ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
EPA-330 2-80-010
FIELD INVESTIGATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
SEYMOUR, INDIANA
(November 14-15. 1979)
NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS CENTER
DENVER. COLORADO
March 1980
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
EPA-330/2-80-010
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
Seymour, Indiana
[November 14-15, 1979]
March 1980
Russell W. Forba
NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS CENTER
Denver, Colorado
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CONTENTS
I INTRODUCTION
II SUMMARY AND ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT.
SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION 5
ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT 5
III CONCLUSIONS 9
IV SITE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS 11
SITE DESCRIPTION 11
OPERATING PROCEDURES 14
V STUDY METHODOLOGY 17
APPENDICES
A DATA TABLES
B TOXICITY-HEALTH EFFECTS OF POLLUTANTS
C ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES
D QUALITY CONTROL SUMMARY
TABLES
1 PRIORITY POLLUTANTS AND VOLATILE ORGANICS IDENTIFIED ... 7
2 MATERIALS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTED ONTO THE SRC SITE. 13
3 SAMPLING STATION DESCRIPTIONS 18
FIGURES
1 Location Map 2
2 Seymour Recycling Co., Sampling Station Locations 4
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Seymour Recycling Company (SRC), located approximately 3 km (2 mi)
from the city of Seymour [Figure 1], was founded in 1971 by Mr. Stanley
Birge to recover methylene chloride used in his industrial operations at
the Seymour Manufacturing Company. SRC soon expanded into the reclamation
of other chemicals when in 1975, SRC was incorporated separately from Sey-
mour Manufacturing. Mr. Ken Goodwin was employed as SRC manager at the
time of this incorporation. In April 1978 Mr. William Kovacs purchased
SRC. At that time, according to company estimates, onsite waste storage
included approximately 42,000 55-gal drums, 2,560 m3 (676,000 gal) in sta-
tionary bulk tanks, and seven (7) 20,000-gal rail tank cars. Chem-Dyne
Corporation of Hamilton, Ohio, also owned by Mr. Kovacs, served as the ex-
clusive marketing agent for SRC.
SRC signed a consent decree, effective June 30, 1978, with the State
of Indiana Department of Health (DOH) to remove drums from the site on a
scheduled basis. However, aerial photographs evaluated by the USEPA Environ-
mental Photographic Interpretation Center in Warrenton, Virginia, showed
that the drum inventory increased by nearly 3,400 drums from June 19, 1978
(44,745) to August 7, 1979 (48,126). According to SRC personnel, the consent
decree conditions were not met for several reasons including: (a) union and
management problems, (b) lack of availability of secure landfills, and (c)
lack of State approval to place drums containing solids in non-secure land-
fills. The DOH agreed with SRC that drums containing solids would be inspected
by State personnel and, if identification of contents could be confirmed
through accompanying documents and correlated to specific barrels, approval
would be given to landfill the materials at non-secure sites throughout the
State. Over 1,000 barrels of solids (an estimated one-half of the barrels
remaining onsite contain solids) have been staged for inspection by DOH.
However, DOH claims that the barrels cannot be properly identified with the
information presented, and therefore would not be approved for landfill
without chemical analyses of the contents.
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Several spills and fires have occurred at the SRC site over the past
two years, including a major fire which occurred on October 18, 1978 when a
bulldozer hit a drum containing lithium aluminum hydroxide in hexane, ig-
niting it and numerous adjacent drums. The Seymour Fire Department was
called to the site to extinquish the fire. This fire prompted an inspection
by the State Fire Marshall; as a result the drums are being arranged to
provide fire lanes. Several spills occurred on the site including an alkano-
lamine spill, a chromic/nitric acid spill and an alleged hexachlorocyclopenta-
diene (Hex)* spill. The DOH received information from a former employee
that the Hex spill occurred inside the fenced area [Figure 2] near the edge
of the unfenced diked area (northeast section of site). This spill, however,
has never been confirmed by State or Federal officials.
After conditions at the SRC site were brought to the attention of USEPA
Region V, the National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) was requested
(October 11, 1979) by the Region to investigate the site. The primary objec-
tive of the NEIC investigation, conducted November 14 and 15, 1979, was to
provide technical assistance to Region V in assessing potential hazards at
the SRC site.
* Priority pollutant
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L E G E II D Sampling Location 03 O
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II. SUMMARY AND ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT
SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION
An onsite inspection was performed to identify operating procedures
and site morphology, select sampling station locations, obtain information
identifying some of the onsite materials and gather other necessary data.
Liquid and soil samples were collected from several sampling locations with-
in the plant, the drainage ditch surrounding the SRC site, nearby wells,
and the city sewer downstream from the SRC plant. No samples were taken
from drums or tanks on the site. The liquid and soil samples collected
were analyzed for organic compounds including volatile organics, base/neutral-
extractable organics, and acid-extractable organics. Compounds identified
during the NEIC investigation were representative of samples collected.
They were not, however, necessarily representative of additional contaminants
stored on the site or contamination in locations not sampled.
Forty-one (41) organic compounds were identified in the collected samples,
of which twenty-five (25) are priority pollutants.* By searching established
data bases, the organic compounds were evaluated for their toxicity and
health effects on both humans and laboratory animals. The flammability of
chemicals known to have been transported onto the site or identified in
collected samples, and the associated toxic combustion products, were also
evaluated using established data bases.
ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT
Samples collected from the ten stations and analyzed by gas chromato-
graphy/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and flame ionization detector gas chromato-
graph (FID) indicated the presence of forty-one (41) identifiable and quanti-
fiable organic compounds, including twenty-five (25) priority pollutants
* Priority Pollutants are derived from the June 7, 1976 Natural Resources
Defense Council (NRDC) vs Russell Train (USEPA) Settlement Agreement.
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[Table 1]. Concentrations of identified base/neutral-extractable organics,
acid-extractable organics, and volatile organics ranged up to 3000 ug/1,
21,000 H9/1. and 10,000 ug/1, respectively [Appendix A, Tables 4 to 8].
Organics were identified and quantified at all sampling locations except
sampling Stations 01, 02, and 04. Concentrations of individual organic com-
pounds exceeding 1,000 ug/1 were found in samples collected at Stations 03,
06, 08, and 09, indicating the greatest degree of contamination at these
locations.
By searching established data bases [Appendix B] organic compounds
identified in the collected samples were evaluated for their toxicity and
health effects on both humans and laboratory animals [Appendix A, Table 9].
Seventeen (17) of the identified compounds have demonstrated human health
effects including central nervous system, blood, systemic, eye, psychotropic,
peripheral nervous system and gastrointestinal tract effects. The literature
revealed that several chemicals exhibited irritant effects on the skin,
eyes or mucuous membranes. Benzene is a reported human carcinogen and eight
(8) compounds have been reported to cause central nervous system disorders
(Chloroform; Methylene Chloride; Methyl Chloroform; 1,2-Dichloroethylene;
Trichloroethylene; Styrene; Benzene; and Toluene). Thirty-one (31) of the
41 compounds detected have produced animal health effects. Anthracene;
2,4-Dichlorophenol; 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol; Chloroform; 1,1,2 Trichloroethane;
Tetrachloroethylene; Trichloroethylene; 2,4 Dimethyphenol; and Phenol are
reported as carcinogenic to lab animals. Benzene is reported mutagenic to
lab animals. Chloroform; 1,1-Dichloroethane; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate;
Di-n-butylphthalate; Diethylphthalate; and Dimethylphthalate are teratogenic
to lab animals. Other animal health effects include neoplasia and irritation
to the skin, eye or mucous membranes.
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (Hex) was not identified in any samples col-
lected at the SRC site during the NEIC investigation of November 14 and 15,
1979. However, in view of the inadequate Hex storage practices at the SRC
and the resulting potential for environmental contamination, it should be
noted that Hex is extremely toxic to aquatic life. The criterion* to protect
EPA-proposed Water Quality Criteria (March 1979).
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Table 1
PRIORITY POLLUTANTS AND VOLATILE ORGANICS
IDENTIFIED IN SAMPLES COLLECTED ON SRC SITE
Priority Pollutant
Anthracene
Benzene
Chlorobenzene
Ethyl benzene
Nitrobenzene
Chloroform
Isophorone
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene
Tetrachloroethy1ene
Trichloroethylene
Methylene Chloride
Bromodi chloromethane
Tri chlorof1uoromethane
Naphthalene
Phenol
Bi s(2-ethy1hexyl)phthalate
Di ethylphthalate
Dimethylphthalate
Di-n-butylphthalate
1,2-Dichloropropane
Toluene
Sampling Station Number
VOLATILE ORGANICS
05
08
03
06, 07
06
05, 10
03
06, 07
03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
03, 05, 08
06, 07
06, 07, 08, 09, 10
03, 07, 08, 10
03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
03, 06, 07
10
09
06
03, 06, 08, 09
05, 07
10
03
10
03
03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
Chlorobenzene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
Methylene Chloride
Benzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
Chloroform
1,1-Dichloroethylene
1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene
Ethlybenzene
Tetrachloroethy1ene
Toluene
Tri chloroethy1ene
Tri chlorof1uoromethane
All are priority pollutants.
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aquatic life is 0.39 p/1 as a 24-hr average (final fish chronic value) and
should not exceed 7.0 |j/l at any time (final fish acute value). A value of
1.0 u/1 is recommended for the protection of public health due to the organo-
leptic properties of hexachlorocyclopentadiene.
A literature search revealed that many of the chemicals identified on
the SRC site are flammable [Appendix A, Table 10] and the combustion prod-
ucts of most of these flammable materials are considered hazardous to human
health. These combustion products include phosgene, carbon monoxide, fluo-
rine and chlorine compounds.
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III. CONCLUSIONS
The fire of October 18, 1978, company records, and chemicals identi-
fied in collected samples show that chemicals stored onsite are flammable
and toxic fumes might be created if a fire does occur. Fumes produced could
affect residents in the nearby city of Seymour and firemen attempting to
extinguish a fire at the SRC site.
The soil in the area is porous, potentially allowing infiltration of
contaminants into the groundwater system. The NEIC investigation of the
SRC site documented pooled surface runoff contamination by various toxic
organics. Although no data generated by this investigation confirms well
water contamination, the potential exists. The groundwater system should
be thoroughly investigated to document the extent or absence of any contami-
nation.
