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[J PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 

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Central Park West 

5001 South Miami Boulevard 

PO Box 12077 

Research Triangle Park. NC 27709-2077 

(919) 941 -0333 FAX (919) 941 -0234 

TO: 

FROM: 

DATE: 

SUBJECT: 

SITE VISIT REPORT 

Madeleine Strum (MD-13) 

ESD/CPB 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 

Greg LaFlam ^ 

Pacific Environmental Services, Inc. (PES) 

November 19, 1993 

L:\N027 

Site Visit—Eljer Plumbingware, Wilson, NC 

EPA Contract 68D10116, ESD Project 93/58 

PES Project N027 

I. Purpose 

SMMSAM 

OCT 191995 S 

The purpose of this visit was to observe a resin sprayup fabrication 

process and to obtain information on processes, emissions, and applicable 

control measures. This information will be used in the development of a 

maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standard for the reinforced 

plastic composites production source category. 

II. Time and Location 

Eljer Plumbingware 

510 East Jones Street 

P.O. Box 2247 

Wilson, NC 27894 

June 16, 1993, 10:00 am 12:45 pm 

III. Participants 

El ier 

Mr. Rollie Nagle - Manager, Safety-Environmental Health 

U.S. EPA - Air and Energy Research Laboratory 

Mr. Bobby Daniel - Environmental Protection Specialist 

WASHINGTON. D.C. • RESEARCH TFHANrtl P PARK Mr. • i n c aMr.ci cc r a . riMriMMATi r*j 
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Pacific Environmental Services. Inc. 

Mr. Greg LaFlam - Environmental Engineer 

IV. Facility and Process Description 

Eljer Plumbingware in Wilson, NC is one of two polyester resin 

fabrication facilities owned and operated by Eljer Industries. The facility 

was opened in 1958 under the name of Carolina Fiberglass; upon change of 

ownership, the name was changed to Wallace Murray Fiberglass Products in 1972, 

and then to Eljer Plumbingware in 1986. The Wilson plant's product line 

consists of several sizes and styles of bathtubs, tub/showers, and shower 

stalls. 

[Information received from the facility concerning its employment in 

1990 and 1993, as well as its 1992 monthly production figures, was claimed by 

the company to be proprietary. This information has been omitted from this 

report, but is located in the confidential business information (CBI) files 

for this project.] 

The production process at the Wilson facility is straightforward. Tubs 

or shower units are produced through a fiberglass sprayup process on molds 

mounted on wheels. These molds are first cleaned with clean dry cotton 

cloths. Waxes and mold release agents are then used (either in aerosol form 

or hand applied with cloths) to facilitate removal of the finished part from 

the mold after curing. A product called "Freecote" is used for this purpose. 

Fabrication is then carried out in three distinct manufacturing steps. 

Attachment A is a figure showing a layout of the production area. 

Parts are produced in 14 spray booths supplied by Binks, Inc. Each 

spray booth measures approximately 3.1 m (10 ft) high, 4.1 m (13.5 ft) wide, 

and 3.7 m (12 ft) deep. The front of each booth is completely open. The 

booths are continuously vented with air from the interior of the building that 

is pulled into the booth entrance, through a large sheet of filter material, 

by means of a fan unit mounted in each booth's exhaust stack. The filter 

material is generally changed every 2 days. Each exhaust fan has a design 

flow rate of 411 m3/min (14,500 acfm). 

The first manufacturing step is the application of gel coat to a 

prepared mold. The mold is moved into one of three gel coat spray booths and 

lifted by an air jack into position for spraying. Gel coat in 22 different 

colors is typically received at the facility in 55-gallon (500-lb) cardboard 

drums. A particular color of gel coat is brought into the building from the 

outside storage shelter as needed. An air pump is attached to the drum and 

gel coat is pumped through a hose to the spray gun. Spray guns are Binks 

Model 505 airless type, operated at 40 psi air pressure, and thus they do not 

meet the maximum 10 psi cutoff for high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) spraying. 

A pressure pot is used to supply catalyst to the spray gun through a 

connecting hose. The gel coat and catalyst are sprayed, through the external 
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mix nozzle of the spray gun, onto the production mold to the specified 

thickness. When the process is complete, the mold is removed from the booth 

and rolled to the staging area to cure at ambient temperature prior to the 

next process step. 

The gel coat is a nominal mixture of 1/3 by weight styrene monomer, 1/3 

polyester resin, and 1/3 pigment. About 3 minutes are required to coat a 

bathtub mold with gel coat, and about 5 minutes to coat a shower stall mold. 

Gel coat is received (presently from Interplastic Corporation) ready to use, 

with no additional mixing steps required. Each 500-lb cardboard drum of gel 

coat will produce about 50 parts. Attachment B consists of two Material 

Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for a white and a natural (off-white) gel coat. The 

styrene content of these gel coats are 35.7 and 37.9 percent by weight, 

respectively. 

The second stage of manufacture is called the "first layup," or initial 

laminating step. In this stage, the mold is conveyed to one of the first 

layup booths and, as with the first step of manufacture, is mounted on a 

pedestal and prepared for spraying. In this step, a filler powder (50 percent 

by weight) is added to a mixture of 50 weight percent styrene monomer and 50 

weight percent polyester resin to form a slurry that contains approximately 50 

weight percent solids. The resulting mixture has an as-applied styrene 

content of approximately 25 percent by weight. This slurry plus the catalyst 

is sprayed onto the mold. During the spraying operation, chopped fiberglass 

roving is blown from a chopper mechanism into the stream of spray as it exits 

the spray nozzle. The spray mixes with the strands of chopped fiberglass and 

forms a mat of resin impregnated fiberglass on the surface of the gel coated 

mold. The filler powder and the chopped fiberglass impart structural support 

to the finished product. As with the first stage of manufacture, this step is 

brief and requires only 3 to 5 minutes to complete. When the spraying is 

completed, structural support pieces are positioned at various points in the 

wet resin. These supports consist of various shapes and sizes of flat 

flakeboard, single face corrugated, and other materials needed to impart the 

needed strength. The coated mold is then set aside to cure. 

