PYROLAC CORPORATION START ONE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FILE INDEX OF DOCUMENTS SDMS Document 111111 !llll lllll lllll lllll lllll llll llll 116342 1.0 FACTUAL INFORMATION/DATA 1.1 Preliminary Assessment P. 100001- 100005 Expedited Removal Assessment Criteria, Pyrolac, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, prepared by Ms. Margaret Chong, On-Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA, Region II, November 26, 1996. 1.2 Site Investigation P. 100006- 100013 Letter to Ms. Margaret Chong, On-Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA, Region II, Response and Prevention Branch, from Mr. Paul C. Potvin, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Project Manager, Roy F. Weston, Inc., re: Site Assessment Report, Pyrolac Corporation, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, Passaic County, NJ, December 6, 1996. (Attached: 1. Trip Report, Pyrolac Corporation, 55 Schoon Ave., Hawthorne, Passaic Co. NJ, prepared by Mr. Paul Potvin, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Project Manager, Roy F. Weston, Inc., December 6, 1996; 2. Site Locatiop Map; 3. Description of Photographs.) 1.6 Sampling Plan P. 100014- 100034 Plan: Sampling QA/QC Work Plan, Pyrolac Corporation, Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, prepared by Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Roy F. Weston, Inc., prepared for U.S. EPA, Region II, February 21, 1997. (Attached: 1. Attachment A, Site Maps; 2. Attachment B, EPA/ERT SOP #2009, Drum Sampling.) 1. 7 Sampling Data/Data Summary Sheets/Chain of Custody Forms P. P. 100035- 100039 100040- 100071 Report: Sampling Trip Report, prepared by Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Roy F. Weston, Inc., March 4, 1997. (Attached: 1. AttachmentA, Chain of Custody.) Memorandum to Ms. Irmee Huhn, On-Scene Coordinator, Removal Action Branch, U.S. EPA, Region II, from Mrs. Smita Sumbaly, Data Reviewer, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Region II, Roy F. Weston, Inc., re: Pyrolac Corporation Site, Data Validation Assessment,
Expedited Removal Assessment Criteria, Pyrolac, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, prepared by Ms. Margaret Chong, On-Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA, Region II, November 26, 1996.
1.2 Site Investigation
P. 100006-100013
Letter to Ms. Margaret Chong, On-Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA, Region II, Response and Prevention Branch, from Mr. Paul C. Potvin, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Project Manager, Roy F. Weston, Inc., re: Site Assessment Report, Pyrolac Corporation, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, Passaic County, NJ, December 6, 1996. (Attached: 1. Trip Report, Pyrolac Corporation, 55 Schoon Ave., Hawthorne, Passaic Co. NJ, prepared by Mr. Paul Potvin, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Project Manager, Roy F. Weston, Inc., December 6, 1996; 2. Site Locatiop Map; 3. Description of Photographs.)
1.6 Sampling Plan
P. 100014-100034
Plan: Sampling QA/QC Work Plan, Pyrolac Corporation, Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, prepared by Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Superfund
Technical Assessment and Response Team, Roy F. Weston, Inc., prepared for U.S. EPA, Region II, February 21, 1997. (Attached: 1. Attachment A, Site Maps; 2. Attachment B, EPA/ERT SOP #2009, Drum Sampling.)
1. 7 Sampling Data/Data Summary Sheets/Chain of Custody Forms
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Report: Sampling Trip Report, prepared by Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Roy F. Weston, Inc., March 4, 1997. (Attached: 1. AttachmentA, Chain of Custody.)
Memorandum to Ms. Irmee Huhn, On-Scene Coordinator, Removal Action Branch, U.S. EPA, Region II, from Mrs. Smita Sumbaly, Data Reviewer, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Region II, Roy F. Weston, Inc., re: Pyrolac Corporation Site, Data Validation Assessment,
P. 100072-100110
April 02, 1997. (Attached: TAL and RCRA Characteristics - Validated Data.)
Memorandum to Ms. Irmee Huhn, On-Scene Coordinator, Removal Action Branch, U.S. EPA, Region II, from Mr. Brian McGinn, Data Reviewer, · Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team, Region II, Roy F. · Weston, Inc., re: Pyrolac Corp., Hawthrone, NJ, Data Validation Assessment, April 10, 1997. (Attached: TCL - Validated Data.)
2.0 DECISION DOCUMENTS
2.3 · Documentation of State Involvement
P. 200001-200003
Letter to Mr. Richard L. Caspe, Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S. EPA, Region 11,·from Mr. Robert R. Van Fossen, Assistant Director, Discharge Response Element, State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, re: Removal Request - Pyrolac Corporation, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, Passaic County, undated.
j EXPEDITED REMOVAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
~ Site Name:_.. ..... ....:........._, ________________________________ _
1 11.RC Case #: n/a · State Case # :......, ........ .__ ____________ _ State Referral Date: 8/28/96 State Response Date:_._.n~/~a _______ _ State Investigator/Phone#: __________________________ _
I. STRIP MAP/DIRECTIONS TO SITE Garden State Parkway to Exit 159 to Rte 80 West, Exit 60 onto McLean Blvd (as known as Rte 20 North), this roads go alongside the Passaic Rive, follow signs for Fairlawn, over bridge, first left, onto Wagaraw Ave. Schoon Ave is 6 blocks on the right.·
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II.· SITE CHARACTERISTICS
A. Physical Location l • Type of Facility: ....... P.,.,a_i....,n...,t......,_M....,a_n....,u...,f!'-". a.._c...._t._u...,r._e .... r ___________________ _
i. current use :_a_b_a.._.n.,.d.,.o..,,n..,.e ... d...._ _______________________ _ ii. previous use ( s) : ........ m...,a.,..n .... u...,f...,a ... c .... t ... u .... r...,e .... d..__.p,._,a ... i .... · n_t_s _______________ _
2. Nature of Neighborhood: residential and industrial
B. Size 1. Size of Property:__...2~·~6~a~¢~r~e~s--_·_···_. _____________________ _ 2. Number and Size of Buildings: Three buildigns plus an overhancr area
3 . Building Construction Type (e.g., cinder block, wood, etc; roof,
4. Building Drains (& where they flow): Property is upgradient and the rainwater flows directly to the storm drains located outside the crates.· Drains flow to the nearb Passaic River.
5. Fire Protection Systems:......:i~-------------------------
c. Site Conditions 1. Condition of Buildings:_,..S_t_ru.....,,c~t~u_r~a-l~l~y,____,s_o~un ..... d ________________ _
2. Types of Building(s) Construction: ___________________ _ i. masonry w/ wood roof: _______________________ _
ii. masonry w /metal roof :__.2'--""o ... f.......,,t..,h..,.e.......,biuu-..i._.l...,d .. i.,.nl&;;g:J,Js...._ _____________ _ iii. wood: ________________________________ _
iv. other: two of the buildings are masonory with metal roof. The third Building used for storage ean be accessed through the main bldg an
is contructed of metal. 3. Containment Structure(s) Condition:_._. ........ ._ ________________ _
4. Property Condition/Characteristics (asphalt, crops, wetlands,etc): ___ _ Paved driveway. rest of the property is overgrown shrubs and crrass
5. Security: i. building:_.,.~-------------------------------1.i. property: gates are closed and property fenced. iii. site occupancy:_.....-..,.....,_ ________________________ _
a. hours of occupancy:_..,..:..u..;.-_____________________ _ b. abandoned (date) =-A~p_r_i_l._.2-3~,-1_9-9~5 _________________ _
iv. fences: entire property is fenced v .. condition of fences: holes under the fence where vandals crawl
under to access the property. vi. evidence of public entry: property has been vandalised 4 times si<lce
the property has been abandoned. vii. Entry Access:
a. locked (name & phone to unlock): Mark Dulberg (201) 217-0030 b. other means of access (open windows, etc): through holes unde;
fence on the Amtak side of the property 6. Utilities (existing - on/off): ________________________ _
i. electric: ------------------------------ii. water:--"".-~-----------------------------iii. other (e.g., gas, fire hydrants): ________________ _
5. Other (ie, cylinders, explosives): 1 cylinder (unk contents). various Bagged pigments etc
B. Estimated Quantities 1. Suspected/estimated: unknown amounts of flammable liquids
2. Verified: via observation
C. Material Identification 1. Material Classification
i. Oil: __________________________________ _
ii. CERCLA hazardous substance(s): lacmi,ers and paints containina such Materials as butyl alcohol. xylene. isopropyl alcohol . toluene,
~one,alkyl resin solution. Pigments and solvents used in the manufacture of paint. ·
iii. RCRA hazardous waste(s) : ________________________ _
2. Method of Material Identification i. suspected:
a. prior site information: b. container labels:__.v_._ ______________________ _ c. other: former owne= identified the contents while on site.
ii. verified: a. field screening (method; e.g., DRI, hazcat) : ___________ _
b. analysis: ______________________________ _
c. other: observation.
D. Condition of Containers and Materials l. Stable: __ ..-~---------------------------------
2. Discharge i. potential: yes. if tampered by vandals ii. imminent: --------------------------------
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buildings via vandalism, · E. Potential Receptors
1. Human i;• number of nearby residents & distances: approx. s residences within
ioo ft of the property. One residence borders the property. ii. number of nearby businesses & distances: 3 businesses borders the
property. Approximately 1s businesses within 1soo yds of the·property. iii. other {ie significant roadways/RR): Amtrak RR tracks borders the
~erty. iv. sensitive receptors: _________________________ _
2. Environmental ·- i·.. Nearby '.Waterways
a. name (& distance{s): Passaic River. approximately 0.12s miles. b. confluences (& distance(s)) : ___________________ _ c. water intakes (distance(s)) :.....,,........,._ _______________ _
ii. Other {e.g., wetlands, etc.):
III. SITE LEGAL STATUS
A. Current Status of Site Ownership~:_._.Ab_,.a-n~d-o=n=e~d=-----------------
B. Current Status of Site Operations:....,,.......,. ___________________ _
C. Status of Site Cleanup(s) =--------------,,-------------1. Previous:--.l.--........_ _____________________________ _
D. Past/Present Enforcement: 1. Local:--.l.--........_ ______________________________ _
2. State: According to the former owner. there was some action by NJDEP, and there was a PRP meetina a few yrs aao. However fur~her action was
· pursued by NJDEP 3. EPA: To be determined
4. Other: __________________________________ _
E. Suspected PRPs: Name
1. Mark Dulberg 2. 3 • 4. 5. 6.
F. Site Sketch:
Address 201-217-0030
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IV. Additional Information
Mr, Dulerg claims that in 1971. Pyrolac <tnen owned by th? original operator. Monroe Ra:gpaportl disposed of drums of waste (paint ;ype) from a c~aciility called Plytgen, Brooklyn, NY, The waste was dumped in a trench
r ·-;;,cated in an open area on the property. He claims that affadavits from ~itnesses were obtained and there is evidence in existence {held by NJDEP and pulbergis former attorney) that identifies the PRPs for the waste disposal on the property. Be names Warner Klugman as one of the PRPs.