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (Hex) is improperly stored on the SRC site.
The 10,000-gal open-ended storage tank containing Hex-contaminated solids
creates a potential for environmental contamination by the extremely toxic
material.
Potential exists for transport of volatile organics [Table 1], due to
spillage, dumping operations, leaking barrels, etc., off the SRC site via
the ambient air, thus posing possible adverse health effects to nearby resi-
dents and office workers.
The site is not completely fenced, allowing access by the general public.
Potential health hazards are posed to any unauthorized persons entering the
site and becoming contaminated. Vandalism is also a distinct possibility.
Employee safety equipment is inadequate. The NEIC inspectors noted
that SRC employees wore no form of respiratory protection and limited pro-
tective clothing while handling wastes on the site. The SRC employees are
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constantly exposed to the hazardous materials present which can potentially
cause adverse health effects.
Bulk storage tanks on the SRC site are not adequately diked and padded.
Few of the 97 bulk storage tanks are diked and padded with impermeable mate-
rials to contain spillage. Spills or leaking from these tanks would allow
contamination of the groundwater system.
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IV. SITE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
SITE DESCRIPTION
The Seymour Recycling Company (SRC) is located on a 13-acre site (approx-
imately 10 acres are active) in the northwest corner of Freeman Field [Figure 1].
Originally owned by the United States Air Force, the field was deeded to
the city of Seymour when the Air Force closed down the facility. The city
established a commission to operate the field and several leases were issued
to various firms including SRC, which has a 20-yr lease (started in 1970)
with an optional 10-yr extension.
The SRC property is surrounded by leased farm land and crops are raised
immediately outside the fenced area. SRC has an agreement with the farmer
raising the crops, releasing the Company from any damages within a 100 ft
strip surrounding the site. There are residential dwellings about 900 m
(3,000 ft) northwest of the site. These dwellings have shallow potable wells
(5 to 8 m) as the water table is about 3 m (10 ft) below ground level.
Potable water for industrial facilities and other operations located
on the field is supplied by several wells with a combined yield of 7,500
m3/day (2 mgd). These wells are located about 300 m (1,000 ft) northeast
of the SRC site at a depth of 24 to 26 m (80 to 85 ft). A food processer
(Seymour Frozen Food Lockers), also using a shallow well, is approximately
1,800 m (2,000 yd) from the site.
Typical soil profiles* in the area of the SRC site exhibit a surface
layer of fine sandy loam followed by subsurface layers of loam, sandy clay
loam and sandy loam of various thicknesses. Underlying materials are strati-
fied silts and fine sand with the total thickness of unconsolidated materials
* Geology/Hydrology information for SRC site was provided by James King,
Hydrogeologist, Solid Waste Management Section, Indiana Dept. of Health
(10/2/78).
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above bedrock being about 24 to 26 m (80 to 85 ft). Hydraulic conductivi-
ties within this profile range between 1.4 x 10~4 to 4.3 xlO~3 cm/sec. The
bedrock beneath the site consists of various sedimentary formations dipping
southwestwardly at 10 to 15 m/km (20 to 30 ft/mi). Available information
indicates that the bedrock slope exerts little influence on the direction
of shallow groundwater flow which is toward the northwest. However, deeper
regional flow may be more westerly or even southwesterly with discharge
occurring ultimately to the East Fork of the White River. Recharge to ground-
water probably occurs by direct infiltration of precipitation due to the
presence of shallow highly transmissive materials.
Most of the site is fenced with access controlled through a gate. To
the north, outside the fenced area, is an uncontrolled earthen diked area
containing 4,000 to 5,000 55-gal barrels. There have been claims made to
DOH officials by former SRC employees that additional barrels have been
buried in this area and in the parking area near the SRC office buildings.
A low dike of sandy soil had been constructed around the perimeter of the
SRC site in an attempt to contain surface runoff and straw had been spread
throughout the site to adsorb spills immediately prior to the NEIC inspec-
tion. Surface runoff from the fields south of the SRC site is diverted
around the SRC property to the Airport Drain Ditch (tributary of Heddy Run).
All surface water impounded on the site is removed by natural evaporation,
infiltration or by pumping with portable pumps to a sanitary sewer for treat-
ment in the municipal activated sludge plant. Non-contact cooling water is
also discharged to the municipal sewer although an NPDES permit has been
issued to discharge both cooling water and storm water into the Airport
Drain Ditch. Cooling water is supplied by the City of Seymour. Indiana DOH
officials reported that a well to supply cooling water was installed on the
SRC site while Ken Goodwin was plant manager. This well, however, has never
been located by State personnel nor observed by the NEIC inspectors.
Company records show that various chemicals [Table 2] have been trans-
ported onto the SRC site. A 10,000-gal tank partially filled with a solid
containing 1 to 2% Hex (estimated by Mr. Kovacs), is located on-the east
side of the SRC property. This horizontal bulk storage tank has one end
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Table 2
MATERIALS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTED
ONTO THE SRC SITE
Methyl ethylketone
Methylene chloride
Freon
Tolune
Cyanide containing wastes
Butanol
Glycol
Polyols
Allylalcohol
Amyphenol
Cyclohexane
Xylene
Varnish
Acetone
Ethyl ether
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Perchloroethy1ene
Isopropylalcohol
Ethyl acetate
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (Hex)
Di ethylhydroxylami ne
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Paint thinners (various)
Waste oil
Ink solvent
a From Company records.
b Priority pollutants.
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removed with a plastic sheet covering the exposed Hex containing material.
Another 38 m3 (20,000 gal) of waste acid and 28 m3 (15,000 gal) of caustic
in bulk form are being stored in tanks on the SRC site. The caustic is
spent scrubber liquid (NaOH) generated when the incinerator was in opera-
tion which Mr. Kovacs indicated he would like to use as an acid neutral-
izer.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
A waste generator initiates business with SRC by submitting a waste
product survey sheet stating the type, volume, and various characteristics
of the wastes involved. The product survey sheet is submitted by SRC to
the Indiana DOH for approval to bring the wastes onsite. If the DOH does
not reply to the request within three days, approval is automatic.
Since SRC does not own any transporting equipment all wastes coming
into the site are hauled by the generator, a common carrier or by the Trans-
Environmental Corporation. Trans-Environmental, owned by Mr. Kovacs, is
licensed to haul hazardous wastes in both the U.S. and Canada. When wastes
arrive at the site, a work order is assigned and the drums or tanks are
coded to correspond with this work order. By agreement with the generator,
SRC has three days to check the wastes to determine if the specifications
listed on the waste product survey sheet have been met. If the check indi-
cates the shipment is out of specification, SRC has two weeks to return it
to the generator. The laboratory at the site contains various equipment
used for operational and quality control checks including:
Equipment Use
Bomb Calorimeter BTU Content
Specific Ion Electrodes. . . Halogen Content
Gas Chromatograph Organic Analysis
Atomic Adsorption Unit. . . . Metals Analysis
Spectrophotometer Inorganic Analysis
Hach Kits Inorganic Analysis
Todd Column Boiling Point Determination
Infrared Unit Organic Analysis
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Activities at the SRC site include: reclamation, chem-fuel production,
destruction of wastes through incineration and drum crushing operation.
Much of the reclaimed wastes are sent back to the generator for reuse, with
the remainder marketed under the SRC label. Distillation is the major method
of waste reclamation with eleven (11) distillation columns operated at the
site including:
1 Brighton Still 1 Washex Still
1 Luwa Still 1 P/E Still
4 Detrix Still 3 Glass Freon Stills
SRC is required by the State of Indiana to use No.2 fuel oil for firing the
stills. Once-through non-contact cooling water is supplied by the city of
Seymour and is discharged to the city sanitary sewer system. Major products
reclaimed through distillation include:
Freon
Methylene Chloride
Trichlorethylene
Perchlorethy1ene
Paint Wash Solvents
Still bottoms generated in the reclamation operations are blended with
other waste products and marketed as Chem-Fuel. Chem-Fuel is produced in a
blending operation where the contents of 55-gal drums of various chemicals
is pumped into one of 97 stationary bulk storage tanks on the site using
pumps driven by tractor power takeoff option (PTO). If the pumps are inoper-
ative, the drums are emptied into one of several dump stations then pumped
into the bulk storage tanks. The blended Chem-Fuel is checked for BTU value
and chloride concentration and marketed in five blends determined by the
flash point and halogen concentration. This product is sold to various cement
kilns and also to a municipal incinerator in Cincinnati (850,000-gal contract).
It should be noted that the SRC employees handling the Chem-Fuel used
no type of respiratory protector and wore limited protective clothing.
According to Mr. Kovacs, respirators are available but most employees decline
to use them.
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SRC has two Envirotech Incinerators onsite for waste destruction; however,
neither has operated since April 1979 when the Indiana DOH revoked the inciner-
ator operating permit due to stack spray problem resulting from a poorly
designed mist eliminator.
A barrel-crushing operation with a capacity of 180 barrels/day is lo-
cated on the SRC grounds. Mr. Kovacs revealed that bales, containing 13
unwashed crushed drums, are shipped and sold to one of the three steel deal-
ers in the area, ultimately going to blast furnaces. Undamaged barrels
(uncleaned) are sold to a drum broker for reuse.
A cyanide destruct system (chlorine oxidation) is located in the north-
west section of the SRC site. This system has not been operative since Mr.
Kovacs purchased the property although it is repairable. Five 55-gal bar-
rels of cyanide wastes are stored on the SRC site in the cyanide treatment
building.
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V. STUDY METHODOLOGY
The NEIC investigation at the SRC site consisted of four major phases
including: (1) onsite reconnaissance, (2) sample station selection and defin-
ition, (3) sampling and (4) chemical analysis.
The onsite reconnaissance involved the identification of operating
procedures, site morphology and stored chemical materials and the collec-
tion of other necessary background information. Sample stations [Table 3]
were selected in those areas judged to present potential hazards. Each
station was given a specific number, photographed, and defined by distance
and direction from fixed objects. All samples were packed in locked ice
chests and transported to the NEIC Laboratory in Denver, Colorado via Federal
Express. A total of 22 volatile organic samples, 10 organic characterization
samples, and one soil sample were collected. Mr. Kovacs declined to split
samples collected by the NEIC team. NEIC document control and chain-of-cus-
tody procedures were followed throughout the course of the investigations.
