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FELIPE LEBRON-'RAMIREZ. P E
RENE PURCELL-GATELL. P E
HECTOR ZAVALA-TORO P E
PEDRO A MARRERO-PADILLA P E.
LEBRON
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ACTION PLAN
FOR
TEXACO CARIBBEAN INC.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
AUGUST 19, 1987
(REVISED OCTOBER 15, 
1987)
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CALL BOX 50055. OLD SAN JUAN STATION. SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO 00902 , TEL : (809) 723-3332 
CABLE LEBRASS
TETUAN 353. OLD SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO 00901
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 . 0 GENERAL 
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2.0 SAMPLING PLAN
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.0 SITE
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Sampling Procedures
2.1.1 
Post-Excavation Soil Sampling
2.1.2 
Monitoring Well Installation
2.1.3 
Decontamination of Equipment
Parameters to be Analyzed
Preservation of Data
2.3.1 
Labeling of Samples
2.3.2 
Sample Seals
2.3.3 
Field Log Book
2.3.4 
Chain of Custody Record
2.3.5 
Sample Analysis Request Sheet
2.3.6 
Sample Delivery to the Laboratory
Quality Assurance/Control Program
CONTINGENCY AND HEALTH SAFETY PLAN
Introduction
Site Location
Management
Hazard Evaluation
Personal Protective Equipment
Air Monitoring
Site Control
Training
Emergency Procedures
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3.9.1 
Personal Injury in the 
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Exclusion Zone
3.9.2 
Personal Injury in the 
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Support Zone
3.9.3 
Fire/Explosion 
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3.9.4 
Personal Protective 
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Equipment Failure
3.10 Emergency Route and Phone Numbers 
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3.11 Special Conditions 
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4.0 TANKS REMOVAL
5.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
5.1 Federal Regulations
5.2 Local Regulations
6.0 ADDITIONAL SITE INVESTIGATIONS
7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
8.0 DATA REPORTING
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Appendix A -
Appendix B -
Appendix C -
Appendix D -
Monitoring Well Specifications
Ground-Water Sampling Protocol
Document and Data Management
Material Safety Data Sheets for
Selected Chemicals
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Appendix E - 
Personnel Qualifications
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1.0 GENERAL
As part of its regular improvements schedule, specific
actions have been planned for a service station located at
Annas Retreat #126, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. (see figure 1).
Said improvements include the removal of two underground
gasoline storage tanks and its replacement with new ones.
Existing waste oil stored at this service station will be
removed in accordance to the procedures established in the
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Law. Rules and
Regulations enforced by the DPNR. 
However, in order to
comply with the requirements established in an order issued
by the Department of Planning and National Resources dated
August 5, 1987, this action plan is being submitted.
In complying with this order, a great effort has been
given to provide as much details as possible, considering
the limited time available. Not withstanding this fact, it
should be kept in mind that the primary goal of this action
plan is to determine the nature and extent of hydrocarbons
at the service station facility and to develop remedial
alternatives, 
if 
the 
data 
collected 
indicate 
that
remediation is warranted. If the presence of hydrocarbons
is detected, adequate clean up procedures comensurate with
the affected area will be implemented. 
Any residues or
debris will be handled according to the results obtained
during the sampling procedures. That is, if wastes prove to
exhibit the characteristics of EP toxicity, ignitability,
corrosivity or reactivity, as defined in 40CFR Part 261
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Subpart c, they will be disposed as hazardous waste in
accordance to the requirements set forth in 40 CFR Part 260
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2.0 SAMPLING PLAN
Prior to initiating tank removal, a soil gas survey
will be conducted to delineate the extent of subsurface
contamination with gasoline, if any. 
A work plan for the
soil gas survey is being prepared separately and will be
submitted under separate cover.
Once the existing tanks are removed, soil samples will
be collected from each excavation, in order to assess poten-
tial hydrocarbon loss. 
In addition to sample collection,
the nature of the excavated subsurface materials will be
described, through visual inspection of the excavation walls
by a geologist in the employ of Lebrdn Associates (LA).
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If the results of the soil gas survey, tank excavation,
or post-excavation sampling indicate that hydrocarbons have
leaked into the subsurface environment, the need for
monitoring wells will be addressed. Should it be determined
that monitoring wells are required, locations will be
selected based on available data.
The subsoil investigation to be performed should define
the following information:
• The 
stratigraphic sequence of the geologic
material to the excavated depth.
The visual
material.
classification of the 
excavated
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• The vertical and lateral extent of hydrocarbons,
if any.
' The type of hydrocarbons and their concentration
to the explored depth.
• Free product, if encountered.
2.1 Sampling Procedures
The sampling procedure in this investigation will
be conducted within the non-saturated zone (above the
water table) and saturated if necessary.
For this service station, the dealer will be
informed in advance of the tank excavation and will be
consulted concerning his knowledge of the operational
history of the facility and the location of underground
utilities. Representatives of USEPA and DPNR will have
access to the site when work is being conducted at this
site; access at other time will be coordinated on a
case-by-case 
basis 
with 
Texaco 
Caribbean 
Inc.
personnel.
Prior to any excavation, underground utilities
will be marked with the assistance of utility
companies, utility maps and field investigations.
Soil sampling will be conducted in the tank
excavations once the tanks have been removed. 
The
procedures to be implemented during the tank removal
are described in Section 4.0. 
For each tank
excavation, a minimum of five samples will be
collected.
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2.1.1 
Post Excavation Soil Sampling
Soil samples will be collected in each
tank excavation from the bottom of the
excavation if the water table is not
encountered, or just above the top of the
water table, if it is present in the
excavation. 
The soil samples will be
collected from a point approximately midway
along each wall, and from below the center of
the tank.
The soil samples will be collected with
hand-held equipment, such as a trowel or
bucket type hand auger. No field personnel
will climb into an excavation deeper than
five (5) feet; either the sampling personnel
will be lowered to the desired sampling depth
in the bucket of the backhoe used to remove
the tank, the sampling personnel will collect
the samples from ground surface with a hand
auger with extensions of different lengths to
reach the desired depth, or representative
material will be collected from the bottom of
the excavation by the backhoe and transferred
to 
sample containers by the attending
geologist.
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The soil samples will be examined and
described by the on-site geologist. 
The
description will be recorded on the Sample/
Core Log form for future reference. Samples
will be screened in the field with a potable
organic vapor analyzer (OVA or equivalent)
equipped with a photoionization detector.
The meter will be calibrated to a standard
gas. 
The reading will be recorded on the
Sample/Core Log.
The geologist will wear disposable
plastic gloves when handling and packaging
the soil in the sample container. The auger
sample will be trimmed with a clean knife and
spatula. 
The outside of each core will be
trimmed off, and the samples will be cut to
the size of the sample container. At least
two 40 ml teflon-sealed vials will be filled
with as much sample as possible for each
sample to be analyzed. Decontaminated tools,
including spatulas and narrow spoons, will be
used to pack the sample in the vials in order
to minimize the amount of head space in the
vial. The threaded portion of the vials will
be wiped clean of sample debris to ensure
that proper sealing of the vials takes place.
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The samples for volatile organic analysis
will be handled and packaged as efficiently
and expeditiously as possible, in order to
minimize loss of volatile constituents. The
samples will be packed into the container
with a minimum of head space. 
Sample jars
for the analysis of other parameters will be
filled accordingly.
Sufficient material will be collected to
insure good laboratory performance and to
offer USEPA/DPNR split samples, if required.
USEPA and/or DPNR will be consulted for
procedures for splitting samples.
2.1.2 
Monitoring Well Installation
Monitoring wells will be installed, if
warranted by the results of the soil gas
survey, the post-excavation sampling, or
visual and/or instrument observations during
excavation. 
The number of monitoring wells
and their locations will be determined based
on 
evaluation 
of 
the 
available 
data.
Monitoring wells will be installed 
in
accordance with the protocol presented in
Appendix A.
Ground-water samples will be collected
from monitoring wells, if installed, after
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the wells have been developed. Ground-water
samples will be analyzed for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) by USEPA Method 602, and
petroleum hydrocarbons. Ground-water samples
will be collected in accordance with the
protocol presented in Appendix B.
2.1.3 
Equipment Decontamination
The backhoe bucket will be cleaned
between excavations, and between samples if
the backhoe is used to collect representative
sample material. 
The trowels and the hand
augers will be cleaned between each use as
follows: 
laboratory grade detergent scrub
and rinse, potable water rinse, and a final
rinse with de-ionized water. 
Other tools
used 
in sample preparation are to be
similarly cleaned.
A controlled decontamination area will
be installed to prevent potential off-site
migration of contaminants. 
All equipment
decontamiantion will take place in this area.
The water generated during decontamination
will be routed to a central location and
disposed in an acceptable manner.
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2.2 Parameters to be Analyzed
Parameters to be analyzed and for which samples
will be taken could be divided in two categories:
a. Parameters 
to 
determine 
the 
presence 
of
hydrocarbons - because the facility is engaged in
the dispensing of gasoline and other petroleum
products, the parameters of interest are: benzene,
o-xylene, m-xylene, toluene and ethylbenzene. The
samples will be analyzed by USEPA Method 602, with
search for xylene peaks and total petroleum
hydrocarbons.
b. Parameters to determine if wastes are hazardous or
not - samples will be analyzed for EP toxicity,
ignitability, corrosivity, and reactivity.
The contract laboratory will be Environmetnal
Testing and Certification (ETC) of Edison, New Jersey,
or Radian Corp., Austin, Texas and their certification
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68-01-6790 (WA 83-A093) and 68-01-6880 (WA 83-
A196) respectively. The complete Quality Assurance/-
Quality Control documentation for these two labora-
tories are on file with USEPA. 
Other EPA approved
laboratories may be used prior consultation with
EPA/DPNR representatives at the site.
2.3 Preservation of Data
A great deal of time and effort are required to
assure that the results of the samples' analyses
provide reliable information of a particular set of
conditions. 
Although the procedures which are
discussed below are discussed with details in Test
Methods of Evaluating Solid Wastes, published by the
Environmental Protection Agency, it will be useful to
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discuss in general terms its content as to ~ their
relevance in this sampling program.
It is important to recall that these procedures
are routinely used to control the sample flow.
2.3.1 
Labeling of Samples
Every sample taken during the sampling
procedures will be labeled to prevent the
false identification of samples (see figure
2). 
For this purpose gummed paper labels
offer the best choice. For each one of the
samples the following information will be
carefully noted:
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* Sample number
* Data and time of collection
* Place of collection
* Name of sampler
It is advised to put the labels on
sample containers prior to sampling. Then,
at the time of sample collection, the labels
should be filled out.
2.3.2 
Sample Seals
By sealing sample containers, any un-
authorized tampering of the samples can be
noticed. It is suggested to use gummed paper
for this purpose. This seal should be filled
out with the sample number, collector's name,
and date and time of sampling. It is impor-
tant to observe that this seal must be placed
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Collector __________________________ Sample No.
Place of Collection
Date Sampled ________________._____________ Time Sampled
Field Information
Figure 2: .Example of Sample Label
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on containers before the sample leaves the
custody of the collector (see figure 3).
2.3.3 
Field Log Book
A field log book will serve as a diary
on which all the relevant information per-
taining to the sampling and field survey are
properly recorded. 
For this reason, it
should be bounded with numbered pages of
8-1/2 by 11 inches. 
Information to be
entered into the log book shall include but
not limited to the following:
• Purpose of sampling
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• Location and address of field contact
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• Name and address of the owner of the
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facility to be sampled.
• Type of activity performed at the
facility.
• Parameters for which samples will be
analyzed.
• Number and volume of samples taken
• Description 
of 
sampling 
point 
and
sampling methodology.
• Date and time of collection
• Collector's 
sample 
identification
number(s).
• Sample distribution 
and 
method 
of
transportation 
(including 
name 
of
laboratory, Federal Express, etc.).
• References such as maps or photographs
of the sampling site.
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION COLLECTING SAMPLES
Person Collecting Sample ______ _____________Sample No,
(signature)
Date Collected _____________________ Time Collected __
Place Collected
Figure 3: Example of Official Sample Seal
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• Any field measurements made (including
flammability, explosivity, etc.)*
* Signatures of personnel responsible for
observations.
The maximum extent of information that
must be entered varies according to certain
conditions such as the actual sampling condi-
tions. However, as a general rule of thumb
there should be enough information so that
someone can reconstruct the sampling proce-
dures without the necessity to rely on the
collector's memory. 
As an important and
final note on this subject, the log book must
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be kePfc in a safe place.
In addition to the field logbook, daily
logs will be filled out documenting the
systematic conduct of each investigation,
personnel involved, and their responsibili-
ties. 
Separate Sample/Core Logs will be
utilized to document the nature of geologic
materials penetrated and excavated. A daily
check list will be followed during each day
of work. All field records will be kept at
site in a water-proof place and ultimately be
transferred to the master filing system in
the office. 
A duplicate of the field note
book will be kept on-site as a working copy.
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2.3.4 
Chain of Custody Record
An important step in the preservation of
data is constituted by the chain-of-custody
record. 
This document serves to trace the
movement of the sample beginning with the
time of collection. A sample of this type of
record is observed in figure 4. The recorded
information must include at least the
following:
• Sample number
• Signature of collector
• Date and time of collection
• Place and address of collection
• Sample description
• Signature of persons involved in the
chain of possession.
• Inclusive dates of possession
2.3.5 
Sample Analysis Request Sheet
The sample analysis request sheet is
aimed to accompany the sample on its delivery
to the laboratory. There is a field portion
on this form which must be completed by the
person collecting the sample and includes
most of the information which has to be noted
in the log book. The other part of the form
is intended to be completed by the laboratory
personnel. This form must include at least:
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of chain-of-rustody record.
Name of person receiving the sample
Laboratory sample number
Date of sample receipt
Sample allocation
Analyses to be performed
2.3.6 
Sample Delivery to the Laboratory
Samples will be delivered to the labora-
tory after a proper preservation, packing and
labeling. Sample preservation procedures for
ground-water 
samples 
are 
described 
in
Appendix B; these procedures will also be
followed for soil samples.
2.4 Quality Assurance/Control Program
Detailed protocols and quality assurance plans for
the various sampling plan activities are contained in
the following sections and appendices.
• Section 2.1.1: Post Excavation Soil Sampling
• Appendix A 
: Monitoring Well Specifications
• Appendix B 
: Ground-Water Sampling Protocol
• Appendix C 
: Document and Data Management
• Appendix D 
: Material Safety Data Sheet for
Selected Chemicals
As the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
documentation of ETC and Radian^ are on file with
USEPA, no additional laboratory QA/QC documentation has
been provided.
The procedures described in Appendix C: Document
and Data Management have been developed to insure the
accuracy and integrity of the data collected during the
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investigation. 
In more specific terms, the quality
control program defines the frequency and methods of
checks, audits, and reviews which are necessary to
identify problems. 
This measure will allow the
development of an appropriate corrective action which
in turn permit to verify product's quality. 
For the
purposes of complying with these requirements the
Quality Assurance/Control Program, all the laboratories
which are being considered to perform the analyses have
a written QC/QA Program which will be provided. Blank
samples will also be used to verify the compliance with
QC/QA procedures.
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3'° SITE CONTINGENCY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
3.1 Introduction
— 
This Health and Safety Plan (HASP) has been devel-
oped to address health and safety issues that may arise
during the soil gas survey, soil sampling, drilling/
excavation, tank removal, and monitoring well installa-
tion (if required) at the Texaco Tutu Service Station
site in St. Thomas, USVI. This HASP was developed with
the involvement of occupational and industrial health
and safety personnel, physicians, chemists, and other
appropriate personnel using current Federal Regulations
and published guidelines, texts, and references.
The protection of workers and environmental safety
and health are major concerns during this project and
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cannot be compromised. 
The objective of this, health
and safety plan is to assure that safe working condi-
tions exist at the site. The safety organization and
procedures have been established based on an analysis
of potential hazards and personnel protection measures
which have been selected in response to these risks.
The elements of this HASP are based upon require-
ments described in the EPA Standard Operating Safety
Guide, the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Standards 29
CFR Part 1910. All reasonable precautions shall be
taken by Lebr6n Associates (LA) and its subcontractors
to ensure the safety and health of workers and the
general public. All work will be performed in accor-
dance with applicable federal, state, territory, and
local regulations and recommendations.
3.2 Site Location
The investigation will be conducted at the Texaco
Tutu Service Station, located in St. Thomas, USVI.
3.3 Management
All site operations will be under the direction of
the site Project Coordinator. 
This individual is
empowered to make the routine decisions regarding
working conditions and safety equipment selection. At
the beginning of each day, site personnel will be
briefed on the expected activities for that day by the
site Project Coordinator.
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Lebr6n Associates will designate a Safety Manager;
this person will be conversant with safety and health
issues associated with field investigative activities.
The project personnel report directly to the Safety
Manager on safety issues. 
The Safety Manager is
responsible for the preparation and implementation of
the HASP. 
Disputes over the safety issues will be
resolved by the safety manager.
3.4. Hazard Evaluation
Constant attention shall be given to physical
hazards encountered during everyday work activities,
particularly those associated with heavy equipment;
special consideration is given to chemical hazards.
