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8ZZl0000dV wvaDOHd uomvw emsodxa aai^DTHD tamia AIID IH3ATVD r V^V c?ffa7%oc/kctf- and CiemiatCl- r PUT IT IN WRITING Date 19 JULY 1974_____________ r.To_ From ( [( J. D. KRAMER G. B. H. SPEED ) Take Action ) For Your Comments Subject ( ) For Your Approval ( ) As Requested VC1 REDUCTION - PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ( } For Your Info ( ) File ( ) Discuss With Me ( ) Note & Return r This book contains the profit improvement projects currently being considered with a goal of attaining a 10 ppm maximum exposure to VC1 on a TWA. Additional projects will be added as new ideas develop. The program is divided into six major areas as follows: I - Improve Area Monitoring for VC1 Leaks II - Projects to Remove Operator from Exposure III - Process Modifications for the Containment or Removal of VC1 IV - Reduction of PVC Particulates V - Reduce Lost Batches VI - Operator Training Included in the book is a summary of the projects, a time table for project completion, details of the individual projects and a sample of the weekly report forms. GBHS/pk G. B. H. SPEED [ [ L L AROOOOf279 08Zl0000dV i SUMMARY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 4 IMPROVED AREA MONITORING FOR VC1 VAPORS PROJECT NUMBER I-A PROJECT Initiate Formal Leak Patrol 1. Set up procedure S record keeping 2. Select maintenance man for job 3. Instruct man in job 4. Start patrol PERSON RESPONSIBLE Draffen/Speed COST CE NO. $80,000/yr. I-B Review Sample Point Locations Speed 1. Review 2. Relocate $ 2,000 Maintenance I-C Add Alarm Lights Horn Dunning/Speed $100,000 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install equipment. I-D Add Second Bendix Chromatograph L.Thompson/Speed $41,000 CC #288 1. Prepare CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install I-E Review need for alarm lights horn on Becknan Analyzer Speed $25,000 I-F Collect Chromatograph Data on L.Thompson/Speed $100,000 Computer 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install system I AP00001281 SIMMY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECTS TO REM3VE OPERATOR FROM EXPOSURE PROJECT NUMBER II-A II-B II-C PROJECT Time and Motion Studies 1. Top Floor Operator a. Charging Nos. 16,17 18 reactors ' b. Charging Nos. 1,2 3 reactors c. Charging No. 19 reactor d. Making up solution 2. Stripper Operator a. Horaopolymer batch b. Copolymer batch c. 400 batch d. 19th reactor 3. Bottom Floor Operator 4. Finishing Operator Communications 1. Determine system,prepare cost estimate CE 2. Equipment delivery 3. Install equipment Automation of Process 1. Prepare P I flow sheets a. Monomer charging b. DM water charge c. Solution charge d. VAc charge e. Propylene charge f. Drop header g. North recovery h. Center recovery i. South recovery j. Air k. Refrigerated water 2. Automation, or remote control of process a. From C-l above, determine amount of automation or remote control required b. Design system, prepare cost estimate PERSON RESPONSIBLE F. L. Riddle J.D.Pearson/ G.B.H. Speed W.E .Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed COST $75,000 $2,000,000 CE NO. AP00001282 [ [ [ [' Lr PROJECT NUMBER [ n'C [ [ l [ [ C [ [ [ SUMMARY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECTS TO REMOVE OPERATOR FROM EXPOSURE PROJECT PERSON RESPONSIBLE Automation of Process (continued) 3. Television monitoring of equip ment a. From C-l above and survey of equipment determine number and location of television cameras b. Design system prepare cost estimate 4. Enclosed control roan a. Determine location b. Determine cost of relocating equipment if required c. Design control rocm including control panel, etc. and prepare cost estimate 5. Prepare total cost package for items C-2, 3 and 4 prepare CE 6. Equipment delivery 7. Install Breathing Air System 1. Revise existing temporary system for adequacy and modify if necessary 2. Install fresh air breathing station at T/C unloading 3. Install permanent breathing air system a. Prepare cost estimate $ CE b. Equipment delivery c. 1) Installation of filter $ connections 2) Installation of compressor dryer D.L.Walker/ G.B.H.Speed COST $200,000 CE NO. \ I j r APOOOOf283 SUMMARY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR THE CCNTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VC1 PROJECT NUMBER III-A III-B III-C III-D III-E III-F III-G III-H PROJECT PERSON RESPONSIBLE Third Steam Jet 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 5 prepare CE 3. Install D.L .Walker Charge Pot Drain System 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3 prepare CE 3. Install F.N.Sublette Sweco Screen Exhaust Fan 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3 prepare CE 3. Install Reactor 3 Third Floor Exhaust System 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3 prepare CE 3. Install F.N.Sublette D.L.Walker First 3 Second Floor Exhaust System 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3 prepare CE 3. Install D.L.Walker New Stripper Transfer Pumps 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3 prepare CE 3. Install F.N.Sublette Improve Ventilation Pattern 1. Redesign blower discharge nozzles 2. Conduct air flow studies with smoke R.W .McGinnis Monomer Recovery Drain System 1. Revise existing drain system 3 equipment 2. Modify or add drain as required 3. Equipment delivery as required 4. Install additional instruments as required F.N.Sublette/ G.B.H.Speed COST $ 10,000 CE NO. Maintenance $ 10,000 Maintenance $ 10,000 Maintenance $140,000 VFCE #508 Included in III-D VFCE #508 $50,000 Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 Maintenance AP00001284 r r r r` r PROJECT l. NUMBER r iii-i ` iii-j [ [ III-K [ III-L [ III-M i: LM l [. L SUNMARY VCl IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VCl PROJECT PERSON RESPONSIBLE Charge Pot Rupture Disc Vent Lines 1. Design system 2. Equipment delivery 3. Install F.N.Sublette/ G.B.H.Speed COST $ 10,000 New (Fetterolf) Spray Rinse Valve 1. Evaluate new type valves currently being tested 2. Prepare cost estimate 5 CE to replace existing Phaudler spray rinse valves 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install F.N.Sublette/ G.B.H.Speed $ 50,000 New VCl Recovery System 1. Design 2. Equipment delivery 3. Installation Increase Total Ventilation Through Reactor Building 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install D.L.Walker/ G.B.H.Speed W.E.Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed $653,000 $120,000 Low Temperature VCl Recovery System 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install High Pressure Water Cleaning System for Reactors 1. Determine system to use 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Install W.E.Dunning/ J.T.Barr/ W.E.Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed $500,000 $ 10,000 CE NO. Maintenance Maintenance VFCE #450 AP00001285 PROJECT NUMBER III-O III-P SUMMARY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR TOE CONTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VC1 PROJECT PERSON RESPONSIBLE COST Chemical Cleaning of Reactors 1. Determine system to be used 2. Design system 3. Prepare cost estimate 5 CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install Pensacola/ W.E.Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed $750,000 Redesign all monomer handling piping 1. From the P I flow sheets prepared under Project II-C-1, review all monomer piping to determine if modification can be made to reduce number of flanges 6 polymer buildup 2. Redesign if required 3. Prepare cost estimate CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install F.N.Sublette/ G.B.H.Speed $ 50,000 CE NO. APOObOl286 SIM4ABY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REDUCTION OF PVC PARTICULATES PROJECT NUMBER IV-A IV-B PROJECT Replace Product Collectors with Cyclones 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install Complete upgrading of Bulk Handling, Loading Bagging 1. Review of existing system 2. Design revised system 3. Determine cost prepare CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install PERSON RESPONSIBLE D.L.Walker/ W.E.Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed COST $150,000 CE NO. Maintenance $750,000 EST APOOOOI287 [ E [ c [ PROJECT NUMBER n V-A n c V-B V-C [ V-D [ [ [ L I SUMMARY VC1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REDUCE LOST BATCHES PROJECT Chemical Charge System 1. Review charging procedures to eliminate errors 2. Review charging system Reevaluate all recipes catalyst levels New IK water system 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install Add additional refrigeration $ cooling tower water supply 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install PERSON RESPONSIBLE F.L.Riddle F.L.Riddle D .L .Walker W.E.Dunning/ 6.B.H.Speed i COST CE NO. $227,000 VFCE #430 $750,000 EST APOOOOt 288 SUM1ARY VC1 IMPROVBENT. PROJECT OPERATOR TRAINING PROJECT NUMBER VI-A PROJECT Update operating manuals PERSON RESPONSIBLE J.P.Parker VI-B Group individual training sessions J.P.Parker COST CE NO. AP00001289 06Z10000dV VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. I IMPROVE AREA MONITORING FOR VC1 LEAKS A. INITIATE FORMAL LEAK PATROL 1. Set up procedures and record keeping 2. Select maintenance man for job 3. Instruct man in need for job and sample procedures 4. Start patrols B. REVIEW SAMPLE POINT LOCATIONS 1. Relocate to reflect two systems a. Personnel operating area b. Process control area C. ADD ALARM LIGHT AND HORN (INCLUDES NO. 2 BENDIX) 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install system D. ADD SECOND BENDIX CHROMATOGRAPH 1. Prepare CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install E. REVIEW NEED FOR ALARM LICHTS AND HORN CN BECKMAN ANALYZER USED IN FINISHING, BAGGING AND COMPOUNDING F. COLLECT CHROMATOGRAPH DATA CN COMPUTER (INCLUDE BOIH BENDIX 5 BECKMAN) 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Order equipment . 