Specifications include, but are not limited to: Emulsion polymer 275000 Pound; The emulsion polymer provided shall have the following minimum physical chemical characteristics: a. Viscosity – The product shall be a homogenous mixture free of lumps or clumps of solids. The product shall be compatible with the City’s existing polymer metering, mixing, and feeding systems. b. Temperature – The product’s effectiveness shall not be altered significantly over an ambient range of temperatures from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The vendor shall provide recommended handling procedures due to varying weather conditions. c. pH – The product shall not cause any adverse effects in any manner resulting from pH. d. Shelf Life – The product shall maintain 90 percent of its active effectiveness for a period of six (6) months after delivery. Physical and chemical characteristics of the product shall not change during this time period. If product solids has tendency to settle or separate, the Vendor shall supply the necessary equipment to maintain solids in suspension.