The field activities previously described consist
generally of drilling/excavation, tank removal, and
sampling. An evaluation of the potential hazards has
been completed utilizing site history. The following
exposure pathways have been identified:
Ingestion of contaminated sediments and surface
soils (accidental/poor hygiene)
Inhalation and ingestion of contaminated particles
and vapors
Dermal contact with contaminated sediments and
surface soils
* Dermal contact with contaminated equipment and
structures.
The preliminary hazard assessment has been
developed from existing information at the Texaco
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Caribbean, Inc. service station in the Tutu area*' The
affected area is under a concrete pad and for that
reason no direct exposure to any contaminated soil will
take place at present. There are no detectable signs
of leakage such as odor, product loss, etc. Toxicolog-
ical and hazard data for gasoline have been attached.
Data obtained during the project will be used to update
this evaluation. These data will be explained and made
available to site personnel at the training session.
Because the facility was engaged in the dispensing
of gasoline and other petroleum products, toxicological
and hazard data for the following compounds have also
been attached in Appendix D: 
benzene, o-xylene,
m-xylene, toluene, and ehyl-benzene.
3.5 Personnel Protective Equipment
Based on the hazard evaluation, the use of
respiratory protective equipment is expected to be
limited. Level D protection has been selected for site
activities. Protection will be upgraded to Level C if
monitoring indicates a higher degree of hazard. A sus-
tained reading of 300 ppm will trigger an upgrade in
protection. This value is the Threshold Limit Value-
Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) for gasoline. 
This
value represents an acceptable workplace exposure, and
allows a margin of error in assuming that all 300 ppm
reading is gasoline. Other data obtained during the
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project will be used to update the use of respiratory
protective equipment. 
If other contaminants are
encountered on-site, all personnel will be made fully
aware of their hazards and the appropriate procedures
will be utilized to prevent exposure.
The levels of protection are defined as follows
Level D: Tyvek Coveralls
Hard hat
Gloves - nitrile or equivalent
Safety glasses
Level C: Coveralls - Tyvek with hoods
Full 
face 
respirators with 
appropriate
cartridges
Hard Hat
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Rubber boots
Inner gloves - surgical type
Outer gloves - nitrile or equivalent
No changes to the specified level of protection
shall be made without the approval of the safety
manager.
If the conditions warrant more stringent personal
protection, the following be employed, but not limited
to:
Duct taping of boots and gloves to coveralls to
eliminate possible leakage at the wrist and ankle
- Inner gloves
- Eye protection
- Polyethylene-coated coverall or rain gear
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3.6 Air Monitoring
Air monitoring equipment to be used for measure-
ments will include, but not be limited to: photoioniza-
tion detector, oxygen meter, and explosimeter. The air
around the excavations will be surveyed, as well as the
air at shoulder height (breathing zone) around the
operating equipment. 
This survey will take place at
different points of the operation. The air monitoring
equipment will be calibrated according to manufacturer
instructions.
3.7 Site Control
The working area will be divided into three zones:
restricted zone (exclusive zone), decontamination zone
(contaminant reduction zone), and a clean zone (support
zone). The restricted zone is a limited access area,
which will be established at each work location. Only
authorized personnel, who have satisfied the training
and health monitoring requirements of this HASP, will
be allowed in the restricted zone. Personnel will exit
the restricted zone by passing through the decontamina-
tion zone. 
Equipment and clothing will be removed
beginning with boots, then coveralls, gloves, hard hat
and respirators. 
Respirators, if used, will be
sanitized daily and stored in plastic bags. Equipment
which is to be reused, such as rubber boots, will be
decontaminated properly and stored in plastic bags.
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Disposable equipment will be placed in plastic bags or
drums and disposed of properly. 
Personnel will wash
face and hands before leaving the decontamination area.
The clean zone will serve as a meeting and storage
area.
The following practices and precautions will be
adhered to at all times in the working areas.
• No smoking, drinking, eating, or chewing gum/
tobacco in the exclusive or decontamiantion zone
The use of specified personnel protection at all
times in the exclusive zone.
No combustible materials or uncontrolled sources
of ignition in the exclusive zone.
All personnel should take a hygienic shower at the
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encj of the day.
In addition, the following materials/equipment
will be present at the site during the conduct of this
investigation: 
emergency eye washes will be provided
in the exclusive and decontamination zones, and fire
extinguishers (for small local fires) and emergency
first-aid kits will be kept at the working areas.
Equipment will be decontaminated by washing with a
detergent solution and rising with de-ionized water.
3.8 Training
Prior to initiating site work, all site personnel
(Lebr6n Associates and subcontractors) will be required to
attend a training session given by the Safety Manager. This
session will include, but is not limited to, the following
topics:
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Site history
Specific hazards (including toxicological data)
Hazard recognition
Standard operation procedures
Decontamination (personnel and equipment)
Emergency procedures
Respirator fit test and use
3.9 Emergency Procedures
The following standard emergency procedures will
be used by on-site personnel. The safety manager shall
be notified of any on-site emergencies and be respon-
sible for ensuring that the appropriate procedures are
followed.
3.9.1 Personal Injury in the Exclusion Zone
In the event of an injury in the exclusion
zone, all site personnel shall assemble at the
decontamination line. 
The Project Coordinator
should evaluate the nature of the injury and the
affected person should be decontaminated to the
extent possible prior to movement to the support
zone. Appropriate first aid should be initiated,
and contact should be made for an ambulance and
with 
the 
designated 
medical 
facility 
(if
required). No persons shall reenter the exclusion
zone until the cause of the injury or symptoms is
determined.
3.9.2 Personal Injury in the Support Zone
Upon notification of an injury in the support
zone, the Project Manager and Safety Manager will
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assess the nature of the injury. If the cause of
the injury or loss of the injured person does not
affect the performance of site personnel, opera-
tions may continue; the appropriate first aid and
necessary follow-up as stated above should be
initiated.
3.9.3 Fire/Explosion
Upon notification of a fire or explosion on
the site, all personnel will assemble at the
decontamination line. The fire department shall
be alerted and all personnel moved to a safe
distance from the involved area.
3.9.4 Personal Protective Equipment Failure
If any site worker experiences a failure or
alteration of protective equipment that affects
the protection factor, that person and his/her
buddy shall immediately leave the exclusion zone.
Reentry shall not be permitted until the equipment
has been repaired or replaced.
3.10 EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PHONE NUMBERS
A map showing the most direct route from the work
site to the nearest hospital is attached.
Emergency phone numbers will be posted at
conspicuous places in the support zone. These phone
numbers along with the directions to the nearest
medical facility will be available at the site.
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TIJT 
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Phone Numbers
Site Representative
Fire Department
Ambulance
Hospital
Police Department
USEPA Caribbean
Field Office
Department of Planning
and Natural
Resources USVI
809-723-3332
809-921
809-922
809-776-8311
809-915
809-725-7825/7818/7891/7864
809-774-3320
LEBRON
ASSOCIATES
Location of hospital and route map is on Figure 5.
3.11 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This plan must be provided to all field personnel
who will participate in the drilling investigation at
the Texaco Caribbean, Inc. Tutu Service Station
facility. Field personnel must sign the signature list
below to indicate that they have reviewed the document,
and are familiar with its contents. 
Adherence to
provisions of the plan is mandatory. Modifications are
at the discretion of the on-site Lebr6n Associates
representative. 
A copy of the plan will be kept on
site. The safety procedures and the planned operations
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TOUNTSX^
ST. THOMAS
HARBOR
B B E A N 
S E A
(MINIUM*. MKMTIC1WUL AH»
FIGURE 5
LOCATION OF HOSPITAL
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LEBRON
ASSOCIATES
for each day should be discussed between the. Safety
Manager and all site personnel.
I have reviewed the Health and Safety Plan for the
Tank Removal and Soil Sampling activities at the Texaco
Caribbean, Inc. Tutu Service Station provided by Lebr6n
Associates. I am familiar with its contents.
Signature/Date 
Firm Name
4.0 TANKS REMOVAL
Parallel to the sampling procedures, the following
activities will be performed:
* Removal of the concrete slab
* Removal of soil within the tank pit
* Collection of soil samples from the sides and the
excavation for the analysis of volatile organic
compounds using USEPA method 602 (with additional
library search for xylene compounds) and total
petroleum hydrocarbons. 
Samples of excavated
materials will also be collected for the purpose
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TUT 003 090 S
of waste classification and be analyzed for E.P.
Toxicity, 
ignitability, 
corrosiveness, 
and
reactivity.
Documentation of sample locations, sampling proce-
dures, sample depths, decontamination procedures
for sampling equipment. 
A minimum of five soil
samples per tank will be collected from sides and
bottom of the excavations as described in Section
2.1.1.
* In site storage of the removed soil. 
For this
purpose, stockpiles covered with a plastic liner
are considered the best alternative.
* Removal of the existing underground storage tanks.
* Collection of pictures of the tank/tank walls
prior to its transportation.
* Transportation of tanks to Texaco Caribbean,
Inc.'s terminal.
_ 
* Disposal of the removed soil in accordance to
ASSOCIATES 
applicable regulations after laboratory analytical
results on waste classification are obtained.
* Back filling the tank with approved or tested fill
x_ 
materials Lebr6n Associates will keep records of
the source of fill, geologic materials, etc.
If the material within the tank pit proves to be
hazardous, it will be disposed in accordance with the
applicable regulations. 
That is, all of the removed
material will be substituted with new material, and the
residues will be disposed in a state approved facility.
Table 1 presents each one of the proposed activities as
well as it estimated duration. 
It is important to remark
that this estimate begins after ten (10) days of receiving
Action Plan approval.
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TABLE I
NORK SCHEDULE
TASK +-
BORING PROGRAM
SAHPLIN6
TANK REMOVAL
OIL REMOVAL
TANK INSTAL-
RESULTS FROH LA-
BORATORY TESTS
DISPOSAL OF SOIL i
OTHER RESIDUES FROR
CLEAN-IP
10
11
UEEKS
NOTES:
1) ESTIMATED TIHE FOR TASK 17 DEPENDS UPON LABORATORY TEST RESULTS.
2) LABORATORY TEST RESULTS KILL BE AVAILABLE IN SII WEEKS (AS PER
CONVERSATION WITH CONTACTED LABORATORIES).
3) BORIN6S AT TANK PIT AREA AND THE NEK TANK AREA HILL RECEIVE PRIORITY.
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5.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Due to the location of the affected site, there are
some regulations which in one way or another could affect
the activities. 
They could be further divided into two
broad categories: local and federal regulations. Following
is a brief description of the above mentioned regulations:
5.1 Federal Regulations
Federal Regulations which may affect the sampling
procedures are:
• 40 CFR Part 260-265 (Hazardous Wastes Management)
• 29 CFR Part 1910 (OSHA regulations pertaining to
employee protection at work areas).
5.2 Local Regulations
At a local level the Department of Planning and
Natural Resources enforces the Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management Law. Rules and Regulations.
6.0 ADDITIONAL SITE INVESTIGATIONS
Additional site investigations will be performed after
the results of the soil samples herein described are
obtained, if necessary.
Additional investigations may also be conducted during
the first phase of this work if USEPA, DPNR and Lebr6n
Associates/Texaco 
see 
the 
immediate 
need 
for 
such
investigation.
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ASSOCIATES
7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Lebr6n Associates will assign capable personnel to
perform this job. 
Key personnel to be included in this team
will include:
Eng. 
Pedro A. Marrero - Project Coordinator
Eng. 
Jesus Medero
Eng. 
David Noreno
Geol. Hernan Cortes
Geol. Oscar Fontan
Personnel qualifications for each one of them has been
included in Appendix E.
In order to perform the drilling work, Lebrdn
Associates will contract the services of Soil Tech, a
geoconsultant firm with experience in this type of
activities. 
in the event that Lebr6n Associates need
further assistance in terms of compliance with OSHA
Regulations, the services of specialist in safety will be
retained.
8.0 DATA REPORTING
Lebr6n Associates will maintain all field records and
monitor laboratory performance and data. This information,
along with existing data, will be compiled and interpreted,
and a report rendered which describe the environmental
conditions of the site.
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APPENDIX A
MONITORING WELL SPECIFICATIONS
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APPENDIX A
MONITORING WELL BORING SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS apply to this Section. All
monitoring well must be drilled by, or under the
supervision of an experienced driller.
1.2 
QUALIFICATIONS OF DRILLERS
A. 
EQUIPMENT in first-class working order must be
provided. The Driller shall use his own drilling
equipment, 
having 
the 
minimum 
capabilities
necessary to do the described work. 
No
unnecessary delays or work stoppages will be
tolerated because of equipment failure. 
These
will not be considered as valid reasons for
extending the length of the contract. The Driller
shall be held responsible and payment may be
withheld for damages to the well through any cause
of negligence, faulty operation, or equipment
failure.
B. 
THE DRILLER shall employ only competent workmen,
expert in the performance of the type of work
required by these Specifications. The crew shall
be under the direct supervision of an experienced
driller; the Driller shall provide the services of
a drilling foreman, who shall be available to the
job at all times. The crew and foreman shall be
in the employ of the Driller.
1.3 
CODES AND STANDARDS
A. 
THE 
DRILLER 
shall 
obtain 
all 
permits,
certificates, and licenses required of him by law
for the execution of the work.
B. 
THE DRILLER shall comply with all federal and USVI
laws, ordinances, or rules and regulations
relating to the performance of the work and the
installation of monitoring wells.
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C. 
WHERE 
PROVISIONS 
OF 
THE 
PERTINENT 
CODES,
STANDARDS, THE REGULATIONS conflict with this
Specification, the more stringent provision shall
govern.
1.4 
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM TUTU SERVICE STATION
A. 
THE MONITORING WELLS described herein are part of
a program to monitor ground-water quality at the
Tutu Service Station facility in St. Thomas, USVI.
1.5 
DRILLING SITE
A. 
DRILLING will be carried out at or in the vicinity
of the Tutu Service Station of Texaco in St.
Thomas, USVI.
B. 
THE WELL locations will be shown to the driller by
the Consultant.
1.6 
LOCAL GEOLOGY
A. 
THE SERVICE STATION is reportedly underlain by a
heterogeneous mixture of sand, silt, clay, and
man-made fill. The depth to bedrock is unknown at
this time.
B. 
INFORMATION regarding subsurface conditions is
intended to assist the Driller in preparing his
bid. 
The Consultant does not guarantee its
accuracy or that it is necessarily indicative of
conditions to be encountered in drilling the
wells. 
The Driller shall satisfy himself
regarding all local conditions including access,
affecting this work by personal investigation and
neither the information on local geology nor that
derived from maps or drawings, nor from the
Consultant or his agents or employees shall act to
relieve 
the 
Driller 
of 
any 
responsibility
hereunder or from fulfilling all of the terms and
requirements and Specifications.
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2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 
GRAVEL
A. 
THE GRAVEL shall be free of foreign material and
water washed prior to emplacement.
B. 
THE GRAVEL shall be clean gravel, free of silt or
clay.
C. 
THE SIZE of the gravel shall be determined by the
Consultant prior to the startup of drilling and
shall be compatible with the size of the well
screens to be installed.
2.2 
BENTONITE PELLETS
A. 
BENTONITE PELLETS shall not be larger than 1/2
inch in diameter and must be dry prior to
placement in the well annulus.
2.3 
GROUT
A. 
GROUT shall consist of a mixture of 6 parts
Portland Type 1 cement to 3 parts water to 1 part
bentonite.
2.4 
CASINGS
A. 
THE WELL CASINGS shall be 4-inch diameter PVC
pipe. No grease or oil shall be used when joining
casing sections together.
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2.5 
SCREENS
A. 
THE WELL SCREEN shall be 4-inch diameter PVC
screen; slot size will be determined upon
completion of the test boring. 
Slot sizes for
most wells will range from 0.010 to 0.020 inch.
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1 
DRILLING METHOD - MONITORING WELLS
A. 
THE CONVENTIONAL hollow-stem-auger method of
drilling shall be employed. 
However, when the
Consultant determines that the hollow-stem-auger
method is ineffective due to local geologic
conditions, the mud rotary method may be required.
Any drilling fluid utilized must be approved by
the Consultant and the EPA/DPNR prior to its use.
The diameter of the finished hole must be a
minimum of 8 inches.
3.2 
DRILLING
A. 
THE MONITORING WELLS will be installed in
unconsolidated deposits to depths 15 ft below
water table. 
Twenty feet of screen will be
installed in these wells.
3.3 
FORMATION SAMPLES
SOIL SAMPLES will be taken during the drilling of
each monitoring well continuously, or at intervals
specified by the Consultant. The driller will be
required to use a standard 2-foot long split-spoon
sampling device to obtain soil samples.
B. 
ACTUAL SAMPLING DEPTHS shall be determined from
information derived during drilling operations and
as directed by the Consultant.
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3.4 
SCREEN AND CASING
A. 
THE CASINGS AND SCREENS shall be installed to
depths designated by the Consultant. 
Alternate
depths suggested because casing cannot be set to
depth, because of equipment problems, hole
straightness problems, or for any other reason
will not be given consideration. The Driller must
insure that the hole stays open to the final depth
during the installation of casing, screen, gravel,
and grout.
B. 
IT IS ESTIMATED that 20 feet of screen will be
installed in each of the monitoring wells.
3.5 
GRAVEL PACK AND CEMENTING, SCREEN AND CASING
A. 