The third, and final, spraying step is called the "second layup" or 

"backup" step and takes place in one of the two second layup booths. In this 

step, a filler with a fire retardant is added to a mixture of 50 percent 

styrene monomer and 50 percent polyester resin to form a slurry that again 

contains approximately 50 percent solids. Green pigment is also added to the 

resin mixture in accordance with the industry standard color for bathing 

fixtures. As in the first layup step, the as-applied styrene content is about 

25 percent by weight. This mixture is also sprayed with catalyst and chopped 

glass fibers to form the final layer on the mold (the bottom, useen surface of 

the installed part). As with the other stages of manufacture, this step 

requires 3 to 5 minutes to complete. The part is then set aside for the final 

cure. 

Styrenated resin is received in 40,000 lb loads delivered into a 

highway-type storage tanker outside the production building approximately 

every 4 to 7 days. This entire quantity of resin is subsequently transferred 
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to a 4,500-gallon storage tank within the building. This storage tank is a 9-

foot diameter vertical cylinder with a flip-top access lid. The dry filler 

materials are received in 2,000-lb "super bags." Two 66-inch diameter, 850-

gallon mixing tanks (one for the initial and one for the backup laminating 

mixture) with flip-top lids are used to mix the dry ingredients (added by 

conveyor) and any required additives into the resin. Additives include a 

vapor suppressant (see below), dimethyl aniline, and cobalt naphthenate. The 

6 percent cobalt solution is received and stored in 55-gallon drums, from 

which it is dispensed into plastic containers and then poured into the mix 

tanks manually. A 60-inch diameter, 1,000-gallon holding tank with a flip-top 

lid is piped downstream from each mix tank. A small amount (about two drums) 

of pure styrene is kept on hand in case thinning of the resin is required. 

(The polyester resin viscosity and thix (tendency to flow) have precise 

standards which are maintained through the addition of styrene as required.) 

Usage of styrene is approximately one 55-gallon drum per month. Attachment C 

consists of an MSDS for the resin currently in use. The as-received styrene 

content of this resin ranges from 51 to 53 percent by weight. A vapor 

suppressant (type S-740 manufactured by BYK Chemie) is added to the resin at 

0.5 percent by weight. The purpose of this additive is to reduce occupational 

styrene exposure. Its use does not create any problems or necessitate 

additional manufacturing steps (such as grinding to remove a waxy layer). 

After the second layup has cured, the unit is moved to the pulling 

station where air is injected between the mold and the gel coat surface to 

separate the part from the mold. The edges of the part are then trimmed and 

the drain hole is drilled. At this point, parts are moved to the finishing 

department. 

Final finishing is performed to repair any areas marked by the first 

quality control inspector, and then to buff and polish each unit to a high 

gloss. The facility also operates a mold shop which repairs molds and 

constructs new molds using tooling gel coat, fiberglass, wood, and steel. 

Production molds are expected to produce at least 400 parts during their 

usable life. 

V. Observations and Discussions at Facility 

Upon arrival at the facility, Mr. Bobby Daniel explained EPA's testing 

program being conducted at the facility. The EPA recently carried out control 

efficiency testing on a Polyad styrene adsorption pilot system installed to 

control emissions from gel coat booth No. 2. (This testing is described in 

"Evaluation of the Polyad FB Air Purification and Solvent Recovery Process for 

Styrene Removal (Draft), EPA/CTC, April 1992.) The test program underway 

during the site visit was intended to measure uncontrolled emission levels 

from each spray booth exhaust. The next phase of the testing, set to begin 

the week after the visit, will measure the control efficiency of a chemical 

spray scrubber to be installed on the booths. 

Mr. Daniel explained that emission samples have been taken using carbon 

tubes and Tedlar bags. In the current phase of the program, real-time styrene 

concentration measurements are being taken from each of the active spray 
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booths. In addition, a new computerized monitoring system, known as the 

hazardous organic mass emission rate (HOMER) system, is being evaluated. This 

system, which combines the principles involved in EPA Methods 18 and 25A, 

monitors mass emission rates of individual organic compounds using a total 

hydrocarbon analyzer and a gas chromatograph. Mr. Daniel mentioned that 

recent Tedlar bag samples had revealed an unexpected second peak in addition 

to the styrene peak, but that the identity of this second peak had not yet 

been determined. It also was not clear whether this was an artifact of the 

Tedlar bag method or whether an additional compound was present. The team was 

planning to collect additional samples using Teflon bags. 

Observation of the production area was led by Mr. Daniel, since Mr. 

Nagle was occupied. Only eight of the spray booths are presently in use 

(three gel coat, three first layup, and two second layup). At the time of the 

visit, several parts that had undergone the gel coat and first layup 

production steps were observed in the staging area (the open area between the 

layup booths and the mold separating station). The staging area is ventilated 

through the natural draft caused by open shop doors, the forced ventilation in 

the spray booths, and portable fans placed throughout the production floor. 

One of the second layup booths was active during the tour, and a worker was 

observed spraying the green secondary layer of fiberglass and resin onto a 

part. 

The doors to the production building were maintained in a open position, 

and the ventilation system produced a pronounced drafty effect throughout the 

area. (These doors are closed during cold weather.) The smell of styrene was 

evident throughout the building and external to the building. The roof of the 

building is about 15 feet high, and individual stacks from each spray booth 

rose about another 3 feet above this roof. The plant is located in a 

residential area, and homes are located directly across the street from the 

facility. The emitting stacks are approximately 200 feet from the nearest 

residences. 

