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Detailed industrial hygiene survey: formaldehyde production, Celanese Chemical Company, Inc., Bishop, Texas.

Authors
Dunn DW; Johnson ML; Holmes L; Hedley WH; Barrett GJ; McKinnnery WN
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ECTB 114- 19b, 1983 Nov; :1-95
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/surveyreports/pdfs/114-19b.pdf
NIOSHTIC No.
00133582
Abstract
A survey to assess techniques to control occupational exposure to formaldehyde (50000) and methanol (67561) was conducted at the Celanese Chemical Company (SIC-2819) formaldehyde production unit at Bishop, Texas, in October 1982. Occupational exposure to formaldehyde was expected to be low since the production process was isolated and enclosed, except for the process sample, and the loading and discharge points. Other control measures included water scrubbers on the formaldehyde storage tanks, enclosed ventilation systems, natural ventilation, and the use of personal protective equipment. The results of analysis of the formaldehyde samples were considered unreliable and were discarded. Breathing zone samples of methanol showed generally low concentrations. It was noted that since methanol was produced at the facility and the necessity of unloading trucks or rail cars was eliminated, a major source of methanol exposure was eliminated. The authors conclude that the workers are not overexposed to methanol on a short or long term basis. Due to the lack of analytical data, no conclusions concerning formaldehyde exposure could be drawn; however, engineering controls appear to be effective.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Survey; NIOSH-Contract; Control-technology; Chemical-manufacturing-industry; Health-protection; Exposure-levels; Field-Study; Lung-irritants; Industrial-ventilation; Control-systems; Ventilation-systems; Region-6
CAS No.
50-00-0; 67-56-1
Publication Date
19831101
Document Type
Field Studies; Control Technology
Fiscal Year
1984
NTIS Accession No.
PB84-185305
NTIS Price
A06
Identifying No.
ECTB-114-19b
NIOSH Division
DPSE
Priority Area
Control-technology
SIC Code
2819
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
TX; OH
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