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BATE/WENT Technologies PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT UC-2090 Dear Industrial Hygiene Professional: As you know, one of the major uses of asbestos-containing materials prior to 1975 was for pipe and boiler insulation. Although these products are effective insulators, they have now aged and deteriorated, creating a potential for employee exposure to friable asbestos. Professionals, like yourself, must now consider the expensive and potentially hazardous job of replacing these unsafe materials. UTILITIES, REFINERIES, CHEMICAL COMPANIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, MILITARY FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, CONSULTANTS, AND GENERAL INDUSTRY HAVE ALL CHOSEN SAFE-T-STRIP HIGH CAPACITY GLOVE BAG SYSTEMS FOR REMOVAL OF FRIABLE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM PIPES- WHY? SAVINGS OF 50% OR MORE Recent user studies show that by using Safe-T-Strip you can typically cut your cost per linear foot of insulation removed by 252 to 50Z compared to low capacity polyethylene glove bags and cut costs by over 502 compared to total work area enclosure methods. Safe-T-Strip is designed for high capacity use (up to 400 lb. of material) and can be safely moved along the pipe. As a result, one Safe-T-Strip bag has the same capacity as up to 10-12 single use polyethylene glove bags.' LOWEST FIBER COUNTS On the job sampling has consistently shown that ease of use, outstand ing construction features and high-quality materials of Safe-T-Strip result in far lower fiber counts than those encountered with standard polyethylene glove bags. In addition, Safe-T-Strip is also far more resistant to tearing, punctures, and seam failure. WON'T DISRUPT THE WORKPLACE Total work area enclosure usually requires that work activities cease in the areas surrounding the removal work. Safe-T-Strip encloses only the immediate work area and allows you to continue these activities virtually uninterrupted. WIDE RANGE OF USES Competitive products are typically limited to use on straight, horizon tal pipes of 10" diameter or less and cannot be used on tees or valves. With Safe-T-Strip you can safely handle virtually any size or configura tion of pipe. (over, please) P.O. Box 930416 Norcross. Georgia 30093 UCC 006352 (404)934-5115  EASE OF USE Your workers or outside contractors are easily trained in the safe, efficient use of Safe-T-Strip. A 34-minute training video is avail able at our cost of $50.00 to assist your training. Why use more expensive and less safe methods for removal of asbestoscontaining materials from pipes and boilers? Take these steps today ... (1) Look over the enclosed brochure to find out how your company can benefit from Safe-T-Strip, and (2) Call our customer service department at 404-934-5115 today or write for additional information. Ask for the name of the Safe-T-Strip distributor^in your area. Please take advantage of our special Trial Order Offer. P.S. Send in the enclosed reply card to order a training video or to have our representative contact you for a Safe-T-Strip demonstration. UCC 006353 HOW TO USE bAht'I'S l Mil-- SYSTEMS UCC 006354 SAFS'l'STHIF ' Hazards of Asbestos Insulation Government ogenctes and the pri vate sector now recognize there ere hazards connected to the inhalation of asbestos fibres.'Pfefsorts exposed to asbestos hove brir* rhrfeased ri$k of developing Jung cancer^ asbestos'rs and mesothelioma. ^i Although thp use of friaU^asbestos containing materials has^ virtually been elim^ptedin new cptjrstructrgn, many existing building, jjfgptom, power stations and petrochemiobt in stallations ..contain these; materials. Asbestos was used for tifrany of the following gpplicaticjpsr.s^noyed'fireproofing on cotumds^vdecks and beams, sprayed thermal cjng acoustic insulation and pipe and boiler insulotion. Pipe and boiler insujqtion ap plied prior to .1975 frequentjy qontairv -,j ed frioble asbestos. This mpferia! is now of an age that it requires mairvk;'-t tenonce or replacement^ , ' ^ - Health hazgjds to employees, strin-30 gent government regulations and the ' -'* ` liability to ^nployers hoveprompted `" many owners, io remove asbestos .