MP3 Heterogeneous Chemistry of Atmospheric Particles and Trace Gases
Monday, 14 November 2005: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM in Exhibit Hall

(JON-1117-734739) Air Release and Exposure to Pipe Anti-Corrosion Coating Emulsions.

Jones, F.¹, ¹ GZA GeoEnvironmental, Waukesha, WI, USA

ABSTRACT- Pipes used in a heat exchange unit were coated with petroleum-based emulsions to protect the pipes from corrosion during storage and shipping. Initial trial startup of a boiler resulted in the release of by-products of the anti-corrosion emulsions into the local environment. Analyses of off-gassed volatiles generated during a laboratory sequential heating of emulsion residue samples was used to identify the nature of the emulsion by-products. Potential risks associated with the short-term release of anti-corrosion emulsion by-products were evaluated using the laboratory results and reports of exposure effects in the local community.

Key words: anti-corrosion, emulsions, air, risk