The chemical analyses on the collected samples were performed by the
NEIC laboratory in Denver, Colorado. Whenever applicable, EPA-approved
methodology was used in the preparation and analysis of all samples. Vola-
tile organic (purgeable), base/neutral extractable organic and acid extract-
able organic analysis was performed utilizing gas chromatography/mass spec-
trometry (GC/MS) and flame ionization detector gas chromatography (FID)
procedures to determine identity and quantity of contaminants in the collected
samples. Analytical methodologies and associated quality control information
are contained in Appendices C and D.
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Table 3
SAMPLING STATION DESCRIPTIONS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
Seymour, Indiana
November 15, 1979
Station No.
Time
(hr)
Tag No.
Description
01
02
03
03-Soil
04
1310
1338
1405
1405
1425
8998
9001
9004
9007
9008
05
1545
9019
06
1540
9016
07
08
09
10
1555
1605
1530
1640
9022
9025
9011
9028
Freeman Field Water Supply-Well #5
Depth approximately 24-26 m (80-85 ft)
Seymour Frozen Food Lockers Well
Depth approximately 6-8 m (20-25 ft)
Drainage ditch, north side of site
directly behind Tank #17611 and last
power pole inside fence, approximately
9 m (30 ft) north of fence
Drainage ditch south side of site
2 m (5 ft) south of fence line
behind sunken tank drum dumping,
18 m (60 ft) east of second power
pole from west side of property
Inside building with concrete floor,
15 m (50 ft) north of fence, 23 m
(75 ft) east of second power pole
from west side of plant property,
labeled "Bay" on site map
Onsite runoff pond, approximately
90 m (100 yd) south of tank farm,
90 m (100 yd) north of south fence,
90 m (100 yd) west of tall building
in Chem-Fuel drum area
Onsite runoff pond, east side of site,
approximately 9 m (30 ft) of drum
unloading building, 6 m (20 ft) south
of power pole, 2 m (5 ft) west of fence
South side of diked pond approximately
3 m (10 ft) north of south bank
Hypalon-lined ditch approximately 90 m
(100 yd) north of south fence,
18 m (50 ft) east and 90 m (100 yd)
south of Pink Palace
Sewer line serving SRC, manhole in
field adjacent to SRC site, 270 m
(300 yd) east of SRC property line,
180 m (200 yd) south of Pantasote
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APPENDIX A
DATA TABLES
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APPENDIX A
DATA TABLES
The following tables contain data generated by the NEIC investigation of
the Seymour Recycling Company (SRC), November 14 to 15, 1979:
Table Title
4 Base/Neutral-Extractable Priority Pollutants
5 Volatile (Purgeable) Priority Pollutants
6 Base/Neutral-Extractable Non-Priority Pollutants
7 Acid-Extractable Priority Pollutants
8 Acid-Extractable Non-Priority Pollutants
9 Toxicity of Compounds
10 Flammability and Combustion Products
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Table 4
BASE/NEUTRAL - EXTRACTABLE PRIORITY POLLUTANTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY WASTE - DISPOSAL SITE
Seymour, Indiana
November 1979
Name Station No. 01
Date 11/15
Time (hr) 1310
Acenaphthene ND
Benzidine "
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene "
Hexachlorobenzene "
Hexachloroethane "
Bis (2-Chloroethyl) ether "
2-Chlroronaphthalene "
1,2-Dichlorobenzene "
1,3-Dichlorobenzene "
1,4-Dichlorobenzene "
2,4-Dim trotoluene "
3,3-Dichlorobenzidine "
2,6-Dinitrotoluene "
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine "
Fluoranthene "
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether "
Bis (2-Chloroethoxy) methane "
Hexachlorobutadiene "
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene "
Isophorone '
Naphthalene '
Nitrobenzene '
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine '
N-Nitrosodipropylamine '
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate '
Butylbenzylphthalate '
Di-n-Butylphthalate "
Di-n-Octylphthalate "
Diethylphthalate "
Dimethylphthalate "
Benzo (a) anthracene "
Benzo (b) pyrene "
Benzo (k) fluoranthene "
Chrysene "
Acenaphylene "
Anthracene "•
Fluorene "
Phenanthrene "
Pyrene "
02
11/15
1338
ND
n
n
n
n
ii
ii
n
n
ii
ii
11
M
ii
ii
n
ii
it
n
n
n
ii
n
n
ii
n
n
n
n
11
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ii
n
n
n
H
ii
n
Concentration p
03 04 05
11/15 11/15 11/15
1405 1425 1545
ND ND ND
II II I'
II II H
II M II
II II H
II II H
II 11
II II H
II II II
II II "
II II H
II II II
II II II
II II H
11 II H
II II II
11 II H
3000 " "
ND
n n n
n n M
n n n
n » 20
11 " ND
n n ii
n n ii
n n M
100 " "
ND
n
n n n
II II N
" ' r
" " MS
n ii n
it n n
n n n
a/1
06
11/15
1540
ND
"
"
it
*
n
n
"
n
"
n
"
n
i
1
i
30
20
ND
"
n
n
n
ii
"
1
ii
11
n
n
n
07
11/15
1555
ND
"
"
11
n
n
n
n
"
n
11
n
n
"
"
"
n
"
100
ND
II
II
II
"
1
1
I
'
'
II
II
08
11/15
1605
ND
II
II
II
II
H
II
II
II
II
II
11
II
II
II
"
II
"
"
II
II
II
II
II
"
II
II
II
09 10 03- SOIL
11/15 11/15 11/15
1530 1640 1405
ND ND ND
II II H
II II II
II II I1
II II II
II It II
II II H
II II II
II II 'I
II II 'I
II H II
II II '1
II
|| II H
II II 11
II II M
II H II
"
II II II
" n
C
" " MS
II M '1
11 MS ND
ND
MS
11 ND "
ii M ii
II M II
II II II
II II II
II II II
II
II II H
II II II
II II H
Detection
Limita
10
n
i
i
,
"t
n
zu
50
An
4U
T f\
10
II
II
II
II
20
10
II
II
II
II
20
in
1U
10
10
10
10
a Nominal minimum detection limit for compounds in 1 liter of water extracted, concentrated to 1 ml.
b ND = Not Detected.
c MS = Compound was confirmed by mass spectral Identification, but the concentration was below the quantative detection limit.
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Table 5
VOLATILE PRIORITY POLLUTANTS
SYEMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Seymour, Indiana
November 1979
—
PURGEABLES
(PRIORITY POLLUTANTS)
Concentration ng/1
ticime Station No.
Date
Time (hr)
Acrolein
/cryloni trile
I.enzene
: arbon tetrachloride
( hlrorbenzene
1 ,2-Dichloroethane
J ,1,1-Tnchloroethane
1,1- Dichloroe thane
1,1,2-Tnchloroethane
1,1, 2 ,2-Tetrachloroethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform (Trichloronethane)
1,1-Dichloroe thy lene
1,2- trans- Dichloroe thy lene
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3-Dichloropropylene
(1,3-dichloropropene)
Ethylbenzene
Methylene chloride
( die hi orome thane)
Methyl chloride (chloromethane)
Methyl bromide (bromomethane)
Br omo form (tribormomethane)
Dichlorobromome thane
Frichlorof luorome thane
Dichlorodi f luoromethane
Chlorodi bromomethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Inchloroethylene
Vinyl chloride
a. NA = Not analyzed Acrolein
b ND = Not detected.
c MS = Compound was confirmed
d Saturated peak; quantitative
01
11/15
1310
NA
II
ND
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
"
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
"
11
II
II
MS
ND
II
II
02
11/15
1338
NA
II
ND
11
n
n
n
11
11
n
n
n
"
n
MSC
ND
11
II
"
II
II
MS
ND
MS
ND
03 04
11/15 11/15
1405 1425
NA NA
II H
ND ND
20 "
ND
200 "
ND
40
ND
II II
II II
800
NO "
n n
200
ND
n
II I'
II H
II II
70 "
500 "
400
ND
05
11/15
1545
NA
ND
II
5
ND
ii
20
ND
n
20
ND
n
"
n
"n
n
ii
11
MS
6
7
ND
06
11/15
1540
NA
ND
II
H
II
2000d
50
ND
n
100
60
ND
100
ii
ND
II
M
II
II
"
II
500
2000°
ND
07
11/15
1555
NA
II
ND
II
II
200
30
ND
n
n
5
ND
n
40
ND
II
II
II
II
II
80
500
400
ND
08
11/15
1605
NA
II
5
Nfl
MU
II
60
ND
MS
ND
n
„
n
MS
un
NU
ii
30
ND
lt
n
n
"
20
10
30
ND
09
11/15
1530
NA
II
ND
II
II
H
200
ND
n
n
it
n
ND
n
n
n
n
n
MS
ND
ii
10
11/15
1640
NA
ND
II
II
II
60
ND
II
II
II
20
ND
in
AU
ND
II
II
30
ND
n
ii
20
ND
H
nn
" ou
2000 ND
10.000 100
ND ND
Detection
Limit
(M9/1)
NAa
5
5
n
n
n
n
n
„
10
5
10
5
10
5
n
20
II
II
5
n
n
n
n
n
20
Avg. of
Blanks
NA
II
ND*
ND
II
II
II
II
II
1
111
ND
n
n
M
n
7±3
ND
n
n
n
,!
„
„
II
111
ND
and acrylonitrile are not normally analyzed by this method.
by mass
results
* f «*ncentrat
ion of tl
detection
lis compone
limit.
nt.
CO
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Table 6
BASE/NEUTRAL - EXTRACTABLE ORGANIC NON-PRIORITY POLLUTANTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Seymour, Indiana
November 1979
Name Station No
Date
Time (hr)
2-Chloroaniline
o-Xylene
m+p-Xylene
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol
1-me thy 1 naphthalene
2-me thy 1 naphthalene
Styrene
Dimethyl naphthalene isomers
Trimethylnaphthalene isomers
01
11/15
1310
NDC
11
II
II
II
II
II
II
02
11/15
1338
ND
II
II
II
11
II
II
II
II
03
11/15
1405
430
ND
ii
it
ii
ii
ii
ii
ii
Concentration gg/1
04 05
11/15 11/15
1425 1545
ND ND
i ii
i n
i
1
i
n
n
n ii
06
11/15
1540
ND
84
80 a
240a
ND
II
II
II
II
07
11/15
1555
ND
II
1
1
1
1
1
ft
NSd
II
08
11/15
1605
ND
II
II
II
K
2000
2800
ND
NO
n
09
11/15
1530
3100
NO
II
II
II
II
2200
II
II
10
11/15
1640
ND
n
M
n
ii
11
ii
ii
a Estimate - Unable to accurately quantitate due to the complex nature of compounds that are present In the sample.
b Estimate - Response of a standard believed to contain an equal mixture of the l±2-methyl isomers was used for quantitation.
c ND = Not detected.
d NS = Excellent identification, but no standard was available for confirmation.