Mr, Dulberg has full knowledge of all the material on the property and is Willing to assist EPA to clean up the site.
to access the property in the future. EPA may need permission from the bankruptcy court to enter the prQperty.
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Ms. Margaret Chong U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Response and Prevention Branch 2890 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08837
EPA CONTRACT NO: 68-WS-0019 IDD NO: 02-96-09-00ISA DOCUMENT CONTROL NO: START-02-F-00678 SUBJECT: SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
6 December 1996
PYROLAC CORPORATION, SS SCHOON A VENUE, HAWTHORNE, PASSAIC CO~'TY, NJ
Dear Ms.Chong:
Enclosed please find the report for the assessment conducted at the Pyrolac Corporation Facility on November 26, 1996. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at (908) 225-6116.
EPA On-Scene Coordinator, Response and Prevention Branch
Chemical Engineer, START, Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Regional Safety Officert, START, Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Rain, Temperature in the low 401s
The Pyrolac site is an abandoned paints and coatings manufacturing facility, located in an industrial area, at 55 Schoon Street, Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, (40.94 °N, 74.15°W). The site is located in a mixed residential/commercial area. The Passaic River is within .125-miles of the site. Site Location Maps are presented in Attachment A. The site consists of two buildings. The property is approxim~tely 2 acres in size.
Site reconnaissance was conducted by the Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) on 23 C>ctober 1996, an undetermined number of drums were scattered around the site buildings. The site buildings were not entered at the time of the investigation; it was estimated that fewer than 50 drums are staged outside the buildings. <;:ontents within these containers may include solvents and pigments common to paint manufacturing facilities, such as, titanium dioxide,
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1 . reclaimed solvents, xylene, toluene, methyl isobutyl ketone, butyl acetate, isopropanol, mineral spirits, butanol, caustics and flammable liquids.
On November 26, 1996 START returned to the site with On-Scene Coordinator M. Chong at approximately 1330 hours. The former owner/operator of th~ site arrived at approximately 1415 hours incl granted access. START entered the building_with the owner carrying pie standard suite of air monitoring equipment. (e.g., CGV02; Radiation detector, Photovac Microtip PID; OVA).
Contents of containers were determined by examining labels and taking photographs. Containers with product all appeared to be properly labelled and in good condition. A majority of the containers bore DOT Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) labels. A description of the photographs is attached. Samples were not taken.
9. Report Prepared by: Paul Potvin,Chemical En~ineer Date: December 6, 1996
10. Report Approved by: ______ _ Date: -------
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Photograph Number Description :
1 Outside view of the main building
2 - Approximately 25 5-gallon containers of ...
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3 Several 55-gallons drums of product in the warehouse area
4 Evidence of vandalism in office bathroom area
5 Approximately 50 5-gallons of product. Note proper OSHA Right-to-Know and DOT labelling
6 Pigment storage area - North wall
7 Separate view of area depicted in photograph #2
8 Pigment storage area - South wall
9 View of site from entrance gate and former Nitrocellulose storage area
10 Storm drain near main gate
11 View from empty drum shed storage area towards former Nitrocellulose storage area. Drums on right side of photograph are empty
12 Empty drum storage area
13 5-gallon containers of product in empty e
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14 Product formulation area -
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t SAMPLING QA/QC \VORK PLAN
PYROLAC CORPORATION HAWTHORNE, PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Prepared by
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Approved by:
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thor~J;J!} Thomas O'Neill· START Project Manager
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oseph M. Soroka Quality Assurance Officer
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Irmee Huhn On-Scene Coordinator
Federal Programs Division Edison, New Jersey 08837
Prepared for
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region II - Removal Action Branch
Edison, New Jersey 08837
DCN #: START-02-F-00834 TDD#: 02-97-02-0013
EPA Contract No.: 68-WS-0019
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2.0
3.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKGROUND .................................................... I
DATA USE OBJECTIVES ............................................ l
TABLE 2: FIELD SAMPLING SUMMARY ................................... 2
TABLE 3: QNQC ANALYSIS AND OBJECTIVES SUMMARY ................... 2
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1.0 BACKGROUND
The·Pyrolac Corporation site is located at 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey. The Site is a former paint manufacturing plant which was abandoned in 1995. The property is located in a mixed r_esidential-industrial ar_ea. Ther_e are private homes withinJ 00 feet of the property and the Passaic River is approximately 0.125 miles from the site.
The Site includes a 2.6 acre parcel ofland, on which is situated three buildings. An inspection by EPA Response and Prevention Branch and ST ART on November 26, 1996, revealed the presence of approximately 700 drums and containers containing chemicals used in the paint manufacturing process. Materials identified included: lacquers, paints, pigments and solvents. The former owner stated that there are 11 underground storage tanks on site. The owner has also claimed that in 1971, the original owner of the company disposed of paint waste drums in a trench in an open area of the property.
2.0 DA TA USE OBJECTIVES
The sampling program will consist of the collection of samples from a maximum of 8 containers that will be identified by the OSC. The objective of this sampling event is to establish the presence of RCRA hazardous materials.
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE OBJECTIVES
The overall Quality Assurance for chemical measurement data associated with this sampling event is to provide analytical results that are legally defensible in a court of law. The QA program will incorporate Quality Control (QC) procedures for field sampling, chain of custody, laboratory analysis, and reporting to assure generation of sound analytical results.
The EPA On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) has specified a Level 2 QA objective (QA-2). Details of this QA level are provided in Section 6.0.
The objective of this project/event applies to the following parameters:
l -. TABLE 1: QUALITY ASSURANCE OBJECTIVES
QA Parameter Matrix Intended Use of QA Objective Data
A Field Sampling Summary is attached in Table 2 and a QA/QC Analysis and Objectives Summary is Attached in Table 3. Section 4.2, Sampling Design, provides information on analyses to be performed on the individual soil samples.
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TABLE 2:
FIELD SAMPLING SUMMARY
Analytical Matrix Container size Preservative Holding Subtotal Rimate Duplicate MS/MSD Total Parameter., Time Samples Blanks sample! Samples Field
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TAL Solid/ 8 oz. glass Cool to 4° 180 da:ys 8 NR 1 1 9 Liquid jar C
TCL Solid/ 8 oz. glass Cool to 4° 10 days 8 NR . 1 1 9 Liquid jar C
RCRA Solitl/ 8 oz. glass Cool to 4° 10 days 8 NR 1 1 9 Liquid jar C
NR - Not required, dedicated sampling equipment to be used.
TAL Drum Solid/Liquid CLP SOW IL:\10 4.0 Anal)1e Specific QA2 high cone.
TCL Drum Solid/Liquid CLP SOW OLMOL 1.8 Anal)1e Specific QA2 high cone.
lgnitability Drum Solid/Liquid EPA 1020 0-100° C QA2 high cone.
Corrosivity Drum Solid/Liquid EPA 9040 1-14 QAZ high cone. -
Reactivity Drum Solid/Liquid EPA 9010/9030 1 ppm QAZ high cone.
Note: CLP-format deliverables required for all data packages.
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4.0 APPROACH AND SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
4.1 Sampling Equipment
-In order to avoid cross-contamination, drum liquid samples will be collected with dedicated glass Coliwasas and drum solid samples will be collected with dedicated disposable trowels.
4.2 Sampling Design
A maximum of eight solid/liquid samples will be collected with dedicated sampling equipment and analyzed for RCRA characteristics and Target Analyte List (T AL) metals and Target Compound List (TCL) organics. All sample locations will be based on the determination of the OSC.
The QA/QC samples will include the collection of one field duplicate and one matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate sample for each matrix (liquid/solid) at a ratio of 1 per 20 samples. Extra sample volume will be submitted to allow the laboratory to perform matrix spike sample analysis. This analysis provides information about the effect of sample matrix on digestion and measurement methodology. Field duplicate samples provide an indication of analytical variability and analytical error and will not be identified to the laboratory.
This sampling design is based on information currently available and may be modified on site in light of field screening results and other acquired information. All deviations from the sampling plan will be noted in the Sampling Trip Report.
4.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
4.3.1 Sample Documentation
All sample documents \Viii be completed legibly, in ink. Any corrections or revisions will be mad~ by lining through the incorrect entry and by initialing the error.
FIELD LOGBOOK
The field logbook is essentially a descriptive notebook detailing site activities and observations so that an accurate account of field procedures can be reconstructed in the writer's absence. All entries will be dated and signed by the individuals making the entries, and should include (at a minimum) the following:
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Site name and project number. Name(s) of personnel on-site.
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Dates and times of all entries (military time preferred). Descriptions of all site activities, site entry and exit times. Noteworthy events and discussions. Weather conditions. Site observations. Sample and sample location Identification and description*. Subcontractor information and names of on-site personnel. Date and time of sample collections, along with chain of custody information. Record of photographs. Site sketches.
* The description of the sample location will be noted in such a manner as to allow the reader to reproduce the location in the field at a later date.
SAMPLE LABELS
Sample labels will clearly identify the particular sample, and should include the following:
1 . Site/Project number; 2. Sample identification number; 3. Sample collection date and time; 4. Designation of sample (grab or composite); 5. Sample preservation; 6. Analytical parameters;
7. Name of sampler.
Sample labels will be securely affixed to the sample container(s). Tie-on labels can be used if properly secured.
CHAIN OF CUSTODY RECORD
A Chain of Custody record will be maintained from the time the sample is taken to its final deposition. Every transfer of custody must be noted and signed for, and a copy of this record kept by each individual who has signed. When samples (or groups of samples) are not under direct control of the individual responsible for them, they must be stored in a locked container sealed with a Custody Seal. Specific information regarding custody of the samples projected to be collected on the weekend will be noted in the field logbook.
The Chain of Custody record should include (at minimum) the following:
I. Sample identification number. 2. Sample information. 3. Sample location. 4. Sample date. 5. Name(s) and sig:nature(s) of sampler(s). 6. Sig:nature(s) of any individual(s) with control over samples.
CUSTODY SEALS
Custody Seals demonstrate that a sample container has not been tampered with, or opened. The individual in possession of the sample(s) will sign and date the seal, affixing it in such a manner that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal. The
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name of this individual, along with a description of the sample packaging, will be noted in the field logbook.