3. Install system AP00001291  prLOriT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department Project No. Date________ PVC I-A 8 July 1974 Capital Investment $ 80,000/yr. Annual Benefits Person Responsible W.D.DRAFFEN "TJTHTFTTSPEED DESCRIPTION: (Include plan of action and timetable) __ INITIATE FORMAL LEAK PATROL The purpose of this project is to detect and stop VC1 leaks as soon as possible. It is proposed to add one additional maintenance man per shift (total 4) with the primary responsibility of patroling the polymerization building with a Century Analyzer. Upon detecting a leak, he will, if possible, make the necessary repairs on the spot, or connect an exhaust hose to the leak, and report the leak to insure repairs are made. A separate log will be maintained by the patrol personnel. He will work closely with process personnel for ' effective reduction in monomer leaks. This project is divided into'the following steps: 1. Set up procedures and record keeping 2. Select maintenance man for job 3. Instruct nan in need for job and sample procedures 4. Start patrol. . TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001292 Department Project No. < Date________ t Iv'.Ol-TT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PVC I-B 8 July 1973 Capital Investment 2,000 Annual Benefits _____ N/A Person Responsible G.B.H .SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) REVIEW SAMPLE POINT 'LOCATIONS The plant currently has one 10 point Bendix Chromatograph monitoring.the ------ IBIIII I I I----Ml .III II---- ! I polymerization building. An additional 10 point Bendix will be added under project I-D. It is felt that some of the existing $anple locations do not reflect the actual operating areas. This project will review the existing locations and considering the additional 10 points to be added, will propose a new layout with the purpose of not only covering the operating areas but areas not normally used but where VC1 can escape. The two areas will be divided into: ____a_)__P__e_r_s_o__n_n_e__l _o__p_e__r_a_tin% g areab) Process control area TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE i AP00001293  P.7.0JIT improvement project Department Project No, PVC , Capital Investment $ Annual Benefits ^/A Date " 8 July 1974 ! Person Responsible L.R.THCMPSON G.B .H. SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) ADD ALARM LIOTTS AND HORN TO BENDIX CHRCMATOGRARt ,The purpose of this porject is to provide means by which the operating personnel will know when the VC1 exposure in a particular area is above' the proposed limit. It is proposed to install a flashing red light at each sample point location and a horn on each floor. If the VC1 concentration exceeds the limit the light will start flashing at the point of high concentration and the horn will sound indicating that a sample point on that level is beyond the limits. Thus the operators will know that a fresh air mask is required in the area and that maintenance is required to stop the leak:. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Order equipment 5. Install system TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001294 rr.OFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department P'VE Capital Investment $ 50.000 Project No. _________ Annual Benefits Date_____________ 8 July 1974 Person Responsible L.R.THOMPSON G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) ADD SECOND BENDIX CHROMATOGRAHi rJhe purpose of this project is to provide additional VC1 monitoring in the polymerization building. After installing the original 10 point Bendix it was found that the 10 points do not provide adequate coverage of the area. Also during calibration-or other outages of the existing chromatograph, there is no record of the building.exposure. With the second chromatograph. additional coverage of the building will be obtained and the second 10 t I ( I points will be dispersed with the first 10 points to provide some record during outage of either unit. I lI I This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Prepare CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install TIMING: 'SEE MASTER TIME TABLE APOOOOf295  P ROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DepartmentFVC Project No, I *cE Date ^ July 1974 . Capital Investment $ 2S,000 EST Annual Benefits N/A Person Responsible G,B,H,SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) REVIEW NEED FOR ALARM LIGHTS AND HORN CN BECKMAN CHRCMATOGRAfH ,,A 10 point Beclanan Chromatograph is currently in use analyzing the operation area of the PVC finishing building, bagging area, warehouse and compounding plant. Based on preliminary data the VC1 concentrations in these areas have been below 10 ppm. Additional data will be analyzed as obtained to determine if excursions above 10 ppm do exist. Depending on the number of excursions and locations the need for alarm lights and horns will be made. TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001296  PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department Project No. PVC I-F Capital Investment $10Q>000 OST Annual Benefits ^/A Date________ 8 July 1974 Person Responsible L.R.THOMPSON G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (Include plan of action and timetable) COLLECT CHROMATOGRAPH DATA CN COMPUTER ^Currently the chromatograph charts from both the Bendix and Beckman Analyzers are being manually read and the data recorded. The same will be done when the second Bendix is added. . The manual reading is 'time consuming and expensive. It is proposed to install a computer that vd.ll automatically collect the individual reading from each point and every 24 hours produce a record of the reading along with an average for each point and for the total area. These records.are required by law. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Order equipment 3. Install'system TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE APOOOOf297 86ZL0000dV ! f HH { Wi ! VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. II PROJECTS TO REMOVE OPERATOR FRCM EXPOSURE A. TIME AND MOTION STUDIES 1. Top Floor Operator a. Charging Nos. 16, 17 or 18 reactors b. Charging Nos. 1, 2 or 3 reactors c. Charging No. 19 reactor d. Making up solution 2. Stripper Operator a. Homopolymer batch b. Copolymer batch c. 400 batch d. 19th reactor 3. Bottom Floor Operator 4. Finishing Operator B. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Determine system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Equipment delivery 3. Install equipment C. AUTOMATION OF PROCESS 1. Prepare P I flow sheets a. Monomer charging b. IM water charge c. Solution charge d. VAc charge e. Propylene charge f. Drop header g. North recovery h. Center recovery i. South recovery j. Air k. Refrigerated water 2. Automation, or remote control of process a. From C-l above, determine amount of automation or remote control required b. Design system, prepare cost estimate 3. Television monitoring of equipment a. From C-l above and survey of equipment determine number and location of television cameras b. Design system and prepare cost estimate APOOOOf299 00lOOOOdV 31HV1 3-ill mLSWiJ Has :qnikii TT^sui XjaATTSfT ^usuidxnbq 33 ajedsjd pUB ^ pire `z-3 suiaxx joj aSB)pBd 3son oaBdajj __________ 31we3S3 asoo ajBdaad pue * d^3 `xauBd xoa^uon i'utpnxoui uiooa loa^uoD uSfsaa '0 pazinbaa waudpriba Sux^-enoiaa jo qsoo aunaia:aa *q . ' uopraoi airiuua^aa *e _______________ moot xormon pasoioug 'I *O *s *t (psnuTjuoo) SS3D0M 0 NOIIVNQLOV {aiqejauiji put: uoj;ob jo UB]d epnpuj) :NOIXdIHOS3CI miM'Td aaadS'H-g-p ' _____________________ .______________ DMINNna*3`M iaiBt,0dB3H U0920& ti6T ^inf 8 -- Bjyauag i*nutiv sSt# - D-n OM3fo4r(f ___ I" ;aaui;s3AUj ' 3A3 ?u#xjada X02T0tf <3 iMaWaACHdWI Xiao's*!  PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ' PVC Capital Investment $ 200000 ^ Project No. Date_______ II-D 8 July 1974 Annual Benefits ______________ Person Responsible D.L.WALKER G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) BREATHING AIR SYSTEM As proposed in the tentative regulations, a fresh air breathing system must be provided for operators in case the VC1 level exceeds the limit. The project proposes a conplete and separate fresh air system with filter beds for the removal of 00. A temporary system is currently in use utilizing the instrument air system. This project is divided into the following steps': 1. Revise existing temporary system ior adequacy and. modiiy if necessary 2. Install fresh air breathing station at T/C Unloading__________ ._________ 3. Install permanent breathing air system a. Prepare cost estimate and CE___________________________________________ b.. Equipment delivery c. 1) Installation of filter and .connections 2) Installation ot compressor and ctryer TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001301 VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. II PROJECTS TO REMOVE OPERATOR FROM EXPOSURE C. AUTOMATION OF PROCESS (continued) 4. Enclosed control room a. Determine location b. Determine cost of relocating equipment if required c. Design control room including control panel, etc. and prepare cost estimate 5. Prepare total cost package for items C-Z, 3 and 4 and prepare CE 6. Equipment delivery 7. Install D. BREATHING AIR SYSTEM 1. Revise existing temporary system for adequacy and modify if necessary 2. Install fresh air breathing station at T/C Unloading 3. Install permanent breathing air system a. Prepare cost estimate and CE b. Equipment delivery c. 1) Installation of filter and connections 2) Installation of conpressor and dryer APOOOOf302 Department Project No. Date________ PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PVC II-A 8 July 1974 , Capital Investment $ ^/A Annual Benefits ^/A Person Responsible F.L.RIDDLE DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable)________________________ TIME AND MOTION STUDIES Time and motion studies are planned for each operating job in the polymer ,,, rv ...... .......... . ... ------- . ............. -- building and for.various phases of some of the jobs. The purpose of these studies is to determine where an operator spends most of his time so these areas can be adequately monitored and more emphasis can be put on making these areas clean. The studies will also be used to determine what valves or equipment can be operated automatically or remotely. The various jobs or job phase? to be studied are as follows: 1. Top Floor Operator a. Charging Nos. 16, 17 or 18 reactors " o. uiargmg iV33. 1, Z"or* T TeaCTOTH " " c*. Charging No. 19 reactor d. Making up solution 2. ' Stripper Operator a. komopoiymer batch . b. Copolymer batch c. 466 batch d. 19th reactor 3. bottom hioor OperatoT"" 4. Finishing Operator TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001303  Pr.OFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ^Project No. Date________ ' PVC II-B 8 July 1974 Capital Investment _$ 75,000 EST Annual Benefits N/A Person Responsible J.D.PEARSON DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) COMMUNICATIONS In the operations of the PVC Plant, operators need to be in constant communication with each other for the correct timing of charging, dropping and stripping of reactors. The operators are separated on different floors by concrete. Due to the above normal noise level, it is very difficult to communicate by voice alone. In the case of an emergency or VC1 leak, notification of all affected personnel is slow. By means of a walkie talkie type communication system, all operators,can be notified of emergency or leaks at once. It is the purpose of this project to supply such a system. The project is divided into the following steps: 1: Determine system, prepare cost estimate and CE 2. Equipment delivery 3. Install equipment TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001304 P?:CT1T improvement project Department Project No. II-C Capital Investment $ 2,000,000 EST Annual Benefits ____________ Date 8 July 1974 ------------------------- : L Person Responsible W.E.DUNNING GIF.HTSVbbU"" F.L.RIDDLE DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) AUTOMATION OF PROCESS Tfte purpose of this project is to eliminate the exposure of the operator to VG1 by removing the operator from the operating area through the use of automatically or remotely controlled valves and/or equipment. From the time and motion studies and update P 8 I flow sheets, the entent of automation will be determined. The use of television cameras will also be evaluated. In the scope of this project is an enclosed VC1 free control room in which the major operations will be conducted, from. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Pjrepare P 8 I flow sheets a. Monomer charging` b. DM water charge c. Solution charge __________________________________ _______________ d. VAc charge e. Propylene charge f. Drop header, g. North recovery h. Center recovery i. South recovery *_______________ 1 j. Air " "" k. Refrigerated water_____________ 2. Automation, or remote control of process a. From C-l above, determine amount of automation or remote control required b. Design system, prepare cost estimate 3. Television monitoring of equipment a.-i-rom l-i aDove and survey 6f equipment cteCfcfHIinS AM lC'diltlOh ------ of television cameras b. Design system and prepare cost estimate APOOOOI305 PROJECT NO, I I I 90lOOOOdV \I i VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. Ill PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VCI A. THIRD STEAM JET 1. Design system 2. Determine cost 3. Install B. CHARGE POT DRAIN SYSTEM 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install C. SWECO SCREEN EXHAUST FAN 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install D. REACTOR AND THIRD FLOOR EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install E. FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install F. NEW STRIPPER TRANSFER PUMPS 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install G. IMPROVE VENTILATION PATTERN 1. Redesign blower discharge nozzles 2. Conduct air flow studies with smoRe H. MONOMER RECOVERY DRAIN SYSTEM 1. Revise existing drain system and equipment 2. Modify or add drain as required 3. Equipment delivery as required 4. Install additional instruments as required APOOOOf307 VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. Ill PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR TOE CONTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VC1 I. ' CHARGE POT RUPTURE DISC VENT LINES 1. Design system 2. Equipment Delivery 3. Install J. NEW (FETTEROLF) SPRAY RINSE VALVE 1. Evaluate new type valves currently being tested 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE to replace existing Phaudler spray rinse valves 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install K. NEW VC1 RECOVERY SYSTEM 1. Design 2. Equipment delivery 3. Installation L. INCREASE TOTAL VENTILATION THROUGH REACTOR BUILDING 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install M. LOW TEMPERATURE VC1 RECOVERY SYSTEM 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install N. HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING SYSTEM FOR REACTORS 1. Determine system to use 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Install O. CHEMICAL CLEANING OF REACTORS 1. Determine system to be used 2. Design system 3. Prepare cost estimate and CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install AP00001308 VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. Ill PROCESS MODIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTAINMENT OR REMOVAL OF VC1 P. ' REDESIGN ALL MONCMER HANDLING PIPING 1. From the P I flow sheets prepared under project II-C-1, review all monomer piping to determine if modification can be made to reduce number of flanges and polymer buildup. 2. Redesign if required 3. Prepare cost estimate and CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install AP00001309 PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department .Project No. Date________ PVC III-B 8 July 1974 Capital Investment $ 10000 EST Annual Benefits _________________ Person Responsible FN.SUBLETTE G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) CHARGE POT DRAIN SYSTEM When a reactor is charged, monomer vapors are left in the catalyst charge pot. - ______ _________ _____ _____ As a safety precaution, the pot is drained of any liquid and pressure bled-off in case any catalyst is left in the pot. The drain currently vents into the reactor building. This project will connect all drains to a central drain system outside the building. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE___________________ 3. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABUS AP00001310  PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department PVC Capital Investment $ 10 >000 ^ Project No. Date________ III-C 8 July 1974 Annual Benefits ________________ Person Responsible F,N,SUBLETTE G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (Include plan of action and timetable) SWECO SCREEN EXHAUST FAN ' Stripped resin is pumped from the strippers to Sweco Screens to remove large xi------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- . ............... particles. These screens located just outside the building allow residual monomer to escape and drift into the operating area.' A temporary exhaust system was installed inside the reactor building and has drastically improved the operation. This project proposes the installation of a permanent exhaust fan outside the reactor building. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE___________________ 3. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001311 < PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ^Project No. Date _____ PVC III-E 8 July 1974 Capital Investment $ 140,000 * Includes III-D Annual Benefits ,, ,, ' .. Person Responsible D.L.WALKER G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR EXHAUST SYSTEM Currently any leaks that develop on the first or second floor of the reactor i.O i. - - ' -- ---- building must be cleared through the use of wall fans. With the cross ventilation in the building a leak on the opposite wall must go completely across the building before being exhausted. This project proposes a large exhaust fan. with multiple flexible connections that can be connected to a leak source until repairs can be made. This project is divided into the foilwing steps: 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001312 I r r f r r r' r [. r [ t:. i: L L I. L L L PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ^Project No. Date________ JVC III-E 8 July 1974 Capital Investment $ 140,000 Includes III-D Annual Benefite__________ Person Responsible D.L.WALKER r. r h spppn DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR EXHAUST SYSTEM Currently any leaks that develop on the first or second floor of the reactor ...Ci -........... ............. i. 11 ......................... ........-- ----.. .... building must be. cleared through the use of wall fans. With the cross ventilation in the building a leak on the opposite wall must go conpletely across the building before being exhausted. This project proposes a large exhaust fan. with multiple flexible connections that can be connected to a leak source until repairs can be made. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Determine cost and prepare CE 3. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001313 WElOOOOdV 319VI 3WI1 HrLLSVW 33S :DNIWU ____________________________________________ . IT^sui 33 ajBdaad pUB qsoo auiuuaqoa uraqsXs uStssq * 'z *T :sdaqs 2utmo*[IQJ aqq .oqui papiAip sr qoafood ^stqi j.oqoea.1 61 *on uo XxTnjssaoons pasn Suiaq Xnuaoj.no sduind ddny-uBuuoo nau jo uoiobubosut aqq sasodcud qoafood siqx aauiouotu iBnptsaj SuissaxaJ Surpxinq aqq ui padump oq qsntu quaquoo utsaj. aqq diund aqq aaoj. oj, 'Snpd Xxquanbaaj sduind pxo aqq uoiqippe uj -uaaios ooews aqq oq sduind aqq qSnooqq pajnssaod Xxquanbaoj bjb sj.odeA oauiououi qpnsaj: sy 'HSdN aqq apiAood oq soaddtjqs aqq uo qnd aq qsnu' aonssaod oauiououi qxnsao b sv `HSdN qStq b aiinbao pus pxo ajB aoiAjas siqq xoj pasn sduind qtiasaod aqi " ........ --..........- .................. 1 -............ 'ijr squeq puaxq aqq oq suaaqos ooas qSncuqq padund st soaddtjqs aqq uioxj utsafl Q3HdS`H*8'D iuaians'N'd 000`OS $ ScSCid aadSNm aaddiais/iflN -' (ajqBqauiqq pUB uoppB jo UBjd apnjorn) tNOIIdRIDSSG eqxjauag |Bnuuy M6I ^inf 8 d-III DAd JBQ o^i qoafoi^ quaimzdc[ xoaroacd: iN3>':3Aon d3*:i iidord I 4* PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT . .. Department ^Project No. Date .. 0, DESCRIPTION: PVC III-G . Capital Investment $ 25,000 . . .. Annual Benefits 8 July 1974 Person Responsible R^-McGINNIS G.B.H.SPEED (include plan of action and timetable) improve Ventilation pattern Cn the third floor of the reactor building, the fresh air blower exhaust i HI ----'ll I III ---------- is located about.12 feet above the floor. As a result, the fresh air does not reach the operators level until it is half way across the building. This project will investigate means for discharging the fresh air along the wall to provide a complete sweep of the building. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Redesign blower discharge nozzles 2. Conduct air flow studies with smoke TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE l. ; I-= [' L" ' i L APOOOOf315 I r r. r r. r r. i: i: >RGFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department PVC ' . Capital Inveetment $25000 EST Project No. ' Annual Benefits _________________ Date . July 1974 ' Person Responsible F-N.SUBLETTE G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) . MCNCMER RECOVERY DRAIN SYSTEM- In the operation of the monomer recovery system, water condenses out of the . ---------------------------- :------------------;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ monomer as pressure is increased. In addition, water is used in the Nash system to compress the gases. . As such, these systems include gas/liquid separators which must be drained of excess liquid. In tlie present system, these separators drain into the reactor building, releasing any dissolved monomer and on occasions monomer vapor. This projfeet proposes installing level control equipment as the separator and a closed central drain system discharging outside the building. This "project is divided into `the following steps: 1. Revise existing drain system and equipment 2. Modify or add drain as required 3. Equipment delivery as required. 