered power, in-
creases equipment life and ease of operation, and decreases wear. Even
the smoothest metal finish is pitted and rough looking when viewed under a
microscope. This surface roughness can result in rapid wear and eventual
parts failure. BG EXTREME PRESSURE CONCENTRATE FOR FARM AND
INDUSTRY contains agents which have the effect of smoothing and sealing
metals under frictional conditions while reducing noise in gears and bear-
ings, smoothing and quieting noisy hydraulic systems and improving shift-
ing and power steering. BG EXTREME PRESSURE CONCENTRATE FOR
FARM AND INDUSTRY will aid in reducing frictional heat, conditions seals,
aids in stopping seal leaks, aids in prevention of corrosion and acid
damage on bearing surfaces, reduces fuel consumption by increasing
delivered power, and helps lubrication during cold starting conditions.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
ALL TYPES OFTRANSMISSIONS, TORQUE CONVERTERS, AND HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS: Add to lubricant in the following proportions — Initial Treat-
ment: 2 oz. (0.59 liters) per pint (.473 liters) or pound (453.6 g). Sub-
sequent Treatment: 1 oz. (.0296 liters) per pint (.473 liters) or pound (453.6
g) every 500 hours and/or when changing lubricant.
DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE: 2 oz. (.059 liters) per pint (.473 liters) or
pound (453.6 g) every 500 hours and/or when changing lubricant.
CHASSIS: Grease fittings and wheel bearings — mix thoroughly with
lubricant as follows — 2 oz. (.059 liters) to the pint (.473 liters) or pound
(453.6 g).
BG EXTREME PRESSURE CONCENTRATE FOR FARM AND INDUSTRY
SHOWS EXCELLENT COMPATIBILITY WITH PETROLEUM BASE OILS AND
WILL NOT SETTLE OUT OF OILS OR GREASES WHEN THOROUGHLY
BLENDED.
CAUTION: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. AVOID EYE CONTACT. IF PROD-
UCT GETS IN EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
SPECIFICATIONS
Viscosity @210 F., SUS 120-130
Viscosity @100 F., SUS 800-1100
Density 0.929
Pounds Per Gallon (U.S. Liquid) 7.735
Color Dark Amber
Flash Point, F., Minimum 350
Pour Point, F., Maximum 0
Copper Corrosion, Maximum, (ASTM D-130) 1
Shell Four-Ball E.P.
Load Wear Index 68
Weld Point, Kg. 400
Timken O.K. Test Load, # 60
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SPECIFICATIONS
Viscosity @ 210°F. SUS
Viscosity @ 100°C. cs
Viscosity @ 100°F. SUS
Viscosity @ 40°C. cs
Viscosity Index,
Minimum
Flash Point, °F.
Flash Point, C.
60-70
10.0-12.6
300-500
58.9-97.7
130
350 Minimum
177 Minimum
Lib
UU
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BG MOTOR OIL ADDITIVE is an oil-soluble, heat-stable for-
mula which provides improved engine performance, less en-
gine parts wear, easier operation, and longer equipment life.
Most modern, high quality motor oils contain additives that are
designed to protect against the formation of engine deposits,
rust and corrosion, and engine parts wear. These additives
gradually deplete themselves through normal engine opera-
tion which can result in oil oxidation or thickening. BG MOTOR
OIL ADDITIVE improves a quality motor oil's ability to provide
the desired protection and performance characteristics.
A Sequence IIIC Test (a standard industry accepted measure-
ment of a motor oil's performance under severe operating
conditions) was conducted at the facilities of a leading inde-
pendent testing laboratory to determine any advantages which
might result from using BG MOTOR OIL ADDITIVE in an API
Service Classification "SE" motor oil.
The results of the tests show that use of BG MOTOR OIL
ADDITIVE affords greater engine protection against the forma-
tion of sludge and varnish deposits than the protection pro-
vided by a high quality "SE" motor oil without the benefits of
BG MOTOR OIL ADDITIVE. The tests also concluded that the
viscosity increase data indicated use of BG MOTOR OIL ADDI-
TIVE offered improved high temperature oxidation inhibition.
BG MOTOR OIL ADDITIVE can help reduce oil consumption and
engine parts wear, smooth and seal metals under frictionai
conditions, and reduce friction between internal parts.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
For continued engine protection use as follows: Use at the ratio
of 1 gallon (3.792 liters) Motor Oil Additive to each 15 gallons
(56.88 liters) (or 11 ozs. to 5 qts.) of Motor Oil at each oil
change or every 150 hours of operation.