A discussion of the facility's operations was held in Mr. Nagle's 

office. He was presented with PES's designated authorization and confidential 

business information (CBI) documentation, and he stated that the information 

he provided would not be considered CBI. After reviewing EPA's 11st of 

hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), Mr. Nagle stated that he believed styrene to 

be the only HAP of concern from this operation. He had no information on 

whether the HAP dimethyl phthalate, a 32 percent by weight constituent of the 

MEKP catalyst, is emitted in the process; Eljer does not exceed the usage 

threshold for Section 313 reporting of this substance. 

In discussing potential means of reducing styrene emissions, Mr. Nagle 

indicated that the styrene content of the resin mix could not be reduced much 

below 25 percent. He said that other monomers are available, such as 

methylmethacrylate, vinyl toluene, and para-methylstyrene. None of these is 

currently marketed in a polyester resin formulation. Also, methylmethacrylate 

is three times the cost of styrene. He said that increasing the amount of dry 

filler material would likely lead to structural weakness in the production 

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Periodic readings of the time-weighted styrene concentration are taken 

at each work station using 3M 3500 vapor monitors (badges). Most of the 

measurements taken in 1991 showed compliance with a 50 ppm OSHA limit. For 

clean-up, the facility uses acetone for gun flushing and a water-based resin 

emulsifier (2-butoxyethanol with sodium hydroxide) for the balance of the 

cleaning. After the resin content is allowed to solidify in a 5-gallon 

plastic container, the liquid portion of the spent water-based cleaner is 

disposed of in the sanitary sewer. Use of acetone so far this year has 

totaled about 6,000 lb, compared to 189,000 lb for 1989. A vendor, Prillaman, 

picks up waste acetone for recovery off-site. The solid resin waste from the 

facility is not considered to be hazardous waste, but inert plastics. 

Production rejects and scrap are compacted and sent to an ordinary landfill. 

Used gel coat drums containing less than 1 inch of residual product are also 

disposed of in this manner. 

Mr. Nagle said that the facility is not operating under any specific 

emissions limitation, but must report to the State if the basic operation is 

changed. A copy of the facility's operating permit is Included as Attachment 

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Interplastic Corporation 

1£25 Uolters Boulevard 

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110-5145 

Attachment B 

24-Hour Emergency Telephone (800) 424-9300 

ATTN: PLANT MGR/SAFETY DIR 

ELJER MANUFACTURING INC 

51 0 -JONES ST S 

WILSON N.C £7893-5032 

Revision Date 

Issue Date: 

MSDS File id: 

Cust omer No •• 

02/15/89 

01/12/93 

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This MSDS complies with £9 CFR 1910.1200 (The Hazard Communication Standard) 

SECTION I - Product Identification 

oduct Nairie : 

i.-' N A N u in be r •' 

ners1 or G eneric ID 

. ia r a Classification 

W--331 -IMU 

UNI 86 6 

Unsaturated Polyester Resin 

Flammable Liquid 

WHITE ISO GEL COAT 

S ECTION II - Hazardous C o in p o n e n t 

iInaredient Cas No. Percent OSHA-PEL ACGIK--TLV NOTE 

Styrene 1 00--4E-5 35 7 50 ppm TWA 50 ppm (1) 

) OSHA ceiling value is 100 ppm and ACGIH short term exposure limit (STEL) is 

100 ppm NIOSH recommends a limit of 50 ppm, 8-hour- TUA; 100 ppm 15 minute 

ceiling 

SECTION III - Physical Data 

Property Measurement 

itial Boiling Point 2 93.4 0 DEG F 

(B 760.00 MMHG 

por Pressure ' 4.3 MMHG 

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por D e n s i t y Air - 1 3.6 

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r-. /if Non-volat i les 65. 3X 

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PRODUCT: U-331-IMU

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SECTION IX - Special Precautions or Other -Comments 

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ntainers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied 

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containers retain product residues (vapors, liquid, and/or solid), all i 

hazard precautions given in this data sheet must be observed. ..'!•'.. 

erexposure to styrene has apparently been found to cause the following 

effects in laboratory animals: liver abnormalities, kidney damage, and 

lung damage. 

e information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not 

warranted to be whether originating with Interplastic or not. Recipients 

are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is 

current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. 

SECTION X - Supplement 

yrene has been identified ae a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The IARC determination is 

based on "limited evidence" in animals and other "relevant data." IARC 

concedes there is"inadequate evidence" on humans for its findings. 

e significance of these results for humans has not been established. 

Styrene is not expected to cause cancer in humans at concentrations below 

the recommended exposure standard or when appropriate industrial hygiene 

rocedures -are followed. Moreover, studies in humans exposed for long 

periods of time to styrene have not demonstrated any carcinogenic effects. 

the conclusion of a major notice and comment rulemaking revising its aircontaminants regulations, OSHA concluded that the "current evidence on 

styrene's carcinogenicity does not support its classification in the final 

rule as a carcinogen." In the same rulemaking, the National Institute for 

for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) commented that there "seems to 

be little basis from experimental animal investigations or epidemiologic 

studies to conclude at this time that styrene is carcinogenic." The 

National Toxicology Program does not include styrene on its list of 

chemicals expected to be carcinogenic. 

SECTION XI - Supplier Notification 

This product contains toxic chemicals subject to the reporting 

quirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community 

ght-To-Know Act of 19S6 and of 40 CFR 372. Please refer to Section 

- Hazardous Components for the specific product and concent rax ion. 

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SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion -Data 

ash Point 88 DEG F for Volatile Component 

ammable (Lowest Value of Styrene) Lower - 1 .IX 

(Upper Value of Styrene) Upper - 6. IX 

tinguishing Media: Regular foam or carbon dioxide or dry chemical. 

zardous Decomposition Products: May form toxic materials., carbon dioxide 

and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons. 

ecial Firefighting Procedures: Uater or foam may cause frothing which can faviolent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter, especially if 

sprayed into containers of hot, burning liquid. 