AFTER SETTING THE SCREEN AND CASING to the bottom
of the hole, gravel will be placed in the annulus
between the auger flyte and the casing/screen to 2
to 3 feet above the top of the screen in the
intermediate and deep wells. A three-foot thick
layer of bentonite pellets will be placed on top
of the gravel pack. The gravel will be emplaced
by carefully pouring in by hand and washed down
with water or by means of a one-inch diameter
tremie pipe, at the discretion of the Consultant.
B. 
CEMENT GROUT will be emplaced in the hole from the
top of the bentonite pellets to land surface. The
cement will be mixed to a density approved by the
Consultant and emplaced by means of a tremie pipe.
C. 
THE WELL shall be completed with a locking well
head assembly set in a concrete pad. A protective
triangular array made of 2-inch diameter G.I. pipe
will be installed around selected well heads for
additional protection.
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3.6 DEVELOPING THE WELL
A. AFTER THE GROUT has set for a m-iniTmim of 12 hours in the
well annulus, the well shall be developed to the
satisfaction of the Consultant. The well will be developed
using m'«n" psg*qj »^ and/or a suitable pump. The PiHT^**1**
will also be required to surge the well with a surge-block
plunger of appropriate diameter.
3.7 ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
A. IN THE EVENT that the Driller shall fail to drill a well or
place the casings to the depths specified or to such lesser
depths as ordered by the Consultant or should abandon the
well because of loss of tools or for any other cause, he
shall, if requested and as directed by the Consultant,
remove salvageable casings and equipment and fill the
abandoned hole in accordanne with State and local
regulations. The Driller shall then move over and drill a
new hole at a location approved by the Consultant. This
work shall be done at the Driller's expense employing the
*
use of salvaged materials, if usable, at the discretion of
the Consultant.
4.0 DEOONTAMDRTION OF
A. AFTER THE DRILLING, SAMPLING, AND INSTALtATTCN of each well,
and prior to the drilling of the first well, the Driller
shall decontaminate all augers, rods, split-spoon samplers,
tremie pipes and any other tools to be used in the drilling
and well installation operations.
B. THE DRILLER shall have a steam-cleaning unit on the work
site to be used for decontamination of his equipment.
C. ALL CASING AND SCREEN shall be steam cleaned prior to being
emplaced in the drilled hole.
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A-7-
D. ALL SPLIT-SPOON samplers shall be scrubbed and washed
between each use. The samplers will be washed with a
laboratory detergent and then rinsed In fresh water of known
quality.
E. AN AREA WILL BE DESIGNATED for decontamination of the drill
rig and drilling equipment. A potable water source will be
accessible and runoff will be diverted from the paved
and ***">! 1°ct£d for
5.0 BORING LOGS
A. THE DRILLER shall maintain a detailed boring log of the
operations during all drilling procedures. The log shall
give a complete description of all formations encountered,
footage, size of the hole drilled, depth, sizes of all
casings installed, water-level changes and depths at which
they occurred, a description of cementing operations, and
other such pertinent data as may be requested by the
Consultant. The daily log shall be maintained on the site
and be available for inspection by the Consultant at all
»
times.
6.0 SAFETY
6.1 CN-SITE REOJJIREMENIS
DRILLING OPERATIONS under tills contract will require work in
a potentially hazardous environment and the contractor shall
issue adequate protection for all drilling personnel. The
soils might contain gasoline vapors with chemicals such as
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes. In order to
minimize exposure of drilling personnel to these
contaminants during field operations, the contractor shall
outfit drilling personnel In modified Level D protection
herein.
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B. EERSCNAL iWJUXlLTVE BQDHMENT shall be compatible and
pQrOVijQB 
LtfPt/HOvlOn 
dOSuJ^Sw ^j^jptiff^^ 
<px?Btt?C**nf^^ ] i^tvfid In
paragraph 6.1-A. Die level of personnel protection provided
shall be modified Level D as dpy^*!)"*5^ below:
o 
Safety glasses, goggles or face shields at all
tines.
o 
Hard hat in plant areas and within the work zone.
o 
Foot covering «ha"n consist of disposable boot
covers or rubber or plastic boots which snail be
cleaned after each day of work.
o 
Outer garment shall consist of a disposable splash
resistant fabric coverall or a reusable splash
suit. It is strongly suggested that the next
layer of clothing consist of cloth coveralls;
these coveralls will be removed on site at the end
of each day and stored on site in the support
zone.
.«
o 
Gloves shall be worn at all tines during drilling
operations and during 
sample 
examination.
Personnel will not handle samples with bare hands.
The gloves should be constructed of heavy duty
Dene or nitrile, and cover the hand and lower
forearm.
o 
Respirators equipped with organic vapor cartridges
will be required as necessary based en
air-monitoring results.
All required respiratory protection devices shall be
provided and maintain^ by the contractor.
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6.2 SUPPORT AREA
A. A support area for personnel equipment donning and doffing
shall be designated at the site. Except for the support
area, no work clothing (outermost garment only) shall be
worn off site.
6.3 WCRK ZCNES
A. Eating, drinking, chewing, and smoking shall be prohibited
in the drilling areas.
B. Specified ]wc™-^i protection vdll be utilized at all times
in the work zone.
C. No combustible materials will be allowed in the work zones.
6.4 MDDHTCA1TCNS TO PERSONNEL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
A. At the discretion of the Lebron Associates representative,
recommendations may be made to either upgrade or downgrade
v
the personnel protection level, based on actual conditions
encountered during the drilling operations. The Lebron
Associates representative will also have the authority to
temporarily suspend drilling activities, if extremely
fon^rpflrug conditions are encountered, until such frfo*» when
the situation has been evaluated, and provisions can be made
to upgrade the level of protection.
6.5 DISPOSAL OF OCKIAMINATED EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor will properly ^gpng*> of *H.i contaminated
clothing, equipment and other items and »«+wH *T « in
conformance with applicable USVI and Federal regulations.
The Contractor will provide a suitable number of 55 gallon
drums or other suitable containers for the disposal of
coveralls, boots, respirator cartridges, etc., to support
DT O03
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the work for the duration of drilling operations. Off site
disposal of these materials shall be the responsibility of
Texaco Caribbean/ Inc.
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2
SAMPLE/CORE LOG
Ffering/Wel 
Pmjeet/Nrv
Site
Location
Total Depth Drilled
Hote Diameter
Length and Diameter
Drilling RudUsed
Driffing
Contractor
Prepared
By —— : —————————————
Driffing
Started
.(feet)
Type of Sample/
. finches) Coring Device ———
Drifler
Page 
of
Driffing
Completed
*
Sampling Mem!
nrflfing Method
Helper
Hammer 
Hammer
Ufainht 
Dmp
•
feet
.inches
Sample/Cora D*p(h
(feet Mow land Mfccc)
FfDfH
To1
TkM/Hydraulc
Core 
Pnmmor
lUcovtry 
Btoosptrl
(feet)
S«v!e/Cort Description
9
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APPEUDIX B
GRODND-WftUR SAMPTTNG PROTOCOL
Ooll«^7tion of Monitoring Well Water Samples
Water samples will be collected from the ncnitoring wells
installed. The samples will be analyzed for petroleum hydrocarbons
and volatile organic ccopounds by USEPA Method 602.
dis protocol has been designed to insure that uniform and proper
procedures are adhered to in the collection of an samples, in order
to provide for the quality and integrity of each sample at each
location.
1.0 Well
1.1 
Identify the well and record Its number and other pertinent
data on the Water Sampling log. Prior to sampling, the
sampling sites (monitoring wells) will be grouped into three
•
categories: 
suspected 
background, 
suspected 
slight
contamination, and suspected high contamination. Background
sites win 
be sampled first, and the most highly
contaminated locations last.
1.2 
Place clean plastic sheeting on the ground surface adjacent
to the well. Equipment and supplies to be used for sampling
are to be stored on the plastic.
1.3 
Remove the well cap or plug and wipe the inside of the
casing with a clean cloth. Place the cap on plastic
sheeting.
1.4 
Clean the first 5 feet of the steel measuring tape with
laboratory detergent and distilled water. Measure the depth
to water from the top of the well casing and record on the
Water Sampling Log. A sample log form J - * '
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1.5 
Compute and record the volume of vater in the veil according
to the following:
1) For a 4-inch diameter veil: height of vater column
x 0.65 gallons/foot
2) For a 2-inch diameter veil: height of vater column
x 0.16 gallons/foot
1.6 
Remove five timpis the volume of standing vater in the veil
using a centrifugal pump or vith a clean bailer.
1.6.1 
3he intake opening of the pump hose should be
positioned and maintained just below the vater surface
in the veil casing to ensure that the veil is properly
flushed. If there is a slight decrease in the well's
vater level as a result of pumping, the intake line
should be lowered as needed. Ihis procedure does not
have to be followed for those veils in which there is a
rapid and-pronounced decline in the vater level, even
to the point where the veil is pumped dry. These veils
*
will be pmyipri by placing the hose near the bottom of
the well.
1.6.2 
If the veil has been pumped or developed recently,
the vater level may not yet have recovered or returned
to static conditions. 1ft1s does not require a change
in the evacuation procedures outlined above. Although
the actual volume of vater in the casing under such
conditions is less than normally found, the removal of
five times this volume is sufficient to provide samples
for analysis that are representative of the vater in
the surrounding formation. After 5 volumes have been
evacuated, the intake hose will be quickly removed from
the veil while the pump is still operating in order to
prevent backwash from re-entering the veil.
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1.6.3 
If the wen is pumped dry during the procedure
and shews essentially oorplete recovery within 15
• minutes, removal of water should continue for four
additional pump down and recovery periods. If recovery
is less than 75 percent during the 15 minutes after
complete evacuation, sampling can begin with the next
appearance of water. However, the initial volume which
eventually becomes available may not be large enough to
complete the sampling in the brief period of time
normally required.
1.7 
Use pwip will be purged with potable water between sample
locations. Any bailer that is reused will be washed with
TM
Micro solution and distilled water.
*
1.8 
The intake hose will be disposed of and replaced with clean,
new hose for use at the next well location.
2.0 Wpll Samling
2.1 
Sample the wells with a teflon bailer that has been
TM 
*
thoroughly cleaned with Micro 
solution, followed by a
rinse with distilled water. A nylon cord will be used to
secure the bailer; the cord will be digrgirriad after each
sampling. Sampling personnel will wear surgical gloves
during handling of sampling equipment and containers. The
gloves will be disposed after sampling is finished at each
well location.
2.2 
Fin the bailer; discard the water retrieved in the bailer
and refill the bailer. Fill sample containers in succession
from the same bailer full of water. For wells which contain
floating free product the special procedures described below
win be followed:
2.2.1 
Use a peristaltic pump to sample the water occur-
ring below the product. Upon lowering the intake of
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the pump, hook up the pump in reverse. Start the pump
while the intake is lowered. When the intake hose is
- located at a sufficient depth below the product,
reverse the pump setting to intake. Fill sample
containers fron the outflow as usual.
2.2.2 
To sample the floating free product, fill the bailer as
described in 2.2 above. Carefully decant the water in
the bailer using the ball check-valve on the bailer
bottom. Free product remaining in the bailer will be
transferred to a sample container using the bail
check-valve on the bailer bottom. Fill sample
containers as usual.
3.0 Samle 
fllincf and Bott
3.1 
The type of sample container and the manner of sanple
preservation are described in Table B-l.
In addition, field analysis (recorded on the water sampling
log) will consist of a qualitative sample description and
measurement of pH, temperature, and specific conductance.
Field instruments for the measurement of pH and specific
conductance will be calibrated with standard solutions prior
to sampling each day.
3.1.1 
At critical locations, a replicate sample will be col-
lected. The replicate sample will be used for
quality-control purposes. A trip blank will accompany
each set of volatile organic vials from and to the lab.
Gne (1) field blank will be prepared when the samples
are collected; the field blank will serve as an
additional check that sampling tools are not a source
of cross contamination.
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3.2 
For samples exhibiting obvious signs of contamination - or
ttluiitj odors, the sample containers will be stored in
TM
separate zip-loc plastic storage bags. This is especially
crucial for volatile vials, in order to avoid cross
contamination of samples by diffusion of volatile organics
(particularly fluorocazbons and methylene chloride) through
the septum seal during shipment and storage.
3.3 
Ramping will be stored in a secure area until they are
to a T'wifT f or overnight delivery to the
laboratory. Samples will be shipped from the site on a
daily basis using proper chain-of-custody.
Table B-l: Ll*8^ of Constituents to be Analyzed for and Preparation
Methods
Preparation &
Ouiistituent -• 
Oontain^r/Size Prjeser^atian
Physical Properties
pH 
Field
(Tnnrtuctance 
Measurement
Organic
Volatiles (USEEA Method 602) G/(2)-40 ml. No air space.
teflon-
Tbtal Petroleum Hydro-
carbons 
G/ 1 liter
Notes;
G -
- Sulfuric Acid
WATER SAMPLING LOG
Pmjuet/No
WfM/rfNft
W«ath«-
Coded/
R«plir>">Mn
Time Sampling
B^an 
——————————
Pag«
DalB
Time Sampling
Complefed
ol
EVACUATION DATA
Description of Measuring Point (MP) __________————
Height of MP Above/Below Land Surface ______ 
MPBevation.
Total Sounded Depth of Wen BetowMP ______ 
Water-Level Oevatkxi
Held ____ 
Depth to Water Below MP ______ 
Diameter of Casing ___
Gallons Pumped/Bailed
Wet ____ 
Water Column in WeO __;_____ 
Prior to Sampling ___
Gallons per Foot ______
Sampling Pump Intake Setting-
Gallons in Wefl ______ 
(feet below land surface)
Evacuation Method_________________
SAMPLING DATA/FIELD PARAMETERS
Color_________ Odor_____I____ Appearance__________ Temperature————•F/»C
Other (specific ton; OVA; HNU; etc.)———————————————————-——————:————————————
Specific Conductance,
umhos/cm____________pH________;____
Sampling Method and Material.
Container Description
Constituents Sampled 
FromLab___orG&M——— 
Preservative
I 
————
Remarks ____
1 
Sampling Personnel
I 1
I
WELL CASING VOLUMES
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CHAIN-OF-Ct 5TODY RECORD
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Project Location:
Laboratory___
Samplen»___
SAMPLE IDENTITY
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SAMPLE BOTTLE I CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
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Containers
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Seal Intact?
Yes No N/A
Seal Intact?
Yes. 
No N/A
Special Instructions/Remarks:
Delivery Method: 
D In Person 
D Common Carrier
SPECIFY
D Lab Courier 
D Other
S'CCirr
APPENDIX C
Document and Data Management
C-l-
APPENDIX C
DOCUMENT AND DftIA
This Quality Assurance Program component is designed to assure
the reliability and safety of documents and data collected for
and/or litigation purposes. This progi'flP1 includes a
document numbering system, inventory procedure and a filing system
under the supervision of the Project Officer.
Pr*"^ Trent's included in the program include original field notes
and logbooks, field data records, correspondence, sample numbering and
descriptions, laboratory data, and chain-of -custody records.
All documents must be dated. Logbook entries made by individuals
other than to whom the logbook was assigned must be signed by the
person making the entry.
All field notes and logbooks must be turned over to the project
manager at the end of a field assignment.
Chain— of -Custody
All samples shipped to a laboratory will be accompanied by a
Chain-of-Custody Record which identifies the contents. 
The
chain-of-custody form will be completed in the field; the original
form will accompany the shipment and a copy will be retained by the
field personnel for distribution to the project manager. A sample
chain-of -custody form is attached.
If sent by mail, the package will be registered with return
receipt requested. If sent by common carrier, an airbill or Bill of
Lading will be used. Receipts from post officers and bills of lading
will be retained as part of the project documentation.
C-2-
Samples will be properly packaged for shipment and dispatched-to
the appropriate laboratory for analysis with a separate record
prepared for-the laboratory. Shipping containers will be sealed. The
"Courier to the Airport" space on the Chain-of-Custody record shall be
dated and signed.
Field Data Records
Where ordered by the project manager or officer, serialized field
data records in the form of individual sheets or bound logbooks will
be maintained for each sampling station or location. All in-situ
measurements and field observations will be recorded along with all
pertinent information necessary to explain and reconstruct sampling
operations. Each page of the field data record will be dated and
initialed by all individual making entries on that page or engaged in
field activities related to the entry.
All working documents used in evaluating data should contain
information sufficient to recall and describe each step of the
analysis performed should the analyst be required to testify in
subsequent enforcement proceedIngs. Sufficient information must be
provided to enable others to reconstruct the analysis if the analyst
is not available to do so. If the analyst believes it necessary to
deviation shall be justified and documented.
Document Correction and Changes
No serialized documents are to be destroyed even if they are
illegible or contain inaccuracies. When an error is made in a project
logbook, the individual may make corrections by crossing out the error
and entering the correct information. Changes made in this manner
must be dated and initialed. If an error is discovered on a
chain-of-custody record or field document, the person who made the
error should correct it whenever possible. Corrections or insertions
are made by writing "corrected", the date, and the person's initials
beside the correction.
C-3-
Oonsistencv of
Before -releasing any field data, laboratory data, or data
evaluation, the project staff shall assemble and cross-check
information on corresponding sample tags, custody records, laboratory
reports, analyst logbooks, and field logbooks to ensure that data are
consistent throughout the project record.
Project Files
After a pfryMr8!"!*1!* investigation is completed,
generated as part of the project are to be assembled in a central
file. Staff nay retain clean (no handwritten comments) copies of
documents for their personal files but only after personally verifying
that the original or similar copy is in the project file. The project
manager is responsible for assuring the collection, assembly, and
inventory of all project documents at the time the project is
completed. The file then becomes accountable and any records leaving
the file must be signed out.
