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H l i RUCO DlVtjQN TO: D. Eastman L. Friedman P. Hirsch H. Kaster A. Tybus V Subject: VCM CONFERENCE - Oct. 31 - Nov. 1/74 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM File Ref.: Date: From: Div./Dep't: Location: RAK: 028-74M September 23, 1974 R. A. Katherine RUCO/Polymers Burlington Attached you will find a brochure describing a special VCM Conference to be held at the Americana Hotel in New York City on October 31 and November 1, 1974. I would strongly recommend either yourself or one of your people attend this seminar. RAK/kr roRM no* M-ose occ 1629 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1974 AFTERNOON SESSION - PROTECTIVE DEVICES & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION Moderator: David It'. Anderson, Coating Division Manager Ouinict Corporation 1:30p,m. "Respiratory Protection for Vinyl Chloride Monomer" Ronald Voisard, Mgr. Distributor Development & Tech. Seiviee Scott Aviation, Division of A-T-O, Inc. Abstract: This paper will discuss the equipment requirements relative to the Emergency Temporary Standaid and the Perma nent Standard by OSHA on VCM. Mr. Voisard will discuss the degrees of protection afforded by the various types of respira tors, the trade-off associated with each, the equipment service ability and costs, 2:00 p.m. "Respiratory Protective Devices and Protective Clothing Used in Areas of VCM Manufacture" Karl Oelfke, Production Manager Dow Chemical Lf.S.A. Abstract: Mr. Oelfk will discuss information on Engineering Controls and Manufacturing Practices in both production of VCM and copolymers of vinyl chloride. He will describe possi ble areas of VCM exposure and the protective clothing and/or respiratory protection needed in these areas. Advantages and disadvantages of the different types of protection will be cov ered, 2:30 p.m. "Protective Techniques for VCM in Mixing and Extruding Operations" Dr. Maurice Oberg, Senior Staff Industrial Hygienist LFEEnvironmental Systems Abstract: A variety of manufacturing facilities using PVC resins were surveyed for airborne concentration of VCM. Results of this survey were presented for both lab and large scale opera tions and include storage, handling, mixing, and extruding. This paper deals with corrective measures and attempts to answer: What is available today? What is being used? How long does it last? What does i* cost7 3:00 p.m. "Controlling and Reducing Monomer Content in PVC Formulations Through Advanced Com pounding Techniques" Ronald Adams, Chief Engineer Werner & Pfleiderer Corporation Abstract: Mr. Adams will discuss methods of reducing VCM con tent in both rigid and plasticized PVC formulations through ad vanced compounding techniques. An analysis of typical PVC formulations will be made defining all processing stages where monomer might be set free, including pre-blending, melt com pounding, pelletizing, pellet drying, conveying, storage and re melting during final conversion. The possibility of eliminating VCM by thermal or auto-catalytic decomposition will be dis cussed. 3:30 p.m. Summary Highlights of the Conference Dr. Daniel S. Dixler Keller and Heckman, Washington, D.C. Extra Paper "Vinyl Chloride Analysis in PVC Processing Plants" Paul A. Ketterer, Group Leader Analytical Tenneco Chemicals, Inc. Mr. Ketterer will be on the Panel Friday, 10:30 a.m. Palisades Section Vinyl Plastics Division OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1, 1974 THURSDAY - FRIDAY THE MOST IMPORTANT RETEC EVER SPONSORED BY SPE" . OCC 1630 WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND........... The Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Ad ministration (OSHA) has proposed new standards to limit ex posure to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), This regulation is of concern to plants manufacturing VCM and/or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plants which process PVC into compounds and/or fabricated products. The regulation has been devised in order to limit exposure to VCM, as it has been suspected of being linked to the incidence of angiosarcoma. Other governmental agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are also interested in this problem. The Society of Plastics Engineers, I nc. has scheduled a two day technical conference in order to disseminate informa tion relative to the new regulation, emphasizing the effect on the PVC processor. This RETEC will feature.......... History of the VCM situation relative to its effect on em ployee health. A summary of OSHA, FDA and EPA regulations, current and proposed. Explanation of what the regulations mean to producers, processors and users of vinyl plastic products. Analytical devices and methods of detection and monitoring. Protective equipment. Processing techniques to minimize VCM exposure. Analysis of future needs. Educational displays pertinent to the technical papers, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS - Versailles Terrace Hours: Thursday, Oct. 31 -- 10:00 a.m.