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in 

pressure demand or other positive pressure mode when fighting fires, 

usual Fire A Explosion Hazards: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel 

along the ground or may be moved by ventilation and ignited by pilot 

lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, smoking, e1ectric mot ors, static 

discharge, or other ignition sources at locations distant from materia1 

hand!ing poi nt . 

Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum ( ev-»n empty) because 

product (even just residue) can iqnite explosively. 

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SECTION V - Health Data 

rmissable Exposure Level: Not established for product. See Section II 

fects of Overexposure: 

es - Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision. 

in - Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defat ting. 

dermat i t is. 

eathing - Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasa! irritation, 

dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible u n c o n s c i o u s n e s ;> 

and even asphyxiation, 

allowing - Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, d i ar ri'-,:-: 

Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis. 

rst Aid: 

on Skin: Thoroughly wash exposed area with soap and water. Remove 

contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. 

in Eyes: Flush with large amount of water, lifting upper and lower lids 

occasionally. Get medical attention. 

.' 'allowed: do not induce vomiting. Keep person warm, quiet and get medical 

attention. Aspiration of material into the lungs due to vomiting can 

cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. 

Breathed: If affected, remove individual to fresh air. If breathing is 

difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial 

respiration. Keep person warm, quiet, and get medical attention. 

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PRODUCT-. W-331-IMU 

SECTION VI - Reactivity Data 

zardous Polymerization: Can occur. 

abi1it y: Unst able. 

compatabi1ity: Avoid contact with: strong alkalies, strong mineral acids 

and oxidizing agents, 

nditions to Avoid: Exposure to excessive heat or open flame: storage in open 

containers ; prolonged storage (6 months) , storage above 

.38 DEG C (100 DEG F).Contamination with oxidizing agents, 

zardous Decomposition Product s'• Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Low Molecular 

Weight Hydrocarbons, Organic Acids. 

SECTION VII - Spill or Leak Procedures 

:• ps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled 

all Spill: Absorb liquid on paper, vermiculite, floor absorbent, or other 

absorbent material and transfer' to hood. 

r g e Sp ill: Eli sn i n a te ali ignitio n s o u r c e s (flares, f i a m e s , i n z 1 u •-'• i ri g pi I o '•: 

lights, electrical sparks) Persons not wearing protective equipment 

should be excluded from urea, of spill until clean-up has been completed. 

Stop spill at source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, p u m p 1 i q u i d 

to salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taker, up on sand, cUv , earth, 

floor absorbent or other- absorbent material and shoveled into containers. 

s,=- Disposal Method: 

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Di spos e of remainin o 

all Spill : Allo w volatil e portio n to evaporate- in hoo d 

tim e for vapor s to completel y clea r hoo d duct work . 

materia l in accordanc e wit h applicabl e regulations , 

r ge Spill - Destro y by liqui d incineratio n in accordanc e wit h applicabl e 

reguia t ion s 

Contaminate d absorben t shoul d be dispose d of in accordanc e wit h local 

stat e and federa l requlations . 

SECTIO N VII I - Protectiv e Equipmen t to be- >eci 

spirator y Protection . If TLV of th e produc t or 

NIOSH/MSH A jointl y approve d ai r supplie d res p 

of prope r environmenta l control . OSH A regul a 

NIOSH/MSH A respirator s unde r specifie d condi t 

equipmen t supplier. ) Engineerin g or adminis t 

implemente d to reduc e exposure . 

ntilation-- Provide sufficient mechanical (gener 

ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV(s) 

ot ect ive Gloves • Wear resistant gloves such as-' 

e protection: Chemical splash goggles in complia 

advised; however, OSHA regulations also perini 

(consult your safety equipment supplier). 

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Interplastic Corporation 

1225 Wo Iters Boulevard 

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110-5145 

24-Hour Emergency Telephone (800) 424-9300 

ATTN' PLANT MGR/SAFETY DIR 

ELJER MANUFACTURING INC 

510 JONES ST S 

WILSON NC £7893-5032 

Revision Date: 02/15/89 

Issue Date: 01/12/93 

MSDS File id: MSDSLET3 

Customer No: £99 1625000 

This MSDS complies uith £9 CFR 1910.1200 (The Hazard Communication Standard) 

SECTION I - Product Identification 

oduct Name: 

/NA Number: 

ner-al or Generic J 0 

2 a rd Classification 

N-57 1-IMU 

UNI 86 6 

U n s a -. u ••- a t e 6 P o 1 y ester Resi n 

Flammabl e Liquid 

NATURAL ISO GEL COAT 

SECTION II - Hazardou s Component s 

I nqred i ei P e r c e r. t 0 S li A. - P E L ACGIH-TLV NOTE 

:t yrene 5 0 ppm T WA 5 0 p p i ( 1 ) 

OSHA ceiling value is 100 ppm and ACGIH short term exposure limit iSTEL> is 

100 ppm. NIOSH recommend s a 4 'm l'

; °f 50 ppm, 8-hour TWA; 1 0 0 ppm 15 mirnit" 

ceilinq. 

