Document ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064-0208
Agency: epa
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2007-03-28T04:00Z

Date:  11-16-2006

Subject:  Conversation, which included Dr. Hillel Magid, to review nPB
usage distribution between adhesive, aerosol and solvent applications

Participants:  M. Sheppard (EPA), K. Schlueter (EPA), J. Cromwell
(Stratus Consulting), Dr. H. Magid (Environmental Consultant)

How much nPB is used in Aerosol Cleaning?

Boeing, Clean Tech Article, using nPB to clean air wings (wipes)

China produces large quantities of cheap, good cleaner and the only
concern by users is compatibility with products it is cleaning

Large companies proactive about nPB use but should be, they are afraid
to use nPB because of large lawsuits from users (workers)

CA—Health Department to regulate nPB

European Union—labeling nPB as highly flammable

Liability concern

Smaller companies are less concerned because wages are low and likely
employ illegal immigrants

Big companies are more concerned with liability because they are more
susceptible

OSHA is tough but their budget is small and are not going to crack down
on small businesses

Large companies in the long run avoid rework and have improved processes
which eliminates the need for portable cleaners

 How many fume hoods being used per firm?

Small companies have a need for rework operations

Engineer in house hose/motor apparatus to pull fumes out of rework area
(fume hood device)

Or rework all components at one time—end of shift all items for rework
at one time

Price for fume hood: $1000-1500

Use of nPB much cheaper than using flammables

Firms will write off ventilation  costs

Ventilation costs will not be a deterrent to using nPB