All documents in an accountable file are to be labeled with a
serialized number. The following documents are to be included;
Project logbooks
Field Data Records
Sample Identification Documents
Chain-of -Custody Records
Analytical Logbooks, lab Data, Calculations Correspondence
Report Notes and Drafts (including all changes requested by
a client)
References
Miscellaneous - photos, maps, drawings, etc.
Draft reports are numbered and accountable. They are stamped FOR
REVIEW CNLY, DO NOT DUPLICATE on the cover. The author is responsible
for disseminating draft reports for peer review.
Project/ 
ber___
Shipping Container ID:
Samplers) _______j__
Location:.
Laboratory:.
Date
SAMPLE IDENTITY 
Sampled
SAMPLE CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Total
Remarks
Relinquished by:.
Date:______
. Time:.
Relinquished by: __________
Date: ________ Time: ____
Relinquished by: _________
Date: ________ Time: _
Delivery Method:.
Total No. of Containers
. Organization:.
.Organization:.
.Organization:.
_ 
Received by: __
Date: ______
. Time:
Received by:__________
Date: _______ Time:
. Organization: _...
Organization: ___
Received by:_____________________
Date: ____.__ Time: ________
. (attach shipping bill, if any)
Organization: _______,_._ _ _
(Use extra sheets, if necessary)
APPENDIX D
Material Safety Data Sheets for Selected Chemicals
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1; Accession No. 
7217073
(CftS) CAS Registry Number: 8005-61-3
(MAT) 
Material Nane' GASOLINE
(S6n> Syneroistic Materials: MAY ACT AS SYNERSIST TO PESTICIDES
(STD) 
Standard Codes: NFPA - 1,3,01 ICC - FLAMMABLE LIQUID. RED LABEL,
10 BALLON: USC6 - NONFLAMMABLE LIQUID, RED LABEL; 1ATA -
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, RED LABEL, 1 LITER PASSEN6ER, 40 LITER CARGO.
(FLM> Flat-inability QUITE FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTION PROBABLE
(LFL) 
Flannability Linlt(X), Lower: 1.4
»
(UFL) 
Flamnabllity Llmlt(X), Upper: 7.B
(TCP) Toxic Combustion Prod.-' SLI6HT - USE CANISTER-TYPE MASKS
(EXT) 
Extinguishing Method: WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. USE FOAM, DRY
CHEMICAL. CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON TETRACHLORIDE.
(FLP> Flash Point (C.>: -43
(A1P) 
Auto Ignition Point<C. )= 280
(EXP) Exploslvenees' STABLE
<LEL) Explosive llnlt(t), Louer: 1.4
(UEL> Explosive Llnit(X), Upper: 7.E
<BLP) Boiling Point (C. )-• 39 TO 204 (IGNITES)
(SP6) Specific Gravity .8
(PFA) 
Potential for Accumulation: NONE NOTED UNLESS LEAD IS PRESENT.
POTENTIAL.
(TRT) Major Species Threatened: WATERFOWL AND AQUATIC LIFE
(INH) 
Inhalation Limit (Value): 500
UNT) 
Inhalation Limit (Text): THERE ARE NO OSHA REGULATIONS.
RECOMMENDATIONS—
*=»=-» -T nopf 10:0-5 G s. Pi i M c . M . Y . 
PI
ACGIH TLV (TWA)300 MG/M3 300 PPM <TLVADM 83/AC&1H)
ACGIH S7EL 1500 MB/M3/15 M1N
500 PPfl/15 MIN (TLVADM 83/AC6IH)
UPDATED 3/84
(DRC) 
Direct Contact' EYES
(JNS) 
General Sensation-- IRRITANT - ACUTE AND CHRONIC RECOGNITION ODOR
IN AIR, 10 PPM <R99««« 0001 )
(LOT) 
Odor Threshold, Loner (ppm): .005
<UOT) Odor Threshold, Upper (ppm): .01
(SAP) Personal Safety Precautions: AVOID SOURCES OF IGNITION
(AHL) 
Acute Hazard Level= COATING ACTION OF OILS CAN DESTROY WATER
BIRDS, PLANKTON, ALSAE AND FISHES
<HEL) Decree of Hazard to Public Health: WILL CAUSE TASTE AND ODOR
PROBLEMS BEFORE REACHING TOXIC LEVELS. VAPORS NOT CONSIDERED
VERY HAZARDOUS.
(AIR) Air Pollution: LOW
<ACT) Action Levels: CALL LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITY. REMOVE ALL POTENTIAL
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
(ftML) In Situ Anelioration: THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY OF SORBENTS,
5INKINS AGENTS, GELLING AGENTS, COMBUSTION PROMOTERS,
D1SPERSANTS, AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TO TREAT OIL SPILLS. IN
ADDITION, STRAW, POLYURETHANE FOAM, ACTIVATED CARBON, AND PEAT
CAN BE USED TO SOAK UP OIL. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE THROUGH EPA'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TEAM
(ERT), EDISON, NJ, 24-HOUR NO. 201-321-BSB0.
(SHR) Beach/Shore Restoration: OIL CAN BE BURNED OFF OF BEACHES. MAY
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FUEL FOR COMPLETE COMBUSTION.
(AVL) Aval, of Counterneasure Material; OIL TREATING AGENTS ARE
STOCKED IN MANY MAJOR HARBOR; IN ADDITION' STRAW - FARMSTEAD
STABLES; POLYURETHANE FOAM - UPHOLSTERY SHOPS; ACTIVATED CARBON
10 — es — ST MOH 1 0 : 1 0 GS, H i M c . N . Y .
- WATER TREATMENT PLANTS. SUGAR REFINERIES; AND PEAT -
NURSERIES, FLORAL SHOPS
— 
(DIS) Disposal Method: SPRAY INTO INCINERATOR
UFP) Industrie! Fouling Pot.: BOILER WATER FEED SHOULD BE LIMITED TO
7 PPtt OR LESS. OIL CAN RESULT IN POOR HEAT TRANSPORT,
BLISTERING, OVERHEATING AND FOAMINS. IN REUSED COOLING WATER,
NO OIL IS ACCEPTABLE. OIL CAUSES TASTES IN FOOD PROCESSING WATER
AND IS ESPECIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO CEMENT AND PAPER MAKING
OPERATIONS.
(WTP) 
Effects on Water Treatment Process- GASOLINE UP TO .21 HAD
LITTLE EFFECT ON DIGESTION. HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS HAD GREAT
EFFECT. 17. DOUBLED DIGESTION TIME REQUIRED. WILL INTERFERE WITH
SETTLING AND FLOC FORMATION. MAY PLUS FILTERS AND EXCHANGE BEDS.
<WAT> Major Water Use Threatened' RECREATION; FISHERIES; POTABLE
SUPPLY; IRRIGATION; INDUSTRIAL
— 
(LOO Probable Location and State of Material: CLEAR AMBER LIQUID.
DISSOLUTION PROGRESSES FROM 100 PPM TO E00 PPM OVER 40 DAY
PERIOD<WATRA5 0022); WILL FLOAT IN SLICK ON SURFACE.
(COL) 
Color in Water- YELLOW
(DAT) 
Adequacy of Data' FAIR
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CAS RN 8006-61-9 
NIOSH nunber LX3300C00
MAT' 
6ASOLINE
TOXICITY DATA"
ihl-nan TCLo:900 ppn/lH
Ihl-nan LCLo=30000 ppm/5M
DATA REFERENCES:
CLASS' SKIN AND EVE IRRITANT
OCCER: TLV-TUA 300 ppm: STEU 50C ppn
DOTST: DOT-HAZARD;FLAMMABLE LIOUID; LABEL«FLAMMABLE
LIQUID
EPAINF: REPORTED IN EPA TSCA INVENTORY, 1983
EPAINF: EPA TSCA SECTION 8(e) STATUS REPORT BEHQ-1281-0422
OSHMED: MEETS CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED OSHA MEDICAL RECORDS RULE
FEREAC 47,30420,82
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(PNAME>Prlmary Name- Gasoline
(ACOLocatlon Number: 
5250
(PCnS)CnS ReolBtry Number: 8006-61-9
(TOXR)Toxicity Rating: 3
Other names 
ICode»lCAS RN
Ethyl gasoline * 
; 
! e !
Leaded gasoline 
' a 
I
Petrol 
! a !800E-61-9
* Code (Relationship to Primary Name):
a - Synonym
(TEXT)Text: ft Mixture chiefly of CS to C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons
obtained as a petroleum distillate, often after "cracking" heavy
fractions. Boiling point range is approximately 40 to 225oC.
Tetraethyl lead content is not of toxic significance in acute
exposures by ingeetlon or inhalation, but persons who are careless
ebout repeated and massive skin contact have developed lead
poisoning (See Lead in Section III). No nonpetroleum additives are
believed to be significantly toxic as present in commercial
formulations. Appreciable amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons <e.o«.
xylenes) are found In commercial fuels, especially when the
petroleum is from Texas end California (but not from eastern U.S.
fields). A high content of aromatic hydrocarbons and a consequent
i e — e 5 — & ~r MON 1 0 : 1 1 G&M INC. H.Y. 
. 
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high toxicity ert also eesociated with a high "octane rating"
(whenever the letter is not due to additives, such as tetraethyj
lead or alcohol). Gasoline has been uied by aniffers to produce
euphoria. See'also Kerosene.
See aleo Reference Congener at Loc No. 5560> Kerosene
<DOM)Date of Last Modification: 07-01-83
Number of Bibliographic References Available: 
4
163 
(BSHR) ninsworth, 1960
1893 
(BSHR) Eesson. 1952
4181 
(BSHR) Machle. 1941
6973 (BSHR) White, 1955
Conversion to local identifiers resulted in 
1 unique occurrences.
Conversion Entry 
1; Accession No. 
3714
(MCNO/ Monograph: 3714
\MMAT ) Monograph Title Name: Ethylbeniene
(CnS) C.A.Registry Number: 100-41-4
(TEXT) Monograph 7e*t:
Frepn from acetophenone1 
Clemmensen. Ber. 46, 1833 (ISij);
Gattermann-Wieland, Praxis des organischen Chemikers ( de
Gruyter, Berlin, 40th sd. , 1961) p 332. By Huang-Minlon
modification of Wolff-Kishner reduction; A. I. Uogei, Practical
Organic Chemistry (Longmans, 3rd ed., 1253) p SIB. Physical
properties'; L. C. Gibbons et al., J. An. Chen. Soc. 68, 1133 '
(1346). Manuf; Faith, Keyes & ClarK's Industrial Chemicals, F.
A. Lowenheim, M. K. Moran, Eds. (Uiley-lnterscience, New York,
4th ed., 1375) pp 365-370. Toxicity 
H. F. Smyth et al., Am.
!nd. Hyg. Assoc J. 23, 95 (1962).
Colorless liquid; flemmable. d[2S/2=j 0.36S. bp 135.2=
deg. 
mp -35.31 deg. n[25/D] 1.4932. Flash pt, closed cup: =4
deg.F (ic deg.C). Practically insol in water; misc with the
usual organic solvents. LD53 orally in rats: 5.46 g/l-g
(Smyth).
Caution: 
Irritating to eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and,
in high concns,. narcotic.
(USE: Use; For conversion to styrene monomer; as resin solvent.
•:MCL- Molecular Formula: C3H10
(COnP ; Composition: C 53.55%, H 3.53»
•:nWT:- Molecular Weight: 106.16
(LFQRft:. Line Formula: CEH5C2H5
•:DEN=/ Density: d[25/25] 0.S6S
•iipJ 
Melting Point: 
np -35.31 deg.
•'£F/ 
soiling Feint: 
bp 135.25 deg.
(RFF. • Inde.-. of Ker>act.c-n: n[25/D] i.4'322
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1; Accession No. 
22S2E23
(CAS.1 CAS Registry No.: 136-41-4
(MAT) 
Material Names: ETHYL3ENZENE; Phenylethane; E3
(FML) Formula: C5H5CH2CH3
(OES) Description1 Liquid 
Colorless 
Sweet, gasoiine-1-ke cccr
Floats on water. FlammaDle, irritating vapor is produced.
(LCT; Label Category: Flammable liquid
(LCD 
Label Class: 3
(LOO 
Physical State (as shipped): Liquid
(COL) 
Color: Colorless
(ODR) 
Odor: Aromatic
(ELF- 
Boiling Point at 1 atm. ; 13E.2 (deg.C) (- 439.-I deg.K - 277.2
deg.F)
(TFF) Freezing Point: -95 (deg.C) (- 173 deg.K » -133 deg.F;
(STT ) Storage Temperature: Ambient
(IGT) 
Ignition Temperature: SE3 ideg.F)
iBIF) Behavior in Fire: 'Japor is heavier than air and may travel
considerable distance to the source of ignition and flash back.
(TCP) Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors ire
generated when heated.
(EXT) 
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Foam (most effective), water fcg,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
(FLA; 
Flammable Limits in Air: 1.3 TO G.7 (%)
(FLP) Flash Point: SO (deg.F O.C.) ; 59 (deg.F C.C.)
(RWT; 
Reactivity With Water: No reaction
C RCM) Reactivity With Common Materials: No reaction
(ACT) 
Actions in Case of Emergency: Avoid contact with liquid ana
vapor. Keep people away. Wear goggles, self-contained
breathing apparatus, and rubber overclothing (including gloves/.
Shut off ignition sources and call fire department. 
Stop
discharge if possible. 
Stay upwind ana use water spray to
"knock down" vapor. Isolate and remove discharged material.
Notify local health and pollution control agencies.
FIRE
FLAMMABLE.
Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor mey e.-.pi-de if
ignited in an enclosed area. Wear gaggles, self-contained
breathing apparatus, ana rubber overciothing 'including gisves/.
E.-.t inguisn with 2r> chemical, foam, or carbon Jio.-.iJe. 
'.later
flay oe ineffective on fire. Cool -.-.posed containers with weier.
EXFOSuFE
C.-iLi. -CR I1EDIC.-L rsID.
VnFCR
Irritating tj..eyes, no = e anj tr.roat. 
IF ir.naicj, -n.11 ,i--,ie
-an 
°
!-
cizzinass c.~ d»f:.-ult creaming. :!;.= : c fresn air. I:
breathing nas stepped, give artificial respiration. 
If
breathing is difficult, give ;•.-.> gan.
LIQUID
Will burn skin and eyes . Harmful if ^wallowed. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Fiusn affected areas with
plenty of water. IF IN EVES, hold eyelids, open and flash with
plenty of -water. 
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have
vie tin drink water or milk.
DO NOT I.\'DUCE V-C'IITING.
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE IN UE5Y LOW CDMCENTRATIONS .
Fouling to shoreline. May be dangerous if it enters water
intakes. Notify local health and wildlife officials. Notify
operators of nearby water intakes.
( RSD J Response tc Discharge; Mechanical containment
Should be removed
Chemical ar.s physical treatment
(SAP) 
Fersonei Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing
apparatus; safety goggles.
( DRC ) Symptoms Following Exposure; Inhalaticn may cause irritation of
nose, dizriness, depression. Moderate irritation of eye with
cornea! injury possible. 
Irritates skin and may cause blisters.
( TFE ) Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: 
if ill effects occur, remove
victim to fresh air, keep him warm and quiet, and get medical
help promptly; if breathing stops, give artificial respiration.
INGESTIQN: induce vomiting only upon physician's approval,
material in lung may cause chemical pneumonitis. 
SKIN AND EVES;
promptly flush with plenty of water \ 15 mm. 
for eyes/ and get
medical attention; remove and wasn contaminated clothing before
reuse.
\'JIC) vapor \ Gas / Irritant Sharacterist ics = Vapors cause moderate
irritation such that personnel will find high concentrations
unpleasant. 
The effect is temporary.
(LSI/ 
LIQUID or Solid Irritant Characteristics'- Causes smarting of ins
skin and first-degree burns on short e.-.posure; may cause
secondary burns on long exposure.
( ODT ) Odor Threshold: iJ-0 ( ppm )
\ IDL • IDLH Value: Z3D2 • ppm )
(3IL) 
Short Term Inhalation Limit: DG0 ippm for D3 mm. )
(DHI) 
ToAicity By Ingestion: Grade 2- LD53 = 3.5 to 5 g/l.g 
\rat)
(NAS) 
NAS Hazard Rating For Sulk Water Transportation:
Category 
iRating
Fire 
! 3
HEALTH 
!
Vapor I.-ri tant 
! 2
Liquid or Solid Irritant 
12
Poisons 
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i; Accession No. 
7Z1E709
( CAS / CAS Registry Number: 120-41-4
(MAT) 
Material Mane- SSS ETHYLBENZENE 55$
(FML5 
Chemical Formula = C5HS.CZH5
•ICON) Containers: GLASS EOTTLES, CANS, DRUMS, TANK CARS - TRUCKS -
CS7G) General Storage Procedure: OUTSIDE OR DETACHED PREFERRED.