`~ 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m, - 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov, 1 -- 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m, -- 4:00 p.m. Nature of the Educational Displays will consist of companies supplying equipment for the detection of VCM, protective equipment from VCM exposure, as well as consulting, engin eering and analytical services relative to VCM. Detection equip ment includes spot and continuous analyzers based on gas chromatography, infrared and colorimetric techniques. For further information, contact E. J. Wickson, Exxon Chemical Co. P.O. Box 536, Linden, N.J. 07036. (201) 474-2162. WEDNESDAY EVENING - OCTOBER 30. 1974 6 -- 9 p.m. REGISTRATION, Regency Foyer, 3rd Floor THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1974 7:30 a.m. Registration -- Imperial Foyer, 2nd Floor MORNING SESSION - ESTABLISHING A PERSPECTIVE 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Avron B, Marram, Uatco Chemical Piv., IF. 7?. Grace & Co. President Palisades Section. SPE 9:00 a.m. Keynote Address: "What is the Vinyl Chlor ide Monomer (VCMI Problem ?" Richard Fleming, Vice-President. Chemicals Group Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Abstract: Mr. Fleming will present an up-to date overview of the VCM problem, particularly as it relates to the concerns of the processors and fabricators for worker protection. He will discuss various key issues leading to the development of the OSHA Standard now in effect and the polymer producers' re sponsibility to workers and customers. 9:30 a.m, "VCM and PVC Resin Manufacture" Dr. Paul Lobo, Group Director, Organics d Polymers Division Tenncco Chemicals, Inc. Abstract: VCM and PVC resin manufacturing processes are re viewed and related to the degree of worker exposure m the past and present. Additionally, information on the VCM level in resins as shipped to processors will be discussed. 10:00 a.m, "VCM From Resin Shipment Through Fab rication" Rodney P. Becker, Manager, PVC Applica tions & Technical Service Frederick A. Sacks, Applications Engineer Plastics Division Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. Abstract: The results of VCM determination at compounding and fabricating operations in processors' plants will be detailed. Operations most likely to need close supervision will be des cribed. Methods for minimizing worker exposure will be sug gested. This paper should be informative especially for those wishing to upgrade their understanding of the complicated technology involved in the processing stage of articles based on PVC. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break Moderator: Dr. Lewis B. Weisfcld Vice-President and Scientific Director Cincinnati Milacron Chemicals, Inc, 10:45 a.m. Continuation of: "VCM From Resin Ship ment Through Fabrication" 11:15 a.m. "VCM -- The OSHA Standard and Its Inter pretation" lSpeaker to be announced) OSHA will discuss the background leading to the standard in existence after October 5, 1974, What is the current standard7 Who is affected and how? Ongoing and future activities by OSHA in this area will be included as much as possible. 12:15 p.m. LUNCHEON - Imperial1 Ballroom B Guest Speaker: John H. Myers, President SPE General Manager, Research & Development Delaware Plastics Division Container Corp. of America OCC 1631 \ THURSDAY,OCTOBER 31, 1974 AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00 p.m. "VCM -- The EPA Viewpoint" Gh mi E. Schwcitscr, Director Office of Tomc Substances l ..S'. Environmental Protection Agency Washington. D.C. Abstract: Mr. Schweitzer's presentation will cover recent EPA activities relative to VCM It also should provide insight into what industry should now be doing or planning to do in order to control VCM as a pollutant. 