-r-f .containing pipe insulation from their - - buildings and installations. '=- The Safe-T-5trip system has been developed tp provide an effective, economical solution for the removal of hazardous.pipe insulation, during maintenance programs and removal projects, without significant disrup tion of the surrounding work area. enses the Safe-T-Strip expansion strip Each Safe-T-Strip glove, bog is can be added to increase the sleeve individually inspected and dale size or two Safe-T-Strip bags can be stamped to meet the stringent re zipped together. To facilitate main quirements of our quality, control. tenance requirements or removal of short lengths of pipe Safe-T-Strip's Economy unique interior zip-lock channel , The ease of use of Safe-T-Stripmake it system is available. This allows the the most economical glove bag avaih.. removal of the bag from the pipe to .able on the market. Safe-T-Strip oan another location with the con ije easily and rapidly fastened on a taminated material and tools in the - pipe by a single worker. Bags which lower portion of bag. cjfnust be cut, stapled and taped usuat- The versatility of the Safe-T-Strip |y require two workers. Safe-T-Strip system allows its use on any piping oan be quickly movedolong a pipe by diameter, eliminating the need for. one worker until the bag is filled 10 disruptive full enclosure methods. . capodty. The method of fastening qn Dependability the pipe (shoulder strop grid double t.ihrow _ziip__p_e_rv) andi theLs.tr-ength o_rf ,thue- Safe-T-Strip is manufactured entirely product facilitate this movement. of heavy gauge PVC with a PVC im Safe-T-Strip is not limited 1o removing pregnated zipper. AH seams are the initial 3 or 4 feet of pipe insulation welded, using ultrasonic techniques. (per bag, but can contain a manage- for maximum weld slrehgittlh. Seams able capacity which may be os much of different materials, whether weld as 39 feet of pipe insulation. (See ed, glued or stitched, can fail, re average capacity chart.) The ease of sulting in contamination of the sur use of Safe-T-Strip allows it to be used rounding environment, defeating the in remote locations. purpose of the glove bog. In addition to the obvious savings on The pre-shaped shoulder design allows for an effective seal with the pipe when used with the Safe-T-Strip shoulder straps. Without this shoulder design, straps do not give an ade quate seal. No holes need be cut into Safe-T-Strip labour, the progressive movement of Safe-T-Strip along-'the pipe, ac cumulating -in the bottom section o high capacity of waste material, yields supplementary savings on glove bags, disposal bags and ac cessory equipment. during use as the elasticized valve oan be used for the water sprayer noz zle and a HEPA nozzle if required. SAFE*fSTRIP* System Versatility The Safe-T-Slrip system consists of glove bags and accessories, deve loped, manufactured and inspected tor provide the highest standards available for the removal of hazard ous pipe insulation. The system was developed for insula tion removal from horizontal and ver tical piping as well as specialty areas such as valves and tee joints. All styles of Safe-T-Strip glove bags are manufactured in three sizes, 6' (15cm), 10' (25 cm) and 14'(36cm). (i ' Custom sizes are available on . re quest. This range allows the ijtpinfenance worker or contractor lo'handle most piping systems. In unusual TEE-SAFE-T-STRIP j UCC 006355" O/D of Insulation 2" Horizontal 2" Vertical 4" Horizontal 4" Vertical 6' Horizontal 6' Verlknl 8" Horizontal 8' Vertical 10* Horizontal 10" Vertical 12' Horizontal 12' Vertical 14' Horizontal 14' Vertical 16' Horizontal 16' Vertical TABLE OF AVERAGE CAPACITY Safe-T-Strip Size 6' Horizontal 6'Vertical 6' Horizontal 6' Vertical 6" Horizontal 6" Vertical 10' Horizontal 10' Vertical 10" Horizontal 10" Vertical 14' Horizontal 14' Vertioal 14' Horizontal 14' Vertioal * 14' Horizontal ' 14" Vertical Avantgo Capacity Lin. Feet 39 24 34 17 29 15 18 11 16 9 14 7 12 7 10 7 Average capacity depends on these conditions: 1. Condition of insulation. 