4.3.2 Sampling SOPs
Drum Sampling
Drum sampling activities will be conducted inaccordance with the guidelines outlined in EPA/ERT Drum Sampling SOP, (SOP #2009) (Attachment A).··
4.3.3 Sample Handling and Shipment
Each sample container will be secured and labeled according to the following protocol. Caps will be secured to sample containers using custody seals. Bottle labels will contain all required information including site/project code and sample number, time and date of collection, analyses requested and preservative used. Sealed bottles will be placed in large metal or plastic coolers, and padded with an absorbent material such as vermiculite. All packaging will conform to IA TA transportation regulations for overnight carriers.
All sample documents will be affixed to the underside of each cooler lid or inside the shipping box. The lid will be sealed and affixed on at least two sides with custody seals so that any sign o_f tampering is easily visible.
4.4 Analytical Methods
All sample methods to be utilized in the analyses of samples collected during the sampling event are detailed in Table 3.
4.5 Schedule of Activities
Proposed Start Date
February 25, 1997
Activity
Drum Sampling
End Date
February 25, 1997
4.6 Disposal of PPE and Contaminated Sampling Materials
All contaminated PPE and disposable sampling equipment will be secured on-site in appropriate containers. The building is locked and the property is fenced.
5.0 PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EPA OSC, Irmee Huhn, will provide overall direction to staff concerning project sampling needs, objectives, and schedule. The ST ART Project Manager (PM), Tom O'Neill, will be the primary point of contact with the OSC. The ST ART PM is responsible for the development and completion of the Sampling QNQC Plan, project team organization, and supervision of all project
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tasks, including reporting and deliverables. The Site QC Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring field adherence to the Sampling QA/QC Plan and recording of any deviations. The Site Analytical services Coordinator, Smita Sumbaly, will be the primary project team site contact with the subcontracted laboratory, if necessary.
The following sampling personnel will work on this project: -- ··-
Personnel .
T. O'Neill C. Stannik B. McGinn A. Vandeven
Responsibility
QA Officer/Sample Collection Field Screening Sample Collection Sampling, Videotaping
The following laboratories will be providing the following analyses:
Lab Name/Location
To be determined
Sample Type
Liquid/Solid
Parameters
RCRA Char., T AL, TCL
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements apply to the respective QA Objectives and parameters identified in Section 3.0. The QA Protocols for a Level 2 QA objective sampling event are applicable to all sample matrices and include: ·
1. Sample documentation in the form of field logbooks, appropriate field data sheets, and chain of custody records (Chain of custody records are optional for field screening locations);
2. Calibration of all monitoring and/or field-portable analytical equipment prior to collection and analysis of samples with results and/or performance check procedures/methods summarized and documented in a field, personal, and/or instrument log notebook;
3. Field or laboratory determined method detection limits (MDLs) will be recorded along with corresponding analytical sample results, where appropriate;
4. Analytical holding times as determined from the time of sample collection through analysis. These will be documented in the field logbook or by the laboratory in the final data deliverable package;
5. Initial and continuous instrument calibration data;
6. QC blank results (method, preparation, instrument, etc.), as applicable;
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7. Collection and analysis of blind field duplicate and MS/MSD QC samples to provide a quantitative measure of the analytical precision and accuracy, as applicable; and
8. Use of the following QC procedures for QC analyses_and data validation, as applicable:
Definitive identification - confirm the identification of analytes on. I 0% of the screened (field or laboratory) or 100% of the unscreened samples, via an EPA-approved method; provide documentation such as gas chromatograms, mass spectra, etc.
7.0 DELIVERABLES
The ST ART PM will maintain contact with the EPA On-Scene Coordinator, Irmee Huhn, to keep her informed about the technical and financial progress of this project. This communication will commence with the issuance of the work assignment and project scoping meeting. Activities will be periodically reported in status and trip reports and other deliverables (e.g., analytical reports, final reports) described herein. Activities will also be summarized in appropriate format for inclusion in monthly and annual reports.
The following deliverables will be provided under this project:
TRIP REPORT
A trip report will be prepared to provide a detailed accounting of what occurred during each sampling mobilization. The trip report will be prepared within one week of the last day of each sampling mobilization. Information will be provided on time of major events, dates, and personnel on-site (including affiliations).
MAPS/FIGURES
Maps depicting site layout, contaminant source areas, and sample locations will be included in the trip report, as appropriate
ANAL YTICALRESULTS
Analytical results from the sampling event will be provided by the laboratory to the ST ART Analytical Coordinator within three weeks of the Validated Time of Sample Receipt (VTSR) of the last sample associated with the sampling ~vent . Preliminary analytical results subject to revision upon a QA review will be provided to the OSC upon receipt from the laboratory. Validated analytical results will be provided upon completion of the QA review.
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ANALYTICAL REPORT
An analytical report will be prepared for samples analyzed under this plan. Information regarding the analytical methods or procedures employed, sample results, QA/QC results, chain of custody
· 'documentation, laboratory correspondence, and raw data will be provided within this deliverable.
8.0 DA TA VALIDATION ·-~---
. Data -generated under-this QA/QC Sampling Plan will be evaluated accordingly with appropriate criteria contained in the Removal Program Data Validation Procedures which accompany OSWER Directive #9360.4-1 and. in accordance with Region II guidelines. ·
. . . Laboratory analytical results will be assessed by the data reviewer for compliance with required precision: accuracy, completeness, representativeness, and sensitivity.
9.0. SYSTEM AUDIT
The field QA/QC officer will observe sampling operations, and review subsequent analytical results to ensure compliance with the QA/QC requirements ~f the project sampling event.
10.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION
All provisions will be taken in the field and laboratory to ensure that any problems that may develop will be dealt with as quickly as possible to ensure the continuity of the project/sampling event. Any deviation from this sampling plan will be noted in the final report.
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ATTACHMENT A
SITE MAPS
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~~ Roy F. Weston, Inc. V.1{_ ~~~T~ FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
IN ASSOaATION WITH RESOURCE APPUCA.TION.lnc. · C.C. JOHNSON & MALHOTRA. P.C., R.E. SAfllERA AIIOCIATES, PRC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, AND CilRB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICEB. INC.
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Figure 1 Site Location
Pyrolac Corp. Hawthorne, NJ
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ATTACHMENT B
EPA/ERT SOP #2009 - DRUM SAMPLING
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2.0 DRUM SAMPLING: SOP #2009
2.1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
The purpose of chis Srandard Operaring Procedure (SOP) is to provide technical IDiidance on safe and cost-effective re:-ponse action; at hazardous waste sites _ containing drum_s v,ith unknown contents. Comainer contents are sampled and characterized for disposal, bulking, recycling, grouping, and/or classification purposes.
2.2 METHOD SUMMARY
Prior to sampling, drums must be inventoried, staged, and opened. An inventory entails recording visual qualities of each drum and any characteristics pertinent to the contents' classification. Staging involves the organization, and sometimes consolidation of drums which have similar wastes or characteristics. Opening of dosed drums can be performed manually or remotely. Remote drum opening is recommended for worker safety. The most . widely used method of sampling a drum involves the use of a glass thief. This method is quick, simple, relatively inexpensive, and requires no decontamination. ·
2.3 SAMPLE PRESERVATION, CONTAINERS, HANDLING, AND STORAGE
Samples collected from drums are considered waste samples. No preservatives should be added since there is a potential reaction of the sample with the preservative. Samples should, however, be cooled to 4°C and protected from sunlight in order to minimize any potential reaction due to the light sensitivity of the sample.
Sample botrles for collection of waste liquids, sludges, or solids are typically wide-mouth amber jars with Teflon-lined screw caps. Actual volume required for analysis should be determined in conjunction with the laboratory performing the analysis.
Follow these waste sample handling procedures:
1. Place sample container in two Ziploc plastic bags.
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2. Place each bagged container in a I-gallon covered can containing absorbenr packing marerial. Place the lid on the can.
3. Mark the sample identification number on the outside of the can.
4. Place the marked cans in a cooler, and fill remaining space with absorbent packing
· material.
5. Fill out chain of custody form for each cooler, place in plastic, and affix to inside lid of cooler.
6. Secure and custody seal the lid of cooler.
7. Arrange for the appropriate transportation mode consistent with the type of hazardous waste involved.
2.4 JNTERFERENCES AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
The practice of tapping drums to determine their contents is neither safe nor effective and should not be used if the drums are visually overpressurized or if shock-sensitive materials are suspected. A laser thermometer may be used instead.
Drums that have been overpressurized, to the extent that the head is swollen several inches above the level of the chime, should not be moved. A number of devices have been developed for venting critically swollen drums. One method that has proven to be effective is a tube and spear device. A light aluminum tube (3 meters long) is positioned at the vapor space of the drum. A rigid, hooking device attached to the tube goes over the chime and holds the tube securely in place. The spear is inserted in the tube and positioned against the drum wall. A sharp blow on the end of the spear drives the sharpened tip through the drum and the gas vents along the grooves. The venting should be done from behind a wall or barricade. This device can be cheaply and easily designed and constructed where needed. Once the pressure has been relieved, the bung can be removed and the drum sampled.
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2.5 EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS
The following are standard materials and equipment required for sampling:
• personal protection equipment • wide-mouth glass jars with T~flon cap liner,
approximately 500 mL volume · • uniquely numbered sample identification
labels with corresponding data sheets • 1-gallon covered cans half-filled with
absorbent (vermiculite) ~ chain of custody forms • decontamination materials • glass thief tubes or Composite Liquid
A common method for opening drums manually is using a universal bung wrench. These wrenches have fittings made to remove nearly all commonly encountered bungs. They are usually constructed of cast iron, brass, or a bronze-beryllium, non-sparking alloy formulated to reduce the likelihood of sparks. The use of a non-sparking bung wrench does not completely eliminat.e the possibility of a spark being produced. (See Figure 1, Appendix B.)
2.5.2 Drum Deheader
When a bung is not removable with a bung wrench, a drum can be opened manually by using a drum deheader. This tool is constructed of forged steel with an alloy steel blade and is designed to cut the lid of a drum ~ff or part way off by means of a scissors-like cutting action. A limitation of this de\ice is that it can be attached only to closed head drums. Drums with removable heads must be opened by other means. (See Figure 2, Appendix B.)
2.5.3 Hand Pick, Pickaxe, and Hand Spike
These tools are usually constructed of brass or a non-sparking alloy \l.ith a sharpened point that can penetrate the drum lid or head when the tool is sv.1mg. The hand picks or pickaxes that ar·e most
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commonly used are commercially available; whereas the spikes are generally uniquely fabricated 4-foot long poles with a pointed end. (See Figure 3,
· Appendix B.) .
2.5.4 . Backhoe Spike
The most common means used to open drums remotely for sampling is the use of a metal spike attached or' welded to a backhoe bucket. In addition to being very efficient, this method can greatly reduce the likelihood of personal exposure. (See Figure 4, Appendix B.)