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Table 7
ACID-EXTRACTABLE PRIORITY POLLUTANTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Seymour, Indiana
November 1979
Concentration ug/1
Name Station No. 01 02 03
Date 11/15 11/15 11/15
Time (hr) 1310 1338 1405
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol NDb ND 300
4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol '
2-Chlorophenol '
2,4-Oichlorophenol '
2,4-Dimethylphenol '
2-Nitrophenol '
2,4-Dinitrophenol '
4.6-Dinltro-o-cresol '
Pentachlorophenol '
11 NO
II II
II II
11 2,000
ND
ii ii
ii ii
ii n
Phenol ' " 10,000
04
11/15
1425
ND
ii
ii
n
n
ii
n
n
n
n
05
11/15
1545
ND
II
II
II
II
II
"
II
II
II
06
11/15
1540
ND
11
"
11
300
ND
II
II
II
70
07
11/15
1555
ND
II
II
II
100
NO
II
II
II
II
08
11/15
1605
8.000
ND
11
500
6,000
ND
n
n
n
8,000
09 10
11/15 11/15
1530 1640
ND ND
II II
II II
II II
300
ND
n n
n ii
n n
3,000
Detection
Limit
(M9/D
20
n
n
n
11
40
n
20
40
20
Nominal minimum detection limit for compounds in 1 liter of water extracted, concentrated to 1 ml.
ND = Not detected.
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en
Table 8
ACID EXTRACTABLE NON-PRIORITY POLLUTANTS ANALYSIS RESULTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Seymour, Indiana
November 1979
Concentration MP./1
Name
2,6-dimethylphenol
o-cresol
p-cresol
m-cresol
Station No.
Date
Time (hr)
dimethyl phenol isomer0
2,3-dimethylphenol
dimethyl phenol isomer™
dimethylphenol Isomer3
01
11/15
1310
NO
1
1
1
1
1
II
II
02
11/15
1338
ND
II
II
03
11/15
1405
540
2,100
1.800
ND
it
it
1,900
ND
04
11/15
1425
ND
II
II
1
1
1
1
1
05
11/15
1545
ND
06 07 08
11/15 11/15 11/15
1540 1555 1605
44 170 1,000
170 ND 5,800
II
ND
II
5
NO
14
ND
ND
21,000
ND
3,200
9,100
3,300
09
11/15
1530
300
ND
n
1,300
ND
II
11
II
10
11/15
1640
ND
it
n
it
n
n
n
n
Many dimethylphenol isomers were detected.
Quantities are estimates.
The 2,6 and 2,3 isomers were confirmed. Standards were not available for others.
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Table 9
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical Other Toxicity Data
Compound Name
Aniline,
o-chloro-
Anthracene
Benzene
Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity Route of ,.
Formula Service No. Entry " 5Pecles
C6C6C1N 95-51-2 Urn 96- Oral-mouse
100-10 ppm Skin-cat
Subcutaneous-cat
C,.,H10 120-12-7f Oral-rat
Subcutaneous- rat
Skin-mouse
C6H6 71-43-2f TLm 96: Skin-rabbit
100-10 ppm
Eye- rabbit
Oral-human
Oral-human
Inhalation- human
Inhalation- human
Inhalation-man
Inhalation- human
Unreported-man
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Intraperi toneal -rat
Oral -mouse
Oral-mouse
Intravenous- rabbit
Inhalation-mouse
Skin-mouse
Intraperi toneal -mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Oral -dog
Inhalation-dog
Inhalation-cat
Intraperi toneal-guinea
pig
Subcutaneous- frog
Inhalation-mammal
Eye- rabbit
Subcutaneous-mouse
Pa renteral -mouse
Type.of
Dose Dose
LD50:
LD50:
LDLo:
TDLo:
TDLo:
TDLo:
LDLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
TD.
LDLo:
LD50:
LC50:
LDLo:
LD50.
TDLo:
LDLo:
LC50:
TDLo:
LD50:
TDLo:
LDLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
LDLo
LDLo:
LCLo:
TDLo:
TDLo:
256 mg/kg
222 mg/kg
310 mg/kg
18 gm/kg
3,300 mg/kg
118 ug
15 mg
88 mg
130 mg/kg
50 mg/kg
20,000 ppm
210 ppm
2,100 mg/m3
400 ppm
194 mg/kg
3,800 mg/kg
10,000 ppm
1.150 mg/kg
4,700 mg/kg
1 mg/kg
88 mg/kg
9,980 ppm
1 ,200 gm/kg
468 mg/kg
2,700 mg/kg
2,000 mg/kg
146,000 mg/m3
170.000 mg/m3
527 mg/kg
1,400 mg/kg
20,000 ppm
2 mg
600 mg/kg
670 mg/kg
Duration
78WI
33WI
24H
open
5M
4YI
BY I
7H
49WI
13D
5M
24H
17WI
19WI
. Exposure
Effects0 Limits6
Carcinogenic
Neoplastic
Mild
Irritation
Mild
Irritation
Moderate
Irritation
Central TLV (air):
Nervous Cl 25 ppm
System
OSHA std (air):
TWA 10 ppm;
Blood Cl 25 ppm;
Carcinogenic Pk 50 ppm/10M/8H
Equivocal
Tumorigenic
Agent
NIOSH recm std
(air).
Cl 1 ppm/eOM
Mutagenic
Neoplastic
Teratogenic
(Preg )
Severe
Irritation
Equivocal
Tumorigenic
Agent
Equivocal
Tumorigenic
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO. . SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical a
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxiclty
Formula Service No.
Benzene, Chloro- CSHBC1 108-90-7f TLm 96:
100-1 ppm
Benzene, Ethyl- C8H10 100-41-4f TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
Benzene, Nitro- C6H5N02 98-95-3f TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
2.3-dimethyl C8H100 526-75-0
phenol
2,4-dimethyl C8H100 105-67-9
phenol
Other Toxicity Data
— Species
Entry
Oral-rat
Subcutaneous- rat
Oral-rabbit
Intraperi toneal-rat
I ntraperitoneal- guinea
pig
Inhalation- mouse
I nhal ati on- human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Skin-rabbit
Inhalation-guinea pig
Skin-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral -woman
Oral-human
Unreported-man
Oral-rat
Skin-rat
I ntraperi toneal-rat
Subcutaneous- rat
Subcutaneous-mouse
Oral-dog
Intravenous-dog
Oral-cat
Skin-cat
Oral-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Intraperi toneal -gul nea
pig
Subcutaneous- guinea
pig
Oral -mammal
Intravenous-mouse
Oral-rat
Skin-rat
Oral-mouse
Skin- mouse
Type.of
Dose
LD50:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LOLo:
LDLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
LDSO:
LCLo:
LDSO:
LCLo:
TDLo:
LDLo-
LOLo:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LOSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
TDLo:
Exposure
Dose Duration Effects Limits
2,910 mg/kg TLV (air):
7.000 mg/kg 75 ppm
2.830 mg/kg OSHA std (air)-
7,400 mg/kg TWA 75 ppm
4,100 mg/kg
15 gm/m3
100 ppm 8H Irritant TLV (air): 100 m
3,500 mg/kg
4,000 ppm 4H OSHA std (air).
5,000 mg/kg TWA 100 ppm (i in)
10,000 ppm
15 mg 24H Mild
open Irritation
100 mg Irritation
500 mg 24H Moderate TLV (air):
Irritation 1 ppm (skin)
500 mg, 24H ' Mild OSHA std (air):
Irritation 1 ppm (skin)
200 mg/kg Blood
5 mg/kg
35 mg/kg
640 mg/kg
2,100 mg/kg
640 mg/kg
800 mg/kg
286 mg/kg
760 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
2,000 mg/kg
25 gm/kg
700 mg/kg
600 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
1,000 mg/kg
56 mg/kg
3,200 mg/kg
1,040 mg/kg
809 mg/kg
5,600 mg/kg 28W-I Carcinogenic
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITV OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity
Formula Service No.
2,6-dimethyl CgH100 576-26-1
phenol
Chloroform CHC13 67-66-3f TLm 96: 100-10
(Trichloromettiane) ppm
Other Toxicity Data
"Entry0' ' S"ec1es
Eye- rabbit
Oral-rat
Oral -mouse
Skin-mouse
Skin-mouse
Intraperi toneal -mouse
Oral -rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Oral -human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-human
Oral-rat
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-rat
Type of
Dose
LDSO:
LDSO.
LD50:
TDLo:
LDSO.
LD50.
LDSO:
LDLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LDSO:
TDLo.
LCLo:
TCLo:
Dose
100 mg
296 mg/kg
980 mg/kg
920 mg/kg
4,000 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
700 mg/kg
1,000 mg/kg
140 mg/kg
1,000 mg/m3
5,000 mg/m3
800 mg/kg
70 gm/kg
8,000 ppm
100 ppm
Duration0
120WI
1Y
7M
78WI
4H
7H/6-15D
Effects'1
Irritation
Neoplastic
Systemic
Central
Nervous
System
Neoplastic
Teratogenic
Exposure
Limits
TLV (air): 25 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 50 ppm
NIOSH recm std
(air):
Cl 2 ppm/SOM
Oral-mouse
Oral-mouse
Inhalation-mouse
Intraperitoneal-mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Oral-dog
Inhalation-dog
Intraperitoneal-dog
Intravenous-dog
Inhalation-cat
Oral-rabbit
Inhalation-rabbit
Subcutaneous-rabbit
Inhalation-guinea pig
Inhalation-frog
Inhalation-mammal
Skin-rabbit
Eye-rabbi t
Oral-mouse
Oral-rat
Unreported-man
LD50. 1,120 mg/kg
(Preg)
TOLo:
LC50:
LD50:
LD50-
LDLo:
LC50-
LDSO:
LDLo:
LCLo:
LDLo:
LC50:
LDLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
TDLo:
TD:
LDLo:
18 gm/kg
28 gm/m3
1,671 mg/kg
704 mg/kg
1,000 mg/kg
100 gm/m3
1,000 mg/kg
75 mg/kg
35,000 mg/m3
500 mg/kg
59 gm/m3
3,000 mg/kg
20,000 ppm
6,000 mg/m3
25,000 ppm
10 mg
148 mg
75 mg/kg
98 mg/kg
546 mg/kg
120DI
4H
2H
5M
24H
open
78WI
78WI
Carcinogenic
Mild
Irritation
Irritation
Carcinogenic
Neoplastic
10
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical a
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxiclty
Formula Service No.
