Investigation of airborne chemical concentrations in certain work areas of Naval Air Rework Facility at North Island, California
By: J. H. Duffin
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Subjects: Asphyxiating and poisonous Gases; Pollution; Industrial toxicology; Measurement; Air
Description: This report covers work done at the Naval Air Rework Facility, North Island (NAVAIRREWORKFAC NORIS), California, during October, November, and December 1976.  A study of the airborne concentrations of four toxic vapors was made at the Helicopter Blade Bonding Shop and the Electroplating Shop.  The four vapors were: acetone, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) methyl chloroform.  An attempt was made to study a fifth toxic vapor, hydrogen cyanide, but this was unsuccessful because of the inability to calibrate the Wilks Portable Infrared Gas Analyzer (MIRAN I) used in all work done.  Results indicate that,  in general, concentrations of the above vapors are within Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) limits for human exposure, based on a long-time (8-hour) average.  Occasional peaks were found where limits were exceeded.  The MIRAN I is a useful,  dependable vapor concentration analyzer.  It should be used to study concentrations of the above vapors and other vapors of possible interest at any part of the North Island complex where humans are exposed to these vapors in the normal course of their work.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Environmental Support Office (Code 64270), Naval Air Rework Facility, North Island, California"--Cover.

"December 1976"--Cover.

"NPS-62DN76121"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report;1976.