2.5.5 Hydraulic Drum Opener
Another remote method for opening drums is with remotely operated hydraulic devices. · One such device uses hydraulic pressure to pierce through the wall of a drum. It consists of a manually operated pump which pressurizes soil through a length of hydraulic line. (See Figure 5, Appendix B.)
2.5.6 Pneumatic Devices
A pneumatic bung remover consists of a compressed air supply that is controlled by a heavyduty, two-stage regulator. A high-pressure air line of desired length delivers compressed air to a pneumatic drill, which is adapted to tum a bung fitting selected to fit the bung to be removed. An adjustable bracketing system has been designed to position and align the pneumatic drill over the bung. This bracketing system must be attached to the drum before the drill can be operated. Once the bung has been loosened, the bracketing system must be removed before the drum can be sampled. This remote bung opener does not permit the slow venting of the container, and therefore appropriate precautions must be taken. It also requires the container to be upright and relatively level Bungs that are rusted shut cannot be removed with this device. (See Figure 6, Appendix B.)
2.6 REAGENTS
Reagents are not typically =-~quired for preserving drum samples. However, reagents are used for decontaminating sampling equipment. Decontamination solutions are specified in ERT SOP #2006, Sampling Equipment Decontamination.
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2.7 PROCEDURES
2.7.1 Preparation
1. Determine the extent of the sampling effort, the sampling methods to be employe~ and which equipment and supplies are ne::ded.
2. Obtain necessary sampling and monitoring equipment
3. Decontaminate or preclean equipment, and ensure that it is in working order.
4. Prepare scheduling and coordinate v.ith staff, clients, and regulatory agency, if appropriate.
5. :erform a general site sw-vey prior to site entry m accordance with the site-specific health and safety plan.
6. Use stakes, flagging. or buoys to identify and mark all sampling locations. If required, the proposed locations may be adjusted based on site access, property boundaries, and surface obstructions.
2.7.2 Drum Inspection
Appropriate procedures for handling drums depend on the contents. Thus, prior to any handling, drums should be visually inspected to gain as much information as possible about their contents. Those in charge of inspections should be on the look-out for:
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drum condition, corrosion, rust, and leaking contents
symbols, words, or other markings on the drum indicating· hazards (i.e., explosive, radioactive, toxic, flammable)
signs that the drum is under pressure
shock sensitivity
Monitor around the drums with radiation instruments, organic vapor monitors (OVA) and combustible gas indicators (CGI).
All personnel should assume that unmarked drums contain hazardous materials until their contents have been categorized. and that labels on drums may not accurately describe their contents.
If it is presumed that there are buried drums onsite, geophysical investigation techniques such as magnetometry, ground penetrating radar, and metal detection can be employed in an attempt to determine depth and location of the drums. See ERT SOP #2159, General Surface Geophysics.
2.7.3 Drum Staging
Prior to sampling. the drums should be staged to allow easy access. Ideally, the staging area should be located just far enough from the drum opening area to prevent a chain reaction if one drum should explode or catch fire when opened.
While staging, physically separate the drums into the following categories: those containing liquids, those containing solids, lab packs, or gas cylinders, and those which are empty. This is done because the strategy for sampling and handling drums/containers in each of these categories will be different. This may be achieved by:
• Visual inspection of the drum and its labels, codes, etc. Solids and sludges are typically disposed of in open-top drums. Closed-head drums with a bung opening generally contain liquid.
• Visual inspection of the contents of the drum during sampling followed by restaging. if needed.
Once a drum has been excavated and any immediate hazard has been eliminated by overpacking or transferring the drum's contents, affix a numbered tag to the drum and transfer it to a staging area. Color-coded tags, labels, or bands should be used to mark similar waste types. Record a description of each drum, its condition, anv unusual markings, and the location where it w~ buried or stored, on a drum data sheet (Appendix A). This data sheet becomes the principal
( record.keeping tool for tracking the drum onsite.
Where there is good reason to suspect that some drums contain radioactive, explosive, and shocksensitive materials, these drums should be staged in a separate, isolated area. Placement of explosives and shock-sensitive materials in dilcc:d and fenced . areas will minimize the hazard and .the adverse eff ec~ of any premature detonation of explosives.
Where space allows, the drum opening area should be physically separated from the drum removal and drum staging operations. Drums are moved from the staging area to the drum opening area one at a time using forklift trucks equipped with drum grab~rs or a barrel grappler. Io a large-scale drum handling operation, drums may be conveyed to the drum opening area using a roller conveyor.
2.7.4 Drum Opening
There are . three basic techniques available for opening drums at hazardous waste. sites:
• Manual opening with non-sparking bung v.Tenches,
• Drum deheading, and
• Remote drum puncturing or bung removal.
The choice of drum opening techniques and accessories depends on the number of drums to be opened, their waste contents, and physical condition. Remote drum opening equipment should always b'e considered in order to protect worker safety. Under OSHA 1910.120, manual drum opening with bung wrenches or deheaders should be performed only with structurally sound drums ha,ing contents that are kno'W'Il to be (1) not shock sensitive, (2) non-reactive, (3) non-explosive, and (4) nonflammable.
Manual Drum Opening with a Bung Wrench
Manual drum opening with bung wrenches (Figure 1, Appendix B) should not be performed unless the drums are structurally sound (no evidence of bulging or deformation) and their contents are kno'Wtl to be non-explosive. If opening the drum with bung wrenches is deemed reasonably costeffective and safe, then follow these procedures. to minimize the hazard:
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1. Fully outfit field personnel with protective gear.
2. Position drum upright with the bung up, or, for drums with bungs on the side, lay the drum on its side with the bung plug up.
3 Wrench the bung with a slow, steady pulling motion across the drum. If the length of the bung WTench handle provides inadequate leverage for unscrewing the plug, attach a "cheater bar· to the handle to improve leverage.
Manual Drum Opening with a Drum Deheader
Drums are opened with a drum deheader (Figure 2, Appendix B) by first positioning the cutting edge just inside the top chime and then tightening the adjustment screw so that the deheader is held against the side of the drum. Moving the handle of the deheader up and down while sliding the deheader along the chime will cut off the entire top. If the top chime of a drum has been damaged or badly dented, it may not be possible to cut off the entire top. Since there is always the possibility that a drum may be under pressure, make the initial cut very slowly to allow for the gradual release of any built-up pressure. A safer technique would be to use a remote method to puncture the drum prior to using the deheader.
Self-propelled drum openers which are either electrically or pneumatically driven can be used for quicker and more efficient deheading.
Manual Drum Opening with a Hand Pick, Pickaxe, or Spike
When a drum must be 9pened and neither a bung wrench nor a drum deheader is suitable, the drum can be opened for sampling by using a hand pick, pickaxe, or spike (Figure 3, Appendix B). Often the drum lid or head must be hit with a great deal of force in order to penetrate it. The potential for splash or spraying is greater than with other opening methods and, therefore, this method of drum opening is not recommended, particularly when opening drums containing liquids. Some spikes used have been modified by the addition of a circular splash plate near the penetrating end. This plate acts as a shield and reduces the amount of splash in the direction of the person using the spike. Even "'1th this shield, good splash gear is essential.
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Remote Drum Opening with a Backhoe Spike
Remotely operated drum opening tools are the safest available means of drum opening. Remote drum opening is slow, but is much safer compared to manual methods of opening.
Drums should be "staged" or placed in rows \1,ith adequate aisle space to allow ease in backhoe maneuvering. Once staged, the drums can be quickly opened by punching a hole in the drum head or lid with the spike.
The spike (Figure 4, Appendix B) should be decontaminated after each drum is opened to prevent cross-contamination. Even though some splash or spray may occur when this method is used, the operator of the backhoe can be protected by mounting a large shatter-resistant shield in front of the operator's cage. This, combined with the required level of personal protection gear, should be sufficient to protect the operator. Additional respiratory protection can be afforded by providing the operator with an on-board airline system.
Remote Drum Opening with Hydraulic Devices
A piercing device with a metal point is attached to the end of a hydraulic line and is pushed into the drum by hydraulic pressure (Figure 5, Appendix B). The piercing device can be attached so that the sampling hole can be made on either the side or the head of the drum. Some of the metal piercers are hollow or Lube-like so thal they can be left in place if desired and serve as a permanent tap or sampling port. The piercer is designed to establish a tight seal after penetrating the container.
Remote Drum Opening with Pneumatic Devices
Pneumatically-operated devices utilizing com pressed air have been designed to remove drum bungs
· remotely (Figure 6, Appendix B).
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2.7.5 Drum Sampling
After the drum has been opened, monitor headspace gases using an explosimeter and organic vapor analyzer. In most cases it is impossible to observe the contents of these sealed or partially sealed vessels. Since some layering: or stratification is likely in any solution left undisturbed over time, take a sample that represents the entire depth of the vessel.
When sampling a previously sealed vesse~ check for the presence of a bottom sludge. This is easily accomplished by measuring the depth to the apparent bottom, then comparing it to the known interior depth.
Glass Thief Sampler
The most widely used implement for sampling is a glass tube commonly referred to as a glass thief (Figure 7, Appendix B). This tool is simple, cost effective, quick, and collects a sample without having to decontaminate. Glass thi_eves are typically 6mm to 16~m I.D. and 48 inches long.
Procedures for using a glass thief are as follows:
1. Remove cover from sample container.
2. Insert glass tubing almost to the bottom of the drum or until a solid layer is encountered. About one foot of tubing should extend above the drum.
3. Allow the waste in the' drum to reach its natural level in the tube.
4. Cap the top of the sampling tube with a tapered stopper or thumb, ensuring liquid does not come into contact with stopper.
5. Carefully remove the capped tube from the drum and insert the uncapped end in the sample container.
6. Release stopper and allow the glass thief to drain until the container is approximately 2/3 full.
7. Remove tube from the sample container, break it into pieces and place the pieces in the drum.
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8. Cap the sample container tightly and place prelabeled sample container in a carrier.
9. Replace the bung or place plastic over the drum.
10. Log all samples in the site logbook and on field data sheets.
11. Package samples and complete necessary paperwork.
12. Transport sample to decontamination zone to prepare it for transport to the analytical laboratory.
In many instances a drum containing waste material will have a sludge. layer on the bottom .. Slow insertion of the sample tube down into this layer and then a gradual v.ithdrawal will allow the sludge to act as a bottom plug to maintain the fluid in the tube. The plug can be gently removed and placed into the sample container by the use of a stainless steel lab spoon.
It should be noted that in some instances disposal of the tube by breaking it into the drum may interfere with eventual plans for the removal of its contents. This practice should be cleared with the project officer or other disposal techniques evaluated.
