Emergency Response Data Sheet (ERDS)
Example
Prepared for:
Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program
International Union of Operating Engineers
International Environmental Technology and Training Center
1293 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813
304.253.8674
Website:
http://www.iuoeiettc.org
Prepared by:
Peter Paul Howell, PE
Mark V, Inc.
23 Edgewood Drive
Hurricane, WV 25526
304.757.3997
e-mail:
howell@citynet.net
Website:
http://www.markfive.com
March 29, 1999
Emergency Response
Data Sheet
Example
This is an
example of a fictitious chemical facility utilizing a fictitious remediation
technology. The purpose of this example is to demonstrate typical information
to be inserted in the ERDS form and the overall format of that form. No
guarantee is implied or expressed that the specific information provided is
appropriate, accurate or correct.
The Pegasus
Chemical Company operates a Chloromethanes process at their multiple unit
facility in Springfield, West Virginia. Chloromethanes and anhydrous hydrogen
chloride are made in a high-pressure reactor system from chlorine and methyl
chloride using a proprietary catalyst. It is then refined in an adjacent
downstream process using pressure and vacuum distillation. The methyl
chloride is produced from methanol and recycled anhydrous hydrogen chloride in
an adjacent upstream process.
Most of these
chemicals are toxic and/or flammable and are present throughout the process,
as well as in the raw material and product storage areas. All of the process
equipment is contained either in an open structure or the area surrounding
it. A fire involving any of these materials will produce significant
quantities of toxic fumes. In general, inhalation and dermal exposure are to
be avoided. The process is in a Class I Division 2 area. Hot surfaces,
sparks, open flames, and other sources of ignition are not allowed in the area
without a Safe-To-Work permit. All personnel are required to attend a
one-half hour plant safety orientation and a two-hour process specific safety
orientation prior to working in the facility. Refresher courses are required
annually. Emergency responders are encouraged to attend this training as a
part of their normal training program.
The
Chloromethanes process was initially put into operation in 1953. An expansion
and modernization project was completed in 1987. In 1988 it was found that
the groundwater under the Chloromethanes unit was contaminated with organic
compounds from the process. The EnviroClean Company has been hired to cleanup
the groundwater. An example of the ERDS prepared by EnviroClean (the
Operator) with input from Environmental Technologies, Inc. (the Developer of
the technology), and Pegasus Chemical Company, follows.
Water Master Process
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Section 1: Technology
Identity
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Manufacturer Information |
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Manufacturer’s Name and Address
Environmental Technologies, Inc.
124
Highway 321
Jefferson, NC 26543 |
Primary Emergency Contact:
Bob Stanley
904.336.2499 (W)
904.336.1534 (H)
904.533.4876 (Pager)
904.544.9283 (Cell Phone) |
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Information Contact:
Bob Bowen
904.336.2499 (W)
rabowen@eti.com
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Secondary Emergency Contact:
Susie
Pendergas
904.336.2499 (W)
904.336.3822 (H)
904.533.3579 (Pager) |
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Operator Information |
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Operator’s Name and Address
EnviroClean,
Inc.
4851
Washington Street, West
Charleston, WV 25442
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Primary Emergency Contact:
Mike Richie
304.343.8911 (W)
304.757.3444 (H)
304.546.5682 (Pager)
304.556.3046 (Cell Phone) |
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Information Contact:
Larry Trent
304.343.8911 (W)
lstrent@eclean.com
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Secondary Emergency Contact:
Ralph
Henderson
304.343.8911 (W)
304.346.8789 (H)
304.546.2324 (Pager) |
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Other
Names for Technology:
(None) |
ERDS
Prepared by:
Barbara Cable
EnviroClean, Inc.