Motor Oil Additive can be added to crankcase anytime the oil
level is low to fortify the motor oil and to improve lubrication.
DO NOT OVERFILL CRANKCASE!
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April 27, 1978
Cocie 766
US. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Form Aoorovcd
OMB No. 44.R1J87
Required under USOL Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing,
Shipbuilding, and Shipbreaking (29 CFR 1915, 1916. 1917)
SECTION I
MANUFACTURER'S NAME
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.
fc
ADDRESS (Number, Street. City. State, and ZIP Code)
424 S. Greenwood (P.O. Box 11264) Wichita. Kansas 67211
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS
N. A.
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS
BG EPC 1320. Code 766
CHEMICATT FAMILY
Hydrocarbon
FORMULA
N.A.
SECTION II • HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
PAINTS. PRESERVATIVES. & SOLVENTS
PIGMENTS
CATALYST
VEHICLE
SOLVENTS
ADDITIVES
OTHERS
%
TLV
(Units)
ALLOYS AND METALLIC COATINGS
BASE METAL
ALLOYS
METALLIC COATINGS
FILLER METAL
PLUS COATING OR CORE FLUX
OTHERS
'
HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS. SOLIDS, OR GASES
This material is essentially lubricating oils with extreme pressure and
antiwear agents, 'it is not believed to be a hazardous material by U. S.
Department of Labor definition, * and would not require a warning label
as specified in the Hazardous Substance Act.**
%
X
TLV
(Units)
TLV
(Units)
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (°F.)
Unknown
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (HjO-1)
0.9
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm H9.)
Unknown
PERCENT. VOLATILE
BY VOLUME (%)
Slight
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR-1)
Unknown
EVAPORATION RATE
Unknown
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
Slight
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Dark amber lube oil
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (M«thod u»«d)
300° F. C.O.C.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
Unknown
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CO?, foam, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Do not direct water directly into fire,
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None
*C. F. K. January I, l(.>70 ISO!.?.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD
EFFECTS OF
LIMIT VALUE
Unknown
OVEREXPOSURE
Irritation and redness to eves
EMERGENCY
AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES ... . ... • .
Wash eyes with water or eyewash
.
SECTION VI . REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
UNSTABLE
STABLE
INCOMPATABILITY (Materials to avoid)
X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Dense black smoke, CO. CO?.
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION
MAV OCCUR
WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
SECTION VIJ - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Rerpove all sources of icrnition. Absorb with floor sweep and shovel up excess
and scrape and sweep remainder.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Controlled burning if allowed bv Federal, State, and local laws. Used lube
oils
are recycleablc through rerefining processes.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type)
None
VENTILATION
LOCAL EXHAUST
MECHANICAL (General)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
None
SPECIAL
OTHER None
eve PROTECTION
Sufficient to avoid direct contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT _. ,
None
SECTION IX • SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Store awav from HicrH hpat anrl or»pn f1am*>s ... ,
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Product should
be used
onlv for the purpose for which it was intended.
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Si;*?-- MATERIAL SAFETY'DATA. SHEET
SECTION I
PRODUCT MOTOR OT1 ADnTTTVg
• MANUFACTURING DIVISION
_ -BG -PRODUCTS, » INCV."
ADDRESS (NUMBER. STREET. CiTY.
P.' 0.-BOX~1126*f.-
CHEMICAL NAME OR FAMILY
Hydrocarbon
dR SUBSIDIARY •'
STATE. ZIP CODE)
WICHITA, KANSAS 6721l'
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• ' ' * ' .
: • . • '
FORMULA
.. N. A. ' ' ' .
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
MANUFACTURER • '
,31fr .265-2686..
CHEM TREC l-(800) 424-9300
SECTION II -CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL. PROPERTIES '•.-•' .', .
BOILING PT. •£( _•?=)
MELTING PT »C ( f)
EVAPORATION HATE 1 __.- 1)
VAPOR PRESSURE- . (mmHg.at 20 «C)
SOLUBILITY IN. H,0 AT . > *^ , . •
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR - 1) , ...
PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WT. %) .
