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Features and Benefits

The FAST-ACT family of products offers protection and immediate response capabilities against toxic chemical spills and releases, including Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs).  FAST-ACT's easy-to-use response systems can mitigate both liquid and vapor hazards.

• Effective against a wide range of toxic chemicals including:
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Acids
  • Halogenated Compounds
  • Phosphorus Compound
  • Acidic and Caustic Gases
  • Organic Compounds
• Neutralizes both liquid and vapor hazards
• Compatible with existing sensor technologies
  • Smiths Detection APD 2000
  • Proengin AP2C
  • C8/M8 , Chemical Agent Detection Paper
• Rapid neutralization upon contact
  • Life-safety threat reduction
  • Reduces on-site management time and cost
• Safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-flammable
• Dry powder formulation
• Easy to operate portable delivery systems
  • No premixing required
• No special training necessary
• Effective over a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions
• Compact containers for easy storage

Product Safety

FAST-ACT is proven to not adversely affect respiratory filters

NanoScale's primary concern for its Associates and the general public is safety. The driving force behind the development of this technology was to provide a means of increased safety for military personnel, emergency responders and the public in the event of a toxic chemical release. To do this it is imperative that the product itself is not harmful to people or personal protective equipment.

Safety Information

Coverage Area Guidelines

The amount of FAST-ACT required to address a hazard depends on the specific compound being address.  The Coverage Area Guidelines indicates the amount various chemicals capable of being treated with each of the five FAST-ACT products.

Disposal Guidelines

To determine the disposal regulations of a solid waste, the Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) regulations are utilized.  According to the regulations FAST-ACT can safely be disposed of in sanitary landfills or industrial waste disposal landfills in accordance with appropriate national and local waste regulations.  To learn more about the RCRA regulations, and for disposal guidelines post-treatment with FAST-ACT please visit Disposal Guidelines.

Warranty Registration

NanoScale Corporation warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from manufacturing defects. NanoScale, at its option will repair or replace the product or any component of the product found to have manufacturing defects during the warranty period. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.

Online Warranty Registration Form