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Due to the number of reports, the following
are the categories we present them.
(Note: these reports were cited on Toxline at Toxnet in November 2005)
Fluoride (all reports except Canada)
Fluoride: CANADA
Fluoride in the
Nuclear Industry
Note: many of the
Canadian communities
cited in these reports
border the US.
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Note: this is a selected
list of reports.

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NTIS/00950156

408p

Available online

2003. Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Fluorine (2003 Update).

[note: released in March 2004]

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA.

See also PB93-182566.
The ATSDR toxicological profile succintly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for the hazardous substance described here. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a hazardous substance's toxicologic properties. Other pertinent literature is also presented, but is described in less detail than the key studies. The complete list of topics covered (chapter titles) is shown at the left and in more detail further down this page. The focus of the profile is on health and toxicologic information.

NTIS/00540126

9 p

2003. Effects of air pollution on agricultural crops -- Rev. Revised edition.

Authors:
Griffiths H

Ontario. Ministry of Agriculture & Food, Guelph, (Ontario).


Factsheet.
Text in English and French (Bilingual). French ed. on the same fiche. At head of title: Horticulture.
Agricultural crops can be injured when exposed to high concentrations of various air pollutants. Injury ranges from visible markings on the foliage, to reduced growth and yield, to premature death of the plant. This document describes the effects on plants of a number of air pollutants, including ozone, sulphur dioxide, fluoride, ammonia, and particulate matter.

NTIS/03070276

38p

2003. Consideration of Other Regulatory Revisions for Chemical Contaminants in Support of the Six-Year Review of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water.

In December of 2000, EPA Headquarters (HQ) circulated a memorandum to its Regional offices requesting feedback on issues relating to the implementation of its drinking water regulations. Although the memorandum specified a 'potential set of issues' for consideration, Regions were asked to identify any other known issues related to regulatory implementation. In addition, the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) was asked to confer with the States regarding implementation issues that they felt needed to be reviewed or addressed. The number and extent of responses from EPA Regions and States were limited. In response to the memorandum and the request to the ASDWA, EPA received feedback from: nine EPA Regions, seven States, and ASDWA. Of the written communications received, a few discussed issues that have already been addressed in the recently published arsenic and radionuclides NPDWRs (66 FR 6975, January 22, 2001 (USEPA, 2001); 65 FR 76707, December 3, 2000 (USEPA, 2000b)), and others are being addressed through ongoing mechanisms. This document summarizes the implementation issues that were discussed in this written (and some verbal) feedback from EPA Regions and States.

Keywords:
Lead(Metal)
Copper
Cyanide
Fluoride
Risk
Nitrites

NTIS/01530245

This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently available on CD-ROM and paper only.

2003. Factors Influencing Crystallization from Mixed Acid Pickling Baths for Stainless Steel.

Authors:
Fortkamp U
Tjus K
Jansson A

Swedish Environmental Research Inst., Stockholm.

During pickling of stainless steel metal fluorides are generated in the acid solution. If the concentration gets too high, precipitation and crystallization can occur. Different factors that may influence the crystallization in pickling bathes of mixed acid have been investigated in laboratory experiments and evaluated also with multivariate methods. The results are compared with some findings reported in literature. Some of the results are: in order to predict if crystallization occurs it will be needed to know values of several parameters like retention time, temperature, concentration of nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid and iron; single knowledge of e.g. the iron concentration is not sufficient, and higher concentrations of iron, hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid increase the probability for crystallization. Time is an important factor for crystallization. Pickling bathes from different companies showed some difference in the crystallization behaviour. Presence of seed material, both metal fluoride cryst [abstract truncated]

NTIS/00950231

CD-ROM CP D02

The datafile is on one CD-ROM disc. Documentation is on the disc. Y2K - compliant.

Contains search and retrieval software. CD includes Windows and Macintosh versions of Netscape Communicator and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Supersedes PB2003-500108, PB2002-500047, PB2001-500044, PB99-500449. See also PB97-502082, PB98-500317, PB98-502495, PB99-500456, PB99-500464, and PB99-500639.