PHYSICAL FORM AND ODOR • ' • .' • . ' ' '*".•'
Red Lubricating Oil . . .-...-.>'. ' ' '.•'.'•
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS '. , _ ' ' '. ,.
t) ens e Black Smoke,- CO, CO7 . "....>
SPECIFIED GRAVITY (H.O -1)
STRONG ACiq D
STRONG BASE' D
STABLE CS..--
UNSTABLE < D
'^^^:^:^':'^:/-\'.
INCOMPATIBILITY (KEEP AWAY FROM) -........,._..''.' .. •
None •• •" •• •- • • '• • .:•'. ••'. ..' •-..- • '. • ... .-•..•'..' •;:"''•••'•'••:'•••
LIST ALL TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS • ..• ' i% •• •:•;..«•• .:•'.'•• . .'•... '' ' • ' • • ; '• '' •'••.-.,.
• . . ; • ;'/.'• .'• ." . "•.•: '/'''•'..;•';.'•;. '• '..'.:'' \ , '. ' _..• • . .' '''. f •'•''•..'
•' • ' ' ' . ' ' •••*.'
SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED)
350.
Unknown
FLAMMABLE LIMITS % LOWER UPPER .
EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
DRYCHEMICAL ' &' CO, ' D WATERSPRAY .Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES • . ....
Do not direct water directly.into fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
. Noae . '-.-:.
-.1.
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS (AIR)
•Unknown • ' '
•EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Irritation and
fen
TOXICOLOGlCAL PROPERTIES
•Unknown
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES . '% '\
EYES Wash eyes with water or eyewash.
SKIN CONTACT . . '
INHALATION
IF SWALLOWED . . . .'
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' PHQPUCT toTOR OIL ADDITIVE
SECTION V - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION .' . 7"~
VENTILATION TYPE REQUIRED (LOCAL. MECHANICAL. SPuCiAL)
None .- ' .
flESPIRAJORY PROTECTION (SPECIF,/ TYPE) :^ ' ' : . ' ~~ ~
None ••'''••..-:...•••....,
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
None
EYE PROTECTION
Sufficient to avoid direct contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
None
SECTION VI - HANDLING OF SPILLS OR LEAKS
PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN-UP •' ; • •~.
Reoaove all Sources of ignition. Absorb with floor sweep and shovel up. excess and
scrape and sweep remainder.' ' . • <•
WASTE DISPOSAL : ~ ' : .
Controlled burning if allowed by S^ederalj State, and local laws. Used lube oils are
recyclable through re-refining processes. •
SECTION Vll - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE .,
Store away from high heat and open flames.
SECTION VIII - TRANSPORTATION DATA
U.S. DEPARTMENT Of TRANSPORTATION HAZARD CLASS
D UNREGULATED BY D.O.T.
LABEL REQUIHED
U.S. O.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Petroleum Oil N.O.S, 173, 118
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY INFORMATION
CHEM TREC l-(800) 424-9300
SECTION IX - COMMENTS
Product should be used only for the purpose for which it was intended..!
'TITLE Manager. Total Quality Assui'ance •
TERRY H. SMITH "•:'^ '
REVISION DATE ; • DATE SENT
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. Howovor, no warranty, expressed or implied, is s'tvon re-
garding tho accuracy of those data or the results to bo obtained from the use thereof.
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SECTION V - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
pRQDUtrrBG Supercharge No. 20
Code 785
VENTILATION TYPE REQUIRED (LOCAL, MECHANICAL. SPECIAL)
None
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPEI
None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
None
EYE PROTECTION
Sufficient to avoid direct contact
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
None
SECTION VI - HANDLING OF SPILLS OR LEAKS
PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN-UP
Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb with floor sweep and shovel up excess and
scrape and sweep remainder.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Controlled burning if allowed by Federal, State, and local laws,
recycleable through re-refining processes.
Used lube oils are
SECTION VII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE
• Store away from high heat and open flames.!
SECTION VIII - TRANSPORTATION DATA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARD CLASS
Non-hazardous
•D UNREGULATED BY D.O.T.
LABEL REQUIRED
None
U.S. D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Petroleum Oil N.O.S. 173, 118
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY INFORMATION
CHEM TREC 1-1800) 424-9300
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SECTION IX - COMMENTS
Product .should be used only for the purpose for which it was intended.