4. Install additional instruments as required L .----------- :-- TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE I. ..---------------- :-------------- -- !.._____________________________ ___ L ' - - - - - - - - - :- - - - - - - L ~-- AP00001316 iinoooqdv aisvi hwii hsllsvw aas jdniwll . Tmsui XxsAixap lusudinba ""1^ uraasXs uSissa *x : sdeqs fJuiMonoj eip oaut pspiAip si :pe Load siqi 111 ' 1 11 ................ 1,1 1 '/ jocu Sirrpxinq jojOBai aqq aAoqe quxod b oq quaA'osip a.inqdru sip. jo uoxquaqxa exp sasodoad josCoad sity, J.9U10U0UI 3ux2j.mp sithm qs-inq aABq osip airtqdru sip `quanbajjin: Xisa qSnoqqqv *esj.b SupBiado aqq oqur aS.rapsTp tpiqM. sosxp 9-iradru tf*TM papiAoid bjb ioiobbi OAd uo }od Sosip i[i saNn. inha. dsiq sramdua iod hdhvhd-' . {3-[qB;aujT; pux> uotioB jo Gpnpuj) rMOIidlHOSSa (I3HdS*H`g`D imians-N-d u'"d sqijouag ]Bnmjy ____________ 000`01 $ ann9Aiij % U61 ^tnf 8 I-III DAd ojyj *}a ' ^U8tU;JBdO(I ioaroiid j.jmsj\tsao^c:tai xiao^d 81L0000dV awi awn rnsvw aas :dniwil __________________________________________ TTB^sui -fr XiSAixap quauidtnbg SSATBA SSUTi /Bids ' iaXpriBiy Suiqsrxa aoBxdaj. 05 33 pun aqBiurqsa qsoo aiBdaag 'Z _________ psqsaq Suiaq Xx^uajjrp sbaxba adAq msu pqBnpBAg *x : sdaqs Sumoxxoj aip oqui pappiip si qoaCoad slip, StmjsBM x^nlTBui pus .Suiuado ioj paau* aip qnoipiM saoq.DB3j. 30 SuiSiEipai aqa moxIE him ssaxba msu aqi paijiasnf ji saAXBA aaxpneqg sip aoBxdaj pirc ssaxba msu atp aqBnxBAa oq pasodbid si 11 axqBqoBiqsi ajb ssaxba jxoaaxa-sd am `Sutinoj axqBiapisuoo asriBO axqBqOBiqai Suiaq qou pus-Asads aqsnbapB ub apiAoad qott op ssaxba aaxprtBqd aqj, ` ioqoBaa aqq Suiuado joj paau sip qnoqqiM Suidump axTMM aoqosaa b 30 qno aauiAxod ssoox asuia oq pasn euB ssaxba asuia /Bids * ssaxba jxoiaqqsd wau aqq aABq OMq asaqi *OMq aoj qdsoxa ------------------- -----------------------------------------------------:---------------- ------------------------------ ssaxba asuio. /Bids aaxpnBqd qqiM paddinba aiB saoqDBsa XqiD quaAXBD aqq XTV 3ATVA HSNIH AVHdS dTOHEIiad MEIN' . (aiqBioun; pus uopos jo us]d cpnpui) SNOIidlHOSaCT qagdS'H^'S 31L3ianS'N*d Bqijouag X'BnuuV . 000os $ quouiqsoAur .. . H6J Xxnr 8 0,*.a .'*`t ' "~~~ <eM 5ro,dT ___________ 3M ioaro^d j,N2W3ao*:c:7I zulovc  PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT department PVC Capital Investment $ 653.^00 ^ Project No. III-K Annual Benefits Date 8 July 1974 Person Responsible D.k.WALKGR G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) NEW VC1 RECOVERY. SYSTEM The present VC1 recovery system is spread over the entire inside of the _<2.------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ----- --------------- building and includes old equipment both Nash type and reciprocating type compressors. The control of the equipment is essentially manual. The obsolescent, poor layout and lack of instrumentation has.resulted in poor VC1 efficiencies and frequent plugging of equipment and lines which results in the escape of VC1. It is proposed to locate all VC1 recovery equipment outside the building in one location. The equipment is to be instrumented to provide minimum operator attention. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design 2. Equipment Delivery________________________________ 3. Installation TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE T AP0000I3f9 PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ^Project No. Date _____ PVC III-L 8 July 1974 Capital Investment $ 120,000 Annual Benefits Person Responsible D-L.WALKER G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) INCREASE TOTAL VENTILATION THROUGH REACTOR BUILDING _^he reactor building currently has ventilation capacity to provide a_______ normal air change of 12 per hour and emergency of 24 per hour. If through other process modifications tAe VC1 exposure level cannot be maintained below the limit, additional ventilation will be considered. This project is divided into-the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE____________________ 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001320  PROSIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ' Project No.III-M TM_ ' .. Capital lavtmant $ 500 000 251 Annual Benefits Date ** " Person Responsible W.E.PUNNING G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) . LCW TEMPERATURE VC1 RECOVERY SYSTEM The majority of the problems associated with monomer recovery resulting in ..... ... i .............................................. ' - --1 ' fouling and monomer release occurs in the compression of the vapor from the discharge of the vacuum pump, to the condensers. This project proposes the use of low temperature C20-25F) recovery system which' would eliminate the need for compression. The monomer would condense at the vacuum pump discharge pressure. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. _ Equipment delivery 4. `install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001321  PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department PVC . Capital Investment $ 100,000 EST Project No. Date DESCRIPTION: III-N Annual Benefits 8 July 1974 Person Responsible (include plan of action and timetable) J.T.BARR W.E.DUNNING G.B.H.SPEED . HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING SYSTEM FOR REACTORS Currently all reactors are opened and manually hosed down between charges ................ ---- .......... ' '.I----.. -- .......... . i I- | ,, and entered and manually cleaned every three to five charges. The opening of reactors results in the release of monomer to the operating area. This project proposes the use of a high pressure water cleaning system that is more effective than manual hosing. It is hoped that the effectiveness will be improved to allow discontinuing the between batch hosing and less frequent manual cleaning. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. .Determine system to use 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE _______________ .3. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001322 PROFIT IMPHOYSMENT PROJECT Department Project No. Date________ PVC_________ III-0 8 July 1974 Capital Investment _$ 750,000 Annual Benefits _____ Person Responsible _ W.E.DUNNING G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (includo plan of action and timetable) .CHEMICAL CLEANING OF REACTORS A? Calvert City only one reactor. No. 19 stainless steel, is currently being . -- - -- -- .......................................................-- -----------, i chemically cleaned with EMF. The other 18 reactors are manually cleaned. No man has ever entered No. 19 for cleaning. Chemical'cleaning with DMF results in a far superior job than manual cleaning. With a properly designed chemical cleaning system the use of operator to clean reactors can be eliminated. If entry for mechanical reasons are required, the reactor can be scrupulously cleaned with EMF before entering. The purpose of this project is to eliminate the need to enter reactors for cleaning through the use of a chemical cleaning system. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Determine system to be used 2. Design system 3. Prepare cost estimate and CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001323 r PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT r Department . Capital Investment $ 50,000 c Project No. Date _____ r III-P 8 July 1974 ---------------------------------- Annual BenefitB Person Responsible F-N.SUBLETTE G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) r REDESIGN ALL MONCMER HANDLING PIPING c Due to the addition of monomer recovery equipment to the facility through the years, monomer recovery equipment is located throughout the polymer c building. Many lines traverse the building several times from beginning to end. It is the purpose of this study to review all the monomer piping c and redesign and relocate in a more direct route with less flanges, dead c spots, etc. can be made. c This project is divided into the following steps: 1. From the P 6 I flow sheets prepared under project II-C-1, review all monomer piping to determine if modification can be made to reduce [ number of flanges and polymer buildup. 2.' Redesien if reauired . 3. Prepare cost estimate and CE i; 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install i; TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE [ L AP00001324 SZlOOOOdV VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. IV REDUCTION OF PVC PARTICULATES A. REPLACE PRODUCT COLLECTORS WITH CYCLONES 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 3. Install t B. COMPLETE UPGRADING OF BULK HANDLING, LOADING AND BAGGING 1. Review of existing system 2. Design revised system 3. Determine cost and prepare CE 4. Equipment delivery 5. Install AP00001326 PUC/EIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department PVC . Capital Investment $ 750,000 .Project No.l'V-'B Annual Benefits ________________ Date 8 July 1974 Person Responsible _W*E.DUNNING G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) , . COMPLETE UPGRADING OF BULK HANDLING. LOADING AND BAGGING The existing bulk handling, loading and bagging system at Calvert City are r*.________________________________________ ________ _ __________ obsolete, under capacity and lack any instrumentation. As a resuit during any resin transfer operation leaks develop, equipment breaks down, dust flies everywhere and even silos are overfilled. The purpose of this project is to completely overhaul the transfer system to eliminate the sources of leaks, provide exhaust system with collectors to keep the bagging area dust free and automate the system to prevent overfilling of silos and bulk containers. This project is divided into "the following steps: 1. Review of existing system 2. Design revised system 3. Determine cost and prepare CE 4. Equipment delivery________________________________ 5. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001327 I PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department PVC . Capital Investment $ 150,000 Project No. if. Date IV-A 8 July 1974 Annual Benefits Person Responsible D.L.WALKER _ G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include olan of action and timetable) . REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT COLLECTORS WITH CYCLCNES The existing bag house product collectors are original equipment and are in a poor condition requiring constant maintenance. In addition, the bags break frequently allowing resin to escape. This project will replace the existing product collectors with cyclones. By their design, cyclones have no moving parts or bags to break. Being stainless steel, corrosion will be eliminated. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. ^Equipment delivery 4. "install [ TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE i; -----------------------'------------- r-- c ~~ [ ------------ :-------------------------------------- c :--:------ AP00001328 6Z1000QdV VINYL CHLORIDE REDUCTION PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. V REDUCE LOST BATCHES A. CHEMICAL CHARGE SYSTEM 1. Review charging procedures to eliminate errors 2. Review charging system B. REEVALUATE ALL RECIPES AND CATALYST LEVELS C. NEW DM WATER SYSTEM 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install D. ADD ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION AND COOLING TOWER WATER SUPPLY 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install APOOOOf 330 lM)000dV anavx awn jhlsvw 3as jdniwii pasn si xsAai quarpaaSur unuiiqdo qBqq aansirt o; paau aasqM saSusqa puaiuuoosa pue sadroaa aqq AvaiASJ. him q-oafoid siqj. siseq anoq pz b uo qirepd aq} jo XqiOBdBD 8uipooo aqq jloj qSiq 00} aq Aeui laAai }s/pB}B3 aqq 'ospy 'oqa `aajjnq `quaSB Sirrpuadsns jo paAap qaaaaoa jo apqB-iisap qsow aqj uiBquoo qou saop adioao. aqq }Bq} aq Xbui s,ag sb ao jtfupuaA AouaSaaiua qSnoaqq aaqqia qoqaq b Suisop ioj uosaai apqissod"V SIHAHT ISATY1VD ONV S3dI03H TW aiVITTVAflEM {apqB^ouip puB uo^OB jo inqu apnpuj) :K011dIUDS3(I Jlfluiy-Vd iqisuodsa'a uobjbcp 8)Tjauag jemmy $ 5uau35BSAUj pb-jicTbo ` PL61 Apnp 8 a-A JAd ?a t om loaroj^; juaunJBdaor Losrond: iy.rmzAO'Hecm P.ICEIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DepartmentPV___________________ project No. V-B Date ^ *^u^y .. Capital Investment $ Annual Benefits Person Responsible F.L.RIDDLE DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) REEVALUATE ALL RECIPES AND CATALYST LEVELS ^possible reason for losing a batch either through emergency venting or as BB's may be that the recipe does not contain the most desirable or correct level of suspending agent, buffer, etc. Also, the catalyst level may be tod high for the cooling.capacity of the plant on a 24 hour'basis. This project will review the recipes and recommend changes where need to insure that optimum ingredient level is used. TIMING: SEE MASTER: TIME TABLE APOOOOf 332 r r t c. r r r r c c i: i: c c c c c L PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department ( Project No. t Date PVC V-C 8 July 1974 . Capital Investment $ 227,000 Annual Benefits ______ Person Responsible D%L.WALKER G.B.H.SPEED DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) NEW DEMINERALIZED WATER SYSTEM Poor water quality has been found to result in an unstable suspension system resulting in the need for discharging a batch of resin. The poor quality water problems experienced at Calvert City are attributed to the old and undersize DM unit currently in service. It is planned, to replace the present unit with a larger more reliable type system. This project is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001333 r r PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT r Department PVC , Capital Investment $ 750000 Project No. Annual Benefita __________________ r Date8 July 1974 Pereon Responsible W.B.DUNNING , ' G.B.H.SPEED r DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and timetable) r ' ADD ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION AND COOLING TOWER WATER SIFPLY Approximately five batches a month are lost due to inadequate refrigerated water <U supply. It is planned to install an additional refrigeration machine, surge tankage and additional cooling tower water facilities-to maintain adequate control over the polymerization process. This project, is divided into the following steps: 1. Design system 2. Prepare- cost estimate and CE 3. Equipment delivery 4. Install I 1 [. [. L AP00001JJ4 SlOOOOdV 2 PROJECT NO. 9lOOOOdV SNOISSHS 9NINIVH1 TVnQIAIONI dNV dHOtfD '9 STVT1NVW DNIIVffidO aLVddll *v DN1NIWL HQLVliadO IA 'ON SJLOaiOHd Jfl3K3AOUdWI UdOdd NOiiDnaaa aaiaoitD iania r \ PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT r. Department Project No, PVC' : VI-A Capital Inveatment $ ~~~ . * t. . ' * . Annual Benefits r * Date8 July 1974 Pereon Responsible J.P-PARKER . F.L.RIDDLE r DESCRIPTION: (include Plan of action and timetable) UPDATE OPERATING MANUALS ' i i - Due to the many changes and additions in the process such as catalyst' [ charges, 19th reactor, effluent reclaim, etc. many of the operating procedures have not been updated, or have been issued as a separate sheet. With the new P .I flow sheets being prepared in II-C, the operating manual will be revised to incorporate all new procedures and equipment. . TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE 55. AP00001337 PROFIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Department Project No. 4- * Date PVC VI-B 8 July 1974 . Capital Investment $ Annual Benefits P_erson --Responsib*le J * P PARKER DESCRIPTION: (include plan of action and<tlmetable) 'GROUP .AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSIONS Gypup and individual training sessions will bp hptrt to ar-nua-int thp_______ operators with new procedures and insure understanding of old procedures. The sessions will also be used to keep the operators aware of the VC1 exposure problem and progress made. TIMING: SEE MASTER TIME TABLE AP00001338 6OOOOOdV i l Ii fr- Ofr LOOOOdV lfrL0000dV ZV KJOOOdV frlOOOOdV l ttnoooodv SfrKJOOOdV 9frlOOOOdV lfr10000<IV I i I) : SAT-ff'LE PROGRESS REPORT ( tM o ! 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P.o p (A -_h3ii-+wWa5 SStf-S p--gSH gCjrKj3vtg6^wy>pa-g-<f3c<So*g?yr* g CO .O O T? 0 *P OO^S rt 'r-^ P WW UH M tO I APOOOOf349 B oO u a JsMSh -me* g&> VfIUDl)HPH(S*HJOC4HHJQ 6o1H) 3_cr^-- ` S d C x * >pU W (fl tfl I/) pH K tf) (Q,fl w' AP00001350 V 1 *U O4> r. _ !"f sf J3 *H SS I, * tuo -C S4h 50 5 JS *4J 3 *8 Jh <8 a bw 'SS i'3 W tA rH 2^ 2 3 8 a 2 sooo Ooo ooo iH .5 l ooo rU-i MW IA hH VH a& S 0 H I +o- 3 1 5e J 4 z * a AA 8 P vff wo woeotvt -J M efcS 3 61 "'SSt! S i-5 r4 k> 8a t0*) a. U7 gM 8U y>>s 0> w.s^ O(-( g (6r/)l+-<1) 34t*/>> a<0 stn ass *2 W*i-5 f4 K? wV56on) Vou) O w.s^ Brt E4) +J ' MPo QdQo U, tRo rH CvJ. K>* a s uff SiS Hw O Vi U >sO IMh .MS*-r&t S W W Vi W Vi JJH N*K) b0 8H (A 1 3 5 art W05 JC5O * es > *H U w >oj Ds *Nn -C9 jWs ss gs*s Mf- <N L> ct ww A u 0 W U U I 1 It Sw AP0000135I AP00001352 gga^ar S wC opw cj 3 tA sS-lafe 30> (A * I P<n J*Do 3u!2".Ps CO SI M*tA> p> . 0)H off 4) ^8 64 B Low Temperature VC1*Recovery System 1. Design system 2. Prepare cost estim ate CE 3 . Equipment d e liv e ry W.E.Dunning/ G.B.H.Speed $500,000 Btf. B & VO> I B 8O 8 * 1 8 8 1 S Ooo s 8 S B2 o No work done. I I I I II I g I I 'W5CK0 2 di ci I I I I K4>,4SH C& b PS x&Ub_O;+6tS/j>3.QV<-y>C(uOkXM-WcM nBl ^) --I ft--ft< O -P M O 3 gaa^ h& bOSO 0O,0 c0W"(<,;*<wLdHhf 'y3Od) HgXw O'pw_ JnoX*f3^tq*r3t "1O1-heP,wf-,. sx>h-i ~ o po.ftS5 fuiWo*Hc K H n' M 6 h n n W <'! CM K> <* m o (X tt AP00001353 I 1 I g'S fj. *(5ft 5c* Jh 3 VS * I QO 6j .W I tT8 u V 4-> V MS la* 5 * II it I 8frC 8$ 'Sri V. -8.8 S fi'S A J_ 3 t ! I I I I I I I8 ur 8 all I 8 m3 *+H OA)CW>s48tfOJi d<HPu. .X i- 4-* p UO _ OA *>H I g 4-> *3 | tt8* [ in uRassftdg) oar*S ,.* Cm'Irol *M<3 u*M?J -HsS w e|S-8 eb 8 m 5 <5 5 b B 5.3 uV cOi*nH jCiDV*in4- .h'> wS'3 a hK&Uh&HQ.N&.KM.I.h^ 3.3 <3 ass's Ji J_: I & APOOOOf 354 1-8 ooo oo CN4 otco- <D ra*4 w. | 3 i~4 os ftj $ J 1-3 i u! Q is. S3ac. tan bsbt^t M 4> M 4) bfl f-slf HrUt *S>H rOt *?>H *5 r-5 cl 73 t> r-t V) 0) > 8 ucr 4> i fe ll +"J *40) S&8' *- <D SH s.l&.s-3 s&g&a *- c* to e ckcr i*bfk2b<a8y&u0a&5*S>TtSts<8y,':asf3r ss&us 3+hJ *Wj *fbHfic IrOStu-EErLt,P4r-tj *20 qH QwOPU<u w3O'wd- 33< 8UH N M ^ ggli i > m a > AP00001355 9S lOOOOdV S5 ii W> tf 9 s & Ch I 99 S ZSlOOOOdV 3NI APRIL 30, 1974 MIDDLESEX MEETING VCM REDUCTION IN COMPOUNDING PLANT I. BASIS FOR VCM REDUCTION PROGRAM A. Legal' Aspects - Govt. Regulatory Actions on VCM Levels 1. PVC Used in C.C. Compounding 2. PVC Used by Customers 3. Compound VCM Levels B. Experimental Programs 1. Modification of Present Compound Line 2. New Compounding Line II. COMPOUND ANALYSIS FOR VCM LEVEL - CURRENT STATUS A. VCM Extraction from PVC Liquor Bottles 1. Total VCM Vs. Extractable VCM 2. Early Work Comparing Plant and Special Middlesex Compounds B. Latest "Round-Robin" Study III. CONCLUSIONS APOOOOf 358 MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION 1825 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N. W. WASHINGTON. O. C. 20009 -- FOR RELEASE------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: For Immediate) Rolcase Richard F. Blowitt (202) 433-6126, ext. 282 WASHINGTON, D, C., April 16 -- The Manufacturing Chemists Association (MCA) announced today preliminary indications that vinyl chloride exposure has produced angiosarcoma -- a liver cancer -- in mice at several exposure levels. *" Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories, Inc., who are conducting the ilCA-administcrcd vinyl chloride animal exposure study, informed MCA that their work -- although very preliminary at this point -- tends to coufivm the findings of Professor Cesare Malloni, an Italian scientist who found that vinj'l chloride 4 exposure in rats caused cancer. MCA immediately notified the Occupational Safety and Health i Administration, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Environmental Protection Agency of the preliminary test results. In the MCA-administercd study, rats, hamsters and mice are being exposed seven hours a day, five days a week, to 2500 parts per million (ppm), 200 ppm and 50 ppm. After seven months ol exposure, angiosarcoma 1 as been observed in mice at all levels, but not in rats or hams Levs. (more) APOOOOf359 Page 2 of 2 Professor Maltoni reported at the 0S1IA hearings on vinyl chloride February 15 that he had obi served the liver cancer in rats exposed four hours a day, five cays a week, tc> 250 ppm for up to 12 months. However, he did not find the cancer in testing at the 50 ppm level. The animal exposure study is continuing. Another MCAadministered study on the chemical, documenting the health experience of present and former emijloyeos who have worked with the material, the results of which also will be released, is expected to be completed in the near future. Further vinyl chloride testing is under consideration. # ff MCA-3S39 AP00001360 PROPOSED RULES 1121.1 (b) Technical services. used since that lime. Only certain for ous drug- fluids after they have been in (1) The builder-developer proposing mulations of PVC, however, arc prior- contact with devices composed in whole fl new subdivision which will have 10 sanctioncd for use in food packaging and or in part of polyvinyl chloride. or more dwelling sites will secure the therefore arc exempt from classification (0) Tho effect on blood and tissues services of a site planner, architect, ns food additives and may be used with of vinyl chloride extracted from devices landscape architect, or engineer, reg out pre-marketing