2003. NIOSH Pocket Guide and Other NIOSH Databases 2003 (on CD-ROM with search and retrieval software).

National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.

This CD-ROM contains the following NIOSH Databases: (1) Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Concentrations (IDLHs): documents the criteria and information sources that have been used by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (IDLHs); (2) International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): summarizes essential health and safety information on chemicals for their use at the 'shop floor' level by workers and employers in factories, agriculture, construction and other work places; (3) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM): a collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed; (4) NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: presents key information and data in abbreviated or tabular form for chemicals or substance groupings (e.g. cyanides, fluorides, manganese compounds) that are found in the work environment; (5) OSHA Sampling and Analytical Methods; (6) Recommendations for Chemical Protective Clothing: describes a method for an industrial hygienist or equivalent safety professional to select appropriate chemical protective clothing; (7) Specific Medical Tests Published for OSHA Regulated Substances: lists the specific medical tests (recommendations included) published in the literature for OSHA regulated substances; (8) Toxicologic Review of Selected Chemicals; and 9. 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook.
Keywords:
Occupational safety and health
*Chemical compounds
*Health hazards
*Data file
Hazardous materials
Toxic substances
Industrial hygiene
Chemical properties
Physical properties
Risk assessment
Biological effects
Concentration(Composition)
Classifications
Identifying
Toxicity
Signs and symptoms
First aid
Respirators
Safety
Regulations
Exposure limits

NTIS/02390211

38p

2002. Six-Year Review. Chemical Contaminants. Health Effects Technical Support Document.

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

All conclusions reached in this document should be considered tentative pending receipt of public comments. Four chemicals have been identified as potentially qualifying for revision on the basis of new IRIS or OPP health assessments that could impact the MCLG. These are beryllium, chromium, oxamyl, and picloram. This tentative identification of chemicals potentially qualifying for revision was conducted independently of other considerations (e.g., analytical and treatment technology, magnitude of gain in health protection, data gaps, occurrence), which may influence the final selection of contaminants to be revised. Three chemicals, cyanide, di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate, and thallium, are high priority because of reproductive and/or developmental concerns. New IRIS health assessments of these chemicals have been initiated. The new risk assessments are expected to be completed in the 2004/2005 time frame for cyanide, 2003/2004 for di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate, and 2004/2005 for thallium (US EPA 2002b). New data have become available regarding the effect of fluoride on bone, and the contribution of various sources to total fluoride exposure. EPA plans to request NAS to conduct a review of these data. Table 5 provides the details of the review process applied to each of the 68 chemicals under consideration.
NTIS/01440072

2001.Protective Capacity of Dwellings against Vapour Clouds of Hydrogen Fluoride.

Authors:
Karlsson E
Berglund T
Nordstrand M

Foersvarets Forskningsanstalt NBC Defence, Umea (Sweden).

This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently only available on CD-ROM. Summary in Swedish.
Chamber experiments and model calculations were performed in order to assess the protective effect of deposition of hydrogen fluoride (HF) on buildings and their contents. In a sealed exposure chamber (0.93 cu m), plates or pieces of vinyl wallpaper on plasterboard, plastic carpet of PVC or cotton textile were exposed to HF at initial concentration of 80 ppm. By measuring the concentration decrease with time, the transfer velocity and slope of adsorption isotherm were determined by fitting a model to the data. Model predictions for an initial concentration of 200-300 ppm were in good agreement when compared with validation experiments at the same initial concentration.

NTIS/01290165

618p

2001. Emission Testing at a Structural Brick Manufacturing Plant: Final Emission Test Report for Testing at Belden Brick Company Plant 6, Sugarcreek, OH, November 8 to 12, 1993.

Authors:
Myers R
Marinshaw R

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.