2. Operator or worker's ability to arrange insulation sections in bag. 3. Types of jockeling - i.e., aluminum, canvas, etc Capacities based on non zip-lock bag on a continuous removal project. Actual results depend on conditions at the time of use. 0.0. = Actual 0.0. of Pipe + (2 x Insulation Thickness) x = 3.14 Circumference = OD. x r N.P.S. VS V. tt'/. m 2 2VS 3 316 4 A'h 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 24 30 0.0. of Pipe .84 1.05 1.32 1.66 1.90 2.38 2.88 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.56 6.63 7.63 8.63 9.63 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 24.00 30.00 Examples: Problem 1 - 3" x I '/a' line insulated with asbestos insulation a) ActuolO.D. of Pipe (See chart) = 3.50' b) Plus Insulation2 x IV5' = 3.00' c) Total0.0. of Insulation = 660' d) Circumference -- 660' x 3.14 = 20.41' Solution: A 6" Safe-T-Strip Bog has an outside circumference of 22' and would be the recommended bag to use. Problem 2 - 20' x 2Va" Line Insulated with Asbestos Insulation a) Actual OD. of Pipe(See Chart) = 20" b) Plus Insulation 2x216' = 5" c) Total OD. ofInsulation = 25' d) Circumference = 25" x 3.14 = 785" Solution: There ore several options with Safe-T-Strip. a) 1 - 10" Safe-T-Strip (36' Groumference) +1-14" Safe-T-Strip (49" Circumference) -- Total Groumference 85". b) 2-14' Safe-T-Strip (49' Groumference) = 98' Total Groumference - Larger waste capacity than Solution 'A' c) 1 - 14" Bog (49' Groumference) + 1 - 26' Extension +1-6" Extension = Total 81' Circumference Safe-T-Strip Table: Size Grcumference 6" 18.84' 10" 31.4' 14* 43.96' Safe-T-Strip Grcumference 22' 36' 49' Actual Safe-T-Strip O.D. 7.0' 11.4' 15.5" Marketed Exclusively in the United Stales by.- Abatement Technologies, Inc. P.O. Box 930416 Norcross, GA 30093 (404)934-5115 {Scrfe-T-Sfrif^ is o product of Asbeguord Equipment Inc.. Conoda} Distributed by: UCC 006356 High strength zipper for ease of fastening by one worker Double pull zipper for easy movement post hongers Plastic flop under Zipper for strength on pipe and effective seal Pre-shaped shoulder design - vital for effective seal to * Anti-slip buckle * on high-strength * woven nylon shoulder strap Etasficized valve for water sproyer. Con also be used for HEPA vocuum ot completion if required. Three finger (welder- style) glove for ease of use. Glove of heavy gouge PVC continuously welded for max imum strength and compatibility with bog. Side entry tool pouch with bui in water cioin. Safe-T-Strip lab gives day of manufacture forqualiTy control. Optionol zip-lo (10 allow material to be sealed in boric of bog for movemeni off pipe). All ultrasonic welds at sides gloves, volve and zipper- No weok stitching or heat seols. Bog constructed of heavy gouge window clear RVC for strength and puncture resistance. No bottom seam or weld. Volume of woter demonstrates quality gnd strength of standard Safe-T-Strip. UCC 006357 TABLE OF AVERAGE CAPACITY O/D of Insulation Safe-T-Strip Size Average Capacity Lin. Feet 2" Horizontal 2' Vertical 4' Horizontal 4' Vertical 6' Horizontal 6' Vertical 8' Horizontal B' Vertical 10'Horizontal 10' Vertical 12' Horizontal 12' Vertical 14' Horizontal 14' Vertical 16" Horizontal 16" Vertical *wfhext*fttk>nodded 6' Horizontal 6'Vertical ' 6" Horizontal / 6' Vertical 6' Horizontal 6' Vertical 10' Horizontal 10" Vertical 10' Horizontal 10' Vertical 14' Horizontal 14" Vertical 14' Horizontal 14" Vertioot *14" Horizontal *14" Vertical 39 24 34 17 29 15 18 11 16 9 14 7 12 7 10 7 Average capacity depends on these conditions: 1. Condition of insulation. 2. Operator or worker's ability to arrange insulation sections in bog. 3. Types of jacketing - i.e., aluminum, canvas, etc. Capacities based on non zip-lock bag on a continuous removal project. Actual results depend on conditions at the time of use. O.D. = Actual 0.0. of Pipe + (2 x Insulation Thickness) x = 3.14 Grcumfetence = O.D. x x N.P.S. *4 % ) w. m 2 2*4 3 314 4 4*4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n 12. 