SECTION III - Physical Data 

Property 

i t i a 1 Bo i1i ng Polnt 

Dor Pressure 

por Density 

e c i f i c Gravity 

rc"nt Non-volati1es 

aporation Rate 

M easurement 

2 93.4 0 DEG F 

ffl 76 0 0 0 MMHG 

Air = 1 

4.3 MMHG 

(20 0 0 DEG C) 

3 . 6 

1.11 -1.3 

@ 77.00 DEG F 

(£5.0 0 DEG C) 

62 . 1X 

Slower than Ether 

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PRODUCT: N-571-IMU 

SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Data 

a •. Point 

ammable 

88 DEG F for Volatile Component 

(Lowest Value of Styrene) Lower - 1.1X 

(Upper Value of Styrene) Upper - 6.IX 

tinguishing Media: Regular foam or carbon dioxide or dry chemical. 

zardous Decomposition Products. May form toxic materials:, carbon dioxide ' 

and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons. 

ecial Firefighting Procedures Water or foam may cause frothing which can b; 

violent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter, especially if 

sprayed into containers of hot, burning liquid. 

wear self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in 

pressure demand or other positive pressure mode when fighting fires 

isual Fire 5 Explosion Hazards' Vapors Are heavier than air and may trsvrl. 

along t he ground or may be moved by ventilation and ignited by pilot 

1 i g r. t s , o t h e r f j. a m e s , s p a r k s , heaters, smoking, ele ex r i c m otors, s V ati-: 

discharge, or other ignitiori sources at locations distant from material 

handlin g p o int 

Never use welding ;r cutting torch on or near drum (even empty) becau•=• •:• 

p- r o cj net (even just residue) can ignite explosively. 

SECTION V - Health Data 

~missable Exposure Le^el Not established for product. See Section [[ 

fects of Overexposure 

. = - r .-. .• :ause severe irritation,.redness, tearing, blurred vision 

in - Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting. 

dermatitis. 

?athing - Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasal irritation, 

dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness, 

and even asphyxiation 

allowing - Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, 6 i a rri-. ea 

Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis. 

-st Aid: 

on Skin. Thoroughly wash exposed area with soap andwater. Remove 

contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. 

in Eyes. Flush with large amount of water, lifting upper and lower li 

occasionally. Get medical attention. 

Swallowed: do not induce vomiting. Keep person warm, quiet and get m 

attention. Aspiration of material into the lungs due to vomiting ca 

_ause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. 

Breathed: if affected, remove individual to fresh air. If breathing 

difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artifi 

respiration. Keep person warm, quiet, and get medical attention. 

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PRODUCT: N-S71-IMU 

SECTION VI - Reactivity Data 

z. Jious Polymerization: Can occur 

abi1i ty: Unst able. 

compatabi1ity: Avoid contact 

nditions to Avoid 

with: strong alkalies, strong mineral acids 

and oxidizing agents. 

Exposure to excessive heat or open flame; storage in open 

containers .; prolonged storage (6 months) , storage above 

38 DEG C (100 DEG F).Contamination with oxidizing agents, 

zardous Decomposition Products:Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Low Molecular 

Weight Hydrocarbons, Organic Acids. 

SECTION VII - Spill or Leak Procedures 

to be Taken m Case Material is Released or Spilled: 

ail Spill: Absorb liquid on paper, vermiculite, floor absorbent., or other 

absorbent material a nd t ransfe r to hood. 

rge Spill-' Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames, including pilot 

lights, electrical sparks*. Persons not wearing protective equipment 

should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. 

Stop spill at source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid 

to salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay, earth, 

floor absorbent or other absorbent material and shoveled into containers 

5 Disposal Method: 

> p i 1 1 low volatil e portio n t o evaporat e i n hood A: > w s u f f i c i e n t 

tim e for vapor s t o completel y clea r hoo d duct wor k Dispos e of remainin g 

materia l in accordanc e wit h applicabl e regulation s 

r g e Spill - Destro y b y liqui d incineratio n in accordanc e wit h applicabl e 

regulations . 

Contaminated absorbent should be disposed of in accordance with local, 

state and federal regulations. 

SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment to be 

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PRODUCT: N-571-IMU 

SECTION IX - Special Precautions or Other Comments 

r, Iners of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied' 

containers retain product residues (vapors, liquid, and/or solid), all 

hazard precautions given in this data sheet must be observed. 

erexposure to styrene has apparently been found to cause the following 

effects in laboratory animals'- liver abnormalities, kidney damage, and 

i u ng damage. 

accurate but 

not 

e information accumulated herein is believed to be 

warranted to be whether originating with Interplastic or 

are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information 

current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. 

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SECTION X - Supplement 

yrene has been identified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The IARC det enr. i na t : •:. >-•. ]; 

based on "limited evidence" in animals and other " re 1 <? ••< ant data " V-^C 

concedes there is"inadequate evidence" on humans for IT S f i n d i ngs 

e s t qnificance of these results for humans has not been established 

Styrene is not expected to cause cancer- in humans at concentration'.1; be 1 o:.-

the recommended exposure standard or when appropriate industrial f \ y g • e >-. •?• 

procedures are followed Moreover, studies in humans exposed for lo:v; 

-riods cf time to styrene have not demonstrated any carcinogenic effects 

the conclusion of a major notice and comment rulemaking revising its aircontaminants regulations, OSHA concluded that the "current evidence on 

styrene's carcinogenicity does not support its classification in the final 

rule as a carcinogen." In the same rulemaking, the National Institute for 

for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) commented that there "seems to 

be little basis from experimental animal investigations or epidemiologic 

studies to conclude at this time that styrene is carcinogenic." The 

National Toxicology Program does not include styrene on its list of 

chemicals expected to be carcinogenic. 

SECTION XI Supplier Notification 

This product contains toxic chemicals subject to the reporting 

quirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community 

ght-To-Know Act of 19 86 and of 40 CFR 372. Please refer to Sectior 

- Hazardous Components for the specific product and concentration 

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OWENS/CORNING 

FIBERGLAS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Attachment C ft 

MANUFACTURER: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. 

