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Study of Coal Liquefaction and Gasification Plants: An Industrial Hygiene Assessment, a Control Technology Assessment, and the Development of Sampling and Analytical Techniques. Volume 2. Industrial Hygiene Study of Coal Gasification Processes.

PB85208973

Publication Date	1983
Personal Author	Cubit, D. A.; Tanita, R. K.
Page Count	190
Abstract	Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for polynuclear aromatic (PNA) compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amine, benzene (71432), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), anilines, phenols, carbon-monoxide (630080), and hydrogen-sulfide (7783064) at three coal gasification (SIC-3312) facilities. Industrial hygiene programs were reviewed. The other substances were rarely found at concentrations above the detection limit. All facilities provided physical examinations and periodic medical histories. Two provided skin examinations, urinalyses, and blood counts. Work practices were directed toward reducing skin contact with process components. These included isolation, draining and flushing, and cleaning. The authors conclude that workers at all facilities are exposed to PNA. They recommend developing methods for decontaminating protective clothing and equipment, and conducting studies on long term effects of PNA inhalation.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Gas analysis Coal gasification Aromatic compounds Standards Tests Chemical analysis Air pollution Samples Experimental design Carbon monoxide Phenols Anilines Toluene Concentration(Composition) Respirators Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons Amines Hydrogen sulfide Occupational safety and health Air pollution detection Indoor air pollution Toxic substances Procedures SIC 3312 Protective equipment Benzene Xylene CAS 71-43-2 CAS 108-88-3 CAS 1330-20-7 CAS 630-08-0 CAS 7783-06-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68G - Environmental Health & Safety 99A - Analytical Chemistry 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68A - Air Pollution & Control 97R - Environmental Studies
Corporate Authors	Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB85-208963.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198519
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-78-0040

Study of Coal Liquefaction and Gasification Plants: An Industrial Hygiene Assessment, a Control Technology Assessment, and the Development of Sampling and Analytical Techniques. Volume 2. Industrial Hygiene Study of Coal Gasification Processes.

Study of Coal Liquefaction and Gasification Plants: An Industrial Hygiene Assessment, a Control Technology Assessment, and the Development of Sampling and Analytical Techniques. Volume 2. Industrial Hygiene Study of Coal Gasification Processes.
PB85208973

Publication Date	1983
Personal Author	Cubit, D. A.; Tanita, R. K.
Page Count	190
Abstract	Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for polynuclear aromatic (PNA) compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amine, benzene (71432), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), anilines, phenols, carbon-monoxide (630080), and hydrogen-sulfide (7783064) at three coal gasification (SIC-3312) facilities. Industrial hygiene programs were reviewed. The other substances were rarely found at concentrations above the detection limit. All facilities provided physical examinations and periodic medical histories. Two provided skin examinations, urinalyses, and blood counts. Work practices were directed toward reducing skin contact with process components. These included isolation, draining and flushing, and cleaning. The authors conclude that workers at all facilities are exposed to PNA. They recommend developing methods for decontaminating protective clothing and equipment, and conducting studies on long term effects of PNA inhalation.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Gas analysis Coal gasification Aromatic compounds Standards Tests Chemical analysis Air pollution Samples Experimental design Carbon monoxide Phenols Anilines Toluene Concentration(Composition) Respirators Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons Amines Hydrogen sulfide Occupational safety and health Air pollution detection Indoor air pollution Toxic substances Procedures SIC 3312 Protective equipment Benzene Xylene CAS 71-43-2 CAS 108-88-3 CAS 1330-20-7 CAS 630-08-0 CAS 7783-06-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68G - Environmental Health & Safety 99A - Analytical Chemistry 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68A - Air Pollution & Control 97R - Environmental Studies
Corporate Authors	Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB85-208963.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198519
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-78-0040