14 16 18 20 24 30 0.0. of Pipe .84 1.05 1.32 1.66 1.90 2.38 2.88 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.56 6.63 7.63 8.63 9.63 10.75 11.75 12.75 14X0 16.00 18.00 20.00 24.00 30.00 Examples: Problem 1 - 3' x 1Vi" tine insulated with asbestos insulation a) Actual OD. of Pipe (See chart) = 3JO' b) Plus Insulation 2 x l *5' -- 3.00' c) Total O.D. of Insulation = 6.50' d) Grcumfetence = 6.50" x 3.14 = 20.41" Solution: A 6" Safe-T-Strip Bog has an outside circumference of 22' and would be the recommended bag to use. Problem 2 - 20" x 2*4' line Insulated with Asbestos Insulation a) Actual 0.0. ofPipe (See Chart) = 20' b) Phis Insulation 2x2*4' c) Total O.D. ofInsulation d) Circumference = 25'x 3.14 = 5" = 25" = 78.5' Solution: There ore several options with Sofe-T-Strip. a) I - 10" Safe-T-Strip (36' Grcumfetence) +1-14' Safe-T-Strip (49' Grcumfetence) = Total Grcumfetence 85'. b) 2 - 14' Safe-T-Strip (49' Grcumfetence) = 98" Total Grcumfetence - larger waste capacity than Solution 'A' c) 1-14' Bag (49' Grcumfetence) + 1 - 26' Extension + 1-6' Extension = Total 81' Grcumfetence Safe-T-Strip Table: Size Circumference 6' 18.84' 10' 31.4' 14' 43.96" Safe-T-Strip Circumference 22' 36' 49" Actual Safe-T-Strip O.D. 7.0" 11-4' 15.5" Marketed Exclusively in the Untied Stales by: Abatement Technologies, Inc. P.O. Box 930416 Norcross. GA 30093 (404)9345115 Distributed by; (Sote-7-S+ipP H o product of Asbegtxvd Equipment Inc., Conodo) UCC 006358 6H - 6' Horizontal 1 OH - TO' Horizontal 14H - 14' Horizontal 30SS - 30' Shoulder Simps 60SS - 60' Shoulder Shops VERTICAL HOR1ZONTAL-Z1PLOCK I 6HZ - 6' Horizontal c/w ziplock TOHZ - 10" Horizontal c/w ziplock 14HZ - 14" Horizontal c/w ziplock ! VERT1CALZIPLOCK VALVE-ZIPLOCK 6VLZ - 6" Valve c/w ziplock 10M.Z - 10' Valve c/w splodc 14VLZ - 14' Valve c/w ziplock EXPANSION STRIP TEE-ZIPLOCK 0640EX - 6'X40* Expansion Strip (Toe togs ! 2 0654EX - 6'X54' Expansion Strip I354EX - 13'X54* Expansion Strip 2654EX - 26'X54" Expansion Strip I 6TZ - 6' Tee c/w ziplock 10TZ - 10" Tee c/w ziplock 14TZ - 14' Tee c/w ziplock UCC 006359 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PIPE INSULATION REMOVAL MATERIAL PURCHASE SPECIFICATION PVC Glove Bag: prefabricated, 025 mm (10 mil) minimum thickness, poly-vinylchloride bag with integral 025 mm (10 mil) thick poly-vinyt-chloride gloves and elasticized valve/port. Bag equipped with reversible double-pull double-throw zipper on top to facilitate installation on pipe and progressive movement along pipe and with straps for sealing ends of bag around pipe. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PIPE INSULATION REMOVAL GLOVE BAG SPECIFICATION 1. Scope of Work 2. Regulatory Agencies 3. Material and Equipment 1.1 Remove entire asbestos containing pipe insulation as specified. 12 Where exposed ends of pipe insulation remain, seal exposed end with an approved encapsulant, tape or other appropriate means. 1.3 Seal all surfaces of piping, from which asbestos-containing pipe insulation has been removed, with an encapsulant suitable for system (type ol pipe). 2.1 Comply with Federal, State or Provincial and Local requirements for asbestos abate ment. In any case of conflict among these requirements or with this specification the more stringent requirements or specifications shall apply. 3.1 PVC Glove Bag: prefabricated, 025 mm (10 mil) minimum thickness, poly-vinylchloride bag with integral 025 mm (10 mil) (hick poly-vinyl-chloride gloves and elasticized valve/port. Bag equipped with reversible double-pull double-through zip per on top to facilitate installation on pipe and progressive movement along pipe. All glove bags, disposal bags, tape and any other disposable material shall be new, uncontaminated and in same condition as purchased from manufacturer. All equip ment must be clean, uncontaminated and in good working order. 32 .Securing Device: reusable nylon straps at (east 1' wide with metal tightening buckle for sealing ends of bags around pipe and/or insulation. 3.3 Sprayers: garden reservoir type, low velocity, capable of producing mist or fine spray. 3.4 Waste disposal bags: 0.15 mm (6 mil) minimum thickness polyethylene. Labelled as follows: "Contains Asbestos, Cancer Hazard, Avoid Breathing Oust", or equivalent wording. 3.5 Tape: self-adhering with sufficient strength for seating ends of exposed insulation. (3 inch fiberglass reinforced duct tape is recommended.) 