The United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) is investigating brick manufacturing plants to identify and quantify filterable and condensible particulate matter (PM), filterable and condensible PM less than 10 micrometers (PM-10), total organic compounds (TOC), volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, metals, nitrogen oxides (Nox), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2). In support of this investigation, the OAQPS issued Midwest Research Agency (MRI) a series of work assignments to conduct emissions testing at a brick manufacturing plant during normal production operations. The primary objective of the emissions testing was to characterize the uncontrolled emissions of PM and PM-10 from the grinding/screening operations; TOC, methane and ethane from the brick drying operation and all of the above pollutants from the brick firing kiln operation. Plant No. 6 at the Belden brick manufacturing facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio with the capacity to produce approximately 225 tons per day of brick, was selected by EPA as the host facility. Plant No.6 consists of two grinding/screening lines, eight brick dryers and three gas fired tunnel kilns. In addition to the emissions testing, MRI monitored and recorded process operations and collected process samples.

NTIS/OTS0511060

EPA/OTS; Doc #40-7848049

2000. RESULTS OF CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE OF FATHEAD MINNOW EMBRYO TO 21 PRIORITY POLLUTANTS AND TABLES OF ACUTE TOXICITY TESTING


SYRACUSE RES CORP
ANTIMONY
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
CRITICAL LIFE STAGE TEST
FISH-FRESHWATER
ACUTE TOXICITY
ALGAE
INVERTEBRATES
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
BIODEGRADATION

CAS Registry Numbers:
-- too many to list here; 7681-49-4 (Sodium fluoride) was included.

NTIS/OTS0520370

EPA/OTS; Doc #86-890000931S

2000. DISTRIBUTION LIST PROJECT DELILAH: URINARY FLUORIDE WITH COVER SHEET DATED 06/12/89 (SANITIZED)

Corporate Name: HASKELL LABORATORIES

Excretion of fluoride was evaluated in human subjects (10/sex) exposed via inhalation to room air or 1,1,3-trichloro-1,2,2-tri-fluoroethane (concentration of test compound, length of daily exposure period not reported) for 30 days. Twenty-four hour urine samples were collected 21, 30, and 61 days after initiation of exposure, then analyzed for fluoride. Urinary fluoride concentrations and total urinary fluoride excretion were not affected by inhalation exposure to the test compound.


FLUORIDE (16984-48-8)
HEALTH EFFECTS
PHARMACO KINETICS
MAMMALS
HUMANS
INHALATION
76-13-1 (1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane)

NTIS/OTS0526843

EPA/OTS; Doc #40-8484004

2000. LETTER FROM AKZO CHEMIE AMERICA TO US EPA CONTAINING RISK EVALUATION OF OLEYLAMINE Oleylamine has been tested for potential toxic effects, and a summary of these data is presented. Human clinical trials include preliminary tests of the hydrofluoride salt for efficacy as an anti-caries agent; no adverse effects were noted after acute and chronic low-dose human exposure. Long-term manufacture and use of oleylamine has shown no adverse human effects. Dermal exposure of rabbits indicates it is corrosive to skin (and probably eyes). The hydrofluoride salt was more toxic to orally-exposed pregnant mice than was oleylamine. Tallowamine, structurally related to oleylamine, was moderately toxic to rats (oral LD50 =2000 mg/kg). Tests with several strains of rats and mice exposed intraperitoneally confirm the relatively higher toxicity of the hydrofluoride salt as compared to oleylamine. Inflammation of the G.I. tract was the only adverse effect noted in tests with rats fed 3000 ppm of octadecylamine for 209 days and in dogs fed 15 mg/kg/day for 1 year. No effects were noted in rats fed 500 ppm for 2 years. No mutagenicity has been shown in Ames tests with related chemical forms. Oral developmental studies with mice exposed to oleylamine showed maternal toxicity at exposure levels up to 3200 mg/kg, but no teratogenicity was noted. Tests with the hydroflouride salt led to maternal toxicity at 800 mg/kg, but did not induce any malformations. No reproductive effects have been seen in reproductive studies with rats administered oral doses of from 1 to 30 mg/kg/day of the fluoride salt. No adverse fetal effects were seen in rats dermally exposed to levels high enough to cause local irritation to the dams.