Fiberglas Tower 

Toledo, Ohio 43659 

PRODUCT DIVISION: Resins and Coatings Division 

DATE PREPARED: August 10, 1988 

SUPERSEDES MSDS DATED: September 30, 1985 

HEALTH INFORMATION & EMERGENCY PHONE: 

8:00 AM-5:00 PM (EST); (419)-248-8234 

Emergencies only, after 5:00 PM (EST); (419)-248-5330 

TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION PHONE: 

8:00 AM-5:00 PM (EST); (419)-248-7332 

PRODUCT NAME(s): POLYESTER RESINS and SHRINK CONTROL ADDITIVES CONTAINING STYRENE 

SECTION I - COMPONENT DATA 

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: 

COMMON NAME CHEMICAL NAHE CAS NUMBER X COMPOSITION OSHA-PEL ACGIH-T'-V OTHER 

Styrene monomer Vinyl Benzene 100-42-5 45 S0~ 100 ppm 8-hr TWA 50 ppm 8-hr TWA N!0SH, 50 ppm 

S'-jrz 200 ppn SlEl 100 ppm STEL 10-hr TWA 

SECTION II - PHYSICAL DATA 

MELTING POINT (°F>: NA 

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (HjO =1) : approximately 1 

VAPOR PRESSURE (IIIII Hg 3 20°C): 4.5 mm Hg (for styrene) 

EVAPORATIVE RATE (Ethyl Ether=1): ND 

APPEARANCE AND POOR: Clear liquid with an aromatic odor. 

The odor theshold for styrene is 0.1 ppm. 

BOILING POINT (°F): 293 (for styrene) 

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 25 - 95 

VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): 3.6 (for styrene) 

SOLUBILITY n WATER: NA 

PH: ND 

SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA 

FLASH POINT <°F): 87 - 97 (for product) METHOD USED: Seta flash 

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (°F): 914 (for styrene) FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (X): (for Styrene) I.EL: 1.1 UEL; 6.1 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol type foam, COj, dry chemical. (NFPA Class B extinquisher) 

SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Treat as a flammable liquid type fire. 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Material is flammable. Prevent smoking, open flame, static and electrical sparking. 

Ambient temperatures over 100°F, or heat from fire situations may cause rapid 

polymerization, heat generation, and vapor expansion. May cause closed containers to 

rupture. Keep cool with water spray. 

NA - Not Applicable NO • Not Detennined 

?age 1 of 4 

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SECTION IV - REACTIVITY DATA 

STABILITY (Conditions £o Avoid): Unstable. Ambient temperatures over 100°F, or heat from fire situations may cause rapid ,-

polymerization, heat generation, and vapor expansion. May cause closed container to ' 

ruoture. 

INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Peroxides, oxidizers, acids, bases. 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, low molecular weight hydrocarbons, organic acids. 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur if exposed to heat sources or prolonged storage above 38°C (100°F). 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation, skin contact. 

HEALTH HAZARDS (including acute and chronic effects and symptoms of overexposure): 

(Health hazards are given for styrene.) 

AC!.ITC: lr^alaf'orv 'JKIO.- respiratory trs:'. irritation. Possible central nerv.us <j\< : Vfects inc'. J: l'Ouda:r.o, 

drowsiness, incoordination, gastric upset, and weakness Effects mimic drunkeness. 

Skin Contact; May result in skin irritation. Styrene is considered to be a primary skin irritant. 

Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision. 

Ingestion; May cause mouth, throat and gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. 

CHRONIC: Prolonged exposure may result in nausea, loss of appetite, general weakness, and changes in blood chemisty and 

central nervous system activity. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dermatitis, marked by rough, 

dry or cracked skin. Prolonged or repeated eye exposures to the vapor may cause irritation to the lining of the 

eyelids. In labortory animals, chronic exposure at high concentrations has been found to cause liver 

abnormalities, kidney damage, and lung damage. 

OSHA, Substance Specific Regulation: 

No 

IARC: In March, 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified styrene as possibly carcinogenic 

to humans (Group 2B) due to "inadequate evidence in hueans", "limited evidence in animals" and "other relevant data". 

Previously, styrene was classified as a Group 3 compound, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans. The IARC 

working group determined that the weight of data on genetic and related effects together with the consideration that 

styrene is metabolized in humans and animals to styrene oxide, for which there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity 

in experimental animals and which has been classified by IARC as probably carcinogenic to htinans (Groip 2A), was sufficient 

reason to recommend the change in classification. 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with a history of chronic respiratory disease, skin disease, or central 

nervous system disorders may be at increased risk from exposure to styrene. 

CARCINOGENICITY: 

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: 

Styrene monomer 

Listed By: ACGIH 

No 

IARC 

Yes 

NTP 

No 

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SECTION VI - EMERGENCY AND FIRST-AID PROCEDURES 

\ INHALATION; Move individual to fresh air. If necessary, take steps to restore breathing (artificial respiration) or assist 

) breathing with oxygen. Seek medical attention. 

XIH CONTACT: Wash with soap or mild detergent and running water. If this material soaks clothing, immediately remove the 

clothing and wash the skin with soap or mild detergent and running water. Seek medical attention ff irritation 

persists. 

EYE CONTACT: Flush the eyes with running water for at least IS ainutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper eye Uds . 

Seek medical attention immediately. 

INGESTION; DO NOT INDUCE VOMITINGI Prevent aspiration. Transport to hospital imnediately. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Perform gastric lavage in accordance with procedures for ingestion of pertoleun products. 

SECTION VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION 

VENTILATION: To minimize exposure, provide local exhaust ventilation and general dilution ventilation. 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If irritation occurs or TLV is exceeded, use a NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with 

organic vapor cartridges or canisters or a supplied air respirator in accordance uith your company's respiratory 

protection program and OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910.134. 

EYE PROTECTION: If eye contact is possible, wear chemical protective goggles. 

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long sleeved clothing, long pants and polyvinyl alcohol or polyethylene or viton gloves. 

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. These practices include 

•voiding unnecessary exposure and removal of the material from skin, eyes, and clothing. Safety showers and eyewash 

tat ions should be available. Launder contaminated clothing before rewearing. Use explosion proof motors and equipment. 

SECTION VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

OCT ION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS (Use Appropriate Safety Equipment): Prevent materials from entering sewers or waterways. Remove 

all sources of ignition (flames, hot surfaces, and electrical, static or frictional sparking sources). Ventilate area. 