Cyclohexanol, C9H 0 116-02-9
3,3,5-trimethyl-
Isophorone C9H140 78-59-1
Ethane, C2H«C12 75-34-3f
1,1-Dichloro-
Ethane, 1,1,1- C2H3C13 71-55-6f TLm 96:
Trichloro- 100-10 ppm
(Methyl Chloroform)
Other Toxicity Data
Route of .
Entry r
Oral-rat
Skin-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Inhalation-human
Oral -rat
Inhalation-rat
Skin-rabbit
Eye- human
Eye- rabbit
Eye-guinea pig
Oral -human
Oral -rat
Inhalation-rat
Oral-mouse
Inhalation-man
Inhalation-man
Inhalation-human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Intraperitoneal -mouse
Oral-dog
Intraperitoneal -dog
Intravenous-dog
Oral -rabbit
Subcutaneous- rabbi t
Oral-guinea pig
Eye-man
Skin-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Type of
Dose
LDSO:
LDSO:
TCLo:
LDSO:
LCLo:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
TCLo:
TDLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LDSO:
LCLo:
LCLo:
L050:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDLo.
LDSO:
Dose
3,250 mg/kg
2,800 mg/kg
500 mg
675 ug
25 ppm
2,330 mg/kg
1 ,840 ppm
1 ,500 mg/kg
25 ppm
920 pg
840 ppm
SOO mg/kg
500 mg/kg
6,000 ppm
IBS gm/kg
27 gra/m3
350 ppm
920 , ppm
1
14.300 mg/kg
1 ,000 ppm
11 ,000 ppm
4,700 mg/kg
750 mg/kg
3,100 mg/kg
95 mg/kg
5,660 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
9,470 mg/kg
450 ppm
5 gm
200 mg
100 mg
2 mg
Duration
24H
i
4H
ISM
4H
(6-150
preg)
78WI
10M
70M
2H
8H
12DI
24H
Effects'1
Moderate
Irritation
Severe
Irrita ion
Irritant
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Teratogenlc
Equivocal
Tumorigenic
Agent
Psycho-
tropic
Central
Nervous
System
Irritation
Exposure
Limits6
OSHA std (air)-
TWA 25 ppm
NIOSH
recm std (air)-
TWA 23 mg/m3
TLV (air).
200 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 100 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 350 ppm
NIOSH recm std (air)
Cl 350 ppm/ ISM
Mild Irritation
Moderate
Irritation
Mild Irritation
24H
Severe
Irritation
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity3
Formula Service No.
Ethane, 1,1,2- C2H3C13 79-00-5f TLm 96:
Trichloro- 100-10 ppm
Ethene, 1.1- C2H2C12 75-35-4f TLm 96:
dichloro- 1,000-100 ppm
(1,1-Dichloro-
ethylene)
Ethylene, C2H2C12 156-60-5f
l,2-Dichloro-(E)-
(1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene)
Ethylene, Tetra- C2C1« 127-18-4f TLm 96.
chloro- (Tetra- 100-10 ppm
chloroethene)
Other Toxicity Data
Route of
- Species
Entry
Oral -human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Intraperi toneal-mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Oral-dog
Intraperitoneal-dog
Intravenous-dog
Subcutaneous- rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-mouse
Skin-guinea pig
Inhalation-cat
Inhalation-human
Oral -rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-rat
Oral -dog
Intravenous-dog
Subcutaneous-rabbit
Inhalation-mouse
Inhalation-mouse
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-mouse
Inhalation-cat
Inhalation-human
Oral -human
Inhalation-man
Inhalation-man
Inhalation-rat
Oral mouse
Inhalation-mouse
Typehof
Dose
LDLo:
LD50:
LCLo.
LD50:
LD50:
LDLo:
LD50:
LDLo:
LDLo:
TDLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
LD50:
LCLo-
TCLo:
TCLo:
LDLo.
LDLo.
LDLo:
LC50:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
LDLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LCLo:
LD50.
LCLo.
Oose
50 mg/kg
1,140 mg/kg
500 ppm
994 mg/kg
227 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
450 mg/kg
95 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
500 mg
162 mg
76 gm/kg
1,440 mg
13,100 mg/m3
25 ppm
200 mg/kg
10,000 ppm
55 ppm
55 ppm
5.750 mg/kg
225 mg/kg
3,700 mg/kg
98 ppm
55 ppm
4,800 mg/m3
75,000 mg/m3
43.000 mg/m3
200 ppm
500 mg/kg
280 ppm
600 ppm
4,000 ppm
8,850 mg/kg
23,000 mg/m3
Duration*"
8H
open
78WI
15M
4.5H
24H
6H/52WI
6H/1YI
22H
6H/1YI
10M
2H
6H
2H
10M
4H
2H
Effects'1
Mild
Irritation
Mild
Irritation
Carcinogenic
Irritation
Irritation
Systemic
Neoplastic
Equivocal
Tumor igenic
Agent
Equivocal
Tumor igenic
Agent
Central
Nervous
Systemic
Eye
Central
Nervous
System
Exposure
Limits6
OSHA std (air):
TWA 10 ppm (skin)
TLV (air): 10 ppn
(skin)
TLV (air):
10 ppm
NIOSH recm std (air).
TWA 1 ppm;
Cl 5ppn/15M
System
OSHA std (air):
TWA 100 ppm;
Cl 200;
PK 300/5M/3H
NIOSH recm std (air).
TWA 50 ppm;
Cl 100 ppm/15M
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR. INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxldty
Formula Service No.
Ethylene, Tetra- (cent)
chloro-
Ethylene, CZHC13 79-01-6f TLm 96:
Trichloro- 1,000-100 ppm
(Trichloroethene)
Other Toxicity Data
"SS," - SP«1«
Intraperi toneal -mouse
Oral -dog
Intraperi toneal -dog
Intravenous-dog
Oral-cat
Oral-rabbit
Subcutaneous- rabbit
Oral-mouse
Skin- rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-man
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Oral-mouse
Inhalation-mouse
Intravenous-mouse
Oral -dog
Intraperi toneal -dog
Intravenous-dog
Subcutaneous-rabbit
Oral -cat
Inhalation-cat
Inhalation-guinea pig
Eye- human
Skin- rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-man
Intraperi toneal -mouse
Subcutaneous-dog
Oral-rabbit
Type.of
Dose
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo.
TDLo.
LDLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LDSO:
LCLo:
TDLo-
LCLO:
LDSO:
LDLo.
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo-
LDLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
LDLo:
TDLo:
LCLo:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LOLo:
Dose
5,671 mg/kg
4,000 mg/kg
2,100 mg/kg
8S mg/kg
4,000 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
2,200 mg/kg
86 gm/kg
810 mg
162 mg
50 mg/kg
6,900 mg/m3
160 ppm
(
110 ppm
4,920 mg/kg
8,000 ppm
316 gm/kg
3,000 ppm
34 mg/kg
5,860 mg/kg
1.900 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
1.800 mg/kg
5 ',864 mg/kg
32.500 mg/m3
37,200 ppm
5 ppm
500 mg
20 mg
7 gm/kg
812 mg/kg
2,900 ppm
3,000 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
7,330 mg/kg
Duration
41WC1
24H
10M
83M
8H
4H
27WI
2H
2H
40M
24H
24H
Exposure
Effects Limits
Carcinogenic
Severe
Irritation
Mild
Irritation
TLV (air):
Central 100 ppm
Nervous OSHA std (air):
System TWA 100 ppm;
Central Cl 200;
Nervous PK 300/5M/2H
System
Irritant NIOSH recm std (
TWA 100 ppm;
Cl 150 ppm/lOM
Carcinogenic
Irritation
Severe Irritation
Severe Irritation
Systemic
ro
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR,
INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity3
Formula Service No.
2-methyl phenol C7HgO 95-48-7
(o-cresol)
3-methyl phenol C,HgO 108-39-4
(m-cresol)
Other Toxicity Data
"Entry"' ' S"ec(es
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-rat
Skin-rat
Subcutaneous- rat
Oral -mouse
Skin-mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Intravenous-dog
Subcutaneous-cat
Oral-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Subcutaneous- rabbi t
Intravenous- rabbit
Intraperi toneal -
guinea pig
Subcutaneous- frog
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-rat
Skin-rat
Subcutaneous- rat
Unreported-rat
Oral -mouse
Skin-mouse
I ntraperi toneal -mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Intravenous-dog
Subcutaneous-cat
Oral -rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Subcutaneous-rabbit
Intravenous- rabbit
I ntraperi toneal -gui nea
pig
Subcutaneous-guinea pig
Subcutaneous- frog
Type.of
Dose
LD50:
LD50:
LDLo:
LD50:
TDLo.
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LD50:
LDLo-
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LD50:
LD50:
LDLo:
LD50:
LD50:
TDLo-
L050:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo-
LDLo:
L050:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
Exposure
Dose Duration Effects Limits
524 mg 24H Severe TLV (air):
Irritation 5 ppm
105 mg Severe
Irritation
121 mg/kg OSHA std (air):
1,100 mg/kg TWA 10 mg/m3
65 mg/kg
344 mg/kg
4,800 mg/kg 12WI Neoplastic
410 mg/kg
80 mg/kg
55 mg/kg
940 mg/kg
890 mg/kg
450 mg/kg
180 mg/kg
360 mg/kg
200 mg/kg
517 mg 24H Severe
Irritation
103 mg Severe
Irritation
242 mg/kg TLV (air):
620 mg/kg 5 ppm
900 mg/kg OSHA std (air):
350 mg/kg TWA 5 ppm
828 mg/kg (skin)
4,800 mg/kg 12WI Neoplastic
168 mg/kg
450 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
180 mg/kg
1.400 mg/kg
2,050 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
280 mg/kg
100 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
250 mg/kg
oo
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXIC ITV OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity
Formula Service No.