NTIS/OTS0573922

EPA/OTS; Doc #88990000181

1999. INITIAL SUBMISSION: VARIOUS STUDIES OF FLUORIDE LEVELS IN PLANTS AND FORAGE CROPS IN THE VICINITY OF CPM PLANT IN BOYERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, W/ATTACHMENTS & COVER LETTER DATED 05/28/99

Corporate Name: DONALD DAVIS, CONSULTANT


CABOT CORP
FLUORIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
MONITORING

CAS No. 16984-48-8 (Fluoride ion)

NTIS/02010014

32p

1999. Butyryicholinesterase Genetic Variants in Persons with Gulf War Illness.

Author: Lockridge O

Nebraska Univ. Medical Center, Omaha.

Final rept. 30 Sep 97-29 Mar 99.
The question we addressed in this study was whether veterans with Gulf War Illness had a higher frequency of butyryicholinesterase (BChE) genetic variants. BChE was of interest because BChE protects against the toxic effects of organophosphates and carbamates. It was hypothesized that if some of the cases of Gulf War Illness were caused by exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors (insecticides, pyridostigmine, or nerve agents) then veterans with genetic variants of BChE would be more susceptible to illness because genetic variants provide less protection. We tested 226 veterans 91 of whom reported having Gulf War Illness. Blood samples were phenotyped and genotyped. There was no association between BChE activity and illness. However, 11 veterans carried one atypical or one fluoride allele. Eight out of this group had Gulf War Illness and two additional people had symptoms of Gulf War Illness. This apparent correlation between rare genetic variants of BChE and Gulf War Illness must be regarded as tentative because the number of people studied was small. If studies of larger groups confirm an association, then it will be possible to conclude that some symptoms of Gulf War Illness are due to low level exposure to organophosphorus or carbamates compounds.

NTIS/02400174

204p

1999. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Generic MACT Background Information for Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fiber, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Polycarbonate Production Final Rule. Summary of Public Comments and Responses.

Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.

On October 14, 1999, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the acetal resins production, acrylic and modacrylic fiber production, hydrogen fluoride production, and polycarbonate production source categories (63 FR 55178) under authority of Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (Act). Twenty-one public comment letters were submitted to the generic MACT docket, inclusive of the items submitted to the separate dockets established for each of the source categories proposed to be regulated. Some of the comment letters received are duplicates. At proposal, the EPA requested that commenters submit source category-specific comments to dockets established for each of the generic MACT source categories for which requirements were proposed and general nonsource category specific comments to the generic MACT docket. This request meant that some comment letters were submitted to both the nonsource category-specific generic MACT docket

NTIS/01130051

This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently only available on CD-ROM.

See critique of the MMWR report:
The Emperor Has No Clothes: A Critique of the CDC's Promotion of Fluoridation
by Paul and Michael Connett

1999. Morbidity and Mortality Weekley Report, Vol. 48, No. 41, October 22, 1999. Fluoridation of Drinking Water to Prevent Dental Caries.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Epidemiology Program Office.

Fluoridation - Continued Fluoridation of community drinking water is a major factor responsible for the decline in dental caries (tooth decay) during the second half of the 20th century. The history of water fluoridation is a classic example of clinical observation leading to epidemiologic investigation and community-based public health intervention. Although other fluoride-containing products are available, water fluoridation remains the most equitable and cost-effective method of delivering fluoride to all members of most communities, regardless of age, educational attainment, or income level.

NTIS/03520117

98p

1999. Advanced Emissions Control Development Program: Phase III.

Authors:
Amrhein GT
Bailey RT
Downs W
Holmes MJ
Kudlac GA

Federal Energy Technology Center, Morgantown, WV (US).
Federal Energy Technology Center, Pittsburgh, PA (US).