clearance by the Food composed in whole or in part of polyvinyl istered or otherwise certified as qualified and Drug Administration. chlorido inserted or Implanted in the in the state in which the subdivision Early in 1973, the Pood and Drug Ad body. is to be constructed, to provide complete ministration began receiving reports of All persons In possession of such data planning, drawings, specifications, and passible migration problems of ingredi arc urgently requested to submit It to the supervision on land, street, utility and ents of PVC bottles then being test mar Food and Drug Administration in writing grading development. keted for distilled spirits, As a result of (preferably in quintupllcate). if at nil 12) Complete technical services will further analytical testing, the Commis possible on or before June 21, 1974. Tills be obtained end paid tor by the builder- sioner published the May 17, 1973 pro data should be sent to the Hearing Clerk, developer with liis own funds. posal wherein he concluded that the use Food and Drug Administration. Room (3) At completion of construction (or of PVC for the packaging of alcoholic C-0C, 5900 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD when construction will be accomplished foods may cause such foods to be adulter 20352. Received data, may be seen hi the in phases, at the end of each phase), the ated. No PVC bottles have been used for above office during working hours. Mon person who is qualified and resist crcd or such purposes since then. After the pub day through Friday. certified in the state in which the sub lication of the proposal, the Commis The Commissioner recently received a division is to bo constructed and' is pro- sioner began investigating scientific re petition from the Health Research vidine supervisory services during the ports regarding the possible migration of Group, 2000 P Street NW., Washington. period of work shall notify the FKA PVC container ingredients to nonalco D.C. 2G036, proposing to prohibit immedi County Office in writing that all work has holic foods os well. Agency action on tills ately the continued use of vinyl chloride been completed in substantial conform matter and on the earlier proposal is ex as a constituent or propellant of cosmetic ance with the approved plans and speci pected to be published shortly In the aerosol products and of polyvinyl chlo fications. . * * 2. Amend i 1004.61 as follows: Federal Register. The Commissioner is ride os a container material for any cos also considering the applicability of this metic product which can lench out de information to various drug products tectable amounts of vinyl" chloride from packaged In PVC, and to various devices the polyvinyl cliloride container mate 1C01.67 Streets. composed in whole or in part of PVC rial, Tlis petitioner contends that there (a) New subdivisions and expansion of existing subdivisions. (1) Streets must conform to master street plans, design standards and con duction specifications of the applicable public body, city, town, county or state and the requirements of the FIIA. De velopments with more than 20 sites Ehall have two accesses available, unless an exception is granted by the State Director. * which may come in contact with drug fluids, or which may be inserted or im planted in the human body. Because of the broad interest in the subject of vinyl cliloride by both the pub lic and the scientific community because of its potential as a serious threat to the public health, tha Commissioner has un dertaken an agency-wide effort to explore the problem in connection with these products within the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration and to fashion the appropriate regulatory ac is substantial evidence that vinyl chlo ride monomer is carcinogenic. A copy of the petition and letter of transmittal to the Commissioner arc on file in the Office of the Hearing Clerk. The Commissioner has reviewed all cosmetic product Ingredient statements on flic with the agency, representing ap proximately 50 percent of current market formulations, as of February 1.1674, and has ascertained that no Information ex ists in these flies indicating use of vinyl chloride in cosmetic aerosol products. (42 U.S.C. HSO'v: delegation of authority by 6C0. of Agri., 38 FR 14S44, 14018, 1 CFB 2.23: delegation of autlioritv by the Am. See. for Rural Development, 38 KR 14044, 14032, 7 CFR 2.70). tions that should be taken to assure full protection of the public health. Repre sentatives of tills agency are also mem bers of a Federal inter-agency task force formed to gather data on the overall ef Furthermore, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association. Inc. (CTFA), lias Informed the Food and Drug Adminis tration that the results of a recent tele phone poll, covering 25 companies in Dated: April i5, 1074. fect of vinyl chloride on the total cn- cluding the major aerosol hair spre;. .' Frank B. eiliott, Administrator. Fanners Home Administration. |FD Doe.74-0152 Filed 4-19-74;8:45 am) . vironment and to initiate coordinated ac tion to minimize this Impact. In connection with this search for in formation, the Commissioner is particu larly interested in receiving data in re manufacturers, show that no cm.s; contacted lias manufactured km... containing vinyl chloride sin.c 1973. In 1973. according to this iu:i. :::atlon, two companies produced vinyl chlo sponse to the following points relating to ride-containing products with a total DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE the use of polyvinyl chloride in contain volume of approximately 1.625,000 units. ers lor food and cosmetics, and in de The CTFA estimates that the percentage vices: of hair spray cans manufactured in 1073 Food end Drug Administration I 21 CFR Parts 310 and 700 ] (1) The extent of usage of polyvinyl which contained vinyl chloride is less chloride by type of container or container than 0.4 percent. A copy of tho Infor liner and type of product. mation received from the CTFA is on VINYL CHLORIDE AS AN INGREDIENT OF (2) The vinyl chloride content in poly file in the Office of the Hearing Clerk. DRUG AND COSMETIC AEROSOL PROD vinyl chloride used to manufacture or There is no known past or present UCTS line various food and cosmetic contain usage of vinyl chloride as a propellant Notice of Proposed Rule Making ' In (ho Fcdcru, Rucister of May 17, 1073 (38 FR 12031), (he Commissioner of ers. including description of the methods and extraction systems used to determine this content. (3) The rote and level of vinyl chloride in food aerosol products. Any such use without a food additive regulation would be a violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Food and Drugs published a notice of extraction from the aforementioned con With regard to drug products, the Food proposed rulemaking lor prior-sanc tainers or their liners by various foods nnd Drug Administration lias recently tioncd polyvinyl cliloride (PVC) resin. and cosmetics, including data derived reviewed its flics and conducted f, sur Polyvinyl chloride is a polymeric resin after periods of storage. vey of nil known drug manufacturers oi produced by polymerization of vinyl (4) Tlie rate and level of percutaneous aerosol products to determine the extent chloride v.-hich was used as a component absorption of vinyl chloride from cos to which vinyl chloride is used as a com of food packaging materials prior to the metics and devices when in contact with . ponent, including propellant, in such passago of the Food Additive Amend the skin or mucous membrane. products. The only known use of vinyl ments of 1058 and which has been widely (5) The vinyl chloride content of vari chloride in drug products has been as a FEDERAL REGISTER, VOl. 39, NO. 7*--MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1974 APOOOOf361 MU LG propose:) ruus propellant In aerosol preparations. While made of any additional such manufac vidual maj" bo exposed eoiJd bo signifi all the Information ruquabtvd in the turers if and as they arc located. cantly la excess of the safe level estab .survey was not supplied by roanuir.c- Two cosmetic aerosol hair spray manu lished la connection with occupational 'turers, the review of the agency files and facturers commenced such recalls ns of exposure. Evidence Indicates that vinyl preliminary results of the survey Indi April 2, 1974 and a drug and cosmetic chloride inhalation can result in acute cate that vinyl clilorlde Is not currently manufacturer, identified after a file toxicity manifested by dizziness, fci-ad- being used in aerosol drug products. search, began recall of seven drug and nche, disorientation, and unconscious There are no approved new drug appli threo cosmetic aerosol products as of ness where Inhaled at high concentra cations for vinyl chloride as a component April 8, 1074, following mi April 4, 1974 tions. Studios also demonstrate carcino of any dm. There Is evidence, however, request. genic effects in animals as a result cl that manufacturers of some over-the- Therefore, pursuant to provisions of Inhalation exposure to vinyl chloride. counter drug products used vinyl chlo the Federal Food, Drug, end Cormctic Furthermore, vinyl chloride has recently ride as a propellant until 1073. Act (secs. 502, 505, coi(a>. 