4-methyl phenol C7HaO 106-44-5
(p-cresol)
Other Toxicity Data
REntry°f ' S<>««"
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral-rat
Skin-rat
Subcutaneous-rat
Oral-mouse
Skin-mouse
Intraperi toneal -mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Unreported-mouse
Subcutaneous-cat
Oral -rabbit
Skin- rabbit
Subcutaneous- rabbi t
Intravenous- rabbit
Subcutaneous-guinea pig
Subcutaneous- frog
Type.of
Dose
LD50:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDSO:
TDLo:
LDSO:
LDLo-
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LOLo:
Exposure
Dose Duration*1 Effects Limits6
517 mg 24H Severe
Irritation
103 mg Severe
Irritation
207 mg/kg
750 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
344 mg/kg '
4,800 mg/kg 12WI Neoplastic
25 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
160 mg/kg
80 mg/kg
620 mg/kg
301 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
180 mg/kg
200 mg/kg
150 mg/kg
Methane, CHZC
Dichloro-
(Methylene Chloride)
75-09-2
TLm 96:
1,000-100 ppm
Inhalation-human
Oral-human
Inhalation-human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Intraperitoneal-mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Oral-dog
Inhalation-dog
Intraperitoneal-dog
Subcutaneous-dog
Intravenous-dog
Inhalation-cat
Oral-rabbit
Subcutaneous-rabbi t
Inhalation-guinea pig
Skin-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Inhalation-rat
TCLo:
LDLo:
TCLO-
LDSO:
LC50:
LCSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDLo.
LCLo:
LDLo.
LDLo:
LDLo:
LCLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LCLo:
TCLo:
500 ppm
500 mg/kg
500 ppm
167 mg/kg
88,000 mg/m3
14,400 ppm
1,500 mg/kg
(6,460 mg/kg
'3,000 mg/kg
14,108 ppm
950 mg/kg
2,700 mg/kg
200 mg/kg
43,400 mg/m3
1,900 mg/kg
2,700 mg/kg
5,000 ppm
810 mg
162 mg
10 mg
17,500 mg/m3
500 ppm
1Y1
8H
30M
7H
7H
4.5H
2H
24H
Central
Nervous
System
Blood
Severe
Irritation
Moderate
Irritation
TLV (air):
200 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 500 ppm;
Cl 1,000;
PK 2.000/5M/2H
NIOSH recm std (air)
TWA 75 ppm;
PK 500 ppm/ISM
Mild Irritation
10M
6H/2Y
Irritation
Equivocal
Tumorigenic
Agent
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO , SEYMOUR. INDIANA
Chemical a
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity
Formula Service No
Methane, CHBrCl2 75-27-4f
Bromodichloro-
Methane, CC13F 75-69-4f
Trichlorofluoro-
Naphthalene C10H8 91-20-3f TLm 96:
10-1 ppm
Naphthalene, CnH10 90-12-0 Oral -rat
1-methyl
Naphthalene, C,,H,0 91-57-6 Oral-rat
2-methyl
Phenol C6H60 108-95-2f TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
Other Toxicity Data
"Entry"' ' *»""
Oral-mouse
Inhalation-rat
Intraperitoneal-mouse
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-mouse
Inhalation-rabbit
Inhalation-guinea pig
Oral-child
Oral-human
Oral-rat
Subcutaneous-rat
Intraperitoneal-mouse
Subcutaneous-mouse
Intravenous-mouse
Skin- rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Unreported-man
Skin-rabbit
Skin- rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Oral -human
Oral -rat
Skin-rat
Intraperi toneal-rat
Subcutaneous-rat
Oral-mouse
Skin-mouse
Intraperitoneal-mouse
Subcutaneous -mouse
Type of
Dose
LDSO:
LCLo:
LD50:
TC50:
TCLo:
LC50:
LCSO:
LC50:
LDLo:
LDLo:
L050:
TDLo:
LDSO:
LD50:
LD50:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LOLo:
LDSO:
L050.
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDSO:
TDLo:
LDSO:
LDSO:
Dose Duration
450 mg/kg
10 pph 20M
1,743 mg/kg
50,000 ppm 30 MI
50,000 ppm 30M
10 pph 30M
25 pph 30M
25 pph 30M
100 mg/kg
50 mg/kg
1,780 mg/kg
3,500 mg/kg 98DI
150 mg/kg
969 mg/kg
100 mg/kg
495 mg open
100 mg
74 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
500 mg 24H
535 mg open
5 mg
140 mg/kg
414 mg/kg
669 mg/kg
250 mg/kg
650 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
4,000 mg/kg 20WI
360 mg/kg
344 mg/kg
Effects"
Peripheral
Nervous
System
Neoplastic
Mild
Irritation
M1ld
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Carcinogenic
Exposure
Limits
TLV (air).
1000 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 1,000 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 10 ppm
TLV (air):
10 ppm
TLV (air)-
5 ppm (skin)
OSHA std (air):
TWA 5 ppm
(skin)
NIOSH recm
std (air)
TWA 20 mg/m3;
Cl 60 mg/m3/15M
on
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR. INDIANA
en
Chemical a
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity
Formula Service No.
Phenol (cont)
Phenol. 2-4- C6H4C120 120-83-2
dichloro-
Phenol, 2,4.6- C6H3C130 88-06-2
trichloro-
Phthalic Acid. C2,H380« 117-81-7f
Bis (2-Ethylhexyl)
Ester
Other Toxicity Data
Route of .
Entry K
Intravenous-mouse
Oral-dog
Parenteral -dog
Oral-cat
Subcutaneous-cat
Parenteral -cat
Oral-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
I ntraperitoneal -rabbit
Subcutaneous- rabb i t
Intravenous- rabb it
Parenteral - rabbi t
I ntraperitoneal -guinea
ptg
Subcutaneous-guinea pig
Subcutaneous-frog
Parenteral -frog
Subcutaneous- frog
Oral-rat
I ntraper i tonea 1 - rat
Subcutaneous-rat
Oral -mouse
Skin-mouse
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabb it
Oral-human
Oral-rat
Oral-rat
I ntraper i toneal - rat
Oral -mouse
Oral -mouse
Oral -mouse
Oral-rat
Eye- rabb it
Oral -man
Oral-rat
I ntraperitoneal -rat
Intraperi toneal -rat
Type of
Dose
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo-
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LOLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDSO:
TDLo:
LDLo:
LDSO:
TOLo:
LDSO:
TDLo:
TO:
TD:
TD:
TDLo:
LDSO.
LDSO:
TOLo:
Dose
112 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
2,000 mg/kg
80 mg/kg
80 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
420 mg/kg
850 mg/kg
620 mg/kg
620 mg/kg
180 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
300 mg/kg
450 mg/kg
75 mg/kg
290 mg/kg
290 mg/kg
580 mg/kg
430 mg/kg
1,730 mg/kg
1,600 mg/kg
312 mg/kg
500 mg
250ug
.500 mg/kg
'820 mg/kg
185 gm/kg
276 mg/kg
441 gm/kg
29 gm/kg
882 gm/kg
374 gm/kg
500 mg
143 mg/kg
31 gm/kg
30,700 mg/kg
30 gm/kg
Exposure
Duration0 Effects Limits6
Carcinogenic
24H Moderate
Irritation
24H Severe
Irritation
106W-C Carcinogenic
10SW-C Carcinogenic
78W-I , Equivocal
Tumori genie
Agent
105W-C Carcinogenic
107W-C Carcinogenic
Irritation OSHA std (air):
Gastro- TWA 0 mg/m3
intestinal
Tract
5-15D Teratogenic
(Preg)
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO.. SEYMOUR. INDIANA
Chemical a
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic ToxicHy
Formula Service No.
Phthalic Acid,
Bis (cont)
Phthalic Acid, C16HZZ04 84-74-2f TLM 96:
Dibutyl Ester 1000-100 ppm
Phthalic Acid, C12H140« 84-66-2f
Diethyl Ester
Phthalic Acid, C,0H1004 131-11- 13f
Dimethyl Ester
Other Toxicitv Data
Tntry0' ' S'«^
Intravenous-rat
Oral-mouse
Oral -mouse
Intrapentoneal -mouse
Oral-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Skin-guinea pig
Skin-rabbit
Eye- rabbit
Intravenous-rat
Oral-human
Oral-human
Oral-mouse
I ntraper i toneal - rat
Intraperitoneal-rat
Eye- rabbit
Oral-human
Inhalation- human
Intraperltonal-rat
Intraperitoneal-rat
I ntraperi toneal -mouse
Oral-rabbit
Intravenous- rabbit
Subcutaneous-guinea pig
Eye- rabbit
Oral -human
Oral -rat
Intraperitoneal-rat
I ntraperi toneal - rat
Oral -mouse
I ntraperi toneal -mouse
Inhalation-cat
Oral-rabbit
Oral-guinea pig
Oral-chicken
Type of
Dose
LDLo.
LD50:
TDLo:
LD50:
LDSO:
LD50.
LDSO:
LDSO:
LDLo:
TDLo:
LDSO:
LDSO
TDLo.
LDLo:
TCLo:
LOSO:
TDLo-
LDSO:
LDLo:
LDLo-
LDLo:
LDLo:
LDSO:
LDSO:
TDLo:
LDSO.
LDSO:
LCLo:
LDSO.