COLIWASA Sampler
Some equipment is designed to collect a sample from the full depth of a drum and maintain it in the transfer tube until delivery to the sample bottle. These designs include primarily the Composite Liquid Waste Sampler (COLIWASA) and modifications thereof. The COLIWASA (Figure 8, Appendix B) is a.much cited sampler designed to permit representative sampling of multiphase wastes from drums and other containerized wastes. One configuration consists of a 152 cm by 4 cm I.D. section of tubing v.ith a neoprene stopper at one end attached by a rod running the length of the tube to a locking mechanism at the other end.
Manipulation of the locking mechanism opens and closes the sampler by raising and lowering the neoprene stopper. One model of the COLIW ASA is shov.n in Appendix B; however, the design can be modified and/or adapted somewhat to meet the needs of the sampler.
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The major drawbacks associated with using a COLIW ASA concern decontamination and costs. The sampler is difficult, if not impossible to decontaminate in the field and its high cost in relation to alternative procedures (glass tubes) make it an impractical throwaway item. It still bas applications, however, especially in instances where a true representation of a multiphase waste is absolutely necessary.
Follow these procedures for using the COLIWASA:
1. Put the sampler in the open position by placing the stopper ro<i handle in the T-position and pushing the rod down until the handle sits against the sampler's locking block.
2. Slowly lower the sampler into the liquid waste. Lower the sampler at a rate that permits the levels of the liquid inside and outside the sampler tube to be about the same. If the level of the liquid in the sample tube is lower than that outside the sampler, the sampling rate is too fast and v,ill result in a non-representative sample. ·
3. When the sampler stopper hits the bottom of the waste container, push the sampler tube downward against the stopper to close the sampler. Lock the sampler in the closed position by turning the T-handle until it is upright and one end rests tightly on the locking block.
4. Slowly withdraw the sample from the waste container with one hand while wiping the sampler tube 'with a disposable cloth or rag with the other hand.
5. Carefully discharge the sample into a suitable sample container by slowly pulling the lower end of the T-handle away from the locking block while the lower end of the sampler is positioned in a sample container.
6. Cap the sample container tightly and place prelabeled sample container in a carrier.
7. Replace the bung or place plastic over the drum.
8. Log all sampies in the site logbook and on field data sheets.
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9. P:icbge s:imples and complete necessary papen,;ork.
10. Transport sample to decontamination zone to prepare it for transp;::irt to the an:i.l:,1ical l::iooratory.
2.8 CALCULATIONS
This section is not appiicable to th.is SOP.
2.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL
The following general quality assurance proc.edures apply:
• Document all data on standard chain of custody forms, field data sheets, or within site logbooks.
• Operate all instrumentation in accordance with operating instructions as supplied by the q1anufacturer, unless otherwise specified in the work plan. Equipment checkout and calibration activities must occur prior to sampling/operation, and they must be documented.
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2.10 DATA VALIDATION
This section is not applicable to this SOP.
2.11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
\\'hen working \1/1th potentially hazardous materials, follow U.S. EPA, OSHA, and specific health and safety procedures.
The opening of closed containers is one of the most hazardous site activities. Maximum efforts should be made to ensure the safety of the sampling te:un. Proper protective equipment and a general awareness of the possible dangers will minimize the risk inherent in sampling operations. Empio:,-ing proper drum-opening techniques and equipment \1.111 also safeguard personnel. Use remote sampling equipment whenever feasible.
Site Location: 55 Schoon Ave., Hawthorne, NJ (Refer to Figure 1)
2. Sample Descriptions: Four samples were collected for TAL/TCL and RCRA characteristics analysis. Refer to Table 1 for additional information.
3. Laboratories Receiving Samples:
, Sample Type TAL/TCL RCRA
Name and Address of Laboratory Analab 205 Campus Drive Edison, NJ
4. Sample Dispatch Data:
On Febqiary 26, 1997, a total of five samples were hand delivered by Region II START to the Analab laboratory for Target Analyte List (TAL), Target Co,mpound List (TCL) and RCRA characteristics (reactivity, corrosivity and flammability) analysis.
5. On-Site Personnel: Name Irmee Huhn Tom O'Neill Anthony Vandeven Christoph Stannik Dave Adams Brian McGinn
6. Additional Comments:
Company EPA Region II START Region II ST ART Region II ST ART Region II START Region II ST ART
Duties on Site On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Sampler Sampler Sample Documentation Inventory Videotape
Samples were collected from four drums/containers that were selected by the OSC. All samples were collected using dedicated disposable sampling equipment (scoops and coliwasas). The samples were submitted for QA-2 data deliverables. The chain of custody is included as Attachment A.
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SUPERFUND TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT .!.ND RES?CNSE TEAM ::?A CON:rRACT 68-WS-0019
START-02-F-00934
TRANSMITTAL MEMO
To: Irmee Huhn. osc Removal Action Branch, U.S. EPA Region II
From: Smita Sumbaly, Data Reviewer ST ART Region II
Subject: Pyrolac Corporation Site Data Validation Assessment
Date: April 02, 1997
The purpose of this memo is to transmit the following information:
• Data validation results for the following parameters:
TAL RCRA Para.meters
05 samples 09 samples
• Matrices and Number of Samples
Sludge Liquid
02 samples 03 samples
• Sampling date: February 25, 1997
The final data assessment narrative and original analytical data package are attached.
cc: START PM START FILE TDD #:
TDD#: PCS#:
Thomas O'Neill 02-97-02-0020 02-97-02-0013 1775
In Association with Resource Applications. Inc., R.E. Saniera Associates, PRC Environmental Management. Incl Q O Q 4 Q C.C. Johnson & Malhotra, P.C., and GAB Environmental Services, Inc. ·
As requested quality control and perfonnance measures for the data packages noted have been examined and compared to EPA standards for compliance. Measures for the following general areas were evaluated as applicable:
Data Completeness Spectra Matching Quality Surrogate Spikes Matrix Spikes/Duplicates Calibration
Blanks DFI'PP and BFB Tuning Chromatography Holding Times Compound ID (HSL, TIC)
Any statistical measures used to support the following conclusions are attached so that the review may be reviewed by others.
Summary of Results
Acceptable as Submitted Acceptable with Comments Unacceptable, Action Pendin~ Unacceptable
I Metals
II RCBA Parameters
Data Reviewed by: ·:~.y.\' J:9 -~\ \M p,;;}:1
Approved By: 3/f'vlJML tJ ;>
Area Code/Phone No.: (908) 225-6116
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NARRATIVE
CASE No. 1775
Pyrolac Corporation Site
55 Schoon A venue, Hawthorne, New Jersey.
Laboratory Name: ANA Lab, Inc. 205 Campus Drive, Edison, New Jersey,
INTRODUCTION:
The laboratory's portion of this Case consisted of 5 liquid/slud~e samples collected on February 25, 1997.
The laboratory reported __NQ_ problem(s) with the receipt of these samples.
The laboratory reported ...No.. problems with the analyses of Total Metals and RCRA Parameters.
The evaluator has commented on the criteria specified under each fraction heading. All criteria have been assessed, but no discussion is given where the evaluator has determined that criteria were adequately performed or require no comment. Details relevant to these comments are given on the following forms.
A:\QAQC.DAT
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IV. Inorganic:
_:t,_ Data Summary/Tabulated Results _:t,_ Initial and Continuing Calibration _:t,_ Blanks _NA_ ICP Interference Check _:t,_ Spike Sample Recovery _:t,_ Duplicates _:t,_ Detection Limits _NA_Standard Addition Results _:t,_ ICP Serial Dilutions _:t,_ Holding Times ...NA ICP Interelement Correction Factors _:t,_ ICP Linear Ranges _:t,_ Chain of Custody . _:t,_ Raw Data _:t,_ Quantitation, Conversions, Dilutions, etc.
Comments:
1. Refer to Data Assessment Narrative.
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STA .. 1"'-il)ARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Title: Evaluation of Inorganic Data for the Contract laboratory Program
The following flags have been applied in red by the data validator and must be considered by the data user.
This flag indicates the result qualified as estimated.
A red-line drawn through a sample result indicates an unusable value. The red-lined data are known to contain significant errors based on documented information and must not be used by the data user.
The results that do not carry "J" or a "redline" are fully usable.
The legend of contractual qualifiers applied by the laboratory on Form I's is found on page B-20 of SOW ILM0l.0.
A.2.2 The data assessment is provided below and on the attached sheets.
On February 25, 1997, USEPA Region II sampling personnel collected five (05) high concentration liquid/sludge (waste paint materials) drum samples from the Pyrolac Corporation Site, 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey. On February 26, 1997, the samples were hand-delivered to ANA lab, Inc., 205 Campus Drive, Edison, New Jersey. The laboratory verified that the samples were received intact.
The liquid/sludge samples were analyzed for Total metals and RCRA parameters. Target Analyte List (TAL) analyses were performed following the SW846 Method Numbers 3050A/7000A Series. RCRA Characteristics were analyzed according to SW 846 Method Numbers 1010 for Flashpoint, 9010 for Reactive Cyanide, 9030 for Reactive Sulfide and 9045 for Corrosivity.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Evaluation of Inorganic Data for the Coni:ract laboratory Program Appendix A.2: Data Assessment Narrative
A.2.2 (continuation)
Client identification (ID) and laboratory ID numbers are as follows:
Client ID No. Lahocatoa ID No,
P-1 97-02-0490-01
P-2 97-02-0490-02
P-3 97-02-0490-03
P-4 97-02-0490-04
P-5 97-02-0490-05
1) Sludge sample P-2 is a field duplicate of sample P-5.
Matrix
Liquid
Sludge
Liquid
Liquid
Sludge
Date: Jan. 1992 Number: HW-2 Revision: 11
The results presented in the data package are acceptable, with the exception noted in the following data assessment narrative.
10004g
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Title: Evaluation of Inorganic Data for the Contract laboratory Program Appendix A.2: Data Assessment Narrative
A.2.2 (continuation)
CALIBRATION:
Date: Jan. 1992 · Number: HW-2
Revision: 11
The correlation coefficient (rJ of standard concentration versus absorbance readings is greater than ( >) 0.995 for all linear calibration curves generated in the data package.
' 1\:fATRIX SPIKE RECOVERY:
The following analytes were either qualified as estimated ("J") or rejected ("redlined") in the associated samples due % recoveries ( %R) outside of specified QC limits in the corresponding spike sample and because the sample result (SR) concentrations < 4 X the spike added (SA) concentration.