ISOLATE FROM ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Detection Limit (Field; Techniques ,Ref 5 i ppm ) ; 5.3, AROMATICS,
*=NU45- 00Z2)
Detection Limit \'L=b; Techniques ,Ref ) (ppm); .301, GAS
CHRCMATOGRAFKY, ', ENUZ8* BG01 )
Standard Cedes: EFA 311; NO CFR ; USCS - GRADE C FLAMHAEL£
LIQUID; NFFA - 2,3,3; IATA - FLAMMABLE LIQUID, RED LAEEL, i
LITER PASSENGER, 40 LITER CARGO; NO ICC. SUPERFUND DESIGNATED
( HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES) LIST.
•:FL:1> 
Fldmmebiiity: SUITE FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTION PROBABLE.
•. LFL ) Fiammabiiity Limit(%), Lower; 1
( UrL ) FlammaCility Limit (X;, Upper; S.7
(TCP:- 
TOAIC Combustion Prod.; HAZARDOUS, EMPLOY SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
(EXT? E.-.iinguishing Method; WATER MAY 3E INEFFECTIVE. WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM. 506SLE5 AND SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
(FL?) Flash Point (C.i- Z3
(AI?:- 
Auto Ignition Point(C./: 43Z.ZZ
(EXF;- 
E.-.oiosivenes=; STABLE VAPORS FORM E.XPLCSI'JE MIXTURES WITH AIR.
•."LT; Melting Point (C./; -55.31
i w L F - 
coiling Point (C.'i: 135. Z5 \ I3NITES )
< SOL .'• Solubility ippm 3 Z5C / : 14
•' S.--3 . Saecifi'j Gravity; . S5S
Vepor Pressure ( rm Hg .• ; U. 
1C0
.'apcr Densit/; 3. So
= ersistency; QUITE -.ESISTAMT TC MOMACCLIMATED CULTURES.
"•tSj-or £^ecies Thr-a'.eneJ: ^L!_ LIFE.
" 
r ;c t ->n ; : . ;s •' c p. •"!'•; . Z5
. ;el_i=- : ZZZ-2 iPFM; I2LH)
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r Wn .• ^15 
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S_-/AC3IH) ACSIH STEL 545 '1G/M3/15 "IN 125 r?'1/l= ril.'J • TL'.'rCM
S3/ACSIH) UPDATED 3/34.
(DRC) Direct Contact: SEVERELY IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS nEr-BRANE.
TLV 130 PPM. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. LACRIMATGR.
(JNS) General Sensation: .12 IRRITATING TO EYES. SKIN IRRITATION GRADE
4 - CAPILLARY INJECTION FROM DILUTED SOLUTION; .2% IS EXTREMES
IRRITATING FINALLY CAUSING DIZZINESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE AND
THROAT, AND CONSTRICTION OF CHEST. EYE IRRITATION GRACE 2 -
SMALL BURNS FROM .5 ML (R113*- 3031). 1" HAS SEEN FATAL TO
GUINEA PIGS.
(LOT) Odor Threshold, Lower (ppm ) = .25
(SAP) Personal Safety Precautions: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS REQUIRED.
vAHL) Acute Hazard Level: 10,400 PPM IN AIR LETHAL TO MICE. MODERATE
TOXICANT VIA ALL ROUTES. IRRITANT. TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE.
(CHL) Chronic Hazard Level: RABBIT - 5 G/KG IN DRINKING WATER. EFFECT
ON CNS, GROWTH, MORPHOLOGICAL COMPOSITION OF BLOOD, PATH. AND
HISTOLOGICAL CHANGES IN ORGANS. <A1«««- 0001)
(HED 
Degree of Hazard to Public Health: MODERATE TOXIC ACTION VIA ALL
ROUTES. STRONG IRRITANT.
(AIR) Air Pollution: HIGH
(ACT) Action Levels: NOTIFY AIR AND FIRE AUTHORITY. WARN CIVIL DEFENSE
OF POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. EVACUATE AREA. ENTER FROM UPWIND.
REMOVE IGNITION SOURCE. ATTEMPT TO CONTAIN SLICK.
(AMD 
In Situ Amelioration: OIL SKIMMING EQUIPMENT AND SOREENT FOAMS
CAN BE APPLIED TO SLICK. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE THROUGH ERA'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
TEAM CERT)., EDISON, NJ, 24-HOUR NO. 201-jZ:-65E0.
< A V L > 
Aval, of Countermeasure Material: OIL SKIMMING EuUIFMEMT-STOFED
AT MAJOR PORTS; SCRBENT FOAMS (POLYURETHAME) - UPHOLSTERY SHOPS.
(DIS) Disposal Method: SPRAY INTO INCINERATOR OR BURN IN PAPER
PACKAGING. ADDITIONAL FLAMMABLE SOLVENT MAY BE ADDED.
(IFF) 
Industrial Fouling Pot.: SLICK MAY REDUCE HEAT TRANSFER "jr. CAUSE
HOT SPOTS AND SCALING,
(WTF) Effects on Water Treatment Process: 10B0 MG/L IS NOT SUBSTRATE
LIMITING TO ANAEROBIC PROCESSES <RSS»»* 0001).
(WAT) Major Water Use Threatened: RECREATION, FISHERIES, FOTAtLE
SUPPLY, INDUSTRIAL
(LOO 
Probable Location and State of Material: COLORLESS LIQUID. wIL-
FLOAT IN SLICK.
(HOH) Water Chemistry: SUBJECT TO 3LOW BIOCHEMICAL ATTACK.
(COL) Color in Water: COLORLESS
'.DAT) Adequacy of Data: FAIR
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<MONO) Monograph: 1063
(MMAT) Monograph Title Name: Benzene
(AMAT) Alternate Nane(s)= Benzol; cyclohexatriene
(XMAT) Additional Name(s): phenyl sodium
(CAS) 
C.A.Registry Number: 71-43-2
(TEXT) Monograph Text =
Discovered by Faraday in compressed oil gas in 1825.
Obtained in the coking of coal and in the production of
illuminating gas from coal. 
Purification by washing with water:
Brit. pat. 863,711 (1961 to Schloven-Chemie and H. Koppers
GmbH), C.A. 55, 1697H (1961). Lab prepn from aniline:
Gattermann-Uieland, Praxis des organischen Chemikers <de
Gruyter, Berlin, 40th ed., 1961) p 247. Production of pure
benzene: French, Ind. Chemist 39, 9-12 (1963). Manuf; Faith,
Keyes & dark's Industrial Chemicals, F. A. Lowenheim, M. K.
Moran, Eds. (Uiley-Interscicnce, New York, 4th ed., 1975) pp 126-
137. 
Physical properties: Thorne et al., Ind. Eng. Chem. Anal.
Ed. 17, 481 (1945). Solubility studies: F. P. Schwarz, Anal.
Chem. 52, 10 (1980). Toxicity data: 
Kimura et al., Toxico
Appl. Pharmacol. 19, 699 (1971). Review of toxicology: E.
Browning, Toxicity and Metabolism of Industrial Solvents
er. 
NOI.I Vnr-k . 
I B S R ) nn "-E^ : R. 9nvrl»r f i 
a] 
» = --
Interscience, New York, 3rd cd., 1978) pp 744-771
C..C
C..C
Clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid; characteristic
odor. dtl5/4) 0.8787. bp 80.1 deg. op +5.5 deg. n[20/D]
1.50108. Flash pt, closed cup: 12 deg.F (-11 deg.C). Soly in
water at 23.5 deg.C (w/w) = 0.1882. Miscible with alcohol,
chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachlorlde,
glacial acetic acid, acetone, oils. Keep in well-closed
containers in a cool place and away from fire. L050 orally in
young adult rats: 3.8 ml/kg (Kimura).
Sodium deriv, CEHSNa, phenyl sodium. Prepn: Schlosser,
Angew. Chem. 75, 267 (1964). Solid mass, dec by water, acids,
alkalies. Sol in liquid ammonia, tetrahydrofuran.
Human Toxicity: Acute (from ingestion or inhalation):
irritation of mucous membranes, restlessness, convulsions,
excitement, depression. Death may follow from respiratory
failure. Chronic: bone marrow depression and aplasia; rarely,
leukemia. Harmful amts may be absorbed through skin. This
substance has been Ifsted as a carcinogen by the ERA' Second
Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 81-43, Dec. 1981) pp 47-50.
(USE) Use: 
Manuf of medicinal chemicals, dyes and many other organic
compounds, artificial leather, linoleum, oil cloth, airplane
dopes, varnishes, lacquers; as solvent for waxes, resins, oils,
etc.
(THCUET) Therapeutic Category (Vet.): Destroys screwworm larvae in
wounds.
(MOD 
Molecular Formula: CBHB
Sodium deriv: CGHSNa
(COMP) Composition: C 92.25X, H 7.752
(MWT) Molecular Weight: 78.11
(DENS) Density; d[15/4] 0.8787
(MP) 
Melting Point: mp +5.5 deg.
(BP) 
Boiling Point: bp 80.1 deg.
(RFR) 
Index of Refraction: n[20/D) 1.50108
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CAS RN 71-43-2 
NIOSH number CY1400000
MAT: 
BENZENE
C6-H6
TCXICITY DATA:
i hi -hem LCLo:2 pph/5M
orl-hmn TDLo:l30 ng/kg
ihl-hmn LCLo; 20000 ppm/SM
ihl-hmn TCLo:210 ppn
ihl-wan TCLo:l50 ppm/lY-I
ihl-hmn TCLo:100 ppm
ihl-hnn LCLo:65 mg/n3/5Y
unr-man LDLo:J94 rig/kg
orl-rat LD50;4894 ng/kg
ihl-rat LC50: 10000 DPd/7H
ihl-nus LC50;9980 ppn
ipr-nus LD50:990 ug/kg
orl-dog LDLo=2000 ng/kg
ihl-dog LCLo: 146000 ng/n3
ihl-cat LCLo=170000 ng/n3
ivn-rbt LDLo=88 ng/kg
ipr-gpg LDLo=527 ng/kg
scu-frg LDLo=1400 ng/kg
ihl-nan LCLo'20000 ppn/5M
DATA REFERENCES:
CLASS: AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL
CLASS: TUMORI6EN
CLASS: DRUG
CLASS: MUTA6EN
CLASS: TERAT06EN
CLASS: SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT
IARCP: CARCINOGENIC REVIEW•• HUMAN SUSPECTED
IARCP: CARCINOGENIC REVIEW:ANIMAL SUSPECTED
IARCP: CARCINOGENIC REVIElhHUMAN POSITIVE
IARCN: CARCINOGENIC REVIEU:ANIMAL INDEFINITE
OCCER: TLV-SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN
OCCER: TLV-TWA 10 ppn; STEL 25 ppn
OSHA: 
OSHA STANDARD-air.-TUA 10 ppn;CL 25 ppn;Pk 50
ppn/10M/8H (SCP-U)
OSHA= 
MSHA STANDARD:air-CL 25 ppn (80 ng/n3 ) (skin)
DOTST:
OCCER:
NTPT:
NTPT:
NIOSHD:
and
EPAINF:
EPAINF:
EPAINF:
EPAINF:
7
EPAINF:
OSHMED:
FEREAC
PESTCL:
DOT-HAZARD:FLAMMABLE LIQUID; LABEL:FLAMMABLE
LIQUID
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BENZENE recn
std-air:CL 1 ppn/B0M
NTP CARCINOGENESIS STUDIES; TEST COMPLETED, NOVEMBER 1985
NTP FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1984
"NIOSH MANUAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS, 3rd Ed." see: METHODS 1500
1501
REPORTED IN EPA TSCA INVENTORY, 1983
EPA GENETIC TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM, JANUARY 1984
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(e) STATUS REPORT
8EHQ-0B80-0345;8EHQ-1277-0027;8EHQ-0378-0112
EPA TSCA SECTION 8<e) STATUS REPORT 8EHQ-0978-0244;8EHQ-0379-027
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(CAS) CAS Registry Number: 71-43-2
(SIC) SIC Code-- 2821; 2879; 2841; 2818; 2815
(MAT) Material Name: $$$ BENZENE $$$
(FML) Chemical Formula: CBHB
(USS) Common Uses: SOLVENT AND INTERMEDIATE FOR SYNTHESIS IN THE
CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY 86X OF
BENZENE PRODUCTION IS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF STYRENES,
PHENOLS, CYCLOHEXANES, AND OTHER ORGANIC CHEMICALS. THE
REMAINDER IS USED PRIMARILY IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DETERGENTS,
PESTICIDES, SOLVENTS, AND PAINT REMOVERS. BENZENE OCCURS AS A
COMPONENT OF GASOLINE AT LESS THAN 2X.
(CON) Containers: SMALL GLASS BOTTLES, 1 GALLON CANS, 5-55 GALLON
METAL DRUMS, TANK CARS, TRUCKS, BARGES, AND PLASTIC OR
EARTHENWARE BOTTLES AND RECEPTACLES.
(STO) General Storage Procedure: OUTSIDE OR DETACHED PREFERABLE.
PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. WELL-CLOSED CONTAINERS, COOL
AREA. SHOULD NOT USE GLASS CONTAINERS.
(HND) 
General Handling Procedure: AVOID ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
(BIN) Binary Reactants: CHLORINE, OXYGEN, OZONE, PERMANGANATES
SULFURIC ACID, PEROXIDES, PERCHLORATES, NITRATING ACID, t : U!
ACID, CHROMIC ACID ANHYDRIDE, AND CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE
(COR) Corrosiveness: NONCORROSK'E
(LDL) 
Detection Limit (Lab; Techniques,Ref) (ppm): .001, GAS
CHROMATOGRAPHY, (BNW28* 0001); EPA HAS PROPOSED A 6AS
CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHOD WITH A FLAME IONIZATION DETECTOR (FID)
FOR DETERMINATION OF BENZENE IN INTEGRATED BAG SAMPLES OF
INDUSTRIAL STACK GASES. (FEREAC 0015)
<STD) Standard Codes: UN NO. 1114; NFPA - 2,3,0; ICC - FLAMMABLE
LIQUID, RED LABEL, 10 GALLON IN AN OUTSIDE CONTAINER; USCG -
GRADE C FLAMMABLE LIQUID; IATA - FLAMMABLE LIQUID, RED LABEL, 1
LITER PASSENGER, 40 LITER CARGO. IMCO- CLASS 3.2; NONFLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, NONFLAMMABLE LIQUID LABEL, PACKAGING GROUP IH85EZAO
IMD6,77/IMCO) CFR-ID NO. UN1114, CLASS FLAMMABLE LIQUID,
FLAMMABLE LIQUID LABEL, CFR PACKAGING CODE 173.119, EXCEPTION
173.118, 1QT MAXIMUM NET CAPACITY PACKAGE LIMIT IN PASSENGER
AIRCRAFT AND RAILCAR, 10 GALLON MAXIMUM NET CAPACITY PACKAGE
LIMIT IN CARGO AIRCRAFT. STOW ON DECK ON PASSENGER SHIPS, ON OR
UNDER DECK ON CARGO SHIPS. (FEREAC 0017) SUPERFUND DESIGNATED
(HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES) LIST.
(FLM) Flammability: QUITE. COMBUSTION IMMINENT. VERY FLAMMABLE.
(LFL) 
Flanmability Linit(X), Lower: 1.3
<UFL) Flanmability Limit(Z), Upper-. 7.1
(TCP) 
Toxic Combustion Prod.-- HAZARDOUS, EMPLOY SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
(EXT) 
Extinguishing Method: WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE - (USE WATER
SPRAY), CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
(FLP) Flash Point (C.)= 10-12
(AIP) 
Auto Ignition Point(C.)= 580
(EXP) Explosiveness-' VAPOR FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. HIGHLY
REACTIVE. VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR - MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.
(LED 
Explosive linit(X), Lower: 1.5
(UEL) 
Explosive Limit(%), Upper: 8
(MLT) 
Melting Point <C.)= 5.5
(BLP) 
Boiling Point (C.)= 80.1 (IGNITES)
(SOL) Solubility (ppm 8 25C)= 820
(SPG) Specific Gravity: .879
(VPN) 
Vapor Pressure (mn Hg)= 95.2
(VDN) 
Vapor Density: 2.77
(PER) 
Persistency: LOW BOD VALUES INDICATED THE BENZENE WILL REMAIN A
PROBLEM IF NOT CLEANED UP OR SUBJECTED TO NATURAL DILUTION AND
DISPERSION. HALF-LIFE OF LESS THAN SATURATED SOLUTIONS IS
ESTIMATED AS 37.3 MINUTES DUE TO EVAPORATION. 62% EVAPORATES
WITH THE FIRST .01% OF WATER (ESTHAG 0008).
(PFA) 
Potential for Accumulation: CAN ACT AS ACCUMULATIVE POISON.