4851
Washington Street, West
Charleston, WV 25442
304.343.8911 |
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Origination Date:
3-25-99 |
Revision Date:
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Revision Number:
0 |
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Facility Information |
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Facility where technology is deployed:
Pegasus
Chemical Company
Route
51 North
Springfield, WV 25234
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Primary Emergency Entrance Gate:
Construction
Gate |
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Secondary Emergency Entrance Gate:
Main Gate |
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Facility’s Primary Emergency Contact:
Steve Caruthers
304.883.1301 (W)
304.255.2385 (H)
304.766.4578 (Pager)
304.788.9134 (Cell Phone) |
Facility’s Secondary Emergency Contact:
Bill Ham
304.883.1314 (W)
304.255.8348 (H)
304.788.7053 (Cell Phone)
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Facility’s Environmental Contact:
Don Noon
304.883.1325 (W)
304.255.3973 (H)
304.766.8040 (Pager)
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Facility’s Medical Contact
Mary White,
RN
304.883.1387 (W)
304.255.5231 (H)
304.766.1357 (Pager)
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Operator information |
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Operator’s Primary Emergency Contact:
Jack Stein
304.255.1273 (W)
304.255.3629 (H)
304.766.9832 (Pager)
304.788.0035 (Cell Phone) |
Operator’s Secondary Emergency Contact:
Larry
Plentavich
304.255.1274 (W)
304.255.7384 (H)
304.766.6742 (Pager)
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Approach the
unit and setup the command post upwind of the unit. Avoid low areas.
Poisonous fumes and flammable materials may be present.
Vapor
clouds of the materials may explode if an ignition source is present.
When
burning, the materials present form phosgene gas which is deadly even at
concentrations below the sence of smell threshold, chlorine and hydrogen
chloride.
Some
materials are poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Keep
unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry.
SCBA
and chemical protective suit is required. Structural firefighters
protective clothing is not effective for these materials.
Evacuate an area at least 500 feet in all directions, 1500 feet if the
quantity released is large or there is a fire.
An
order for Shelter-In-Place for a distance up to 5.5 miles in all
directions should be given if the amount of material released is large, or
there is a fire.
Ventilate confined or closed spaces before entering.
Keep
exposed victims under medical observation. Effects may be delayed. |
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Remove victim
to fresh air.
If
not breathing, give artificial respiration; if breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
In
case of contact with the material, immediately flush skin or eyes with
water for 15 minutes.
Speed
in removing materials from the skin is of extreme importance.
Do
not remove melted clothing or other material from skin.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site.
Keep
victim quiet and maintain body temperature.
Perform first aid as indicated by the nature of the injury.
Effects may be delayed. Keep victim under observation. |
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The Water Master® process is used to remove volatile
organic compounds (VOC) from wastewater or groundwater by means of steam
distillation. In this application, recovery wells with submerged pumps,
pump groundwater to a 30,000 gallon API low pressure storage tank fitted
with a frangable roof and ASEM approved pressure relief devices with flame
arrestors. The water contains organics and the vapors above the water
level are flammable.
The
required steam is provided by a LPG fired packaged boiler. The fuel for
this boiler is stored in an ASME approved horizontal vessel with a 350
psig operating pressure. It is protected by a 4" pressure relief device
sized based on fire. A water spray system is provided for this tank and
is connected into the facilities firewater header. Area monitors are also
provided to alarm on high concentrations of flammables in the air. The
potential for a BLEVE exists if there is a fire in the area.
The
overheads from the still are condensed and sub-cooled in an air cooled
heat exchanger. The condensate is pumped to a 20,000 gallon API low
pressure storage tank fitted with ASME approved relief devices sized for
fire exposure and flame arrestors. The condensate is then pumped to tank
trucks for delivery to a hazardous waste treatment facility. This
condensate may be flammable and produces phosgene when it burns.
The
non-condensibles from the still condenser are vented to an activated
carbon, packed bed absorber where the final remnannts of organics are
removed prior to venting to the atmosphere. The absorber contains
combustible and probably flammable materials.
The
bottoms from the still flow through an air cooled heat exchanger to a
process sewer which flows to the facilities wastewater treatment plant.
The sewer is sealed and contains traps to prevent propogation of fires
through the system.
Equipment description: The distillation column is 24 inches in diameter
and thirty feet tall. It is packed with twenty feet of 2 inch FEP packing
which is capable of handling waste water containing up to 5% by volume
solids. It is ASME stamped and rated for full vacuum to 50 psig. It is
equipped with a 2 inch, ASME approved release device that is sized based
on blocked outlets. The shell and tube thermosiphon reboiler is ASME
stamped and rated for full vacuum to 50 psig on the process (tube) side,
and full vacuum to 150 psig on the steam (shell) side. The shell side is
equipped with a 2 inch ASME approved relief device set at 150 psig. The
overheads condenser and bottoms cooler are finned tube, air cooled
exchangers which are ASME stamped and rated for full vacuum to 150 psig.
The overheads condenser is not isolable and has no pressure relief
device. The bottoms cooler is protected with an ASME approved 1 inch
relief device set at 150 psig.