LDSO:
LDSO:
Dose Duration0
300 mg/kg
30 gm/kg
7,500 mg/kg 80
(Preg)
14 gm/kg
34 gm/kg
25 gm/kg
10 gm/kg
500 mg 24H
500 mg 24H
250 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
140 mg/kg
12,000 mg/kg
3,050 mg/kg
874 mg/kg 5-150
(Preg)
112 mg
500 mg/kg
1,000 mg/m3
5,058 mg/kg
1.232 mg/kg 5-15D
(Preg)
2,749 mg/kg
1,000 mg/kg
100 mg/kg
3,000 mg/kg
119 mg
5,000 mg/kg
6,900 mg/kg
3,375 mg/kg
1,014 mg/kg (5-15D
Preg)
7,200 mg/kg
1,580 mg/kg
10,000 mg/m3
4,400 mg/kg
2,400 mg/kg
8.SOO mg/kg
Exposure
Effects Limits
Teratogenic
Mild
Irritation
Mild
Irritation
TLV (air): 5 mg/m3
Eye
OSHA std (air):
TWA 5 mg/m3
Teratogenic
Irritation TLV (air):
5 mg/m3
Irritant
Teratogenic
Irritation TLV air:
5 mg/m3
OSHA std (air):
Teratogenic TWA 5 mg/m3
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO.. SEYMOUR. INDIANA
Chemical
Compound Name Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity Route of _ Specles
Formula Service No. Entry
Propane, 1,2- C3H6C12 78-87-5f TLm 96:
Dichloro- 100-10 ppm
Oral-human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Oral-mouse
Oral-dog
Skin-rabbit
Oral-guinea pig
Skin- rabbit
i
co
Other Toxicitv Data
Type of
Dose
LDLo:
L050-
LCLo:
LD50:
LOLo:
LD50-
LD50:
Dose Duration0 Effects
50 mg/kg
1,900 mg/kg
2,000 ppm 4H
860 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
8,750 mg/kg
2,000 mg/kg
500 mg 24H ' Severe
Exposure
Limits
OSHA std (air):
TWA 75 ppm
Styrene
C8Hg
100-42-5
TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
Toluene
C7Hg
108-88-3
TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
Eye-rabbit
Oral-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-human
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Oral-mouse
Inhalation-guinea pig
Intrapentoneal-mouse
Intravenous-mouse
Skin-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Eye-human
Oral-human
Inhalation-human
Inhalation-man
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Intraperitoneal-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Subcutaneous-frog
Skin-rabbit
Skin-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
Eye-rabbit
5 mg
LDLo: 500 mg/kg
LCLo: 10,000 ppm
TCLo: 600 ppm
TCLo: 376 ppm
LOLo:
TCLo:
TCLo:
LD50:
LCLo:
LDLo:
LC50.
LDLo:
LD50:
100 X
18 mg
300 ppm
50 mg/kg
200 ppm
100 ppm
5,000 mg/kg
4,000 ppm
800 mg/kg
5,320 ppm
920 mg/kg
14 gm/kg
435 mg
870 ug
2 mg
30M
LD50.
LCLo:
LD50:
LCLo:
LD50:
LD50:
5,000 mg/kg
5,000 ppm
316 mg/kg
12 gm/m3
660 mg/kg
90 mg/kg
500 mg
8H
14H
open
4H
8H
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
Irritant
Central
Nervous
System
Mild
Irritation
Moderate
Irritation
Irritation
Irritation
Central
Nervous
.System
IPsychotropic
24H
Mild
Irritation
Mild
Irritation
Severe
Irritation
TLV (air):
100 ppm
OSHA std (air):
TWA 100 ppm; Cl 200
PK 600/5M/3H
TLV (air):
100 ppm (skin)
OSHA std (air):
TWA 200 ppm
Cl 300;
PK 500/10M
NIOSH
recm std (air):
TWA 100 ppm
Cl 200 ppm/lOM
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO.. SEYMOUR. INDIANA
Compound Name
m-xylene
0-xylene
P-xylene
Chemical a
Molecular Abstracts Aquatic Toxicity
Formula Service No.
C8HIO 108-38-3
C8HIO 95-47-6 TLm 96.
100-10 ppm
C8H10 106-42-3 TLm 96:
100-10 ppm
Other Toxicity Data
Of _ 5pg£jeg
Entry
Skin-rabbit
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Oral-rat
Inhalation-rat
Inhalation-mouse
Typebof
Dose
LD50:
LCLo:
LCLo:
LOLo:
LCLo:
LCLo:
LD50:
LCLo:
LCLo:
Dose
10 ug •
5,000 mg/kg
8,000 ppm
2,010 ppm
5,000 mg/kg
6,125 ppm
6,920 ppm
5,000 mg/kg
4,912 ppm
3,460 ppm
Duration0 Effects'1
24H Irritation
4H
24H
12H
24H
Exposure
Limits
TLV-air:
100 ppm
TLV air:
100 ppm
TLV air:
100 ppm
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Table 9 (continued)
TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CO., SEYMOUR, INDIANA
a Aquatic Toxicity:
b Other Toxicity Data:
c Duration:
d Exposure Limits:
TLm 96:
L050 -
LCLo -
LC50 -
LDLo -
TDLo -
TCLo -
TD
H
H
D
W
Y
C
I
NR
NIOSH -
OSHA -
TWA
TLV
Cl
Pk
96-hour static or continuous flow standard protocol, in parts per million (ppm)
lethal dose 50% kill
lowest published lethal concentration
lethal concentration 50% kill
lowest published lethal dose
lowest published toxic dose
lowest published toxic concentration
toxic dose
minute;
hour
day
week
year
continuous
intermittent
not reported
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
time-weighted average concentration
threshold limit value
ceiling
peak concentration
Blood - Blood effects; effect on all blood elements, electrolytes, pH, protein, oxygen carrying or releasing capacity
Carcinogenic - Carcinogenic effects; producing cancer, a cellular tumor the nature of which is fatal, or is associated with the formatior
of secondary tumors (metastasis).
Central Nervous System - Includes effects such as headaches, tremor, drowsiness, convulsions, hypnosis, anesthesia.
Eye - Irritation, diplopia, cataracts, eye ground, blindness by affecting the eye or the optic nerve.
Gastrointestinal - diarrhea, constipation, ulceration.
Irritant - Any irritant effect on the skin, eye or mucous membrane.
Mutagenic - Transmissible changes produced in the offspring
Neoplastic - The production of tumors not clearly defined as carcinogenic.
Psychotropic - Exerting an effect upon the mind.
Pulmonary - Effects on respiration and respiratory pathology.
Systemic - Effects on the metabolic and excretory function of the liver or kidneys.
Teratogenic - Nontransmissible changes produced in the offspring.
Equivocal Tumorigenic Agent - those studies reporting uncertain, but seemingly positive results.
This chemical has been selected for priority attention as point source water effluent discharge toxic pollutant (NjRDC vs Train consent d ree)
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Table 10
FLAMMABILITY AND TOXIC COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
Compound
Flash Point
cc = closed cup
Flammabi1ity
Toxic Combustion Products
Benzene
Chlorobenzene
Ethyl benzene
Nitrobenzene
- ITC
28°C
20°C
89°C
3,3,5-Tnmethylcyclohexanol 165°F (cc)
Isophorone 205°F (cc)
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Trichloroethylene
2-Methylphenol
3-Methylphenol
4-Methylphenol
Methylene Chloride
Trlchlorofluoromethane
- 15°C
None
32.1°C
81-83°C
86°C
86°C (cc)
None
None
High; combustion imminent
very flammable
High, reacts rigorously
with oxidizers, very
flammable
Quite flammable,
combustion probable
Flammable, combustion with
moderate heating
Flammable, combustion
requires heating
Very flammable
combustion imminent
Non-flammable, except at
elevated temperature
Practically non-flammable
except at elevated
temperatures
Combustion with moderate
heating
Combustion requires
preheating; moderate hazard
Moderate with flame. If
handled at elevated
temperatures, flammable
toxic vapors nay be given
off.
Non-flammable
Non-flammable
Hazardous, employ self-contained
breathing apparatus
Chlorine compounds released when heated;
wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous; employ self-contained
breathing apparatus
Extreme danger, enter with great care
Hazardous, employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous, employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
While inflammable, high temperatures
may cause decomposition toxic products
HC1 at high temperatures. Toxic, use
self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous; self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous; self-contained breathing
apparatus
Phosgene
Phosgene
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Table 10 (Cont.)
FLAMMABILITY AND TOXIC COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
INJ
ro
Compound
Flash Point
cc = closed cup
Flanunability
Toxic Combustion Products
Napththalene
Phenol
2,4-Dichlorophenol
190°F (cc)
79°C (cc)
237°F
Bis (2-ethylhexylphthalate) 218"C
Dibutylphthalate
Diethylphthalate
1,2-Dichloropropane
Styrene
Toluene
m-Xylene
o-Xylene
p-Xylene
Methyl ethyl ketone
315°F (cc)
140°C
15.5°C
32.2°C
6°C
28.9°C
29°C
27.2°C
7°C
Gives off flammable
vapors when heated.
Moderate hazard
Flammable, combustion
with moderate heating
Slight-requires
preheating
Slight when exposed to heat
or flame
Slight when exposed to
heat or flame
Hazardous; employ self-contained
breathing apparatus
Extreme danger, enter with great care
Chlorides. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus
No great hazard
Slight hazard
Slight-requires preheating None
Quite flammable, combustion
probable
Quite flammable, combustion
probable
Quite flammable, combustion
probable
Quite flammable, combustion
possible. Heavy vapors
may travel along ground to
ignition source.
Quite flammable, combustion
possible. Heavy vapors may
travel along ground to
ignition source
Quite flammable. Combustion
possible. Heavy vapors may
travel along ground to
ignition source
Quite flammable, combustion
probable
Hazardous; employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous - employe self-contained
breathing apparatus
Hazardous - employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous - employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous - employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Hazardous - employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Slightly hazardous, use canister type mask.
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Table 10 (Cont.)
FLAMMABILITY AND TOXIC COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
Compound
Flash Point
cc = closed cup
Flammability
Toxic Combustion Products
Freon 636.6°C
Butanol 36-38°C
Glycol 111°C
Allylalcohol 22°C (cc)
Cyclohexane -18°C
Acetone - 20°C
Ethylether - 45°C
isopropyl alcohol 11.7°C
hexachlorocycl opentadiene
(Hex)
Weakly flammable
Dangerous when exposed to
flame Quite flammable;
toxic fumes when heated to
decomposition
Flammable, combustion
requires preheating
Dangerous when exposed to
heat or flame-very
flammable.
Very flammable - combustion
probable
High-combustion imminent
very flammable
Very flammable-combustion
imminent. Vapor forms
with air over a wide range
even at low temperatures.
Quite flammable. Combustion
probable.
Non-flammable
Fluorine Phosgene. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Slight hazard. Wear canister ma k.
Slightly hazardous, use canister type mask
When heated, emits toxic fumes. Enter with
great care.
