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Lead chemicals—compliance with environmental regulations
Author(s) -
Hurley Daniel W.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of vinyl technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 0193-7197
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.730040105
Subject(s) - risk analysis (engineering) , lead (geology) , compounding , hazardous waste , environmental compliance , product (mathematics) , business , biochemical engineering , engineering , waste management , environmental science , environmental protection , medicine , nursing , geometry , mathematics , geomorphology , geology
Early recognition of certain hazards in the manufacture and use of lead chemicals resulted in industry programs to monitor and protect the worker. Unlike many other chemicals where problems have been identified only recently, experience has provided a good base for meeting the new, more stringent regulations affecting lead chemicals. Current, scheduled, and proposed OSHA and EPA regulations will be summarized, and engineering, product physical form and packaging solutions will be discussed. Problems to be addressed will include handling of raw materials and finished products during lead stabilizer manufacture, shipment and handling and use in plastic compounding and processing plants. Options currently available, technologies under development, and factors affecting option selection will be reviewed. Long‐term experience with lead chemicals supports the optimism regarding the feasibility of compliance.