Mercury-control technology-assessment study: Troy Chemical Corporation, Newark, New Jersey. Preliminary survey report for the site visit of October 15, 1981. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Jun 21 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6403853

An on-site visit was made to the Troy Chemical Corporation, Newark, New Jersey to evaluate control methods in place to reduce hazards to workers involved with mercury (7439976). Products included antiskin agents, bactericides, bodying agents, defoamers, dryers, mildewcides, preservatives, and wetting agents. Process descriptions were offered for raw mercury handling, mercuric/mercurous chloride production, mercuric oxide production, organomercurial production, and mercury reclamation. Control methods described included mercury vapor control through the use of mercury vapor adsorbers, exhaust hoods, and condenser/adsorber systems. The oxide grinding and packaging system, PMA grinding exhaust system, and spill protection pallets were used. Cyclones and filter bags were installed for reducing mercury particulate concentrations in the areas of potential exposure. Personal protective equipment, work practices, biological monitoring, and air-contaminant monitoring programs were described. The use of a sauna for removing mercury from the workers was a new approach that may reduce mercury levels in the body. It is suggested that the company investigate the ventilation of oven doors on the retorts in the mercury-reclamation facility. An in-depth survey is not recommended as adequate information was obtained.

• Research Organization: Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD (USA). Enviro Control Div.
• OSTI ID: 6403853
• Report Number(s): PB-89-130256/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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