Absorb with inert materials and place in closed containers for disposal as a solid waste. Resin that may have been mixed 

with peroxide initiators prior to spillage should be mixed with inert filler and removed to an open area. Allow time to 

gel and cure. 

STE DISPOSAL METHOD; Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. This material is a "RCRA" 

regulated hazardous waste and must be disposed in a permitted facility. Druns are a hazardous waste if not emptied 

completely (less than 1 inch of residue). 

I HAZAR0OUS WASTE NUMBER: 0001 

SECTION IX - STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 

:AUTIONS TO BE TAKEN J_N HANDLING AND STORAGE; Store and handle as a flammable liquid. Store away from sources of heat, 

sparks, open flame and direct sunlight. Store below 35°C (95°F) in a closed container and in a dry area to avoid spillage, 

iround all connections, containers, «tc. when using. 

n bulk storage, check vent and flame arrestors for plugging by the formation of polymer. 

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SECTION X - SHIPPING INFORMATION 

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DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Resin solution (styrene nonomer, inhibited) 

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION; Primary: Flammable liquid 

ID NUMBER: UN-1866 IMO CLASS NUMBER: 3.3 

LABEL(S) REQUIRED (if not excepted): Flammable 

EPA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Styrene 

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (49CFR): Soecific: 173.119 

MAXIMUH NET QUANTITY IN ONE PACKAGE: Cargo aircraft: 220 liters 

IATA PACKAGING GROUP: III 

FREIGHT DESCRIPTION: Plastic liquid, Noi (NMFC) 

Secondary; None 

STCC NUMBER: 2821143 

RQ VALUE: 1000 lbs. 

Exceptions: 173.118 

Passenger aircraft: 60 liters 

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ADC'I iOf<A-L JUFOKMAT ION: Empty drum precaution: This container, when empt 13-c, can contain vapor, liquid or solid 

residues that may be hazardous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. DO NOT cut, puncture or weld on or r.eer this 

container. Not rated for pressure. Do not apply air or gas pressure to this container. 

SECTION XI - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

SARA Title III HAZARD CATAGORIES AND LISTS: 

CATAGOR1ES: 

ACUTE HEALTH: Yes 

CHRONIC HEALTH: Yes 

FIRE HAZARD: Yes 

PRESSURE HAZARD: No 

REACTIVITY HAZARD: Yes 

SARA III LISTINGS: 

SEC. 302 (SEC. 304 reportable), EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: No 

CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (SEC. 304 reportable): Yes 

+ SEC. 313, TOXIC CHEMICALS: Yes 

+ For additional product information, refer to the product 

Customer Acceptance Standard. 

NPCA ; HMIS RATING: 

HEALTH (acute): 2 

FLAMMABILITY: 3 

REACTIVITY: 2 

PERSONAL PROTECTION: * 

NFPA RATING: 

HEALTH: 2 

FLAMMABILITY: 3 

REACTIVITY: 2 

UNUSUAL HAZARDS: None 

* Personal protective equipment requirements nust be supplied by the user depending on use conditions. 

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Attachment D 

State of North Carolina 

Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 

Raleigh Regional Office 

James C. Martin, Governor Edmond John Maguire 

William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager 

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

December 8, 1992 

Mr. Rollie Nagle, Manager 

Safety-Environmental Health 

Elje r • ' • 

Post Office Box 2247 

Wilson, NC 27894-2247 v 

Dear Mr. Nagle: 

SUBJECT: Air Permit No. 5169R3 

Eljer 

Wilson, North Carolina 

Wilson County 

In accordance with your completed application received December 1, 1992, we 

are forwarding herewith Permit No. 5169R3 to Eljer, Wilson, North Carolina for the 

construction and operation of air emission sources or air cleaning devices and 

appurtenances. 

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are 

unacceptable to you, you may request modification of your Air Permit pursuant to 

General Statute 150B-22 through which the Permit may be modified by the Director. 

This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the 

specific provisions or issues for which modification is being sought. Unless such a 

request is made within thirty (30) days following the receipt of this Permit, this 

Permit shall become final and binding. 

In the alternative, you have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing 

within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific 

issues to be contended. This hearing request must be in the form of a written 

petition, conforming to General Statute 150B-23 of the North Carolina General 

Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Courts, Post Office Drawer 

27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless a request is made for either an 

informal modification procedure pursuant to General Statute 150B-22 or a formal 

adjudicatory hearing pursuant to General Statute 150B-23, this Air Permit shall be 

final and binding. 

3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 • Raleigh, N.C. 27609 

Telephone (919) 571-4700 • FAX Number (919) 571-4718 

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 
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Mr. Rollie Nagle 

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December 8, 1992 

The North Carolina General Assembly in 1987 authorized the North Carolina 

Environmental Management Commission (EMC) to adopt regulations which charge 

annual fees for permit administration and compliance monitoring. After public 

hearings, the EMC adopted Regulation 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H 

.0609 which set the annual fees for Air Permits issued, renewed, revised, or 

modified on or after August 1, 1988. 

Annual fees are not charged for a farmer whose Permit is for farming 

operations, for minor sources who emit less than three tons per year of each air 

pollutant, and for sources not expected to operate during the annual billing period. 

The range of annual fees is from $250.00 to $1,375.00, depending on the 

source type category. If the Permittee has not received any notices of violation or 

noncompliance for the previous calendar year, then the annual fee is reduced by 25 

percent. Within sixty days, you will receive an invoice for either annual fee payment 

or certification that no fee is required. If a fee is required and timely payment is not 

received, the Division will initiate steps to revoke the Permit. 

As a reminder, all new construction of air pollution sources, air cleaning 

devices, or modifications to the sources contained in this Permit must obtain as 

required a Permit from this Division prior to construction. Failure to do so is a 

violation of General Statute 143-215.108 and may subject the Permittee to civil or 

criminal penalties contained in General Statute 143-215.114. 