701(a); 52 been linked to liver disease, Including To determine the full extent that vinyl Stat. 1050-1055, os amended; 21 UB.C. liver cancer, in workers engaged in the chloride Is used in dm products end to 352, 355, 361(a), 371(a)) and under au polymerization of vinyl chloride. It is tho determine if any additional action is thority delegated to the Commissioner view of the Commissioner that vinyl needed to protect the public, there Is of Food and Drugs (21 CPU 2.1201, It is chloride is a deleterious substance which published elsewhere in this issue of the proposed tliat Parts 310 and 703 be may render any cosmetic aerosol prod Kedsrai. Registe:i, a notice, pursuant to amended os follows: uct that contains it as an ingredient $ 132.7(a)(4) (21 CFIt 132.7(a)(4)), of 1. By adding a new i 310.506 to,Sub- injurious to users. Accordingly, any cos the regulations under the Drug Listing part 2 of Part 310 to read as follows: metic aerosol product containing vinyl Act of 1972, requiring all registrants to submit a list of all drug products mar keted containing the Ingredient vinyl chloride or packaged in containers com posed of or lined with polyvinyl chloride. The Commissioner has determined 310.505 Use or vinyl chloride as an ingredient. Including propellant, of aerosol drag products. (a) Vinyl chloride has been used os a propellant In aerosol drug preparations. chlorido as an ingredient is deemed to to adulterated under section GOKa) of tbs Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (b) Any cosmetic aerosol product con taining vinyl chloride as an ingredient shipped within the jurisdiction of the act that there ere sufficient scientific data on which to base a decision Hurt: (1) vinyl chloride presents an unnecessary hazard to the public health when it is used as an ingredient In cosmetic aercsol prod ucts and that such use should be banned, and (2) vinyljchlorlde, when used as an ingredient in drug aerosol products. Is not generally recognised ns safe and ef fective, Is a new drug within the meaning of section 201 (p) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. end requires an approved new drug application as a con Evidence indicates that vinyl chloride inhalation can result in acute toxicity manifested by dizziness, headache, dis orientation, and unconsciousness where inhaled at high concentrations. Cardiae effects, bone changes, and degenerative changes in the brain, liver, and kidneys have been reported in animals. Studies also demonstrate carcinogenic effects In nnimals as a result of Inhalation, expo sure to vinyl chloride. Recently, vinyl chloride has been linked to liver disease. Including liver cancer, in worker* en is subject to regulatory action. Interested persons may, on or before May 22,1974, file with the Hearing Clerk, Food and Drug Administration, room G-CO, SC00 Fishers Lane, Rockville,'MD 20852, written comments (preferably in quintupilcate) regarding this proposal. Comments may be accompanied by a memorandum or brief in support thereof. Received comments may be seen la the above office during working hours. Monday through Friday. dition of marketing. gaged in. the polymerization of vinyl Dated: April 1C, 1374. There Is ample evidence that vinyl chloride. chloride inhalation can result in acute (b> The Commissioner finds that there toxicity manifested by an array of cyn'.p- is a lack of general recognition by quali A. M. Sciimtst, Commissioner oj Food a.id Drags. toms. Including unconsciousness as a re fied experts of the safety or effectiveness (Pit Doc.74-9233 Piled 4-I9-74;8:45 am] sult of high concentration of inhalation. of aerosol drug preparations containing Cardiac effects, bone changes, and de vinyl chloride as an ingredient, includ generative changes in the brain, liver, ing propellant. Therefore, any such prod and kidneys have also teen reported in uct containing vinyl chloride is a new DEPARTMENT CF TRANSPORTATION animals. Reported studies also demon drug and a new drug application ap COAST GUARD strate carcinogenic effects In animals as proved under section 505 of the Federal a result of Inhalation exposure to vinyl Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is re 33 CFR Pert 117 ] chloride. Of most significance, however, quired for marketing. (COD 74115] is the fact that vinyl chloride has been (c) A completed and signed "Notice linked to liver disease, including liver of Claimed Investigational Exemption NEW RIVER SOUND AND STR&KAHAN RIVER, FLA. cancer, in workers engaged in the poly for a New Drug" (Form FD-1571). as set merization of vinyl chloride to PVC. The forth in 1 312.1 of this chapter. Is re scientific articles providing this evidence quired to cover clinical Investigations Proposed Drsv/brldgo Operation Regulations are on file in the Oilce of the Hearing designed to obtain evidence that such At the request of the Florida Yacht Clerk. In view of this evidence, the Com preparations arc safe and effective for Club Council, tire Coast Guard is con missioner concludes that the banning of tho purposes Intended. sidering revoking the regulations for the vinyl chloride as an Ingredient In drug (d) Any such drug within the Juris Bast Las Olas Boulevard drawbridge and cosmetic aerosol products is re diction of the set which is not in accord across the Atlantic Intraroastal Water quired. These products are often used with this regulation is subject to regula way in Fort Lauderdale. Florida, to re in the confines of a small room where tory action. . quire that tho draw open on signal. Pres the levol of vinyl chloride to which the Individual may bo exposed, although usually only for a short time, could bo 2. By adding a new ( 700.14 to Subpart B of Fart 700 to read as follows: ent regulations allow closed periods from November 15 through May 13 from 7 a.m. to C pus. during which tho draw need significantly In excess of the safe level S 703.11 Use of vinyl chloride at an la* only open on the hour and half hour. Tr.U established in connection -with occupa grcdlcnt, Including propellant of cos* change Is being considered for the fol tional exposure. malic aerosol products. lowing reasons: As a corollary to this conclusion, the (a) Vinyl chloride has been used as an (a) The regulations presently in fcrco Commissioner has requested all known Ingredient in cosmetic aerosol products were issued on March 15, 1533 (15 Kfl manufacturers of such products with including hair sprays. Where such aero 14(11), and were amended on July 2, Iff3 supplies still on tho market to recall sol products arc used In the confines of 08 FR S7S2), October 23. 1D55 (22 Fit theso supplies from the market to tile rs- a small room, as is often the caso, tho 2113), and October 20,1953 (21FF. SCC-I). tail level, and similar requests will bo level of vinyl chloride to wliich the indi These regulations were issued to osse vs- fEDEEAl REGISTER, VOL J9, MO. 71---MONDAY, A7RIL 21, 1974 AP00001362 112I5S NOTICES the denial order Issued asninst tlic re dressed to: Central Reference and Rec halation can result in acute toxicity spondent on Februtin- 28, 1972 <37 FTt ords Inspection Facility, U.S. Depart ninnlfcxtcd by an array of symptoms in 530G). ment of Commerce, Washington, D.C. cluding unconsciousness rs a result of Dated: April J2,197G. Riper II. Meyer. 20230. Dated: April 17.1971, high concentration inhalation. Cardiac cITccts. bona changes, and degenerative changes In the brain, liver, and kidneys Director, Rauch II. Meyer, have also been reported in animals, in Office 0/ Export Administration. Director, Office o) Export Ad addition, there ore studies demonstrat IFit Doe.74-0080 Filed 4-10-71:8:45 am] ministration, Bureau oj Easi- ing tiic carcinogenic effects in animals West Trade, Department of as a result of inludalien exposure to t in;.-; . Commerce. chloride, and it has been linked to liver COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ira Dnc.74-0039 Filed 4-19-74:8:45 am] disease, Including liver cancer. In work ers engaged in tiic polymerization of the Notice of Medina Pursuant to the provisions of the Fed_ eral Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-iC3). notice is hereby given tliat a meeting of the Licensing Procedures Subgroup of the Computer systems Technical Advisory- Committee will be held Monday, April 29, 1974. at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room A, Main Com merce Building. H:h and Constitution Avenue, Washington, "D.C. Members r.dvisc the Office of Export Administration, Burcr.u of East-West Trade, with respect to ciucstions involv ing technical matters, worldwide avail ability and actual utilization of produc tion and technology, and liecnang pro cedures which may affect the level of export controls applicable to computer systems, including technical data re lated thereto, and including those whore export is subject to luultiUiieral (COCOM) controls. Agenda items are as follows-. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Feed and Drug Administration fNADA No. 48-23GV| AGRITRONICS COR?. Ar.ritrorues Swine Premix T-S; Withdrawel Cf Approval of New Animal Drug Application Pursuant to provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see. 512, 82 Stat. 343-351; 21 U.S.C. 3G0b) and under authority delegated to the Com missioner of Food and Drugs (21 CFIt 2.120), the following notice is issued: Agrilronics Corp., 811 2-lth St, Dcs Mol::os, IA 50311, has requested that Its NADA (new animal drug application) No. 48-2S6V be withdrawn is accordance with i 135.25(d) (21 CFR. 135.2C(d>) on the grounds (hat the drug is not being marketed. Notice is given that npprov.d cf NADA No., 48-236V for Agiltronie* Swine Promlx T-3. which contains ty- monomer to polyvinyl cliloritio. Polyvinyl chloride, a polymeric rcxhi produced by polymerization of vinyl chloride, is used in drug packaging materials. There is evidence of vinyl chloride migration when polyvinyl chlo ride is used in packaging material for products containing alcohol. There- have also been reports of the possible migra tion of polyvinyl chloride eoiitcinar ingredients l non-alcoholic products as well. Because cf this it is necessary to give special study lo such packaging material to determine if it is safe for its intended use. For these Reasons it Is c-scntlM that the Commissioner have, knowledge of every drug product currently maikc-tod in the United States that contains vinyl chloride ns an ingredient, and informa tion regarding every marketed drug product packaged in a polyvinyl chloride container or in a container lined with polyvinyl chloride. Such iniormation is necessary for determining i! there is ade 1. Opening remarks by the Chxtnur.n. losin and sulfamethazine, is hereby quate evidence whether drugs containing Computer Systems Technical Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment of sWorroup cbr.irmr.n. 3. Presentation of papers or comments by .the public. 4 Discussion of export licensin'; proce dures relating to computer systems. 