POTENTIAL. BREATH CONCENTRATIONS OF BENZENE IN HUMAN SUBJECTS
REPEATEDLY EXPOSED TO BENZENE VAPORS APPROACHED A MAXIMUM AFTER
3D, WHICH INDICATED THAT TISSUE CONCENTRATIONS WERE APPROACHING
SATURATIONS. ELIMINATION WAS BIPHASIC WITH HALF-LIVES OF 2.6
AND 24 HOURS (SWEHDO 0001)
<CAG) Carcinogenicity: MOUSE- + /21 - TWICE WEEKLY (SKIN) +/3B - 25 UL
TWICE/24 WEEKS (SKIN) + /40 - PAINTED TWICE/40 WEEKS (SKIN)
NEGATIVE - ONCE A WEEK/4 MONTHS, THRICE WEEKLY THEREAFTER FOR
108 APPLICATIONS IN 12 MONTHS (TOTAL DOSE * 8.9 GM) (SKIN)
POSITIVE. ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS HAVE NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRAT .,.,,-, 
o
BENZENE IS A CARCINOGEN, BUT AN INTERNATIONAL AD HOC WORK '"'
GROUP OF EXPERTS IN CANCER RESEARCH CONCLUDED FROM
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA IN JANUARY 1979 THAT BENZENE IS
"CARCINOGENIC FOR HUMANS." THE EXTENSIVE LITERATURE RELATING TO
THE CARCINOGENICITY OF BF.N7FNF HAS BEEN RRMFurn TN rAi.innn. naa/i \
ANIMALS" "n"r«D HUMANS. THE SPECIFIC LITERATURE HAS BEEN REVIEWED IN
(C6H5«« 80/EPA)
(TER) 
Teratogenicity: FEMALE RATS AND MICE EXPOSED TO UP TO 209.7 PP.M
BENZENE IN THE AIR OR TO SUBCUTANEOUS INJUNCTIONS OF BENZENE
SHOWED STERILITY, RESORPTION OF EMBRYOS, AND/OR SKELETAL
DEFORMITIES IN THEIR OFFSPRING. IN ONE STUDY, HOWEVER, NO
INCREASE IN FETAL RESORPTIONS WAS SEEN WHEN EXPOSURE WAS TO 100-
2000 PPM. THESE EXPERIMENTS ARE REVIEWED IN (AWQCD* 0004).
(TRT) Major Species Threatened: 6AMEFISH AND ANY ANIMAL EXPOSED TO
FUMES IN AIR. WATERFOWL.
(INH) 
Inhalation Limit (Value): 2000 (PPM; IDLH)
(INT) 
Inhalation Limit (Text): REGULATIONS— OSHA PEL <TWA) 10 PPM
(29CFR* 1910) OSHA PEAK 50 PPM/10 MIN (29CFR* 1910) OSHA CEILING
25 PPM (29CFR« 1910). RECOMMENDATIONS— NIOSH CEILING 3.2
MG/M3/60 MIN 1 PPM/60 MIN (CRSOE* 74-137,74/NIOSH) NIOSH IDLH
2000 PPM <PKTGD« 80/MAC) AC6IH SUSPECT CARCINOGEN (TLVADM
83/ACGIH) ACGIH TLV (TWA )30 M6/M3 10 PPM (TLVADM 83/AC6IH) AC6IH
STEL 75 M6/M3/15 MIN 25 PPM/15 MIN (TLVADM 83/AC6IH) UPDATED
3/84
(DRC) 
Direct Contact: ACUTE DERMAL EXPOSURE WILL CAUSE ERYTHEMIA,
SCALING, BURNING, AND CRACKING OF THE SKIN, WITH EDEMA AND
BLISTERING IN SEVERE CASES. (DMPADX 0001)
(JNS) General Sensation-- AROMATIC ODOR. 4.68 PPM RECOGNITION ODOR IN
AIR <R99»*« 0001); INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
ACUTE POISONING, DEATH. SKIN IRRITATION GRADE 3 - CAPILLARY
INJECTION FROM UNDILUTED; REPEATED INHALATION OF LOW
CONCENTRATIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL ANEMIA. EYE
IRRITATION GRADE 3 : SMALL BURNS FROM .5 ML (R119»» 0001); ACUTE
POISONING IS ACCOMPANIED BY DIZZINESS , DRUNKENNESS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND FINALLY DEATH. FULL LIST OF SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE AS FOLLOWS: ANEMIA, ANOREXIA, CNS DEPRESSANT, COMA,
CONVULSIONS, DIZZINESS, EPISTAXIS, EUPHORIA, HEADACHE, MENSTRUAL
DISTURBANCE, MENTAL CONFUSION, MYDRIASIS, NAUSEA AND VOMITING,
PULMONARY EDEMA, PURPURA, RAPID RESPIRATION, SPEECH PROBLEMS,
TIGHTNESS IN CHEST , TREMORS, URINE COLOR CHANGE, VISUAL
BLURRING, WEAKNESS, WEIGHT LOSS (AWQCD* 0004)
(LOT) Odor Threshold, Lower (ppm): .84
(MOT) Odor Threshold, Medium (ppm): 31.3
(UOT) 
Odor Threshold, Upper (ppm): 53
(LTT) Taste Threshold, Lower (ppm): .5
(DHI) Direct Human Ingestion (Mg./KGwt.): .174
(PHC) Prolonged Human Contact (ppm): 2
(SAF) Personal Safety Precautions: NEOPRENE IS NOT RECOMMENDED, PVC
AND RUBBER ARE POOR FOR GLOVES. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. (CHEEA3 0001); APPROACH FROM UPWIND SIDE. REMOVE ANY
IGNITION SOURCE. EYE PROTECTION, HARD HAT, GLOVES AND PLASTIC
COATED CLOTHING. PERMEABILITY COEFFICIENTS FOR BENZENE VAPOR IN
AIR HAVE BEEN CALCULATED FOR NATURAL RUBBER, NITRILE RUBBER,
NEOPRENE, NATURAL RUBBER PLUS NEOPRENE, BUTYL RUBBER.
POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC), AND POLYETHYLENE. AT 10 PPM BENZENE,
THE PERMEABILITY COEFFICIENT FOR NATURAL RUBBER AT APPROXIMATE.
23 DEGREES CELSIUS WAS 4.2E-10 SO. CM/S. SKIN EXPOSURE WHILE
TOTALLY CLOTHED IN A NATURAL RUBBER SUIT FOR BH WAS ESTIMATED
TO BE NEGLIGIBLE COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT INHALED WHILE WEARING A
RESPIRATOR WITH A PROTECTION FACTOR FOR 100 (.3 .MU.G VS '""
.MU.G). THE RATES AT WHICH LIQUID BENZENE PERMEATES PROTEi im
GARMENT MATERIALS WAS REPORTED BY R.W. WEEKS, JR. ET AL.,
(1979) IN (CHABA8 0010). VALUES WERE DETERMINED FOR THE
FOLLOWING MATERIALS: BUTYL. 
NATURAL. NFDPRFwF 
W1TRT.tr
DU;TL tvuDDLK-wUh 11J MLUH', 'vii»tt 
not In i t/FuLvE , hVi_ENE-COnTEQ
POLYESTER, POLYETHYLENE-COATED TYVEK, AND POLY( VINYL ALCOHOL).
(AIHAAP 0010)
(AHL) Acute Hazard Level •• EXTREME DUE TO INHALATION PROBLEMS. WATER
POLLUTION PROBLEMS ARE RELATED MOSTLY TO YOUNS FISH. SINGLE
EXPOSURES TO 20,000 PPM BENZENE IN AIR HAVE PROVED TO BE FATAL
WITHIN 5 TO 10 MIN. DEATH IS USUALLY THE RESULT OF RESPIRATORY
OR CARDIAC FAILURE. (AWQCD* 0004)
<CHL) Chronic Hazard Level: CHRONIC HAZARD IS RELATED MOSTLY TO
INHALATION AND STATIC WATERS WHERE GAME FISH MAY BE EXPOSED TO
SLOULY DIMINISHING CONCENTRATIONS. NUMEROUS HEMATOL06ICAL
DISORDERS HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH BENZENE EXPOSURE, BUT ONLY
PANCYTOPENIA AND ITS VARIANTS (SUCH AS ANEMIA, LEUKOPENIA,
THROMBOCYTOPENIA, AND APLASTIC ANEMIA) AND ACUTE MYELOGENOUS
LEUKEMIA AND ITS VARIANTS ARE CLEARLY RELATED TO BENZENE
EXPOSURE. CONCLUSIONS CANNOT BE DRAWN ON THE DOSE-RESPONSE
RELATION BETWEEN BENZENE AND THESE DISORDERS, HOWEVER THE NO-
EFFECT LEVEL FOR BLOOD CHANGES IN RATS, GUINEA PIGS, AND RABBITS
WAS <88 PPM WHEN THE ANIMALS WERE EXPOSED FOR 7H/D FOR </- 269
D. (AWQCD* 0004)
<HEL) Degree of Hazard to Public Health: EXTREME AIR POLLUTION HAZARD
AND WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS. MORE DANGEROUS FOR WOMEN THAN MEN
DUE TO HIGHER INCIDENCE OF ANEMIA. TOXIC IN ACUTE AND CHRONIC
APPLICATIONS VIA ALL ROUTES.
(AIR) 
Air Pollution: HIGH HAZARD THE HALF-LIFE FOR REACTION OF BENZENE
IN THE ATMOSPHERE WITH AN OZONE CONCENTRATION OF .2 M6/CU M IS
ABOUT 90 Y.
(ACT) 
Action Levels: NOTIFY LOCAL AIR AND FIRE AUTHORITY IMMEDIATELY.
EXPLOSION HAZARD IS GREAT IF IGNITION HAS NOT ALREADY OCCURRED
AND HENCE CIVIL DEFENSE AUTHORITIES SHOULD ALSO BE ALERTED.
WATER INTAKES ARE THREATENED AND SHOULD BE CLOSED. AREA SHOULD
BE EVACUATED IMMEDIATELY. ATTEMPT TO CONTAIN SLICK.
(AMD In Situ Amelioration: BENZENE ADSORBS ON SYNTHETIC SORBENT
RESINS. MUCH OF IT WILL BE IN A SLICK ON THE SURFACE AND CAN BE
SKIMMED IF RESPONSE IS RAPID. STRAW MAY ALSO BE USED TO MOP UP
SLICKS. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE
THROUGH EPA'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TEAM (ERT), EDISON, NJ, 24-
HOUR NO. 201-321-BGB0.
(SHR) 
Beach/Shore Restoration: BEACH SHOULD NOT BE FOULED TO ANY
DEGREE. BENZENE WILL RAPIDLY WORK DOWN TO AN IMPERVIOUS LAYER.
VOLATILIZATION WILL TAKE CARE OF RESIDUAL AMOUNTS. RESULTING
AIR POLLUTION WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED. RESIDUALS CAN BE BURNED
TO ACCELERATE THE CLEANING PROCESS BUT EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD
BE EMPLOYED.
(AVL) 
Aval, of Counter-measure Material: STRAW SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FROM
FARMS AND RIDING ACADEMIES. OIL SKIMMING EQUIPMENT MAY BE
LOCATED AT LARGE PORT AREA. CARBON MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM WATER
TREATMENT PLANTS OR NEARBY INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY SUGAR REFINERIES.
(DIS) Disposal Method: SMALL QUANTITIES CAN BE IGNITED AFTER POURING
ON DRY SAND OR EARTH. LARGE QUANTITIES SHOULD BE BURIED OR SENT
TO A REFINERY FOR RECOVERY.
<D£N) Disposal Notification; NOTIFY AIR AND FIRE AUTHORITIES
(IFP) 
Industrial Fouling Pot.: VOLATILITY POSES EXPLOSION THREAT IN
BOILER WATER AND COOLING SYSTEMS.
(WTP) Effects on Water Treatment Process: CHLORINATED BENZENES ARE
MORE TOXIC THAN BENZENE AND DETECTABLE TO TASTE AT LOWFR
CONCENTRATIONS. .IX SERIOUSLY RETARDED SEWAGE DIGEST n..,
(WAT) Major Water Use Threatened: ALL 
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(LOC ) Probable. Location and State of Material : mi ORl FSS IT
(HOH) 
Uater Chemistry: BENZENE SOLUTIONS AND SLICKS UNDERGO RAPID
EVAPORATIVE LOSSES. DISSOLVED FRACTION IS SLOULY BIODEGRADABLE,
BUT UILL DISSIPATE FROM EVAPORATION BEFORE BACTERIAL ACTION IS
SIGNIFICANT.
(COL) 
Color in Water: COLORLESS
(DAT) 
Adequacy of Data= GOOD
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(CAS) 
CAS Registry No.: 71-43-2
(MAT) Material Names'- EEN2ENE; Benrcl; Benzole
(FML) 
Formula; C6H6
(DES) 
Description: Uatery liquid 
Colorless 
Gasoline-like odor
Floats on water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced.
Freezing point is 42 deg. F
(LCT) 
Label Category: Flammable liquid
(LCL ) Label Class•• 3 
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Physical State (as shipped): Liquid
(COL) 
Color: Colorless
(ODR) 
Odor; Aromatic; rather pleasant aromatic odor; characteristic
80.1 
(deg.C) (- 353.3 deg.K •= 176 deg.F)
(TFP) 
Freezing Point: 5.5 <deg.C) (- 278.7 deg.K - 42.0 deg.F)
(STT) 
Storage Temperature: Open
(1ST) 
Ignition Temperature: 1097 (deg.F)
(EH2> Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D
(BIF) 
Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel
considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back
(EXT) 
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide
(NFE) 
Fire Extinguishing Agents NOT to Be Used; Water may be
ineffective
(FLA) 
Flammable Limits in Air: 1.3 TO 7.9 (X)
(FLP) 
Flash Point: 12 (deg.F C.C.)
(RUT) 
Reactivity Uith Water: No reaction
(RCM) 
Reactivity With Common Materials: No reaction
(ACT) 
Actions in Case of Emergency: Avoid contact with liquid and
vapor. Keep people away. Wear goggles and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Shut off ignition sources and call fire
department. Stop discharge if possible. Stay upwind and use
water spray to "knock down" vapor. Isolate and remove
discharged material. Notify local health and pollution control
agencies.
FIRE
FLAMMABLE.
Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor may explode if
ignited in an enclosed area. Wear goggles and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Extinguish with dry chemical, foam, or
carbon dioxide. WateT may be ineffective on fire. Cool exposed
containers with water.
EXPOSURE
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID.
VAPOR
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. If inhaled, will cause
headache, difficult breathing, or loss of consciousness. Move
to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
LIQUID
Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with
plenty of water. IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with
plenty of water. IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have
victim drink water or mill..
WATER POLLUTION
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE IN VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS.
May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. 
Notify local
health and wildlife officials. Notify operators of nearby water
intakes.
(RSO) 
Response to Discharge1 Issue warning-high flammability
Restrict access
< SAF > Personal Protective Equipment: Hydrocarbon vapor canister,
supplied air or a hose mask; hydrocarbon-insoluble ru
plastic gloves; chemical goggles or face splash shiel 'i! 
i-'''
;-
1
hydrocarbon-insoluble apron such as neoprene.
(DRC) 
Symptoms Following Exposure: Dimness, excitation, pallor.
<TFE)
(LSI )
(ODT>
(IDL)
(SIL)
(DHI )
<LTX >
(MAS)
Treatment of Exposure: SKIN; 
flush with water followed by soap
and water; remove contaminated clothing and wash skin. EYES=
flush with plenty of water until irritation subsides.
INHALATION: remove from exposure immediately. Call a physician.
IF breathing is irregular or stopped, start resuscitation,
administer oxygen.
Uapor (Gas) 
Irritant Characteristics: If present in high
concentrations, vapors may cause irritation of eyes or
respiratory system. The effect is temporary.
Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics; Minimum hazard. If
spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting
and reddening of the skin.
Odor Threshold: 4.E8 (ppm)
IOLH Value: 2000 (ppm)
Short Term Inhalation Limit:
Toxicity By Ingestion-- Grade
Late Toxicity: Leukemia
NAS Hazard Rating For Bulk Water Transportation:
75
3;
(ppm
LD50
for 30 min. 
>
«= 50 to 500 ng/kg
Category
{Rating
Fire 
13
HEALTH 
!
Vapor Irritant 
11
Liquid or Solid Irritant 
il
Poisons 
!3
WATER POLLUTION 
!
Human Toxicity
Aquatic Toxicity
Aesthetic Effect
REACTIVITY
Other Chemicals
Water
Self-Reaction
1
0
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(MAT)
(FML)
(USS)
(CON)
(STO)
(HMD)
(COR)
(FDD
(LDL)
(STD)
(UFL)
(TCP)
(EXT)
(FLP)
(AIP)
(EXP)
(LED
(UED
(MLT)
(BLP)
(SOL)
(SPG)
(VPN)
(VDN)
(PER)
(CAG)
'TRT)
TO
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7216928
CAS Registry-Number: 108-83-3
SIC Code: 2829; 2815
Material Name: $$$ TOLUENE $$$
Chemical Formula: C7H8
Common Uses: DYES, EXPLOSIVES, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, SOLVENT
MANUFACTURING, BENZALDEHYDE AND BENZOIC ACID EXTRACTANT
Containers: GLASS BOTTLES, CANS, DRUMS, TANK CARS, TANK TRUCKS,
TANK BARGES.
General Storage Procedure: PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERABLE. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD
BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET.
General Handling Procedure: USE NON-SPARKING TOOL. GROUND LARGE
PIECES OF UIPMENT.
Corrosiveness: NONCORROSIVE
Detection Limit (Field; Techniques,Ref) (ppm): 20, AROMATICS,
(BNW45* 0022)
Detection Limit (Lab; Techniques,Ref) (ppm): .001, C7C, (BNW2S*
0001)
Standard Codes: EPA 311; NFPA - 2,3,0; ICC - FLAMMABLE LIQUID,
RED LABEL, ID GALLON IN AN OUTSIDE CONTAINER; USCG - GRADE
CELSIUS FLAMMABLE LIQUID; IATA - FLAMMABLE LIQUID, RED LABEL, 1
LITER PASSENGER, 40 LITERS CARGO: SUPERFUND DESIGNATED
(HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES) LIST.