ANAL YTE PERCENT QC RECOVERY RECOVERY LIMIT
Antimony
Mercury
61.0%
11.4%
75-125%
75-125%
FIELD DUPLICATE ANALYSIS:
QUALIFIER ASSOCIATED SAMPLES
"J''
"J"
P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4 & P-5
P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4 & P-5
The following analytes were either qualified as estimated ("J") or rejected ("redlined") in the associated field duplicate samples because the Relative Percent Difference(RPD) or Difference(Dift) between the sample (P-2) and corresponding a field duplicate sample (P-5) is outside the specified QC criteria:
ANALYTE
Lead
Sodium
RPO/DIFFERENCE
diff >2XMDL
diff >2 XMDL
QUALIFIER
"J"
"J"
ASSOCIATED SAMPLES
P-2 & P-5
P-2 & P-5
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STA.J.'-fDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
( Title: Evaluation of Inorganic Data for the Contract laboratory Program Appendix .-\.2: Data Assessment Narrative
A.2.2 (continuation)
ANALYTICAL SPIKE RECOVERY:
Date: Jan. 1992 Number: HW-2 Revision: 11
The following inorganic (Furnace) analyte was either qualified as estimated (" J") or rejected (("redlined n)) in the associated samples due to analytical spilre recoveries ( %R) 01,1tside of specified QC limits ( 85-115 % ) in the associated sampies:
ANALYTE
Thallium
QC RECOVERY LIMIT
85-115 %
QUALIFIER ASSOCIATED SAMPLES
P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4 & P-5
NOTE: For Sb (antimony) analytical spike recovery criteria were also outside the Control limit but no further qualification was required since the samples were previously qualified due to matrix spilre criteria. ·
RCRA PARAMETERS: -
Laboratories provided analysis of a method blank at the beginning of the run. All analytical blank results are within QC criteria. ( < MDL). QC runs for the package consists of a blank spilre and blank spike duplicate. All blank spike recoveries for reactive cyanide and reactive sulfide are above the 50%. All RPD values for blank spike duplicate analysis fall within± 20% and no qualifications are necessary.
Reactive Cyanide: All samples do not exhibit characteristics of reactive cyanide.
Reactive sulfide: All samples do not exhibit characteristics of reactive sulfide.
Corrosiviiy; The pH/Corrosivity values were reported between 5.8 - 6.8 pH unit.
IiI)itabiliiy; Only sample # P-3 ignited. All other samples were non ignitable.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Title: Evaluation of Inorganic Data for the Contract laboratory Program Appendix A.2: Data Assessment Narrative
A.2.2 ( continuation)
A:2.3 Contract Problem/Non-Compliance:
A laboratory reported incorrect sample concentrations for the following samples: -
Date: Jan. 1992 Number: HW-2 Revision: 11
Cobalt: P-4 & P-5; Manganese: P-2 and Mercury: P-1. Data reviewers called the laboratory and received the corrected form I's and sample worksheets.
MMB/ESAT Reviewer: Signature Date:
Contractor Reviewer: rl;:~ I I j-§ -~ IJ 6 e~/ , ·--signature
c,U I 0~ I 9 l Date:
Verified by: Signature Date:
100048
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Lab Code: AN a. J ,Af? Casa No.: 177 :::- .
Matrix (soiltNater): >/4? 1 '/ / / 1 CT U J 'd ) /
% Solids Sample: I «z7 -/,
U.S. EPA - CLP
6 FJELD DUPLICATES
SAS No.: ____ _
Concentration Units (ug/1.. or mg/l<g dry weight):
EPA SAMPLE NO.
?~ { P.s- r
SDG No.: _____ _
Level (low/med): I-/ 1 C1},
% Solids Duplicata: I ,,,-r: _,
'! i .,
.I ,, •I ·1
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,:•::1--g::-=:::-~:----ium:"""""' -==--== ..... : ::t s--o I ,,..,,;;;, ~ , {J : U I c:::-n . n . IV I i;i • Lf : c::::. ~ ~; :: t' ~ I i Chromium II - ! U , U I t--J J C l P 1
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,:Le:: ___ a.;..;..d;:;:;:;:;:;:~1·>--1 _:±_So __ l · o? <;"7 • O I I U lr7 Z'i<-~ .· P Maonesium : ttr0i·I '9.. I • o I 9 9 • O I l,za,o i P I
'Manoanese ii /v07-I 1 LI :2,n. t'i ! I t <72./'J • IJ fO·O ·· ll_L :,-:.;1
M_;..;;e:....;rc=u'-'-ry ___ ,_! =±:....;CJ=--· :....I _i n • i..:i 7 II t"J • /.;?, 7 I I (J • 0 ii o, o Iii 0/ II li--1 N __ ic ___ ke.,;;..;.1 __ ----'il!----- : \.) i I u I f t-/ l C. I ...J:.J i1Potassium :I :t:<o 1
1 1 L..I • O · I I~· O I 117 · ll !I I 1-1:..J
!1--CI Se=le=n=ium::.:.:......_ ...... il _________ ! _u.,.....1.....-----------,.-u-, II N I c, I •• .. · F I !,-;S_iiv....c,e_r ___ ·;_: ___ I LJ I I lJ II !I N.I (, l~__E__JJ ii-=So=d=ium=.:.... __ i =t. Io ,----'.'<.f:-. -c----i 1----~~-,-c------.-1---• -::i.t,o·/.1!~ IL2:I....,.:.J:_JJ i Thallium ;\ - U I I \J i :j N 16 iL._.J~il ! Vanadium H l U ! U I ii l'I I<,, IL.....J P ! ! Zinc ! I c.,v ·/ · 6 '-I n • 0 ii 7 c::rJ • 0 I I ,s: ~ "/cl I .:-- • IQ ; I p i
!..=CV=;an-=--id-e --::i-------'-"-=-"-,1-----'-'-'-'--'""---=;,....._-..,...I --,:I ; ! :, :, ii ~ !
FORMVI - IN
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Project: Pyrolac Corporation Site
Sampling Date: February 25, 1997 !Method Soil
'Total Metals :Derection Pl Limit 9701-0490-0 l
:~P~e~=e~m~S~o=1~~s--- 100 !Dilution Factor
-1Alumimum !Antimony !Arsenic !Barium !Beryllium Cadmium Calcium Chromium Cobalt Copper Iron Lead Magnesium Manganese
I i ! I
I i I I I
300
1.0
0.8
100.0
0.10
0.40
25.0
10.0
25.0
5.0 20.0 25.0
5.0
5.0
!
I i
i
I i I I !
u u u u u u
40.0
u u u u u
12.0
u Mercury 0.05 0.759 Nickel • Potassium Selenium I Silver Sodium Thallium Vanadium Zinc
Inorganic Qualifiers
U • non-detected compound J - estimated value
10.0
10.0 I 1.0 I 5.0 I 5.0 I 1.0
300 5.0
B - between the instrument detection limit (IDL) . and the method detection limit (MDL)
R - rejected compound
u 15.0
u u
28.0
u u
7.0
Soil Pl
9702-0490-0:?. 100
u J u
u u u u
I 28.0 !
' u ! u ! u I u I 257.0
I 81.0
I 1430.0
J I 0.127
I u I 14.0
I u I u· I 36.0
J I u I u I 640.0
Zn 10X O/F
J
J
J
J
J
START PM: Thomas O'Neill
SAMPLE #/CONCENTRATION (mg/Kg) Soil P3
9702-0490-03
i I I
i I I
I I I I I
I I
I
100
u 34.1
u u u u
61.0 151.0
u u
3180.0 1010.0
26.0
u 0.800
u 16.0
u u
46.0 u u
12.0 Sb 10XD/F Fe20XD/F PbSXD/F
I Soil
I P4 9702-0490-04 I
100
u· J u
u u u
I u I
: 43.0 I u i 87.0 i u I
i 38.0
I 271.0
I 18.0
I u J I 0.899
I u I 16.0
I u I u I 20.0
J I u I u I 13.0
! Soil P5
I
9702-0490-05 100
u J u J
u IJ
u u
50.0
u 88.9 u u
! u J I 99.0 '
1580.0
J I 0.127 J
I u I 13.0
I u I u I
I 25.0 J
J i u J
I u i 750.0
Zn 10XD/F
100050
! I I
I i l I
I I I I I I I I
OTHER ANAL YTES WORK TABLE
Project: Pyrolac Corporation Site
Sampling Date: February 25, 1997
'RCR..\ Characteristics
· : Percent Moisture I Dilution Factor
!Reactive Cvanide !Reactive Sclfide jpH Determination I I gnitability
(P.:'._l Semi Transparem. black. hi~hiy viscous organic iiquid. par-..ia.iiy poiymerized. iinseed oil like odor. Solubie in Methyiene Chicride. Sciubie in 1: 1 Acetone:Hexane. Panial Poivmeriz.2.rion in t::iex2..;--:e
(P3)
(P4)
B · 1 • • • • fa.J,.~I·ik · . - . ncr;: cotorea. organic pa.mt waste, stroog ~"" e oaor. rugn. pigment concentration.. standard paint like viscosity. Partially soluble in MeC12. readily soluble in Acerone. Soluble in 1: 1 !\fix of ~leC12 & Acet0ne. Not soluble in Hexane. Soluble in 1: 1 Acernne:Hexane. Pigments remain suspended in all solvents.
(f)~cl~ Clear. yellow, highly viscous organic liquta: ~ .lHc'e odor. resin like marerial. Polymerizes in N1ECL2, Freely soluble in Acewne. Soluble in 1: 1 ~-lix ofMeC12 & Acetone. Not soluble in Hexane. Soluble in 1: 1 Acetone:Hexane.
(PS) Semi Transparent, black, highly viscous organic liquid. partially polymerized, linseed oil like odor. Soluble in Methylene Chloride. Partial polymerization in Hexane. Soluble in 1: 1 MeCl2:Hexane. Soluble in l: I Acetone Hexane.
WASTE DILUTIONS: BNA (3/6/97) #1 LO g/100 ml Merhylene Chloride. #2 l. Qg.J 100 ml Merhvlene Chloride. #3 #4
. - . l.0g/100 ml Methylene Chloride. (Filter extract) 1.0 g/10.0ml Acetone. then 0. lmL of Acetone extract imo 100.0 ml Mecl2 1.0 g/100 ml Methylene Chloride.
WASTE DILUTIONS: PEST/PCB: (3/6/97) #1 1.0 g/100 ml Hexane.
#3 1. Oru 100 m1 I : l Acemne:Hexane. then excharn,e to Hexane. 1. Og! l 00 IT1L 1 : 1 Acetone:Hexane. (Filter exu;;cr) then exchange to Hexane 1. 0g/ 100 mi 1 : 1 Acetone:Hexane. then .exchange to Hexane. l .O gi 100 ml I: l Acerone:Hexane, then exchange to Hexane.