3.6 H.E.PA Vacuum: (High Efficiency Particulate Absolute) filtered vacuum equipment with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibres at 99.97% efficiency for fibres 02 microns or larger. 3.7 Equipment: tools to safely cany out pipe insulation removal (i.e_, retractable utility knife, ftexisaw, snipes, rags, scrubbing pad, etc.) 3.8 Encapsulant: water based latex sealer or latex paint. 32 Amended Water water containing a surfactant. UCC 006360 4. Preparation 5. Removal 6. Disposal 4.1 Instruct workers on necessary safety procedures and protective measures. Instructin correct use of the glove bag and ensure their comprehension and ability to safely, use same. A2 Instruct workers on necessary personal protective equipment as required by job specification or local, state or provincial and federal regulations. 4.3 Arrange all waste disposal as required by applicable regulatory bodypes). 5.1 Have each worker fit and check respirator and personal protective equipment as specified. 52 Race any tools necessary to remove insulation in bottom of bag. Zip the bag onto the pipe and seal all openings to the pipe with the nylon straps. For valve bags seal valve cover with tape or equivalent 5.3 Insert nozzle of spray pump (pre-filled and primed with water and surfactant mixture) into bag through valve. Place hands in gloves and place necessary tools to remove insulation in tool pouch. 5.4 Cut or remove exterior insulation covering where applicable to expose asbestos pipe covering. Wet exposed pipe covering with sufficient mixture to suppress any dust. Remove insulation and arrange in bottom of bag to obtain maximum capacity of bag. Wash down exposed portion of pipe and top section of bag ensuring that any expos ed end of asbestos insulation is thoroughly surface saturated as well as insulation in lower portion of bag. Use one hand and a cloth or sponge to aid in washing process. 5.5 If bag is to be removed from pipe for use on new section of pipe seal two or three channels of zip-lock from outside of bag. (Note: trying to close all four channels of zip-iock together is difficult.) Re-install in new location before opening zip-lock. 5.6 If bag is to be moved along pipe, move bag, re-seal lo pipe with straps and using double-pull zipper lo pass hangers. Repeal stripping operation. 5.7 To remove bag after completion of stripping, wash top section and tools thoroughly. Put all tools in one hand (glove), pull hand out inverted, twist to create a separate pouch, double tape to seal. Out between the tape and place in next glove bag or into a water bucket, open pouch under water and clean and then allow to dry. 5.8 While glove bag is still on pipe but after tools have been removed, an appropriately labelled waste disposal bag is slipped up and over the glove bag. The glove bag's straps and zippers are opened and the glove bag opening carefully folded over and lowered into the waste disposal bag. Disposal bag is then sealed with tape or tie strap (not wire), to minimize bags being punctured in transit to disposal site). 5.9 After removal of bag ensure pipe is clean of all residue. If necessary after removal of each section ol asbestos, vacuum all surfaces of pipe, using H.EPA Filtered Vacuum equipment. If H.EPA Vacuum equipment is not available, use cloths, mops or sponges, dampened with water. Ensure that surfaces are kept free of wet sludge which after drying could release asbestos fibres into the atmosphere. Do not use vacuum equipment other than H.EPA equipment with high efficiency titters. 5.10 Seal all surfaces of pipe with suitable sealer to seal any residual fibres. Cover expos ed ends of remaining asbestos insulation with tape. 5.11 After removal of pipe covering vacuum all surfaces of work area including reusable tools and equipment used to perform the work. 5.12 Have each worker remove and dispose of personal clothing and respiratory equip ment as specified 5.13 Welds and folds of glove bags are to remain intact without modification to manufac turers design. 5.14 Glove bags, disposal bags, cloth rags and any porous materials are to be considered hazardous after use and handled according to disposal sub-section. 6.1 Deliver and deposit waste in accordance with regulations set by applicable environmental regulatory authorities. UCC 006361