2:30 p.m. "VCM -- The FDA Viewpoint." Gerard L. McCowin, A \sisiant to the Director Division of Food and Color Additives Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Washington, D.C. Abstract: Current involvement by FDA will be covered, along with actions taken or pending. This will include a discussion of the Food Additives Regulations as they relate to vinyl chloride and what they require of the processor. ANALYTICAL DEVICES & METHODS Moderator: Dr. Gerald J. Mantcll, Director of Research Air Products & Chemicals, Inc, 3:00 p.m. "Determination of Vinyl Chloride in Workplace Air" Dr. Robert H. Hill, Jr., Chemist Department ofHealth, Education & Welfare Public Health Service Physical & Chemical Analysis Branch, DLCD National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Cincinnati. Ohio Abstract: The method used by NIOSH for determination of VCM in workplace air is discussed. Air from the worker's breath ing zone is drawn through a tube containing activated charcoal and the vinyl chloride is trapped. For analysis, the vinyl chloride is desorbed from the charcoal with carbon disulfide and is subsequently determined by gas chromatography. 3:30 p.m. "Monitoring Methods for VCM at Western Electric" Dr. Frank M. Zado & Dr, J.O. Rasmuson Western Electric Research Center Abstract: Vinyl chloride IVCM) monitoring in industrial atmos pheres at Western Electric can be accomplished with an auto mated VC analyzer. This instrument consists of a portable gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector and a control module providing capabilities for automated and un attended operation. The highly efficient GC continuously pro vides interference free measurement of VCM concentrations from less than 0.1 ppm in cycles of 4 minutes. Less frequent measurements, if desired, are simply dialed in. 4:00 p.m. "Analysis for VCM in PVC Resins, Compounds and Extractants" Ivor L. Simmons, Manager Central Analytical Dcpt.-M & T Chemicals, Inc. Abstract: The gas chromatographic methods for the determina tion of VCM in PVC Resins, compounds and liquids which have been in contact with finished PVC articles are presented. The preparation of standards and samples are discussed in detail. The problems of sensitivity and interferences and alternative means of detection are presented especially m the area of liquid extractants. 4:30 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Industry Reception -- Cash Bar Versailles Ballroom o ca tUMS OB ! < c/s ; " z Aj Ah <(J to I s< S3 I 3 I '> m nO -& s Ze ">r- .2 -3 etOS/>J 1a I- a N> w c a "0 E 2 co Z E OOF * Q c d < a iu Si hi z o WfutO t/> CN -Q s S2 or** om o CO g o lz < O > c*. <3 cc O OJ O w 3 <a0 3 ** CO UJ DC o L 2x 2Q) n i I o*0 or> CC = oi_ 5 >c O? oocE 5jc CO D ue(D (ucp < uoc E. h 0 1 < Z u< a: Ul E< 3S >a '3 S o h C cf CC o 0flj CO o 1o" O > CO a UJ CC < oix zo Q UJ oCC z 0 1 UJ CO tao z D cc coc 00 oz K < cc Hco a UJ CJ z < > < OCC 1632 RETEC COMMITTEE General Chairman Alva E, Whitney , Jr. Chemical Div, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Program E. "Mike" Muschick Monsanto Company Registration Si Co-Finance Philip G Whitney Surf Chemical Inc. Educational Displays Edward J. Wickson Exxon Chemical Company House Emil J. Vyskocil Ferro Corp. House & Publicity Richard J. Schanno Glyco Chemicals, Inc. Secretary & Co-Finance Robert C. Ringwood M & T Chemicals, Inc. Sergeants-At-Arms - Alex Stasenko First Dynamics, Inc. John W. Brook Claremont Polychemicals, Inc. Program Liaison to - Avron B. Magram Vinyl Division Hatco Chemical Div., W.R. Grace & Co. Program Committee Charles A. Clark B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co. Glenn Prejean Dow Chemical USA Edward J. Wickson Exxon Chemical Co. R. Larry Brecker Argus Chemical Corp. ADVISORY Warren D. Sechrist, Gracon Div. W.R. Grace & Co., Leonard 1. Nass, Consultant; Arthur F. Fletcher, Westwood Chemical Co. PALISADES SECTION OFFICERS President Avron B. Magram Hatco Chemical, W.R. Grace & Co. Vice-President Engineering David W. Riley General Cable Corp, Vice-President Administration John W. Brook Claremont Polychemicals Inc. Secretary Leonard Krauskopf Union Carbide Corp. Treasurer - Robert C. Ringwood M 8i T Chemicals, Inc. Councilman - Alva E. Whitney, Jr. Chemical Div. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. VINYL PLASTICS DIVISION OFFICERS Chairman - John W. deGroot Chairman Elect Treasurer Harry Landfield Abbott Laboratories Paul V. McKinney Consultant Secretary - Jay Martin Borg-Warner Chemicals Councilman Donald K. O'Leary Podell Industries, Inc. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1974 7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION - Imperial Foyer, 2nd Floor MORNING SESSION - ANALYTICAL DEVICES & METHODS Moderator -- Dr. Gerald J. Mantel! 