Flammability: QUITE FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTION PROBABLE.
Flammability Limit(%), Lower: 1.2
Flammability Limit(%),- Upper: 7.1
Toxic Combustion Prod.: HAZARDOUS-EMPLOY SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Extinguishing Method: WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. USE WATER SPRAY,
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Flash Point (C.): 6
Auto Ignition Point(C.): 536.11
Explosiveness: STABLE-VAPORS CAN EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO FLAME.
Explosive limit(%), Lower: 1.2
Explosive Limit(%), Upper: 7.1
Melting Point (C.): -95
Boiling Point (C.): 110.6 (IGNITES)
Solubility (ppm @ 25C): 470
Specific Gravity: .866
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 284; 36.7; 200
Vapor Density: 3.14
Persistency: BIODEGRADES WITH ACCLIMATED SEED. HALF-LIFE IN LESS
THAN SATURATED SOLUTION (TOP METER) IS 30.6 MINUTES A3 A RESULT
OF EVAPORATION. 70% EVAPORATES WITH FIRST .01% OF WATER. SEWAGE
SEED HAS NO EFFECT (TAFSAI OOOG).
Carcinogenicity: RAT-NEGATIVE-US, 354, OR 590 MG/KG/D IN 2-.:> ML
OLIVE OIL SOLUTION. EMULSIFIED AND 5-10% AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF
ACACIA FOR 138 FEEDINGS.
Major Species Threatened: WATERFOWL
Taste Imparting Characteristics (ppm): <.25
Inhalation Limit- (Value): 2000 (MG/M3: IDLH)
U'oHA Ktl. I.TWAJ—ZDD FFH k
OSHA PEAK 50n PPM/10 MIN (29CFR* 1910)
OSHA CEILING 300 PPM (29CFR* 1910)
RECOMMENDATIONS—
NIOSH CEILING 75O MG/M3/10 MIN200 PPM/10
,73/NIOSH)
TWA 375 MG/M3 100 PPM (CRSOE* 73-11023,73/NIOSH)
IDLH 2000 PPM (PKTGD* SO/MAC)
TLV (TWA)
MG/M3 100 PPM (TLVADM S3/ACGIH)
MIN(CRSOE* 73-
11023
NIOSH
— 
NIOSH
ACGIH
(SKIN) 375
ACGIH STEL
(SKIN) 560 MG/M3/15 MIN150 PPM/15 MIN (TLVADM S3/ACGIH)
UPDATED 3/84
(DRC) Direct Contact: EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
(JNS) General Sensation: AROMATIC ODOR. ODOR DETECTABLE AT .17-1.74
PPM IN AIR. VAPOR PRESSURE 17 TIMES ODOR THRESHOLD; 200-500 PPM
MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AND GIDDINESS. (CHWKA9 0001)
IRRITATION TO RABBIT BELLY GRADE 4 - SOME CAPILLARY INJECTION
DILUTED; NO WARNING PROPERTIES. EYE IRRITATION GRADE 6 - SEVERE
BURN FROM LESS THAN .005 ML. (R119** 0001); NARCOTIC IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS. 
8 HOUR EXPOSURE TO 200 PPM MAY CAUSE
IMPAIRMENT OF COORDINATION AND REACTION TIME.
(LOT) Odor Threshold, Lower (ppm): .25
(DHI) Direct Human Ingestion (Mg./KGwt.): 1.7
(PHC) Prolonged Human Contact (ppm): 600
(SAF) Personal Safety Precautions: SAFETY GOGGLES, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND IMPERVIOUS OUTERWEAR SHOULD BE WORN.
RUBBER IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND PVC IS CONSIDERED POOR FOR GLOVE.
(CHEEA3 0001).
(AHL) Acute Hazard Level: LETHAL CONCENTRATION FOR MICE IN AIR, 6000
PPM (12VXA5 0001). MODERATELY TOXIC WHEN INGESTED OR INHALED.
SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS WHEN ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EMITS TOXIC
^ 
VAPORS WHEN HEATED. MAY CONTAIN TOXIC BENZENE IMPURITIES. MAY
PRODUCE BOD. MODERATELY TOXIC TO FISH.
(CHL) Chronic Hazard Level: RABBIT .25, 1.0, AND 10 MG/KG/9 1/2 AND 5
MONTH NO EFFECT. (Al*#** 0001) MILD CHRONIC IRRITANT. MODERATELY
TOXIC VIA ALL CHRONIC EXPOSURE ROUTES.
(HEL) Degree of Hazard to Public Health: MODERATELY TOXIC WHEN
INGESTED OR INHALED. SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS WHEN ABSORBED THROUGH
SKIN. MILD CHRONIC IRRITANT CHRONIC HAZARDS ARE MODERATE BY ALL
ROUTES. EMITS TOXIC VAPORS WHEN HEATED.
(AIR) 
Air Pollution: HIGH
(ACT) Action Levels: NOTIFY FIRE AND AIR AUTHORITY. ENTER FROM UPWIND.
IF INTENSE HEAT PREVAILS, EVACUATE AREA AND GUARD AGAINST
EXPLOSION. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCE. ATTEMPT TO CONTAIN SLICK.
(AML) 
In Situ Amelioration: OIL SKIMMING AND SORBENT FOAMS CAN BE
APPLIED TO SLICK. USE CARBON OR PEAT ON DISSOLVED PORTION. SEEK
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE THROUGH EPA'S
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TEAM (ERT), EDISON, NJ, 24-HOUR NO. 201-
321-6660.
(SHR) Beach/Shore Restoration: DO NOT BURN
(AVL) 
Aval, of Countermeasure Material: OIL SKIMMING UIPMENT - STORED
AT MAJOR PORTS; SORBENT FOAMS (POLYURETHANE) - UPHOLSTERY SHOPS;
CARBON - WATER 
TREATMENT PLANTS, SUGAR REFINERIES: PEAT -
NURSERIES, FLORAL SHOPS
(DIS) Disposal Method: TOLUENE CAN BE BURNED UNDER CONTROLLED
CONDITIONS. SPRAY INTO INCINERATOR OR BURN IN PAPER PACKAGING.
ADDITION FLAMMABLE SOLVENT MAY BE ADDED.
VIFP) Industrial Foul ing Pot.: SLICK MAY GAUGE HEAT TRANSFER OR GAUGE
BOILER FEED OR COOLINI3 SYSTEM WATERS.
(WTP) 
Effects on Water Treatment Process: > .05% INHIBITED SEWAGE
SLUDGE DIGESTION.
(WAT) Major Water Use Threatened: RECREATION, POTABLE SUPPLY,
FISHERIES, INDUSTRIAL
(LOO 
Probable Location and State of Material: COLORLESS LIQUID;-'WILL
FLOAT ON SURFACE OF WATER. WILL DISSOLVE VERY SLOWLY.
\HOH) Water Chemistry: TOLUENE CAN BE OXIDIZED IN AIR TO FORM PHENOL,
BUT THE REAC-TION GENERALLY REQUIRES CATALYSIS.
(COL) Color in Water: COLORLESS
(DAT) Adequacy of Data: GOOD
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MAT:
FML:
CAS RN 1OS-88-3
NIOSH number XS5250000
TOLUENE
C7-H8
TOXICITY DATA:
ihl-hmn TCLo:
ihl-man TCLo:
orl-rat LD50:
ihl-rat LCLo:
ipr-rat LDLoi
unr-rat LD50:
ihl-mus LC50:
ipr-mus LD50:
unr-mus LD50:
^ 
skn-rbt LD50:
ihl-gpg LCLo:
scu-frg LDLo:
200 ppm
100 ppm
5000 mg/kg
4000 ppm/4H
SOO mg/kg
6900 mg/kg
5320 ppm/SH
1120 ug/kg
2000 mg/kg
12124 mg/kg
1600 ppm -
920 mg/kg
DATA REFERENCES:
CLASS: TUMORIGEN
MUTAGEN
TERATOGEN
SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT
TLV-TWA 1OO ppm; STEL 1.50 ppm (skin)
OSHA STANDARD-air:TWA 200 ppm:Cl 300;Pk 500/10M
CLASS:
CLASS:
CLASS:
OCCER:
OSHA:
(SCP-V)
OSHA:
DOTST:
OCCER:
NTPT:
NIOSHD:
.1501
MSHA STANDARD-air:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3) (skin)
DOT-HAZARD:FLAMMABLE LIQUID; LABEL:FLAMMABLE
LIQUID
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO TOLUENE recm
std-air:TWA 100 ppm;CL 200
ppm/1DM
NTP CARCINOGENESIS STUDIES: ON TEST, NOVEMBER 1985
"NIOSH MANUAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS, 3rd hd." see: METHODS 150U,
and 0002
EPAINF: REPORTED IN ERA TSCA INVENTORY, 1^83
f INF: EPA GENETIC FOXICOLoGY PROGRAM, JANUARY 1984
L- 
NF: EPA TCCA f:<a> PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION, FINAL RULE
FE>tEAC 47.2^992,32
EPAINF: EPA TSCA SECTION ::<
STATUS REPORT
OSHMED: MEETS CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED OSHA MEDICAL RECORDS RULE
FEREAC 47,30420,82
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Conversion ..Entry 
1; Accession No. 
2772S'S'8
(CAS) 
CAS Registry'No.: 108-88-3
(MAT) 
Material Names: TOLUENE; Toluol; Methylbenzene; Methylbenzol
(FML) 
Formula: C6H5CH3
(DES) 
Description: Watery liquid 
Colorless 
Pleasant odor-
Floats on water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced.
(LCT) 
Label Category: Flammable liquid
(LCD 
Label Class: 3
(LOC) 
Physical State (as shipped): Liquid
(COL) 
Color: Color-less
(ODR) 
Odor: Pungent; aromatic, benzene-like; distinct, pleasant
(BLP) 
Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 110.6 (deg.CJ ( = 383.8 deg.K = 231.1
deg.F)
(TFP) 
Freezing Point: -95.0 (deg.C) (= 178.2 deg.K = -139 deg.F)
(STT) 
Storage Temperature: Ambient
(IGT) 
Ignition Temperature: 997 (deg.F)
(EHZ) 
Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D
(BIF) 
Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel a
considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
(EXT) 
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Carbon dioxide or dry chemical . fcr
small fires, 'ordinary foam for large fires.
(NFE) 
Fire Extinguishing Agents NOT to Be Used: Water may be
ineffective
(FLA) 
Flammable Limits in Air: 1.27 TO 7 (%)
~LP) Flash Point: 55 (deg.F O.C.) ; 40 (deg.F C.C.)
RWT) 
Reactivity With Watery No reaction
(RCM) 
Reactivity With Common Materials: No reaction
-..ACT) Actions in Case of Emergency: Stop discharge if possible. Keep
people away. Shut off ignition sources and call fire
department. Stay upwind and use water spray to "knock down"
vapor. Avoid contact with liquid and vapor. Isolate and remove
discharged material. Notify local health and pollution control
agencies.
FIRE
FLAMMABLE.
Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor may explode if
ignited in an enclosed area. Wear goggles and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Extinguish with dry chemical, foam, or
carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective on fire. Cool exposed
containers with water.
EXPOSURE
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID.
VAPOR
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. If inhaled, will cause
nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, difficult breathing, or
loss of consciousness. Move to fresh air. 
If breathing has
stoppr-'.j, givi"? artificial respiration. 
I (" breathing difficult,
^, 
g i v I- o :•: y • n en .
Irritating to skin and eyes. If swallowed, will cause nausea,
vomiting or loss of consciousness. Remove contaminated clothing
and shoes. Flush affected areas with plenty of water. IF IN
EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. IF
SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water-, or
milk.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
WATER POLLUTION
Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations.
Fouling to shoreline. May be dangerous if it enters water
intakes. Notify local health and wildlife officials. Notify
operators of nearby water intakes.
(RSD) Response to Discharge: Issue warning-high flammability
Evacuate area
(SAF) Personal Protective Equipment: Air-supplied mask; goggles ef-
face shield; plastic gloves.
(DRC) Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapors irritate eyes and upper
respiratory tract; cause dizziness, headache, anesthesia,
respiratory arrest. Liquid irritates eyes and causes drying of
skin. If aspirated, causes coughing, gagging, distress, and
rapidly developing pulmonary edema. If ingested causes
vomiting, griping, diarrhea, depressed respiration.
(TFE) Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: remove to fresh air, give
artificial respiration and oxygen if needed; call a doctor.
INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: flush
with water for at least 15 min. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap
and water.
(Vie; 
Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause a slight
smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high
concentrations. The effect is temporary.
.SI) 
Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics:
"~ 
spilled on clothing and allowed to remain
and reddening of the skin.
(ODT) Odor Threshold: 0.17 (ppm)
(IDL) IDLH Value: 2000 (ppm)
(SIL) Short Term Inhalation Limit: 600 (ppm for 30 min.)
(DHI) Toxicity By Ingestion.- Grade 2; LD50 = 0.5 to 5 g/kg
(LTX) 
Late Toxicity: Kidney and liver damage may follow ingestion.
(NAS) 
NAS Hazard Rating For Bulk Water Transportation:
Category 
Rating
Minimum hazard. If
, may cause smarting
Fire
HEALTH
Vapor Irritant
Liquid or Solid Irritant
Poisons
WATER POLLUTION
Hu ma n To x i ci ty
Aquatic foxicity
Aesthetic Effect.
REACTIVITY
Other Chemicals
Water
3el ["-K&cii: t ion
O966
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(MONO)
(MMAT)
(AMAT)
(TMAT)
(CAS)
(TEXT)
Conversion- Entry
1; Accession No.
1 unique occurrences.
9357
mfg processes:
F. A. Lowenheim,
4th ed., 1975)
M.
PP
Monograph: 9357
Monograph Title Name: Toluene
Alternate Name(s): toluol; phenylmethane
Trade Name(s): Methacide
C.A.Registry Number: 108-88-3
Monograph Text:
Obtained mainly from tar oil. Review of
Faith, Keyes & dark's Industrial Chemicals,
K. Moran, Eds. (Wiley-Interscience, New York,
822-830. Solubility: F. P. Schwarz, Anal. Chem. 52, 10 (198O)
Myelotoxic potential: L. Greenburg et al., J. Am. Med. Assoc.
118, 573 (1942). Comparison with benzene of effects on
hematopoiesis and bone marrow metabolism: H. W. Gerard, AMA
Arch. Ind. Health 13, 468 (1956). Acute toxicity: H. F. Smyth
et al., Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 30, 470 (1969). Evaluation of
chronic occupational exposure: H. Tahti et al., Int. Arch.
Occup. Environ. Health 48, 61 (1981). Review: M. C. Hoff in
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology vol. 23 (Wiley-
Interscience, New York, 3rd ed. , 1983) pp 246-273.
C
C
Flammable, refractive liq; benzene-like odor. d[20/4]
0.866. mp -95 deg. bp 110.6 deg. n[20/D] 1.4967. Flash pt,
closed cup: 40 deg.F (4.4 deg.C). Soly in water at 23.5 deg.C
(w/w): 0.067S. Very slightly sol in water; misc with ale,
chloroform, ether, acetone, glacial acetic acid, carbon
disulfide. LD5O orally in rats: 7.53 g/kg (Smyth).
Caution: Narcotic in high concns: E. Browning, Toxicity
and Metabolism of Industrial Solvents (Elsevier, New York, 1965)
pp 66-76; Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology vol. 2B, G.
D. Clay ton, F. E. Clay ton, Eds. (Wiley-Interscience, New York,
3rd ed., 1981) pp 3283-3291.
(USE) Un:e: In rnanuf ben zoic acid, benzaldehyde, explosives, dyes, and
many other organic coinpds; as a solvent for paints, lacquers,
gutrc-, resins, in the extraction of various principles from
P I ..I r 11:~; 
a s q c-i s o 1J n e a d d i t i v e.
X»L; 
Me. Lir?eu.Uir Formula: C7H8
Yt:OMP) Composition: C 91.25S, H 8.75S
(MWT) 
Molecular l-Jc-iqht: '"'2.13
U . H6ft
(MP) 
Melting Point: mp -95 deg.
(BP) 
Boiling Point: bp 110.6 dog.
(RFR) 
Index of Refraction: n[20/D] 1.4967
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1
(PNAME)Primary Name: Toluene
(ACC)Location Number: 
5320
(PCAS)CAS Registry Number: 108-88-3
(TOXR)Toxicity Rating: 4
Other names 
!Code*!CAS RN
Methyl benzene 
! a 1108-88-3
Toluol 
! a 1108-88-3
* Code (Relationship to Primary Name):
a - Synonym
(TEXT)Text: A mono-n-alkyl derivative of benzene, toluene is toxic by
all portals of entry; percutaneous absorption, however, is
generally too slow to produce signs of acute poisoning. As judged
primarily in laboratory animals, essentially the same symptoms
follow the acute administration of benzene, toluene and the various
xylenes. Rat oral LD50 for toluene is 7.7 ml./kg. (specific
gravity 0.87). .Toluene in man is metabolized by oxidation to
benzoic acid. It is further metabolized and largely excreted in
the urine as hippuric acid which- can be used as an index of toluene
exposure. Hepatomegaly, lymphocytosis and minor deviations in red
cell volume and corpuscular hemoglobin concentration have been
associated with exposure. However, no chromosome aberrations have
"""" 
been reported. Chronic toluene abuse (by "sniffers") has been
associated with metabolic acidosis and life-threatening hypokalemic
muscle paralysis. The hypokalemia is secondary to renal tubular
acidosis. See Xylene for signs, symptoms and treatment of acute
poisoning.