Supporting Agency: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

The primary objective of the Advanced Emissions Control Development Program (AECDP) is to develop practical, cost-effective strategies for reducing the emissions of air toxics from coal-fired boilers. The project goal is to effectively control air toxic emissions through the use of conventional flue gas clean-up equipment such as electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), fabric filters (baghouses - BH), and wet flue gas desulfurization systems (WFGD). Development work concentrated on the capture of trace metals, fine particulate, hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride, with an emphasis on the control of mercury. The AECDP project is jointly funded by the US Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (DOE), the Ohio Coal Development Office within the Ohio Department of Development (OCDO), and Babcock and Wilcox, a McDermott company (B and W). This report discusses results of all three phases of the AECDP project with an emphasis on Phase III activities. Following the construction and evaluation of a representative air toxics test facility in Phase I, Phase II focused on characterization of the emissions of mercury and other air toxics and the control of these emissions for typical operating conditions of conventional flue gas clean-up equipment. Some general comments that can be made about the control of air toxics while burning a high-sulfur bituminous coal are as follows: (1) particulate control devices such as ESP's and baghouses do a good job of removing non-volatile trace metals, (2) particulate control devices (ESPs and baghouses) effectively remove the particulate-phase mercury, but the particulate-phase mercury was only a small fraction of the total for the coals tested, (3) wet scrubbing can effectively remove hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride, and (4) wet scrubbers show good potential for the removal of mercury when operated under certain conditions, however, for certain applications, system enhancements can be required to achieve high removals when the scrubber is operated downstream of an ESP. [abstract truncated]

NTIS/03360297

This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently only available on CD-ROM.

1998. Evaluation of Exposure to Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (Tenorm) in the Phosphate Industry.

Authors:
Birky BK
Tolaymat T
Warren BC

Applied Environmental Consulting, Inc., Gainesville, FL.

Prepared in cooperation with Environmental Radiation Group, Gainesville, FL. and Polk County Public Health Unit, Winter Haven, FL. Sponsored by Florida Inst. of Phosphate Research, Bartow.

Final rept.
The overall objective of this investigation was to provide information to the state of Florida regarding the radiation exposures to workers in the phosphate industry due to technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) and to provide recommended methods for reducing those exposures. This objective was met by collecting existing radiological data specific to Florida and the phosphate industry, and generating new data from sampling activities. The sampling effort involved phosphate mines, chemical plants, and outside contractors. External exposures were monitored using scintillation (micro-R) meters, ion chambers, lithium fluoride thermoluminescent dosimeters, and aluminum oxide dosimeters in conjunction with time and motion studies. Internal routes of exposure (mainly inhalation) were studied using air sampling, gross alpha and beta counting, and deposition sample analysis. The mean annual total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) to a phosphate industry worker was computed using [abstract truncated]

NTIS/PB98-131782

294p

1998. Study of Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. Final Report to Congress. Volume 2. Appendices.

Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.

Median Emission Factors, Determined from Test Report Data, and Total 190, 1994, and 2010 Emissions, Projected with the Emission Factor Program; Matrix of Electric Utility Steam-Generating Units and Emission Test Sites; Listing of Emission Modification Factors for Trace Elements Used in the Individual Boiler Analysis; Discussion of the Methodology Used to Develop Nationwide Emission Totals; Health Effects Summaries: Overview; Documentation of the Inhalation Human Exposure Modeling for the Utility Study; Data Tables for Dioxin Multipathway Assessment; Literature Review of the Potential Impacts of Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrogen Fluoride; and Mercury Control Technologies. See also PB97-114516, PB97-114508, and Volume 1, PB98-131774.

NTIS/00860213

100p

1998. Luchtkvaliteit. Jaaroverzicht 1996 (Air Quality. Annual Survey 1996).

Rijksinstituut voor de Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, Bilthoven (Netherlands).

Text in Dutch; summary in English. See also PB96-105960.
This annual survey contains a report on the state of air quality and atmospheric deposition in the Netherlands in 1996, based on published data, measurements and model calculations. The survey is presented as much as possible in accordance with the policy themes. Also attention is paid to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, (CLRTAP).

Greenhouse gases
Ozone
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Benzene
Fluoride
Volatile oranic compounds
Heavy metals

NTIS/DE99000516

100p

1998. Multiple pollutant removal using the condensing heat exchanger: Phase 1 final report, November 1995--May 1997. Addendum 1: Task 2 topical report -- Pollutant removal tests.