5. Executive Session: Continuation of dis cussion' oi export licensing procedures. The public will be permitted to attend the discussion of agenda items 1-4, and a limited number of scats trill be avail able to the public for these agenda items. To the extent time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the subgroup. Interested persons tire also invited to file written statements with the subgroup. With respect to agendo Item 5, "Exec utive Session," tlie Assistant Secretary of Coimncrce lor Administration, on De cember 20, 1973, determined, pursuant to section 10(d) of Public Law 92-4G3, that tills agenda item should be exempt from tiic provisions of sections 10 (a) (1) and (a)(3). relating to open meetings and public participation therein, because the meeting will be concerned with mat ters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (1). Further information may be obtained from John L. Collins, Chairman, Com puter Systems Technical Advisory Com witlidrawn. Effective date. This notice shall be ef fective April 22,1D74. Dated: April 15,1974. ' Sam D. Fixe. Associate Commissioner hr Compliance. |V'B Doc.74-01 IV Filed 4-19--74;8:45 am| HUMAN' DRUGS CONTAINING VINYL CHLORIDE OR PACKAGED IN POLY VINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINERS Notice to Drug Manufacturers, Packer*, and Distributors Elsewhere in this Issue of the Fecesal Register (39 FR 14215) the Commis sioner of Food and Drugs has proposed tliat all aerosol drug products containing vinyl chloride as a component, including propellant, are new drugs and subject to regulatory proceedings "unless the prod ucts arc the subject of new drug appli cations approved pursuant to section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosme tic Act. That proposal is based on scien tific data demonstrating that vinyl chlo ride la not generally recognized ns safe and effective as a component, including propellant, of a drug product. vinyl chloride or pocketed In containers composed of, or lined with, polyvinyl chloride are safe and effective for their intended purposes and wliat action. It any, is required to protect 'the public health. Section 510(j)(3> of the act, as added by the Drug Listing Act of 1572, author izes the Commissioner to require each registrant under section 510 of the act to submit a list of each drug product which the registrant is manufacturing, preparing, propagating, compounding, or processing for commercial distribution and which contains a particular ingredi ent. when the Commissioner has r.vude a finding that the submission of such it list is necessary to cany out the pur poses of the act For live reasons stated above the Commissioner so finds wilh regard to drugs containing vinyl chlo ride. As packaging materials are an integral part of the drug product, the Commissioner also so finds with regard to drug products packaged in polyvinyl chloride containers or in containers with polyvinyl chloride liners. In addition to the required list of containing vinyl chloride ar.d a required list oi drug products packaged In poly vinyl chloride containers or in containers with polyvinyl chloride linrrs, the Com mittee, 111'..: World Trade Corporation, The Food and Dm;: Administration Ls missioner Is requesting, but not xuquSr-- 1C01 K Street NW.. Washington, D.C. 2000G (A/C 202-833-CbflO). aware that vinyl chloride has been used as a pvopcilant in aerosol drug prepara ing, that certain oilier information be submit'e-d. The Commissioner acknowl Minutes of those portions of the meet tions. but has no information that vinyl edges that some of the information being ing which arc open to the public will chloride is currently being used in the requested has also been requested In the be nvai'.r.blo 30 days irom the date of manufacture oi ding products, There it regulations Implement-!.g tko Drug List the meeting upon written request ad-. ample cvidonco that vinyl chloride in ing Act of 1972. and will be available FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 39, NO. 78--MONDAY, AFRU 33, 1974 AP00001363 ' STATUS /! APOOOOf277 Noucna 11233 from that source. However, It will Greatly simplify the compilation of this Infor mation if it is included in this sub mission. Therefore, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Food. Drue, r.nd Cosmetic Act (secs. 201. 510. 701(a), 52 Elat. 10-101013, ns amended, 1053, ns amended, 1055, as amended; 21 U.s.c. 321, 300, 371(a); 42 U.S.C. 2G2) aud under au thority delegated to the Commissioner (21 CI-Tt 2.120). each rcr.istrant under section 510 of the act Is required to sub mit to the Food and Dm; Administra tion ft list of-all hitman drugs which arc being manufactured, prepared, propa gated, compounded, or processed for commercial distribution and which con tain vinyl chloride whether or not the vinyl chloride is an active or inactive in gredient ar.d a list o' all human drug products packaged in polyvinyl chloride containers or in containers with poly vinyl chloride liners as follows: 1. neportiug firm name, address, and registration number. 2. List of drugs containing vinyl rlilorido (by trada namo, It any, and established name, if any) and a list of drug products for which polyvinyl chloride is used as a con tainer or a container liner (by trade namo, if any, and established name, if any). It is requested but not required that the following Information also be sub mitted: 3. National Drug Code (NDC) if one has been assigned. 4. A statement wheir.er the drug Is mar keted over the counter or limited to pre scription distribution. 5. Home of aciib lit1st ration. B. Amount of vinyl chloride In average daily dore, 7. Quantity of drug distributed (number of do.utgo units) during previous 12 months. 8. A copy of Uio label aud labeling. In addition to the information requested in items X through 8 (excluding item 6) for drug products packaged in polyvinyl chloride containers or iu containers witli polyvinyl chloride liner* it i* requested, but not required, that the following in formation be submitted. 0. A statement of the vinyl chloride con tent in polyvinyl chloride used for the manu facture of the drug container or container lining. Include description of the methods and extraction systems used to determine this content. If this lnformstion is not known, provide the mime and address of tlie drug container or container liner supplier and/or manufacturer. 10. The rate and level of extraction of vinyl chloride from Ute polyvinyl chloride containers or container liners by the particu lar drug or by any othor extraction or rolvcut systems. Including data derived after periods of storafo. Where such information ix not known, but Is or may bo available from the supplier or manufacturer of the con:sincr or liner, provido the name and address of such supplier or manufacturer. 11. The rato and level of ntaorptfon of rinyi chloride as an Ingredient or of vinyl chloride extructod from a polyvinyl chlorldo container or liner by tlie drug contained on an average dally doas. Where such Informa tion is not known, but Is or may be available from the supplier or manufacturer of tlie container or liner, provide the namo and address of such supplier or mttnuCucturcr. 12. Knine and iwtilms of tho manufacturer of Uio polyvinyl chloride resin, where ouch information la known. Till; information shall bo submitted to: Department of Health, Education, and Wet- I:.ro Food and Drug Administration Bureau of Drupe, Drug Listing Staff (lirD-7) 5C00 Fishers Lr.no Rockville, MO 20353 by May 22,1074. Dated: April 15, 1074. A. M. Scitmor, Commissioner o/ Food and Drugs. [FR Doe.74-0231 Filed 4-10-7*;8: anil ADVISORY COMMITTEES Notice of Meeting* Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Com mittee Act of October 0, 1072 (Public Law 92-463. 80 Stat. 770-775: 5 U.S.C. App.), the Food and Drug Administra tion announces Ute following public ad visory committco meetings anti other re quired information in accordance with provisions set forth in section 10(a) CX) aud (2) of the act: Committee nuiuo Pol?, time, place Typed meeting find eemtua person 1. m May $ cmJ 9,9 Op.'n May S. 0 vm. u.m.. CciiftT- ter 10 tt.in., clnw'd * cues Room C, May v. uRer IU Amit'-hle VlUWtuAil U.m.. ek'v'ii Muy 9. Inclinling liMe...v;o !>*( CMt-mr.r. ltO.M11 IvUHJi, Uruis. liftckvill*. Md. U'ljj Vi<!-.ir.< l.vie. ItiiekviKe, MU. 90*31,3JI-41349CQ. Purpose. Reviews and evaluates avail able information concerning safety and effectiveness of active ingredients of cur rently marketed non-prescription drug products containing internal analgcsio agents. Agenda. Open session: Comments and presentations by interested persons. Closed session: Continuing review of nonprescription Internal analgesic drugs under investigation. CORsUiUW nt.mc Dai*, thr*, pUca Typo of meeting mil . coutact paHon 2 Tfincl w Jtuvk'Ur of frrfl.o* p.tslic IVvi.'c* May U*9 fi.tn., jf'itri VUi JU./tur iMt LuUt CUy, X.'tah. Or<n 9 a.ci. t*10 11.1)1., c'.uH'U e.f: r JOa.m. J-tir.r* K. Vfjln (JII M-ly0)# Fisher* TauOi Ituckvilte, MU. Su&tt, aoMtt-JSM. Purpose. Reviews and evaluates avail able data concerning safety, effective ness, and reliability of orthopaedic de vices currently in use. Agenda. Open session: Comments and presentations by interested persons. Closed session: Continuation of review of previous classification results and Iden tification of specific areas for standards for tlio.'S devices classified as requiring standards. CotmniU^ name DfiU\ plu.~ Typo of meutii * i.n<i 1. ri.tirl nn Ilivler ci 1M1 J Davkuv May ?3 nnl ?C, 9 mi:., Amir* Irsti A*.-*<ohttl a JUtl.;.. CI.1feigo, 11L Orn M.y 12. ? 1 ,U. lo U) n.m..r!r*sfU M..y i#. i. Kfuirljf, (JITM-luH S >0 na..r Luu\ MU. Itov'J, Sol--5 li-lTiTC. Purpose. Reviews and evaluates avail able data concerning the safely, effec tiveness. and reliability of dental devices currently in use. Agenda. Open session: Comments and presentations by interested persons: de vice classification; and device legisla tion. Closed session: Continuir.3 review and classification of cental devices. Agerfda items are subject to change as priorities- dictate. During the open sessions shown above, interested persons may present relevant information or views orally to any com mittee for Us consideration. Information or views submitted to any committee in writing before or during a meeting shall also be considered by Uic committee. A list of committee members end sum mary minutes of meetings may be ob tained from the contact person for the commStlee both for meetings open to the public and those meetings closed to the public in accordance with section 10(d) of tlie Federal Advisory Commit tee Act. Most Food and Drug Administration advisory committees are created to ad vise the Commissioner of Food and Dress on pending regulatory mat'.ci-s. Recommendations made by the commit tees on these matters are intended to result in action under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. and these committees thus necessarily participate with the Commissioner in exercising his law enforcement responsibilities. Tlie Freedom of Information Act rec ognized that the premature disclosure of regulatory plans, or indeed internal discussions of alternative regulatory ap proaches to a specific problem, could have adverse effects upon both public and private interests. Congress recog nized that such plans, ever, when final ized. may not be made fully available in advance of the effective dale without damage to such interests, and therefore provided for this type of discussion to remain confidential. Thus, law enforce ment activities have long been recog nized c.s a legitimate subject for confi dential consideration. These committees often must coniWer trade secrets ar.d otl-.tr confidential in formation submitted by particular man ufacturers which the Food ar.d Drug Administration by law may not disclose, and which Congress has included willtin tlie exemption.'; from tlie Freedom of Information Act. Such information in cludes safety and effectiveness informa tion. product formulation, and manu facturing methods and procedures, all FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 39, NO. 78--MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1974 APOOOOt364