8:45 a.m. "Monitoring Ambient Vinyl Chloride with In frared Analyzers". Paul A. It 7/At, Jr.. President Donald S. Laiery Wilks Scientific Corporation Abstract: VCM has a characteristic mfr3red spectrum. Thus, with recently developed selective filter infrared analyzers equip ped with long-path absorption cells, it can be detected m the atmosphere and measured quantitatively in the low parts per million range. The infrared method has high specificity, provides nearly instantaneous measurements and the equipment is simple, requiring a minimum of service and maintenance. Both portable and continuous, multi-sample point infrared VCM analyzers will be described. 9:15 a.m. "A Continuous Monitor for Vinyl Chloride Monomer, Based Upon an Impregnated, Paper Tape". Byron A. Denenbcrg, Vice-President MDA Scientific, Inc. Abstract: A self-contained, specific, low-cost, semi-portable, continuous monitor for VCM has been developed. Model 7070 is based upon the use of an impregnated paper tape, supplied in convenient cassettes which produces a color reaction when ex posed to VCM. Continuous recording and both audio and visual alarms are incorporated into the basic design. The-monitor and the color reactions will be discussed. 9:45 a.m. "VCM -- What to Expect During an OSHA In spection" Otto White, Jr., Regional Industrial Hygienist U.S. Department of I.abor Occupational Safety and Health Administration New York, N. Y. Abstract: An in-depth view of the typical procedures utilized during an OSHA inspection to determine compliance to the Vinyl Chloride Standard, 29 CFR 1910.93q. Discussion in cludes: recognition and identification of potential vinyl chloride sources, review of vinyl chloride monitoring program and records, evaluation of control methods used to limit airborne concentration of vinyl chloride, assessment of respiratory pro tection program and extent of employees knowledge in relation to exposures in excess of the standard and observation of monitoring. 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break 10:30 a.m.. 11:15 a.m. PANEL SESSION: Discussion of questions rela tive to VCM: Sample Collection and analysis. "VCM -- Current European Status" (Speaker to be announced/ 12:15 p.m. LUNCHEON -- Imperial Ballroom B OCC 1633  Americana Of Ns'A''rb(V Seventh Ae at 52nd Si NY N Y 10019 Telephone (21!) 581-1000 Please make reservations for persons NAME (S) ADDRESS CITY STATE ________________________ ZIP ARRIVE: Date ____ AT__________________ AM PM (Reservations held only until 6:00 PM unless later arrival is indicated.) PROBABLE DEPARTURE DATE THIS CARO MUST BE RECEIVED BY HOTEL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR. ARRIVAL. Please check (2) accommodations desired (All rooms subiect to New York City & State Taxes) Singles: $25 $28 $31 $34 $37 Twins/Doubles: $35 $38 $41 $44 $47 Suites (Parlor + 1): $85 and up Suites (Parlor + 2): $125 and up Deluxe Hospitality Suites A bailable Upon Request .I SOCIETY OF PLASTIC ENGINEERS VCM CONFERENCE Thursday, October 31 - Friday, November 1, 1974 Note: If a room at the rate requested is not available, reservation will be made at the nearest rate available. T I J ti OCC 1634 hooker 11" C\ Rucn TECMICAL SERVICE DEPT, TO: J.A. Ruffing Copies to: A, Tybus J.B* Harrison % Subject: MEETING ATTENDANCE RECOMMENDATIONS INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM File Ref.: M/A 2256 JBH:sg Date: 10/23/74 From: J.B, Harrison Div./Dep't: Ruco Mfg. Admin. Location: Hicksvi1le I would like to recommend the following meeting attendance: Vinyl Chloride Safety Committee (Oct.31, Nov. I) New Orleans. I would like to send Malcolm Brown and Myles McEachern to this meeting. The meeting is a highly practical one heavily attended by plant personnel and plant engineering personnel with a heavy emphasis on suspension resin pI ant. From Bur Iington Bill Kubat and Mark Sob Ie will be attending. The Society of Plastics Engineers Meeting on Vinyl Chloride, New York City (Oct. 31, Nov. I). I recommend that I attend this meeting. This meeting is a broader scope industry approach toward vinyl chloride. From Burlington R.J. Abramowitz, Bryan Cole, and Herb Kaster will be attending. By receipt of copy of this memo A. Tybus may wish to send one of his personnel to either one of these meetings. Because of the timing involved please indicate your immediate approvaI/disapproval regarding these meeting attendances. 77 J .B. Harrison 7A ^, OCC 1635