Authors:
Bailey RT
Jankura BJ

USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, DC (United States).
Ohio State Government, Columbus, OH (United States).
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States).

Integrated Flue Gas Treatment (IFGT) uses two Condensing Heat Exchangers (CHXs(reg-sign)) in series to recover waste heat from the flue gas and remove a variety of pollutants from the flue gas. The Teflon(reg-sign)-covered internals of the condensing heat exchanger permit heat recovery at temperatures below the acid dew-point of the flue gas. The pollutant removal characteristics of the IFGT system were measured over a wide range of operating conditions in a pilot Integrated Flue Gas Treatment System rated at 1.2 MW(sub t) (4 million Btu/hr) using a wide range of coals. The coals tested included a high-sulfur coal, a medium-sulfur coal and a low-sulfur coal. The flue gas pollutants investigated included ammonia, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, particulate, sulfur dioxide, gas phase and particle phase mercury and gas phase and particle phase trace elements. The particulate removal efficiency and size distribution was also investigated. Soda ash, lime and magnesium-lime scrubbing reagents we

NTIS/ASTM-D-4765-98

4p

1998. Standard Test Method for Fluorides in Workplace Atmospheres. (ASTM Standard).

American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA.

This document is available from NTIS under license from ASTM. This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-22 on Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on Workplace Atmospheres. Current edition approved May 10, 1998. Published July 1998. Originally published as D 4765-88. Last previous edition D 4765-93.

NTIS/PB97-132245

50p

1997. Public Health Assessment for Reynolds Metals Company, Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon, Region 10.

CERCLIS No. ORD009412677.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA. Div. of Health Assessment and Consultation.

The Reynolds Metals Company in Troutdale, Oregon, is a primary aluminum plant. When operating, the plant produced wastes that were contaminated with aluminum, mercury, fluoride, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and cyanide. Studies are currently underway to determine the extent of environmental contamination and subsequent clean-up efforts which will be required. People may be exposed to contaminated soils and sediments in the area bordering the Columbia and Sandy rivers. Contamination at the site may have contributed to contamination of fish in the Columbia River, although it is difficult to determine what effect the site may have. Workers at the Reynolds site may also be exposed to contaminated soils and sediments, particularly those workers who are involved in outdoor activities. Final rept.

NTIS/PB97-964605

Paper copy available as an ongoing subscription, credit card payment accepted. Single copies also available in paper copy or microfiche. Product reproduced from digital image.

114p

1997. Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 10): Monsanto Chemical Co. (Soda Springs), Soda Springs, ID., April 30, 1997.

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Emergency and Remedial Response.

The Monsanto Chemical Company Superfund Site is located in Caribou County, Idaho, approximately one mile north of the City of Soda Springs. After screening using conservative human health and ecological screening values, the contaminants of potential concern in soils and on-Plant source piles include, radionuclides (radium-226, lead-210, and uranium-238) and chemicals (arsenic, beryllium, selenium and zinc). The groundwater contaminants of potential concern include those substances detected at concentrations above primary MCLs, i.e., cadmium, fluoride, nitrate, and selenium, and manganese, which is present above a secondary MCL.

NTIS/TIB/A97-01814

139p

1997. (Abatement of ammonia, hydrogen fluoride, and hydrogen chloride emissions in Baden-Wuerttemberg. Conceptual study. Part project on h

Authors:
Muench J
Axenfeld F
Gieseler G
Johnssen D
Meinl H

Dornier GmbH, Friedrichshafen (DE). Abt. Umwelt- und Regionalplanung.