SIGNATURE
i.'//
(/ Jon W. Smith
REVISION DATE
TITLE Quality Control Supervisor,
Plants I & II
DATE SENT
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given re-
garding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
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SECTION I
RECEIVtD MAY*
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT BG Supercharge No. 200, Code 785
WITCO MANUFACTURING DIVISION OR SUBSIDIARY
Southwest Petro-Chem, Inc. (Wichita)
ADDRESS INUMBER. STREET, CITY. STATE. ZIP CODE)
220 West Waterman - Wichita, Kansas, 67202
CHEMICAL NAME OR FAMILY
Hydrocarbon
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
MANUFACTURER
I 316 1261-311 1
CHEMTREC l-{800) 424-9300
FORMULA
• N.A.
SECTION II - CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Unknown
BOILING PT. °C( °F)
MELTING PT. 'C ( °F)
EVAPORATION RATE ( - 11
Unknown
VAPOR PRESSURE ImmHg at 20 *C)
Unknown
SOLUBILITY IN H,0 AT "C
Slight , ..
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR - 1)
Unknown
PERCENT VOLATILE tBY WT. %l
Slight '.-••.'.
PHYSICAL FORM AND ODOR .
Amber lube oil with solvent odor
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Dense black smoke, CO, CC>2 !
INCOMPATIBILITY (KEEP AWAY FROM)
None
SPECIFIED GRAVITY
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RICHARD .T. FAY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
516 ACOMA STREET
DENVER. COLORADO 8O2O4
REPORT 003) 823.1309
RICHARD J. FAY —————
REX E. PAULSEN
JOHN M. FREEMAN. JR.
JACK N. GROWER
ROOCR H. MAGUIRC
BRUCE E. BIRIA
Boa O. SCHLIEM
MARK J. FEU.INO
GBEO W. MCILVAIN
Mr. Dennis Garsjo
Glasgo-BG
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow, Montana 59230
SUBJECT: Oil Analysis for PCB or Contaminates
REFERENCE: Our File No: 81-94
DATED: March 25, 1981
PREPARED BY: Bruce E. Birza, Senior Lab Technician
INTRODUCTION ; A natural gas transmission system is concerned about
their transmission gas lines becoming contaminated by compressor cylinder
oil. We were engaged to analyze a "BG Motor Oil Additive" for PCB or
other known contaminates.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS RESULT;
The "BG Motor Oil Additive" sample was tested for Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCB) and other chlorinated hydrocarbons using "Gas Chroma-
tographic" techniques.. This Gas Chromotograph instrument will detect
PCB above 5 parts per million (ppm) .
EPA consider oils which have less than 50 ppm not harmful and
may be used for any function. 5 ppm is 1/10 of the permissible limit.
In the sample oil tested, no PCB or other chlorinated hydrocarbons were
detected.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce E. Birza (j
Senior Technician
BEB/C
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Attachment C.'•
June 30, 1981
Hr. Pennis L. Carsjc, Sales Manager
Glasgow Industrial Distributing
Distributor, I-G Products, Inc.
Fort Peck Haute
, in 5?230
Dear llr. Gars Jo:
We have reviewed your application for an EPA evaluation of BG Products,
which include, ;;:G Extreme Pressure Concentrate, BG I'otcr Oil Additive,
and "G fuperchargt; Casoline Treatment. This letter Is intended to pro-
vjx'e direction in proceeding though the evaluation process.
Your gasoline additive vill be evaluated according to Section 311 process
as described in the documents enclosed with ny letter to you dated
March 9, 1981. I an enclosing the latest list of FPA recogrinecl indepen-
dent laboratories so t^at you cay cake arrangement 3 to obtain the
required data on this product. Ue would like to cotment on ycur test
plan before testing begins.
EPA has b«en involved ever the past two years in the development of test
procedures for lav friction engine lubricants including serving on the
technical cotnr.ittcc that is developing the ASTM procedure. Since there
arc several conpnnies vrith product 11 nee aiirilar to yours, IT? A ban
r«cciv&d numerous suggestions as to the Eanner in which low friction
lubricants should be evaluated* - Our policy is finning up as follows:
1. Motor vehicle oils ami lubricants do not fall under the provi-
sions of Section 511 of the l-'otor Vehicle Information and Cost
Eavirgs Act. Howevex, T.PA io prepared to vork with ?G Products
and to evaluate your products using the same procedures and
protocols dafir.Cf! in the documents I mailed to you on MarcL 'J,
15H1. The results will be published in the form of a technical
report and uo Section 511 report or Federal Register notice uiJ.l
•be prepared as done in norcal Section 511 evaluations.
