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uJJ-- 0^-3 / UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION__________________________________________________________________ Specialty Chemicals ' Sistersville Plant MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: COPY TO: D. A. Boggs J. J. Kyle C. A. McNeill F. M. Plechaty T. L. Grittie March 18, 1986. Analysis of Jaxsan D. A. Gosselin K. B. Purintan W. V. Summers UG. W. Wulfert Attached please find the report on the anlaysis of the Jaxsan samples that were sent to McCrone Associates, Inc. There are several points which should be noted. 1. The samples contain between 7 - 15% asbestos (of the chrysotile type). This is higher than the concentration that the supplier indicated was present. This information will be communicated to the manufacturer. 2, It states in the cover letter that all five samples appeared to be well bonded, and if undisturbed and undamaged, probably pose little threat of fiber release. This is consistent with information previously given to the insulators. To document the degree or occurance of fiber release, the IH group will monitor the insulators during removal of this material. This will be done when non-asbestos material is involved to provide documentation of what, if any is attributable to release from the Jaxsan. 3. This material should be handled with Extremes care, during cutting for removal or other operations which could possibly damage or destroy the integrity of the bonding agent. If the aforementioned monitoring indicates that the material does not pose a hazard, then handling procedures will be re-evaluated. In addition, IH monitoring will be performed in the future (during such operations) to confirm the data obtained from the initial monitoring. . On the following page, please find the details associated with each sample (2-Number) analyzed by McCrone Inc. If you have any questions on the data or report, please feel free to call me at Ext. 521. Sincerely, TLG/le 4567A T. L. Gritt^e^ UCC 022453 2-7785 SAMPLE OF JAXSAN 600 TAKEN FROM T-484 (POLY II TANK FARM WEST OF SSP) . MATERIAL WAS WHITE SPRAY GRADE AND IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOME OF THE MORE NEWLY APPLIED MATERIAL. Z-7786 IS JAXSAN 600 TAKEN FROM A 500 LB. STEAM HEADER (RUNNING N-S) EAST OF THE EMULSIONS BUILDING. THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS. Z-7787 IS JAXSAN 600 THAT WAS SCRAPED FROM AN INSULATORS JACKET. Z-7788 IS JAXSAN SCRAPED 'FROM AN INSULATORS GLOVE. Z-7789 IS A SAMPLE OF FRESH JAXSAN TAKEN FROM THE CONTAINER. UCC 022454 ^YiYJ mccrone environmental services, tnc. I m f 200 OAKBROOK BUSINESS CENTER fi "i 1 5500 OAKBROOK PARKWAY mA ' norcross, ga 30093 404-449-8461 10 March 1986 Union Carbide Corporation Silicones and Urethane Intermediates Silicones Plant P. 0. Box 180 Sistersville, West Virginia 26175 Attention: Ms. Tammy L. Grittie Industrial Hygienist Re: McCrone Project No. ME-2418 Dear Ms. Grittie: McCrone Environmental Services, Inc. has completed analysis of the five bulk samples for asbestos. The samples were analyzed using polarized light microscopy/dispersion staining (PLM/DS) per your authorization. Results of the analyses are enclosed. Estimated percentages of the various constituents are by volume. Regarding our conversation of 3 March 1986, I have also enclosed a copy of EPA publication 560/5-85-024, entitled "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings". On page C-l, you will find the definition of "friable asbestos" which EPA employs. Of the five samples, sample Z-7786 probably comes closest to meeting the criteria outlined in the EPA definition for friable asbestos-containing material (ACM). All five samples appeared to be well bonded and, if undisturbed and undamaged, probably pose little threat of fiber release. I would suggest, however, implementing an operations and maintenance (O&M) UCC 022455 a subsidiary of waiter c. mccrone associates, inc. 2820 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60616 312-642-7100 program to monitor the condition of this and other ACM which may be present. Some guidelines for establishing such a program are offered in the EPA book. Thank you for consulting McCrone Environmental Services, Inc. If we may be of further assistance or if you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, W. Randy Boltin Microscopy Lab Manager WRB/JRM/mts cc: 1) Union Carbide Sistersville