Compared with the well-studied emissions of SO(x) and NO(x) we still lack accurate information on how HF and HCl emissions are distributed regionally and by emitter group. Our data study has confirmed that in Baden-Wuerttemberg, too, coal combustion and waste incineration are the principal emission sources. The emitter groups waste incineration, public large-scale firing plants, industrial firing plants, and industrial production together account for 90% of HF and 97% of HCl emissions. The remaining fractions are attributable to coal combustion in households and trade, thermal sludge treatment, and landfill gas utilisation. Unfortunately it was not possible to obtain full information on production processes and landfill gas utilisation. (orig.). (Copyright (c) 1997 by FIZ. Citation no. 97:001814.) In German./INNERVATION

NTIS/OTS0558614

EPA/OTS; Doc #88960000222

1996. INITIAL SUBMISSION: A PRIMARY EYE IRRITATION STUDY IN RABBITS WITH SODIUM FLUORIDE (FINAL REPORT), WITH COVER LETTER DATED 9/13/96

Corporate Name: SPRINGBORN LABS INC


ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC
SODIUM FLUORIDE
HEALTH EFFECTS
PRIMARY EYE IRRITATION
MAMMALS
RABBITS
DERMAL

NTIS/PB97-165823

14p

1996. (Accidental Release of Hydrogen Fluoride in Torshaella, February 19, 1996).

Authors:
Eriksson H
Noreland J
Winter S

Foersvarets Forskningsanstalt NBC Defence, Umea (Sweden).

The report deals with an accidental release of hydrofluoric acid from a stainless steel plant. Calculations of the dispersion of hydrogen fluoride were made from observations during the accident. Within some areas of the plant, there were risks of lethal injuries to man. The risk distance for severe injuries was calculated to approximately 500 meters. Calculations for a corresponding accident during summer conditions show similar consequences. Calculations made for the most unfavorable weather conditions shows approximately three times greater risk distance. Text in Swedish; summary in English. Color illustrations reproduced in black and white.

NTIS/DE96008618

16p

1996. Modeling downwind hazards after an accidental release of chlorine trifluoride.

Authors:
Lombardi DA
Cheng MD

Oak Ridge National Lab., TN.

Supporting Agency: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

A module simulating ClF3 chemical reactions with water vapor and thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere after an accidental release has been developed. Initial model runs simulate the rapid formation of HF and ClO2 after an atmospheric release of ClF3. At distances beyond the first several meters from the release point, HF and ClO2 concentrations pose a greater threat to human health than do ClF3 concentrations. For most of the simulations, ClF3 concentrations rapidly fall below the IDLH. Fro releases occurring in ambient conditions with low relative humidity and/or ambient temperature, ClF3 concentrations exceed the IDLH up to almost 500 m. Air and Waste Management (AWM) annual meeting, Nashville, TN (United States), 23-28 Jun 1996. Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

NTIS/PB96-175245

248p

1996. Analysis of Acid Precipitation Samples Collected by State Agencies. Sampling Period: January-December 1993.

Author: Shepard LS

Global Geochemistry Corp., Canoga Park, CA.

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Lab.

This report presents analytical data from the 29 acid precipitation collection sites in the State-Operated Network that were operational in 1993. This report contains maps showing the location of each site, plots of analytical data, tables of all analytical data, plots comparing field and laboratory pH and conductivity, and information on data quality. Samples are analyzed for pH, strong acid, conductivity, fluoride, chloride nitrite, phosphate, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Annual rept. See also report for 1992, PB95-191342.

NTIS/PB96-175096

260p

1996. Analysis of Acid Precipitation Samples Collected by State Agencies. Sampling Period: January-December 1991.

Author: Shepard LS

Global Geochemistry Corp., Canoga Park, CA.

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Lab.

This report presents analytical data from the 30 acid precipitation collection sites in the State-Operated Network in 1991. This report contains maps showing the location of each site, plots of analytical data, tables of all field and analytical data, plots comparing field and laboratory pH and conductivity, and information on data quality. Samples are analyzed for pH, strong acid, conductivity, fluoride, chloride, nitrite, phosphate, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Annual rept. See also report for 1990, PB93-144152 and 1992, PB95-191342.

NTIS/ASTM-D 3269-96

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1996. Analysis for Fluoride Content of the Atmosphere and Plant Tissues (Manual Procedures). (ASTM Standard).

American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA.

This document is available from NTIS under license from ASTM. DoD adopted. These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-22 on Sampling and Anlysis of Atmospheres and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres and Source Emissions. Current edition approved Apr. 10, 1996. Published June 1996. Originally published as D3269-73T. Last previous edition D3269-91e1.

 
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