Product Technical Bulletin	ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 1008
	Material Safety Data Sheet
	Hydrogen Sulfide Treatise

FALL POND CARE &
POST-HERBICIDE CLEANUP

**DESCRIPTION:**
ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 1008 is a concentrated dry blend of eleven gram-positive. endospore-forming Bacillus, five gram-negative ,vegetative bacteria and two strains of cellulose and lignin degrading fungi, specially created to more rapidly degrade falling leaves, grass clippings, and other plant debris which can cause a buildup of organic sediment if not treated. This formula is the ideal product for use within ten to fourteen days following short-term herbicide application (products such as Sonar®). This safe and effective product is formulated to prevent buildup of hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, and fatty acids, a common occurrence during cold winter months without treatment .

**CHARACTERISTICS:**
Bacterial count:	4 billion CFU/gram
Fungi count:	50,000 CFU/gram
Appearance:	Free flowing, brown powder
Odor:	Yeast-like
pH:	Neutral

**FEATURES AND BENEFITS:**
Safe for fish, crustaceans, wildlife, farm animals, humans and living plants., when used as directed. Accelerates decomposition of leaves, small branches, grass clippings and scum. Reduces buildup of animal and fish feces. Enzymes produced by bacterial cultures include: protease, amylase, esterase, lipase, cellulase, xylanase, gelatinase and lecithinase. Contains micronutrients to jump start microbial germination. Prevents accumulation of sulfides, mercaptans and fatty acids. Rapidly effective at temperatures from 45 F to 98 F (7 to 37 C) Contains three psychrophillic strains, functioning down to 39 F (4 C) Effective pH range is 5.5 to 8.5, with optimum performance around 7. Non-toxic, non-corrosive. Safe to handle and store. Non-pathogenic, natural microbes are provided in spore form to assure long term stability and shelf-life.

**APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:**
Thoroughly mix each pound of dry product with two gallons of warm (approx.70 F or 21 C) water from the pond or lake to be treated. Allow the mixture to hydrate for two hours, stirring vigorously every half hour. After final settling, carefully pour off the top liquid layer (supernatant) for use, squeeze all liquid from the bran that has settled into the liquid and toss the remaining bran into the pond. A man's Tee-shirt makes a very effective filter. Thoroughly saturate leaves and grass clippings (before they can become water logged and sink) with supernatant, prepared as in above paragraph, in a clean sprayer. Apply ten to fourteen days after using a short-acting herbicide (see manufacturer's instructions about duration of activity of the particular herbicide used. Our positive experiences have been with Sonar® .Determine the dosage needed based upon the amount needed to saturate the dead plants, either floating on the surface, or submerged. It is important to thoroughly saturate the dead plants you wish to degrade. If in doubt, determine amount to use from the Aquaculture/Lake/Pond dosage charts. Use the charts (USA or Metric) for "CF 1003 - 1008". This product is safe for use in combination with any other ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 1000 line product.

**PACKAGING AND HANDLING:**
ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 1008 is packaged in 25 and 50 pound containers. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or open wounds and wash hands with warm, soapy water after handling. Update 11-22-2006

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