Slightly hazardous - use canister type masks
Slightly hazardous - use canistr-r type mask
Hazardous - employ self-contained breathing
apparatus
Slightly hazardous. Use canister type mask
Emits irritating fumes of phosge.ie, as well
as carbon monoxide
Sources used
1. Toxicology Data Bank
2. Oil i Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance Data System (OHMTADS)
3. Merck Index
4. Organic Solvents by Riddick & Burger
5. Dictionary of Organic Compounds
6. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
7. Six Dangerous Properties of Ind. Materials
8 Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials. 4th Ed.
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APPENDIX B
TOXICITY-HEALTH EFFECTS OF POLLUTANTS
IDENTIFIED DURING NEIC STUDY
OF SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
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APPENDIX B
TOXICITY-HEALTH EFFECTS OF POLLUTANTS
IDENTIFIED DURING NEIC STUDY
OF SEYMOUR RECYCLING COMPANY
Seymour, Indiana
Forty-one organic compounds were identified in the soil and/or water
samples in the Seymour Recycling Company survey.
To obtain toxicity and health effects data, the 41 compounds were
searched in the Registry of Toxic Effects of Cyemical Substances (RTECS),
an annual compilation prepared by the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
RTECS contains toxicity data for approximately 33,929 substances, but
does not presently include all chemicals for which toxic effects have been
found. Chemical substances in RTECS have been selected primarily for the
toxic effect produced by single doses, some lethal and some nonlethal.
Substances whose pricipal toxic effect is from exposure over a long period
of time are not presently incuded. Toxic information on each chemical sub-
stance is determined by examining and evaluating the published medical, bio-
logical, engineering, chemical and trade information and data for each sub-
stance selected.
The 42 compounds were also searched in the Toxline data base, a compu-
terized bibliographic retrieval system for toxicology, containing over 647,000
records taken from material published in primary journals. It is part of
the MEDLINE file from the National Library of Medicine and is composed of
11 subfiles:
1. Chemical-Biological Activities, 1965-
(taken from Chemical Abstracts, Biochemistry Sections)
2. Toxicity Bibliography 1968-
(a subset of Index Medicus)
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3. Abstracts on Health Effects of Environment Pollutants, 1971-
(Biological Abstracts-from BIOSIS data bases)
4. International Pharmaceutical Abstracts 1970-
(published by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists)
5. Pesticides Abstracts 1967-
(compiled by EPA)
6. Environmental Mutagen Information Center 1960-
(Dept. of Energy, Oak Ridge National Lab)
7. Environmental Teratology Information Center 1950-
(Dept. of Energy, Oak Ridge National Lab)
8. Toxic Materials Information Center (1971 to 1975)
(Dept. of Energy, Oak Ridge National Lab)
9. Teratology file 1960 to 1974
(a collection of citiations on teratology compiled by the
National Library of Medicine)
10. The Hayes File on Pesticides (1940 to 1966)
(a collection of more than 10,000 citations on the health
aspects of pesticides compiled by Dr. W. J. Hayes, Jr., EPA)
11. Toxicology/Epidemiology Research Projects April 1979
The RTECS search yielded toxicity data on all 41 compounds. The TOX-
LINE search yielded over 5,000 citations to human health effects from the 41
compounds, providing support to the toxic data from RTECS. Twenty-five of
the 41 compounds are listed as priority pollutants.
Additional data bases searched to locate or support toxic information on
all 41 compounds were: (1) Toxicology Data Bank (TDB), from the National Li-
brary of Medicine, which currently contains information on 2,482 substances;
(2) Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance Data System (OHMTADS),
an EPA file, containing toxic data for about 1,000 compounds; (3) Excerpta
Medica. a medical file with a section on toxicology and environmental pollu-
tion; and (4) Chemical Abstracts.
No information was located on the dimethyl naphthalene and trimethyl-
napththalene isomes since it is not possible to search specific isomers.
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APPENDIX C
ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES
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APPENDIX C
ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES
Sample Receipt
The samples were received locked in an ice chest with a custody lock.
Suspected hazardous samples (packed in metal cans) were transported to the
regulated area for preparation. Other samples were inspected and the custody
records verified and completed.
Sample Preparation
Solid Phases
Approximately one gram of sample was placed in a tared 12 ml vial and
the weight recorded. Ten ml of acetone was added. The sample and solvent
were shaken vigorously for one minute. Any insoluble solids were allowed
to settle and a one ml aliquot of the acetone transferred to a vial and
sealed with a Teflon-lined septum for GC and MC/MS analysis.
Liquid Samples
The samples were prepared using liquid-liquid extraction as described
in EPA proposed method 625 for extractable priority pollutants. Briefly,
the pH of an aliquot of the sample was adjusted to >-12 followed by extraction
with methylene chloride to recover base/neutral organics. Then the pH was
adjusted to <-2 followed by another methylene chloride extraction to recover
acids and phenols.
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GC And GC/MS Analysis
GC/FID Screening
Each extract was analyzed on a gas chromatograph equipped with a packed
column, auto sampler and flame ionization detector (FID). These analyses
were used to determine additional analytical requirements and acceptable
dilutions for additional work.
GC/MS Analysis
Appropriate dilutions of samples were analyzed by gas chromatography/
mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Aliquots of the sample were injected into a
packed column, the chemicals separated and continuous mass spectra collected
on a computerized data system. Spectra selected near the top of chromatographic
peaks were searched against the 25,409 compound EPA/NIH/NBS spectral library.
Lists of tentative identifications based on the best "hits" from the library
searches were compiled and all available standard materials collected.
Standard solutions of these suspect chemicals were then analyzed by GC/MS.
Identifications were confirmed or denied based on the standard mass spectra
and GC retention times.
GC/FID Quantitative Analysis
Each sample extract containing identified organic chemicals was re-
analyzed on a GC/FID using similar conditions as the GC/MS. Peak responses
were compared to the GC/MS runs and standards. Identified peaks were measured
and the concentrations calculated from the standard responses. Standards
were prepared to assure that all sample responses were within a linear range.
Volatile Organics Analysis
Diluted aliquots of the aqueous samples were analyzed by purging the
solution with helium, trapping the organics on a sorbent trap, desorbing
the trap thermally, separating the components by GC and analyzing each peak
by mass spectrometry. The collected data were evaluated by a computerized
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data system. Each identified component was verified manually and the concen-
tration calculated based on internal standard responses. Each run day
included a lab blank and standard mix for calibration. One sample was analyzed
in duplicate and spiked to measure recovery of identified chemicals.
Priority Pollutant Determination
Data from each GC/MS analysis were analyzed to determine if priority
pollutants were present. The evaluation included reverse library searching
of the sample for each priority pollutant. If detected, a mass spectrum
was printed for manual verification and the response of the component measured.
Quantities were determined by referencing the responses of standards analyzed
the same day the sameple was run.
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APPENDIX D
QUALITY CONTROL SUMMARY
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APPENDIX D
QUALITY CONTROL SUMMARY
Extractable Organics (Base-Neutrals)
Two samples were analyzed In duplicate. Sample 02 showed no components
greater than background in either the original or duplicate runs. Sample 07
showed only bis-(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate at 140 and 120 ug/1 in the original
and replicate analyses. To better estimate the precision of the analysis,
two addtional internal standards were added before GC/MS analysis (1,4-dichloro
benzene-d4 and biphenyl-d10). The precision of quantification for these
standards was ± 28% for 1,4-dichlorobenzene-d4 and ± 36% for biphenyl-d10.
These results indicate that for the base neutral priority pollutants, the
results are between ± 28% and ± 36% of the true value.
Recovery of priority pollutants was also evaluated by spiking Sample 07
with known amounts of selected chemicals. Generally recoveries are below
100% but within two standard deviations of the averages from past recovery
data.
Chemicals
acenaphtlene
1 ,2,4-trichlorobenzene
isophorone
2,4-dinitrotoluene
di-n-butyl phthalate
Pyrene
Concentration
100 ug/1
100 ug/1
100 ug/1
100 ug/1
100 ug/1
100 ug/1
% Recovery
71
42
oa
77
77
60
a The component when the sample was diluted for analysis was below the de-
tection limit.
Volatile Organics
Precision of the analysis was estimated from a duplicate analysis of the
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sample from Station 8. The average deviation gas 12% for the seven components
detected in that sample.
Chemicals Value 1 Value 2 Report Difference (%)
benzene
1 ,1 ,1-trichloroethane
trans-1 ,2-dichloroethene
methyl ene chloride
tetrachloroethene
toluene
trichloroethene
5 ug/1
64
6
44
25
9
30
5 ug/1
47
5
24
16
11
32
5 ug/1
56
6
34
21
10
31
± 0
±14
± 9
±29
±22
±10
± 3
This Station 8 was also spiked with known amounts of selected chemicals.
The following table shows the results. The average recovery was 111% with
1,2-dichloroethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and trichloroethylene having recov-
eries outside limits determined from past data.
Chemicals Recovery (%)
Benzene 98
Carbon tetrachloride 85
Chlorobenzene 60
1,2-Dichloroethanl 55
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 150
1,1-Dichloroethane 105
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 120
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 165
Chloroethane 103
2-Chlorethyl vinyl ether 85
Chloroform 125
1,1-Dichloroethene 90
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 126
1,3-Dichloropropane 133
Ethyl benzene 95
Methylene chloride 171
Methyl chloride 44
Methyl bromide 94
Bromoform 80
Bromodichloromethane 95
Dibromochloromethane 95
Tetrachloroethene 113
Toluene 76
Trichloroethene 165
Vinyl chloride 55
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 110
a Recovery data outside limits of past data
(mean ± 2 standard deviations).
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Extractable Organics (Acids)
Two samples were analyzed In duplicate. Sample 02 showed no components
greater than background in either the original or duplicate runs. Samples 07
showed 2,4-dimethylphenol at 147 and 106 ug/1 in the original and duplicate,
respectively. 2,6-dimethylphenol was also detected at 170 and 168 ug/1. The
differences were 32 and 5% for the measurement of the 2,4-dimethylphenols,
respectively.
Recovery of priority pollutants was evaluated by spiking samples 02 and
07 with known amounts of four phenols. The recoveries are within two standard
deviations of the averages of past recovery data.
02
Chemicals Level ug/1
2-chlorophenol
2,4-dinitrophenol
pentachlorophenol
phenol
100
200
200
100
07
% Recovery
60
80
60
30
% Recovery
70
80
50
40
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