See also Reference Congener at Loc No. 5330: Xylene
(DOM)Date of Last Modification: 07-29-83
Number of Bibliographic References Available: 
3
801 
(BSHR) Boor and Hurtig, 1977
2164 (BSHR) Fisc.hman and Oster, 1979
6757 (BSHR) von Oettingen, 1940
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APPENDIX E
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Pedro A. Marrero
Project Assignment: Partner
Education: 
B.S.Ch.E./1969/Chemical Engineering/University of
Puerto Rico
Appointments: President, Atmospheric Pollution Control Board of
Puerto Rico (1979-80)
Member, Review Board for Hazardous Waste Regulation
(1979-80)
Professional Organizations: P.R. 
Institute of Engineers and
Surveyors, P.R. Institute of Chemical Engineers,
P.R. College of Chemists,American Public Works
Association, Air Pollution Control Association and
Water Pollution Control Federation
Mr. Marrero is one of the most knowledgeable environmental
engineers in Puerto Rico in all applicable environmental laws and
regulations of both the local Environmental Quality Board and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has been responsible for
the preparation of numerous Environmental Impact Statements pre-
pared by the firm for different types of projects and for the pre-
paration of operation and maintenance manual for several waste-
water treatment plants and major pump stations. As a Former Vice-
President for the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, he
participated in the establishment of public environmental policy
for air, water, noise, and solid waste. Also, managed the Island-
dwide Wastewater Management Plan for Puerto Rico, which included
the development and evaluation of alternatives for pollution
abatement. The following is a representative sample of his areas
of expertise relevant to the proposed project.
o Project Manager in the preparation of Preliminary Hydro-
geological Assessment for several Chevron/Gulf gasoline
service stations in Puerto Rico. A Remedial Action Plan for
some stations was prepared based in the information obtained
during the assessment stage.
o Roche Products, Inc., Manati, P.R. - Wastewater treatment
plant expansion: Design, equipment procurement, construction
supervision; Mr. Marrero was in charge of the preparation of
an O&M Manual.
o Consultant for the operation of the Manati Municipal Landfill.
o Project Manager for the studies and design of a Regional
Municipal Landfill at Barceloneta, P.R.
o Project Manager for the studies and environmental evaluation
of the trucking of the sludge of the Carolina Regional Sewage
Treatment Plant into the Puerto Nuevo STP for incineration.
/1
Pedro A. Marrero 
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o study for the disposal of process water with a high BOD
content using the land fanning method for a petrochemical
industry at Penuelas, P.R.
o Project Manager for the development of treatment storage and
disposal of hazardous waste facility at Pefiuelas, P.R.,
including engineering design, hydrogeological and environ-
mental regulations (RCRA Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act).
o Study to determine the efficiency of the operation of the se-
wage treatment plant for Syntex, Inc., a pharmaceutical in-
dustry in Humacao, P.R.
o study and design for the connection into process system of the
effluent of the STP of Johnson & Johnson, Inc., a pharmaceuti-
cal industry in Las Piedras, P.R.
o In charge of the complete production of three (3) O&M Manuals,
including emergency operations plans, operations training,
inventory control, laboratory sampling & testing, safety, per-
sonnel management for the Sewage Treatment Plants in dales,
Orocovis and Santa Isabel.
o In charge of clean-up plans and evaluating the extent of pol-
lution damage caused by gasoline spills at several sites
throughout the island for Esso Standard Oil.
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Jesus M. Medero-Gallart
Education: 
Degree(s)/Year/Specialization
BSCE/1979/Civil/University of Puerto Rico
M.S./1981/Sanitary/Georgia Tech..
Before joining LA, he was Director of the Division of Land Pollution
Control for the Environmental Quality Board of Puerto Rico. While at
Lebron Associates he has been Project Engineer in numerous projects of
varying types and degrees of complexity. Following is a representative
sample of his areas of expertise relevant to the proposed project.
o 
Has been very actively involved in the consulting services
rendered by the firm for the operation of the Manati Municipal
Landfill.
o Project engineer for the studies and design of a Regional Municipal
Landfill at Barceloneta.
o Study and design for the connection into process system of the
effluent of the STP of Johnosn & Johnson, Inc., a pharmaceutical
industry in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.
o 
Environmental Consulting Services, technical services and
design of a Hazardous Waste Facility; Penuelas, P.R. - As
Project Engineer, Mr. Medero has been influential in developing
the engineering approach to the planned upgrading of the
PROTECO hazardous waste management facility in Penuelas, Puerto
Rico. Design and permitting programs are underway for upgrad-
ing of the facility, whereby the facility will serve as the
major hazardous waste management facility in Puerto Rico. It
is the only such commercial facility accepting outside-genera-
ted waste streams on the island (in other words, the only other
hazardous waste management facilities in existence are indus-
trial facilities managing their own wastes).
The proposed upgrading plan is being designed to manage the largest
reasonable range of typical hazardous wastes, except "high hazard"
wastes. 
"High hazard" wastes such as dioxin and polychlorinated bi-
phenyls (PCB's) will not be managed at the facility. Technical hazardous
waste management processes planned for the facility include the follow-
ing:
o 
Waste Receipt Processing and Control - Waste receipt processing
and control will take place in a new laboratory and office
facility to be constructed at the entrance to the facility.
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The proposed upgrading plan is being designed to manage the
largest reasonable range of typical hazardous wastes, except "high
hazard" wastes. 
"High hazard" wastes such as dioxin and
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) will not be managed at the
facility. Technical hazardous waste management processes planned
for the facility include the following:
o Waste Receipt Processing and Control - Waste receipt
processing and control will take place in a new laboratory
and office facility to be constructed at the entrance to
the facility.
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Hernan Cortes
Project Assignment: 
Geologist
Education 
: 
BS Geology/1974/Geologist/University of
Puerto Rico
Organizations 
: 
Geological Society of Puerto Rico, Water
Resources Association of Puerto Rico,
Environmental Fund, and National Water
Well Association
Areas of Expertise:
Geology
Planning and supervising subsurface investigations
for building and bridge foundations, roadway slopes,
solid waste and hazardous waste landfills. Analysis
of geophysical data for electrical resistivity sur-
veys and downhole geophysical logging. Review of
geologic information derived from aerial photogra-
phs, including faults, landslide areas, erosion and
flood zones.
Hydrogeology
Responsible for planning and supervising field in-
vestigation for ground water monitoring assessment
design, installation and developing monitor well
analysis of ground water data for determination of
water-bearing strata,ground-water gradient,ground-
water boundaries. Developing ground water contami-
nation clean-up programs.
Professional Experience:
Environmental Scientist/Senior Hydrogeologist Acting
Chief 
- 
Environmental 
Investigation 
Division,
Environmental Quality Board in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Responsible for the evaluation of geotechnical,
hydrogeological and geophysical data related to the
safe site selection for surface impoundments, sani-
tary landfill, underground injection facilities,
storage tanks, hydrocarbon and toxic spills.
Refinery Disposal Area (600 acres) - Field Geologist in
charge of the identification of the physical properties
of the uppermost aquifer within different depositional
facies to identify potential avenues of contamination
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toward the Bay Area. This investigation included ground-
water flow patterns and how they were affected by exist-
ting water wells in the vicinity. In charge of a complex
subsurface exploration which included a few deep borings,
the installation of twelve monitor wells in places of
potential avenues of contamination, interpretation of
geophysical logging, testing and sampling of wells.
Pesticide Contamination in a Small Island (80 acres) -
Field Geologist for performance of investigation to
detect any trace contamination, its plume, rate of move-
ment, groundwater flow patter of an abandoned landfill
located in an island in the confluence of the Ohio River
and Monongahila River.
Industrial Waste Landfill (500 acres) - Geologist res-
ponsible for geologic interpretation, electrical resis-
tivity survey, downhole geophysical logging, analysis of
76 borings for geologic correlation and water-bearing
strata identification, well design, groundwater gradient
and groundwater flow changes for year period.
Municipal Landfill (20 acres) - Geologist responsible for
the application of electrical resistivity survey to ex-
plore the entire site in order to evaluate all potential
disposal areas in an existing landfill to prepare a mas-
ter plan for site utilization, and to provide an estimate
of the remaining life of the site.
Industrial Plant - Geologist responsible for the sub-
surface exploration, monitor wells design and instal-
lation to find the extent of acid waste contamination.
Also the interpretation of geophysical data to determine
the shape and extent of the contamination plume.
Environmental consulting services, technical services and
design of a hazardous waste facility, Penuelas, P.R.-
Permit-related services pertaining to local agencies,
technical assistance in hazardous waste management and
the preliminary design of a state-of-the-art facility for
the treatment, storage and/or disposal of hazardous
wastes.
Chevron USA./Puerto Rico - In charge of the Preliminary
hydrogeologic assessment of twelve (12) service station
to determine the extent of ground water contamination
including the determination of the contamination plume
its vertical and horizontal boundaries and the ground
water flow and gradient. This information is to be used
for the formulation of remedial measures and the
implementation of a cleanup program.
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Esso PR Inc. - In charge of the design and implementation
of a sampling program to determine the extent and type of
contamination in the soils originated by a hydrocarbon
release. This exploration was aimed to comply with an
Order from the Environmental Quality Board.
Bristol Myer Co. - Directing a geologic and soil
assessment in order to determine the probability of
contamination by the operation of a Waste Water Treatment
Plant. 
Overview of the subsoil exploration and the
sampling program. Preparation of recommendation for the
safe removal of the existing plant.
Gulf PR Inc. - Responsible for the preparation of a
Remedial Action Plan to be implemented at different
facilities throughout the Island. This plan considered
all 
the 
applicable 
methods 
for 
the 
removal 
of
hydrocarbon.
Marina del Oro - Preparation of an environmental impact
statement (EIS) for a master planned recreational com-
munity of over 3,500 living units along the north coast
of Puerto Rico. 
This facility will have two marinas,
hotels, golf course, shopping mall, etc.; directly in-
volved in the hydrological, topographic and geotechnical
studies as part of the first phase of the project.
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DAVID MORENO VA20UEZ 
- 
BSChE, Staff Engineer
Technical Area 
- 
Environmental Engineer
Chemical Engineering
Special Courses 
- 
Energy Conservation Using Computer
Systems
Energy Auditory Course - College of
Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto
Rico - 1984
Bachelor Science Chemical Engineering
Experience and 
- 
As Staff Engineer Mr. Moreno has
Qualifications 
participated 
in 
the 
following
projects:
.Preparation 
of 
Environmental
Assessments 
for 
construction
aggregate plant, animal 
feed
plant, 
expansion 
of 
a tuna
packaging facility, etc.
.Preparation 
of 
Environmental
Impact Statement for a resi-
dential development project in
Ponce.
.Preparation of a Hazardous Waste
Management Plan for a custom
jewelry plant in Aguadilla (Avon
Mirabella). This plan included:
Contingency Plan, Waste Analysis
Plan, Personnel Training Pro-
gram, following the applicable
regulations (40 CFR 260-265).
.Design of a Wastewater Treat-
ment Facility for the labora-
tory 
of 
the 
Sacred 
Heart
University.
.Determination of the mixing zone
for three (3) outfalls corres-
ponding to treatment plants in
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station at
Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
.Coordination and support, as
well as report preparation for a
bioassay 
test 
performed 
for
Sterling Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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.Noise studies to establish the
existence of violations and the
corresponding corrective mea-
sures for the Bayam6n Regional
Hospital,Panaderia La Ceiba,etc.
.Preparation of five (5) special
facility plans for the munici-
palities of Humacao, Naguabo,
Salinas and Penuelas for Puerto
Rico 
Aqueduct 
and 
Sewer
Authority.
.Determination of the Air Condi-
tioning Cooling Load for the
Fernando Chard6n Federal Office
Building Complex and the General
Post Office Building in Hato Rey
as part of an Energy Study.
.Preparation of applications for
the construction and/or opera-
tion of air emission sources.
.Preparation of applications for
the construction and/or opera-
tion of Underground Injection
Facilities (UIF).
.Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP)
1. Carolina WTP - revision of
the approved Facility Plan,
mass balance analysis and
evaluation 
of 
existing
sludge handling facilities.
2. Caguas WTP - mass balance
analysis for a 2.0 MGD
upgrading.
3. Santa Isabel - preparation
of an Operation and Main-
tenance Manual; in Spanish
and English versions.
.Hydraulic Study of a creek to
establish flood levels.
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David Moreno Vazouez
.Preparation 
of 
Environmental
Review Reports to obtain funds
on UDAG Program.
.Preparation of several location
permits for the Puerto Rico
Planning Board.
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OSCAR L. FONTAN IA FONTAINE -
Education
Field Geologist
BS Geology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez Campus - 1986
Organizations;
Puerto Rico Geological Society
Area of Expertise;
- Hydrogeology
Responsible for the supervision of field investigation
for ground water monitoring assessment. In charge of the
installation monitoring wells, their development and
sampling. Analysis of ground water data for the determi-
nation of water-bearing strata, gradient and flow path.
- Geology
Analysis of geologic information for erosion problems,
landslide areas, flood prone areas. In charge of dril-
ling operations for foundation purposes. 
Analysis of
electric resistivity survey for cavity identification.
Professional Experience;
Residential Complex - Earth resistivity survey for the
identification of cavities in an area to be developed for
a housing complex.
Chevron USA/PR - Preliminary Hydrogeologic assessment to
determine the extent of ground water contamination. In
this activity, 12 sites were investigated and over 50
monitoring wells were installed and developed. 
This
information is to be used for the formulation of remedial
measures and the implementation of a clean-up program.
Marina del Oro - In charge of the compilation of geologic
information about the ingeneering properties of construc-
tion materials, erosion problems and foundation proper-
ties of the soils encountered in the area.
Esso Puerto Rico, Inc. - Field geologist in charge of
soil sampling exploration to determine the extent and
type of contamination originated by a release. 
Two
exploratory borings were drilled in the non-saturated
zone. Soil samples were tested for EP tox and lead to
comply with local regulations.
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Bristol Myer Co. - Assisting the senior geologist to
carry out a geologic and soil assessment. 
Supervised
five (5) exploratory borings to determine the proba-
bility of contamination by the operation of a waste water
treatment plant. The removal of this plant was recom-
mended based on the soil sampling.
Gulf Puerto Rico, Inc. - In charge of the installation
and development of fourteen (14) monitoring wells to
determine the extent of the free product plume. 
Soil
samples were collected and analyzed to determine
hydraulic properties to recommend a Remedial Action Plan.
Francisco Aldecoa, P.E.
Project Assignment; Senior Construction Engineer
Education; BSCE/1949/Civil Engineering/University of Puerto Rico
Active Registration; Lie. No. 209&/1949/Puerto Rico
Mr. Aldecoa is the Firm's senior construction engineer. As a full-
time staff member for the past ten years, Mr. Aldecoa has been
directly involved and has held major responsibility in the cons-
truction supervision and management of several multimillion dollar
projects. His services have included inspection and expediting,
certification of invoices submitted by contractors and suppliers,
and technical services connected with the interpretation of
contract and project documents.
Particularly, Mr. Aldecoa has ample experience in cost estimating
and project evaluation, having participated in the development of
numerous construction projects of various types and complexities.
Ponce Port Expasion - Extension of cargo wharf and provi-
sion of 600 ft. container terminal and back-up facilities
at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Construction cost:
$7.5 million.
Dominica Feeder Roads - Topographic surveys and design
for the construction of 35 miles of feeder roads at ten
different locations on the island of Dominica, W.I.; uti-
lizing local direct labor construction force. 
Project
financed by the Caribbean Development Bank.
Dominica, Preliminary Airport Road Study - Participated
in the preliminary field studies for the development of
an Airport Road comprising 30 miles from the capital city
of Roseau to Hatton Garden, via the Hillsboro Bridge and
Pont Casse.
Prime Computers - Project evaluation and construction
supervision of a 92,000 sf. manufacturing plant. Cons-
truction cost; $10.5 million.
Reynolds Aluminum - Project evaluation and construction
supervision of a 270,000 sf. manufacturing plant. Cons-
truction cost: $17 million.
West Terminal Building - Project evaluation and construc-
tion supervision of a 40,000 sf. terminal for baggage
pick up and ticket counters at Puerto Rico International
Airport. Construction cost: $4.5 million.
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Arecibo Armory - Construction supervision of a 300 men
armory, Puerto Rico National Guard.
Humacao Vacation Center - Construction of 78 resort
cabins, recreation trailer camp administration center
with swimming pool and recreational facilities. 
Cons-
truction cost: $2,400 million.
Plaza Grillasca - Construction of central market place
and parking at Ponce, Puerto Rico. Construction cost:
$6 million.
Indoor Basketball Court and Gymnasium - Construction of
indoor basketball court and gymnasium with a seating
capacity of 4,000 people at Trujillo Alto, PR. Approxi-
mate construction cost: $1,465 million.
Orocovis Cultural Center - Construction of a 3-level
building with a seating capacity for 650 people at
Orocovis, PR. Approximate construction cost: $1 million.
Fishing Port Facilities - Construction of concrete plat-
forms for travel-lift cranes, dredging of entrance
channel and turning basin at Fajardo, PR at an
approximate construction cost of $325,000.
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