2. The
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ANN AR80R" M'CH'GAN 48105 Attachment D
OFFICE OF
AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
August 19, 1981
Mr. Dennis Garsjo
Glasgow Industrial Distributing
Fort Peck Route
Glasgow, MT 59230
Dear Mr. Garsjo:
In my letter to you of June 30, I described the procedure for pursuing an
EPA evaluation of BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment under Section 511 of
the Motor Vehicle. Information and Cost Savings Act. I also explained how
we could evaluate BG Motor Oil Additive, even though it is outside the
scope of the Act. In that letter, I offered to assist you in your
efforts to conduct preliminary testing at an independent laboratory which
is "recognized" by EPA.
Since that time, we have not heard from you. In order to conduct our
evaluations on a timely basis, we must establish a schedule for each
one. Please contact me by August 31 if you wish to pursue evaluations of
BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment and/or BG Motor Oil Additive. In this
case, we will expect your draft test plan by September 14 and the results
of testing at an recognized laboratory by October 26.
If we do not hear from you by August 31, we will prepare our Section 511
evaluation of BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment based on the information
we have. We will take no further action on the other BG additives.
Please contact me immediately if you have any questions or require
further information. My telephone number is (313) 668-4299.
Sincerely,
Merrill U. Korth, Device Evaluation Coordinator
Test and Evaluation Branch
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August 24, 1981
Merrill W. Korth
Device Evaluation Co-Ordinator
United States Enviromental Protection Agency
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Dear Mr. Korth,
In answer to your letter of August 19, 1981, Glasgow Industrial
Distributing hereby requests that you withdraw our application
to test BG Supercharge Gasoline Treatment and BG Motor Oil
Additive until we are able to submit the proper information
such an evaluation.
Do to economic conditions we have not retained one of the approved
laboratories to conduct the preliminary test. We will submit
a new application when we are ready to have one of them proceed.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincere!
Dennis L. G,
Glasgo BG
jo, President
DLG/dra
HOME OFFICE
For I Peck Route
Glasgow. Montana 5923O
(406)238-9313
BRANCHES Glasgow Veterinary Stjpcty
P.O. Box 2346 Hwy. 87 North
Gteat Fail, Montana S94O3
(4O6) 727-0613
Oasgo of Mriei City
Industrial Park
P.O. Box 67
Mle» Otv. Montana 593OJ
(406)232-6868
Glasgo ol Belgrade
Route Z Box 469A
JocluaDbit Lane
Bolata** Montana 59714
(406)388-4742
GtajQO of Kcliipol
BO(V)99
3239Hwy.93S
Katspol Montana SW
(4O6) 755-aiW
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Attachment F
Soptcabec 3, 1981
Mr. Eamls I.. Carsjo
C 1.1 PEU ill?
Fort Peck ?.oute
rfT 39230
thsar Mr. Oars jo:
'*?i h^v.: rucsiJvad your letter-t:£ ^u^-jst 2b in vh.lc»« you eeck to «1chilr«v
your application for nn r?A «evalt.sation of 5C 3uporclK-*r^« Oa«ollr.i:
Tr^.-'Swonc -r.c iiti irotor f/ii jwiiitiv:-. As I r.uatioaad to you its our
tul-jphonii ccnvirsoticr. of August 24, Section 511 of ttia I'otor Vehicle
IniorrntJon .'.rd Cost Savi.n?*3 Act requires us Co puhllcli era r«t>:lcs yT
our ?v,)!uation of yotir'fual sdditlva. I's will cor.sir-jr all iaff^-natior.
a:v! .-;ntc «'i? have ot thin tine* Sir,r.»» oil scdittvcs ara rot a::Jr•?.•?•:-•-•'
itttcisr tri-j provisions of this act, you ray uithuraw your o^plic^tJcn for
C*- * •» .>*•• '(•»•»
:i*0 ,•*>-. Uw ».«
li ycu visJi to pursue an i'FA evaluation of either of thasa prtcucts in
this iuC'jro, vhu ara prepar-id to work, with you again. Pleas a contact re if
you 'uivu jny r^iestloos or require further inforraticjn.
Sincorcly,
Merrill '.f. ;-;orc!:, iv:vic-2 revaluation Coordinator
Test ar.d Cvalu.itinn Pra
bcc: H. Korch
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