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Frequently Asked Questions
11/24/15

Q: What is the difference between a UL Listed Spill Containment System and a Non-UL Listed Spill Containment System?
A: A UL Listed Spill Containment System has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories and has been found to meet or exceed
all requirements for flammability, acid resistance and tensile strength while Non-UL Listed Spill Containment may not have been
tested or may not have passed the tests. EnviroGuard is the pioneer of UL Listed Spill Containment as the category did not exist
and is the result of a two year co-operative between the EnviroGuard and UL Engineering Departments.
Q: Are EnviroGuard pillows UL Listed?
A: Absorption pillows do not have a UL listing by themselves because they are considered a component with the UL Listed Spill
Containment System. Our pillows are UL Recognized and tested to meet the ASTM E-648 flame test and also tested to ensure
they absorb and neutralize sulfuric acid.
Q: What if the pillows have an orange tag instead of a blue one?
A: The pillows with the orange tags follow the same standards as the pillows with the blue tags. Orange tagged pillows are just
part of an older series.
Q: What type of document(s) should be shown to the fire department, insurance company, property owner or authority having
jurisdiction?
A: The UL Certificates must be kept and displayed in every battery room with EnviroGuard products. Keep in mind that battery
rooms may have various manufacturers spill containment, but, only EnviroGuard products have been tested by UL and display
the UL logos.
Q: Is there anything indicating that the liner itself is UL Listed?
A: Underwriters Laboratories does not have a category for liners by themselves and any representation to this fact is false. The
UL enforcement division should be contacted if any company represents their product as UL Listed but can not provide the
certificates for VXMB and VXMB2 categories.

Epoxy Floor Coating Q&A
Q: How fast does the Epoxy Floor Sealant dry?
A: Dry time varies according to temperature...
35 F - 7 days
40 F - 5 days
45 F - 4 days
50 F - 3 days
Q: How much Epoxy do I need?
A: Epoxy Floor Coating comes in 1 gallon amounts, which covers 50 sq. ft. at 30 mil thickness or in 5 gallon amounts which
covers 250 sq. ft. at 30 mil thickness. The 5 gallon epoxy must be special ordered. L x W / 144 / 50
Q: How are the two Epoxy cans suppose to be mixed?
A: Installation instructions are given with the Epoxy but the process is as follows: 1. Add one part B to one part A. 2. Mix
thoroughly with a power drill paint mixer bit. Pot life is approximately 10 minutes at 70 F in the container.
Q: Is a mask necessary when installing the epoxy?
A: A mask is not necessary but very much recommended, due to fumes, if there is not good ventilation in the installation area.
Q: How thick should the epoxy be when applied?
A: If the epoxy is used as recommended, 50 square feet will have a thickness of 30 mil.
60 F - 48 hours
70 F - 36 hours
80 F - 24 hours
90 F - 16 hours

Deluxe Compliance Package Q&A
Q: What application is the Deluxe Compliance Package recommended for?
A: The Deluxe compliance package is recommended for larger Flooded Battery Systems.
Q: How much of a cost savings is there ordering the package versus ordering the products separately?
A: The total savings when buying the package versus the separate items is 10 - 15 %.
Q: What codes is the Deluxe Compliance Package compliant with?
A: The different items in the package cover OCEA, CSA Building Codes, NFPA and IFC.
Q: What if an extra Sign Kit is needed?
A: The Sign Kit can be purchased separately.
Q: Can different items be substituted in the Deluxe Compliance Package?
A: No, the bundle is made the way it is for volume savings.
Q: What if all of the items included in the Deluxe Compliance Package are