All
of the instrumentation is electronic with pneumatically operated valves.
All instrumentation fails to a safe position. All field instrumentation
is intrinsically safe, Class I, Division 1.
All
motors are 440/220 volt, 3 phase, Class I Division 2. The lighting and
auxiliary electrical is 120 volt, single phase, Class I Division 2.
The
distillation column, reboiler, and heat exchangers are mounted in a four
level structure 10 feet by 12 feet by 60 feet tall. It is shipped on a
flat bed truck and requires two 90 ton or larger cranes for off-loading.
The packaged boiler is skid mounted and is 12 feet wide and 40 feet long. |
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Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Some of the
materials are extremely flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks, or
flames.
Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Tanks
may explode from the heat of the fire.
Vapor
explosion and poison hazards exist indoors, outdoors and in sewers.
Fires
produce fumes containing poisonous phosgene, chlorine and hydrogen
chloride
Some
materials react violently with: strong alkalies such as barium, lithium,
sodium, and potassium metal; powered aluminium and magnesium; aluminum
and magnesium metals at elevated temperatures; and alcohols. |
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Small Fires:
Dry chemical,
water spray or regular foam |
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Large Fires:
Water spray,
fog or regular foam.
Fight
fire from the maximum distance.
Dike
fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material.
Apply
cooling water to sides of vessels involved and in the area until well
after the flames are out.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting pressure relief
device or discoloration of vessel due to fire. |
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Extinguishing Media:
Water spray,
fog or regular foam.
DO
NOT USE FOAMS CONTAINING ALCOHOLS!! |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Fight fires
from the greatest distance possible.
SCBA
required; dangerous concentrations of phosgene can not be detected by
smell.
Level
B protection (at a minimum) required in the proximity of the process.
Splashed material on skin is poisonous.
Contain fire suppression water with diking for later disposal.
Do
not use strong streams of water that would disperse the materials.
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Flammability Data:
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Material |
LEL,
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UEL,
% |
Flash
Point, °F |
Auto
Ignition, °F |
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Methyl
Chloride |
7.6 |
19 |
<32 |
1170 |
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Methylene
Chloride |
12 |
25 |
NA |
1033 |
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Methanol |
6 |
36 |
54 |
725 |
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Chloroform |
NF |
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Carbon
Tetrachloride |
NF |
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LPG |
2.2 |
9.5 |
-156 |
842 |
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NF =
Nonflammable |
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NA = Not
Available |
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Section 8: Personal
Protective Equipment
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Normal Operation |
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Hard hat;
Safety glasses with permenant side shields; Safety shoes; Long sleeved
shirt; Gloves (polyethylene lined, viton, vinyl or neoprene.
Carry
splash goggles, and supplied air emergency escape respirator. |
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Emergency Requirements |
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SCBA when
concentrations exceed TWA or ceiling.
Level
A total encapsulating impervious suit (copolymer film) when concentrations
exceed TWA or ceiling, and there is a potential for contact with liquid or
vaporous materials.
Level
B impervious clothing (copolymer film) to be worn under structural
firefighter's protective clothing when in proximity of the process. |
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Health
Hazards:
Avoid
inhalation or contact with materials. All pose serious health hazards
including the potential for long lasting affects or death. Fires produce
fumes containing chlorine, phosgene and hydrogen chloride which are
poisonous. Some materials are readilly absorbed through the skin and are
also poisonous. |
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Hazardous materials used by the technology:
LPG |
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Hazardous materials that are present at the remediation site:
Methyl
Chloride; Methylene Chloride; Chloroform; Carbon Tetrachloride; and
Methanol are present in the groundwater and throughout the technology's
vessels. These materials are present both in the liquid state and as
vapors. In addition, the adjacent chloromethane process contains
chlorine, hydrogen chloride and a highly toxic powdered catalyst. |
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Hazardous materials that may be generated by the technology:
None, but
phosgene, chlorine and hydrogen chloride are generated when any of the
materials burn. |
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Properties of hazardous materials:
The
groundwater contains disolved and suspended organics. A non-aquaaous
layer of materials may form in the bottom of the groundwater storage tank.
Flammable liquids and vapors are present throughout the process. Vapor
clouds of material are explosive.
The
LPG tank has the potential for a BLEVE.
AVOID
USING SPARK, FLAME, or other IGNITION GENERATING SOURCES.
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