Burkart Foam, Inc. - Executive Summary |
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BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BURKART FOAM, INC. 36th and Sycamore Cairo, IL 62914-1299 Burkart Foam, Inc. owns and operates a polyurethane foam manufacturing facility on 36th and Sycamore, Cairo, IL. Burkart Foam receives raw materials at its facility, mixes the materials to produce a polyurethane foam bun on a foam production line. The foam is then cured and stored on site prior to shipping to customers. Some limited fabrication takes place at the facility. The polyurethane foam produced by Burkart Foam is used in many common household products, including seat cushions, bedding and pillows, and many automotive products where soft foam cushions are required. One of the components used in the production of polyurethane foam is toluene diisocyanate (TDI). This compound is subject to EPAs R isk Management Rule. Toluene diisocyanate is delivered to the 36th and Sycamore facility in tank trucks. The trucks are off-loaded to a storage tank located inside the building. Because the storage of TDI takes place inside the building, the probability of release of toluene diisocyante vapors into the atmosphere is reduced. As a result, the impact of such a release on the surrounding community is minimized. There are no receptors (buildings and people other than the Burkart facility) that would be impacted by the release of stored toluene diisocyanate. Because there are no public receptors and there have been no significant incidents of release in the last five years, Burkart Foam 36th and Scyamore facility is classified as a "Program 1" facility. WORST-CASE SCENARIO Chemical: TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE Assumptions: * Instantaneous failure of the tank wall * Worst-case weather conditions (stable, low wind speed) * Instantaneous release of entire contents of tank ( 101,500 lb s. ) Distance: 32 yards (96 feet) Descriptions: This release scenario has a toxic level of concern end point that is on Burkart Foams property. Based on computer modeling (using an EPA-approved model) of a catastrophic release of TDI as described above, it would not impact any person standing or driving outside the boundary of the Burkart Foams property. Any person visiting or working at Burkart Foam would be advised of the proper response action through the companys emergency response procedures. SECTION 2. TOXICS: WORST CASE EXPLANATION Section 2.6 release rate: Burkart Foam modeled with Aloha 5.2, the release rate calculated was 0.00147 pounds per minute. Since EPA's RMP submit program does not accept any value less than 0.2 a factor of 0.2 was entered. Based on the modeled release rate Burkart Foam is a Program 1 facility, independent of the value entered into RMP Submit. ACCIDENT PREVENTION Burkart Foam, Inc. takes safety very seriously. We use safety equipment and strict procedures to prevent releases and to reduce the impact of any release that might occur. Some examples are: -Regular equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation. -Investigation of all incidents to improve our procedures. -Secondary containment to ensure that the contents of hazardous material remain on site. -Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials, Emergency Contingency Planning. -Hazardous Materials Awareness Training -Hazardous Materials Response Training EMERGENCY RESPONSE Burkart Foams personnel are regularly trained and drilled on safety and accident prevention. The following agencies are in place to respond to a release of hazardous material. -Cairo City Fire Department -ILEPA Emergency Response Team FIVE-YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY No significant accidents or releases in past five years. |