WV Ms. Tammy L. Grittie Industrial Hygienist mccrone environmental services, inc. . UCC 022456 McCRONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 200 Oakbrook Business Center 5500 Oakbrook Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 449-8461 BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS Project Number : ME-2418 Date analyzed : 3/3/86 Project Name : Union Carbide Corporation/Sistersville WV Client : Same Client's Sample I.D. : Z-7785 M.E. Sample I.D. No. : 860228003-1 Gross Visual Description : Gray and White, Rubbery Material ASBESTOS MINERALS: Estimated Percentage 1 . Chrysotile 2 . Amosite 3 . Crocidolite 4 . Anthophyllite 5 . Tremolite/Actinolite Asbestos Total Cellulose Paper/Wood Fibers Glass Fibers --- - - Mineral Wool Fibers Perlite Mica _____ Binders Others . Granular Minerals - - - -_____ 10 10 15 15 50 10 Comments : T-484, SSP (spray gr.) Total 100 Microscopist : W. Randy Boltin UCC 022457 McCRONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 200 Oakbrook Business Center 5500 Oakbrook Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 449-S461 BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS project Number : ME-2418 Date analyzed : 3/3/86 Project Name : Union Carbide Corporation/Sistersville WV Client : Same Client's Sample I.D. : Z-7786 M.E. Sample I.D. No. : 860228003-2 Gross Visual Description : Gray-Green, Fibrous and Granular Material ASBESTOS MINERALS: Estimated Percentage 1 . Chrysotile --- - 2 . Amosite 3 . Crocidolite 4 . Anthophyllite 5 . Tremolite/Actinolite Asbestos Total - 7 7 Cellulose Paper/Wood Fibers Glass Fibers Mineral Wool Fibers Perlite _____ g Mica Binders Others Synthetic Fibers _____ _____ 38 40 Granular Minerals _____ 7 Total 100 Comments : 500 lb. Steam Header, N and S @ Emulsion Bid. (3 yr.} Paint found in sample; paint included in binder percentage Paint found in sample is gray-green Microscopist : W. Randy Boltin UCC 022458 McCRONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 200 Oakbrook Business Center 5500 Oakbrook Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 449-8461 BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS Project Number : ME-2418 Date analyzed : 3/3/86 Project Name : Union Carbide Corporation/Sistersville WV Client : Same Client's Sample I.D. : Z-7787 M.E. Sample I.D. No. : 860228003-3 Gross Visual Description : Blue, Fibrous and Gray-Green, Rubbery Material ASBESTOS MINERALS: Estimated Percentage 1 . Chrysotile - -- - 2 . Amosite 3 . Crocidolite 4 . Anthophyllite 5 . Tremolite/Actinolite Asbestos Total - Cellulose Paper/Wood Fibers - -- -- Glass Fibers Mineral Wool Fibers Perlite Mica - -- -- Binders Others , Granular Minerals _____ _____ 15 15 10 5 50 20 Comments : Total Bob Keith's Jacket, 2/21/86 100 Microscopist ; W. Randy Boltin UCC 022459 McCRONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 200 Oakbrook Business Center 5500 Oakbrook Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 449-8461 BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS Project Number : ME-2418 Date analyzed : 3/3/86 Project Name : Union Carbide Corporation/Sistersville WV Client : Same Client's Sample I.D. : Z-7788 M.E. Sample I.D. No. : 860228003-4 Gross Visual Description : Gray-Green, Rubbery Material , ASBESTOS MINERALS: - Estimated Percentage 1 . Chrysotile _____ 2 . Amosite 3 . Crocidolite 4 . Anthophyllite 5 . Tremolite/Actinolite Asbestos Total Cellulose Paper/Wood Fibers Glass Fibers _____ Mineral Wool Fibers Perlite Mica _____ Binders Others Granular Minerals _____ _____ 15 15 5 g 60 12 Comments : Glove Total 100 Microscopist : W. Randy Boltin UCC 022460 McCRONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 200 Oakbrook Business Center 5500 Oakbrook Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 449-8461 BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS Project Number : ME-2418 Date analyzed : 3/3/86 Project Name : Union Carbide Corporation/Sistersville WV Client : Same Client's Sample I.D. : Z-7789 M.E. Sample I.D. No. : 860228003-5 Gross Visual Description : Gray-Green, Viscous Fluid ASBESTOS MINERALS: Estimated Percentage 1 . Chrysotile _____ 2 . Amosite 3 . Crocidolite 4 . Anthophyllite 5 . Tremolite/Actinolite Asbestos Total Cellulose Paper/Wood Fibers Glass Fibers Mineral Wool Fibers Perlite Mica ----- Binders Others Granular Minerals _____ _____ 15 15 15 65 5 Comments : Total 100 Microscopist : W. Randy Boltin UCC 022461