This Permit shall be effective from April 1, 1993 until March 31, 1998, is 

nontransferable to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the 

conditions and limitations as specified therein. 

If you have any questions concerning this Permit, please contact Mr. Patrick 

Butler, Environmental Technician V, at 919/571-4700. 

Sincerely, 

Arthur Mouberry, P.E. ' 

Regional Supervisor 

Raleigh Regional Office 

AM:PB/jf 

cc: Air Permits Branch 

enclosure 

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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES 

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

A I R PERMI T NO. 5169R 3 

Issue Date: December 8, 1992 Effective Date: April 1,1993 

Expiration Date: March 31, 1998 Replaces Permit: 5169R2 

To construct and operate air emission source(s) or air cleaning device(s), and 

for the discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere. In 

accordance with the provisions of Article 21B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of 

North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, 

ELJER 

510 E. Jones Street 

Wilson, NC - Wilson County 

is hereby authorized to construct and operate air emission sources or air cleaning 

devices and appurtenances consisting of: 

(a) one (1) resin mixing room, 

(b) thirteen (13) fiberglass chopping and/or spray booths, and 

(c) three (3) fiberglass mold booths, 

in accordance with the completed application (APP015900) received December 1, 

1992, including all plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting 

data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environment, Health, and NaturalResources and are incorporated as part of this Permit. 

This Permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations 

including any TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: 

A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

1. Any air emission sources or control devices authorized above must be operated 

and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The 

Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission 

Regulations, including 15A NCAC 2D .0515, .0521, .0522, and .0535. 

2. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0535, or for 

sources applicable to 15A NCAC 2D .0524 or .0525, when particulate, visible, 

and/or odorous emissions exceed Environmental Management Regulations for 

more than four (4) hours, the Regional Supervisor, Division of Environmental 

Management, Raleigh Region, shall be notified as promptly as possible, but in 

no case later than twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the 

occurrence. Such notice shall specify the facility name and location, the 

nature and cause of the excess emissions, the time when first observed, the 

expected duration, and the estimated rate of emissions. This reporting 

requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of 

Environmental Management Commission Regulations. 

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3. The Permittee shall take all reasonable precautions with any operation, 

process, handling, transportation, or storage facilities to prevent fugitive 

particulate emissions from becoming airborne. 

4. The Permittee must comply with any appUcable Federal, State, or Local 

requirements governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, 

solid, or medical wastes, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery 

Act (RCRA) administered by the Division of Solid Waste Management. 

5. Visible emissions from the chopping and/or spray booths shall not be more 

than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period, except that 

six-minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent opacity may occur not 

more than once in any hour nor more than four (4) times in any 24-hour 

period. However, sources which must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 or 

.0525 must comply with applicable visible emissions requirements contained 

therein. 

B. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

1. REPORTS, TEST DATA, MONITORING DATA, NOTIFICATIONS, AND 

REQUESTS FOR RENEWAL shall be submitted to the: 

Regional Air Quality Supervisor 

Raleigh Regional Office 

North Carolina Division of Environmental Management 

3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 

2. PERMIT RENEWAL REQUIREMENT - The Permittee, at least ninety (90) days 

prior to the expiration of this Permit, shall request its extension by letter. 

The letter should include the Permit number, the appropriate renewal fee, 

description of any modifications, and should be sent to the Regional 

Supervisor, Division of Environmental Management. 

3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT - The Permittee must pay the annual administering 

and compliance fee or submit a certification for exemption within thirty (30) 

days after being billed by the Division. Failure to timely pay the fee or 

submit a certification for exemption in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H . 0S09(m) 

will cause the Division to initiate action to revoke the Permit. 

4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - A new Air Permit shall be obtained by the 

Permittee prior to establishing, building, erecting, using, or operating the 

emission sources or air cleaning equipment at a site or location not specified 

in this Permit. 

5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - Any of the following that would result in 

previously unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must be reported to the 

Regional Supervisor, Division of Environmental Management: 

(a) changes in the information submitted in the application regarding 

facility emissions; 

(b) changes that modify equipment or processes of existing permitted 

facilities; or 

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Air Permit No. 5169R3 

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(c) changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed. 

If appropriate, modifications to the Permit may then be made by the Division 

of Environmental Management to reflect any necessary changes in the Permit 

conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will 

cause violation of the emission limitations specified herein. 

6. This Permit is subject to revocation or modification by this Division upon a 

determination that information contained in the application or presented in 

support thereof is incorrect, conditions under which this Permit was granted 

have changed, or violations of conditions contained in this Permit have 

occurred. The facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times 

in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air pollution. Unless 

otherwise specified by this Permit, no air emission source may be operated 

without the concurrent operation of its associated air cleaning device(s) and 

appurtenances. 

7. This Permit is nontransferable by the Permittee. Future owners and operators 

must obtain a new Air Permit from the Division of Environmental Management. 

8. This Permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying 

with all applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or Local water quality 

or land quality control authority. 

9. Reports on the operation and maintenance of the facility shall be submitted by 

the Permittee to the Regional Supervisor, Division of Environmental 

Management at such intervals and in such form and detail as may be required 

by the Division. Information required in such reports may include, but is not 

limited to, process weight rates, firing rates, hours of operation, and 

preventive maintenance schedules. 

10. A violation of any term or condition of this Permit shall subject the Permittee 

to enforcement pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.114, 

including assessment of civil penalties. 

11. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall 

refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Division of 

Environmental Management who requests entry or access for purposes of 

inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person 

obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such representative while in the 

process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may 

constitute grounds for Permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties. 

Permit issued this the 8th day of December, 1992. 

NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 

«pr 

Arthur Mouberry, P.E. , Regional Supervisor 

Division of Environmental Management 

By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 

Air Permit No. 5169R3 

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