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AN.A.LAB. INC. 205 Campus Plaza, Edison. New Jersey 0883i (908)225--4111
Batch all sampies toge~he=-. Use Sampie P-3 for MS/MSD QC Sarnpie All samples are hig:i concentration waste paim marerials. Repon all results mg er ug/Kg. % Solids is not applicable.
All samples to be anaiyzed for: TCL Voa by 8240B TCL SemiVoa (BNA) by 8270 TCL Pesticides by 8080 TCL List Metals by 7000 Series RCRA Ignitabiiity (by Flash Point closed Cup) RCRA Corrosivity (by pH) Solids (mix w/H20) RCRA Reacfrve Cyanide RCR.A .. Reactive Sulfide
EPA 524.2 Drinking Water Volatiles ·TIThrs Trihalomethanes Drinking Water EPA 502.2 Compound List By 52-U Additional Calibrated Compounds (524.2)
EPA TO-14 Volatile Organics Air (Summa) BTE..X. TPH in Air. (Summa) EPA T0-14(Mod) Volatile Organics Air (redlar Bag) EPA TO-I BTEX. TPH in Air. (Ted.far Bag) EPA TO-I
c~s: FIL~LE ORGANIC LIQUIDS ARE :REPORTED ON A WEIGHT BASIS ON'T . .Y. S = RESULTS BY METHOD OF .ADDITION PROCEDURE < :: LESS TRAN ~ = CORRELATION COEFF:Ic:rs:NT FOR METHOD OF ADDiTION IS
LESS THAN 0.995 APTER REPEATED ONCE. B = LESS THAN MINDmM DETECTION LIMIT (MDL)
-~~~\\Ht"' ~ I "/30. O 0.121.:r <10.0 14.0 <1.0 <5.0 . J6.0:f <l. o.:r <300.0 640.0
~HMEN'I'S: .
- MDL (mg/kg}
300.0 LO 0.8
100.0 0.10 0.40
25.0 10.0 25.0 s.o
20.0 25.0 5.0 s.o o.os
10,.0 10 .. 0 1.0 s.o 5.0 1.0 300 s.o
FJ:L'iERA:aLE ORGANJ.:C LJ:QUIDS ARE RBPORTED ON A WEIGHT BASIS ONLY. S = RESULTS BY METHOD OF ADDITION PROCEDURE . < = LESS THAN + = CORRELATION COEFFICIENT FOR METHOD OF ADDITION IS
LESS THAN 0.995 APTER llPEATED ONCE. B = LESS TlWf HINIMOH DETECTION LIKJ:T (MDL)
ND = NOT DE"I'ECTA.:BLE ME207
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ANA I.Ab iNc. 205CcmcusP1czo1,RcmonCer.:er.:c,scn NJC8837 Tel (9C8J22~--l1'1 Fcx (9Ce)225--l1!0
FILTERABLE OR.GANI".' I.:.l '..;'JIDS ARE REPORTED ON A WE'IGBT BASIS ONLY. S = RESULTS BY Mi·~!'1: · OF ADDITION PROCEOORE < - LESS THAN + = CORRELATJ:ON COEFFICIENT FOR M:E4BIOD OF ADDITION IS
LESS THAN 0.995 AFTER R§EATED ONCE. B = LESS THAR MINIMUM DETEC'?IOH L!HIT (MDL)
* In Association with Resource Applications, Inc., A.E. Sarriera Associates, PAC Environmental Management, li•O Q O 7 2 C.C. Johnson & Malhotra, P.C., and GAB Environmental Services, Inc. .. · .
( u~s. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
t~ April 10, 1997
Innee Huhn, OSC USEPA Region II
Brian McGinn · ST ART Data Review Team
QA/QC Compliance Review Summary
As requested quality control and perform~ce measures for the data packages noted have been examined and compared to EPA standards for compliance. Measures for the following general areas were evaluated as applicable:
Data Completeness Spectra Matching Quality Surrogate Spikes Matrix Spikes/Duplicates Calibration
Blanks DFTPP and BFB Tuning Chromatography Holding Times Compound ID (HSL, TIC)
Any statistical measures used to support the following conclusions are attached so that the review may be reviewed by others.
Summary of Results
Acceptable as Submitted Acceptable with Comments Unacceptable, Action Pending Unacceptable
Data Reviewed by:
Approved By:
Area Code/Phone No.:
I VOA
X
II BNA
X
~-~ '
flb,®?_,., (908) 225-6116
III IV PEST/PCB HERB
X
Date: ~f 0/7 7-
Date: </(ro(f1
100J>1:
t· SITE NAME:
NARRATIVE
CASE No. 1775
Pyrolac Corp.
55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ
Laboratory Name: .... A ..... n .... a_1a_b.._ _______________ _
INTRODUCTION:
The laboratory's portion of this Case consisted ofJlS... samples collected on February 25. 1997,
The laboratory reported ..NtL problem(s) with the receipt of these samples.
The laboratory reported ,.No.. problems with the analyses of samples for Hi~h concentration TCL.
The evaluator has commented on the criteria specified under each fraction heading. All criteria have been assessed, but no discussion is given where the evaluator has determined that criteria were adequately performed or require no comment. Details relevant to these comments are given on the forms followed.
_LMS/MSD . _L Compound ID (HSL, TIC) _L Spectra Quality _L Standards _y_ Chromatography _y_ Data Completeness
1. Refer to Data Assessment Narrative.
III. Pesticides
_y_ Holding Times _y_ Instrument Performance _y_ Surrogate Recovery _LMS/MSD _L Compound ID (HSL, TIC) _y_ Chromatography
co·mments:
_y_ Calibration Linearity _LBlank _y_ Retention Time Window _y_ Analytical Sequence _L RT Check for TCX and DCB
1. Refer to Data Assessment Narrative.
100075.
ATTACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6
t~. CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
Functional Guidelines for Evaluating Organic Analysis
CASE# __ ~-LAB: Analab
SDG # 1775 SITE: Pyrolac Corp,
The current Functional Guidelines for evaluating organic data have been applied.
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All data are valid and acceptable except tho.5e analytes which have been qualified with a "J" (estimated), 11N11 (presumptive evidence for the presence of the material), "U" (non-detects), "R" (unusable), or "JN" (presumptive evidence for the presence of the material at an ~imated value). All action is detailed on the attached sheets.
Two facts should be noted by all data users. First, the "R11 flag means that the associated value is unusable. In other words, due to significant QC problems, the analysis is invalid and provides no information as to whether the compound is present or not. 11R 11 values should not appear on data tables because they cannot be relied upon, even as a last resort. The second fact to keep in mind is that no compound concentration, even if it has passed all QC tests, is guaranteed to be accurate. Strict QC serves to increase confidence in data but any value potentially contains error.
· Analytical data qualified as "JN" or "R" may not be used to demonstrate compliance with Toxicity Characteristic or Land Ban Regulations.
Reviewer's Signature:
Verified By:
Date: 4- / JiL/19 :l.]-
Date:_/_119_
ATTACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6
t- CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
. . . .
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On the 25 of February 1997 ;five high-concentration liquid samples were collected by-START personnel at -the Pyrolac Corp. Site, located at 55 Schoon Avenue, Hawthorne, NI. All samples were hand-delivered to Analab of Edison, NI. The samples were received by the laboratory in good condition. Samples were analyzed for all or some of the following parameters: Target Compound Llst (TCL) and RCRA characteristics. This assessment covers the organic portion of the data package. ·
Client identification (ID) and laboratory ID numbers:
' Client ID No Pl P2 P3 P4 PS
I,,aboratocy ID No. 97-02-490-001 97-02-490-002 97-02-490-003 97-02-490-004 97-02-490-005
Ma1rix -. Liquid
Liquid Liquid
.Liquid Liquid .
Sample Date · 2/25/97 2/25/97 2/25/97 2/25/97 2nsm
C:\DAT AASSESMENT\1775PRYO.ORG
100077
ATTACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6
1. HOLDING TIMES:
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CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
The amount or an anaJyte in a sample can change with time due to chemical instability, degradation, volatilization, etc. If the specified holding time is exceeded, the data may not be vaJid. Those anaJytes detected in the samples whose holding time has been exceeded will be quaJified as estimated, "J". The . non-detects (sample quarititation limits) will be flagged as estimated, "J", or unusable, "R", if the
' . '
holding times are grossly exceeded.
f· -
The fo11owing anaJytes in the samples shown·were qualified because or holding time:
TCL Data:
YQA - The following data were qualified as estimated "J" _due to exceeding holding time criteria:
No problems were found.
Note: If properly preserved, aqueous samples maintained at 4°C must be analyzed within fourteen (14) days of collection. If unpreserved, aqueous samples must be analyzed within seven (7) days for aromatic hydrocarbons. Soil/Solid samples must be analyzed within ten (10) days of collection.
EN.A - The following data were qualified as estimated "J". due to exceeding holding time criteria:
No problems were found.
Pest/PCBs - The following data were qualified as estimated "J" due to exceeding holding time criteria:
No problems were found.
Note: High concentration samples must be extracted within ten (14) days of collection. Extracts must be analyzed within forty (40) days of extraction.
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ATTACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6 f·
2. BLANK CONTAMINATION:
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CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
Quality Assurance (QA) blanks [i.e., method, trip, field or rinse blanks] are prepared to identify any contamination which may have been introduced into the samples during sample preparation or field activity. Method blanks ~ laboratory contamination. Trip blanks measure cros.,-contamination of samples during shipment. Field and rime blanks ~ cross-contamination of samples during field operatiom. H the coneentration of the anaJyte is less than S times the blank contaminant level (10 times for common contaminants), the analytes are qualified as non-detects, "U" •. The following analytes in the samples shown were qualified with "U" for these reasons:
A) Method Blank Contamination
Y.fJA - The following compounds were qualified as non-detected "U" in the associated samples due to method blank contamination:
No problems were found.
B.NA - The following compounds were qualified as non-detected "U" in the associated samples due to method blank contamination:
No problems were found.
Pest/PCBs - The following compounds were qualified as non-detected "U" in the associated samples due to method blank contamination:
No problems were found.
3. MASS SPECTROMETER TUNING:
Tuning and performance criteria are established to ensure adequate ~ resolution, proper identification of compounds, and to some degree, sufficient instrument sensitivity. These criteria are not sample specific. Instrument performance is determined using standard materials. Therefore, these criteria should be met in all circumstances. The tuning standard for volatile organics is bromofluorobenzene (BFB) and for semi-volatiles is decafluorotriphenyl-phosphine (DFf PP).
H the ~ cah'bration ~ in error or missing, all ~ated data will be classified as unusable "R". The following samples shown were qualified with 11R 11 beat.use of tuning:
No problems were found.
ATTACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6
4. CALIBRATION:
PAGES
CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
Satisfactory instrument calibration is established to ensure that the instrument is capable of producing acceptable quantitative data. An initial calibration demonstrates that the instrument is capable of giving acceptable performance at the beginning of an experimental sequence. The continuing calibration verifies that the instrument is giving satisfactory daily performance.
Response Factor:
The response factor measures the instrument's response to specific chemical compounds. The response factor for the VOA/BNA Target Compound List (TCL) must be 2:.. 0.05 in both the initial and continuing calibrations. A value 0.05 indicates a serious detection and quantitation problem (poor sensitivity). If the mean RRF of the initial calibration or the continuing calibration has a response factor < 0.05 for any analyte, those analytes detected in environmental samples will be qualified as estimated
11J11• All non-detects for those compounds will be rejected 11R". The following analytes in the samples
shown were qualified because of response factor:
Initial Calibration
.Y.QA - The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" (positive values only) or rejected "R" (non-detected "U" values only) in the associated samples because the Initial Calibration Mean RRF value is < 0.05:
Compound 2-Chloroethyl Vinyl Ether
Qualifier R
Associated Sampte(s) Pl, P2, P3 and PS
B..NA - The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" (positive values only) or rejected "R" (non-detected "U" values only) in the associated samples because the Initial Calibration Mean RRF value is < 0.05:
No problems were found.
Continuing Calibration
.Y.QA - The· following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" (positive values only) or rejected "R" (non-detected "U" values only) in the associated samples because the Continuing Calibration RRF50 is < 0.05:
Compound 2-Butanone
Qualifier R
Associated Sample(s) P2 and P4
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AITACHMENT 1 SOP NO. HW-6
4. CALIBRATION (continued):
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CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
BNA - The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" (positive values only) or rejected "R" (non-detected "U" values only) in the associated samples because the Continuing Calibration RRFSO is < 0.05:
Compound. Benzoic acid
5. CALIBRATION:
Qualifier R
Associated Sample(s) Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS
PERCENT RELATIVE STANDARD DEVIATION (%RSD) AND PERCENT DIFFERENCE (%D):
Percent RSD is cak:ulated from the initial calibration and is used to indicate the stability of the specific compound response factor over increasing concentration. Percent D compares the response factor of the continuing calibration check to the mean response factor (RRF) from the initial calibration. Percent Dis a meamire or the instrument's daily perfonnance. Percent RSD must be < 30% and %D must be < 25%. A value outside of these QC limits indicates potential detection and quantitation errors. For these reasons, all positive results are nagged as estimated, "J"; and non-detects are flagged "UJ". If %RSD and/or %D grossly exceed QC criteria, non-detect data may be qualified "R".
For the PESTICIDE/PCB fraction, if %RSD exceeds 20% for all analytes except for the 2 surrogates (which must not exceed 30% RSD), qualify all associated positive results 11J11 and non-detects "UJ".
The following analytes in the samples shown were qualified for %RSD and %D:
Initial Calibration
.Y.QA - Positive values of the following compounds were qualified as estimated "J" in the associated samples because the Initial Calibration %RSD is between 30-90% when the mean RRF is > 0.05:
No qualification., were found necessary.
BNA - Positive values of the following compounds were qualified as estimated "J" in the associated samples because the Initial Calibration %RSD is between 30-90% when the mean RRF is > 0.05:
No qualification., were found necessary.
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Initial Calibration ( continued)
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Pest/PCBs - The following compounds were qualified as estimated "I" or rejected "R" in the associated samples because 1he linearity criteria or the percent relative standard deviation (%RSD) of the Initial Calibration is > 20% for either one or both GC columns:
No problems were found.
Continuing Calibration:
YQA - The following compounds were qualified as estimated "J" because the Continuing Calibration %D is between 25-90% when the RRF50 is > 0.05:
Associated Sample(s) Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3, P4 and PS Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3 and P4 Pl, P2, P3 and P4 PS PS 10-008?
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Continuing Calibration:
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Pest/PCBs - Toe Relative Percent Difference (%RSD) for PEM compound amounts in the continuing calibration verification analyses and/or the RPO amounts in the Individual Standard Mixes of the continuing calibration verification analyses are 2:.. 25 % for either one or both GC columns. The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to exceeding Continuing Calibration QC criteria:
No problems were found.
P~&-The following compounds were qualified as estimated "J" in the associated samples because the Continuing Calibration %Dis between 25-90% for these compounds on the primary GC column:
No problems were found.
6. SURROGATES/SYSTEM MONITORING COMPOUNDS (SMC):
All samples are spiked with swrogate/SMC compounds prior to sample preparation to evaluate overall laboratory performance and efficiency of the analytical technique. If the mearured surrogate/SMC concentrations were outside contract specifications, qualifications were applied to the samples and analytes as shown below. The following_analytes for the samples shown were qualified because of surrogate/SMC recovery:
YQA - Toe following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to surrogate recovery outside specified QC limits:
No problems were found.
BNA The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to surrogate recovery outside specified QC limits:
No problems were found.
Pest/PCBs - The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to Tetrachloro-m-xylene (TCX) and Decachlorobiphenyl (DCB) surrogate recoveries are both outside specified advisory QC limits (30-150%):
No problems were found.
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7. INTERNAL STANDARDS PERFORMANCE:
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Internal standard (IS) performance criteria ensure that the GC/MS sensitivity and response are stable during evt1cy experimental run. The internal standard area count must not vary by more than a factor or 2 (-50% to 100%) from the as.sociated continuing calibration standard. The retention time or the internal standard must not vary more than ± 30 seconds from the ~iated continuing calibration standard. If the area count is outside the -SO% to 100% range or the ~ted standard, all or the positive results for compounds quantitated using that IS are qualified as estimated 11J11
, and all nondetects as ,;UJ"only if the IS area is < SO% Non-detects are qualified as "R" if there is a severe Joss or sensitivity ( < 25% or associated IS area counts).
If an internal standard retention ti.me varies by more than 30 seconds, the reviewer will use professional judgement to determine either partial or total rejection or the data for that sample fraction. The following analytes in the samples shown were qualified because or internal standard performance:
YQA The following compounds were·either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" in the associated samples due to exceeding Internal Standard (IS) QC criteria (within -50% to + 100% of the Continuing Calibration 12-hour standard):
No problems were found.
BNA- The following compounds were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" in the aswciated samples due to exceeding Internal Standard (IS) QC criteria (within -50% to + 100% of the Continuing Calibration 12-hour standard):
Internal Siandatd Pet~m IS Arca, Co:wit Qualifir::[ Tuial ADl!.l~s Am iai'd Qf ~ 12-li!ll.lt Stillld,ml Qualifi~lSiimpl, ~
1 Positive values only were qualified as estimated "J" in the indicated samples.
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Sample
P2
P2
P2
P2
CLP DATA ASSESSMENT
INTERNAL ST AND ARD AREA OUTLIERS
IntemaJ Standard Area Lower Limit Upper Limit BNA Fraction
l ,4-Dichlorobenzene-d4 97027 21328 85310
Nanhthalene-d8 214270 50235 200940
Phenanthrene-d l 0 206170 50161 200644
Chrvsene-dl2 177122 42390 169558
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< -15% orthe ll-hour Starul.ard
10664 !
25118
25080 !
21195
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8. COMPOUND IDENTIFICATION:
A) VOLATILE AND SEMI-VOLATILE FRACTIONS:
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TCL compounds are identified. on the GC/MS by using the analyte's relative retention time (RRT) and by comparison to the ion spectra obtained from known standards. For the results to be a positive hit, the sample peak must be within± 0.06 RRT units of the standard compound, and have an ion spectra which has a ratio of the primary and secondary m/e intensities within 20% of that in the standard compound. For the Tentatively Identified Compounds (TICs) the ion spectra must match accurately. In the cases where there is not an adequate ion spectrum match, the laboratory may have proyided false positive identifications. The following analytes in the samples shown were qualified for compound identification: '
The following colIJPOUllds were qualified as estimated "J" in the indicated samples because they could not be chromatographically resolved:
No problems were found.
B) PESTICIDE FRACTION:
The retention.time of the reported compounds must fall within the calculated retention time windows for the two chromatographic columns and a GC/MS conflI1118tion is required if the concentration exceeds 10 ng/ml in the rma1 sample extract. The percent difference (%D) of the positive results obtained on the two GC columns would be .s.25%. The follo:wing analytes in the samples shown were qualified because of compound identification:
Pest/PC& -The following detected compounds were qualified due to a percent difference (%D) between the primary and confirmation columns > 25 % :
No problems were found.
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9. MATRIX SPIKE/SPIKE DUPLICATE, MS/MSD:
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The MS/MSD data are generated to determine the long-term precision and accuracy of the analytical · method in various matrices. The MS/MSD may be used in conjunction with other QC criteria for some additional qualification of the data. The following analytes, for the sampl~ shown, were qualified because of MS/MSD:
Y.!J.A - The following sample data were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to exceeding duplicate spike recovery QC criteria:
No qualifications were found necessary.
BNA - The following sample data were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to exceeding duplicate spike recovery QC criteria:
No qualifications were found necessary.
Pest/PCBs - The following sample data were either qualified as estimated "J" or rejected "R" due to exceeding duplicate spike recovery QC criteria:
No qualifications were found necessary.
10. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Ai."W OVERALL ASSESSMENT:
Due to high analyte concentration, the following compounds were qualified "E" for exceeding the calibradon range of the instrument even after sample dilution:
Fraction VOA VOA
Compound Toluene Toluene
Sample P3 P4
Concentration 240000 mg/Kg 64000mg/Kg
. . 100P8""
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11. This pack.age contain re-extraction, re-analysis or dilution results. Upon reviewing the QA results, the following Form l(s) are identified to be used:
VOA Fraction: Use SampleUi) P3 PS
BNA Fraction: Use Sample(s) Pl P2
Do Not Use Sample(s) P3RE PSRE
Do Not Use Sample(s) PlRE P2RE
1 Due to profesmonal judgement, data from the indicated sample will be used instead of data from the associated sample re-analysis and/or dilution analysis because overall QC criteria is better met in the original sample analysis.
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B - Compound detected in the corresponding method blank. J - Estimated value. JN - Presumptive evidence of a compound at an estimated value. R - Rejected compound.
100 U 100 U 2::IWU 100 U 100 U 100U 2500U 100U 100 U 100 U 2500U 100 U 100U 100 U 2500U ' 100 U 96J. 50UJ 1800 50UJ
1000 UJ 1000 UJ 25000UJ 1000 UJ sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1JOO U 50l:J sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1300U SQU sou sou 1300 U sou sou sou 1300 U 50 U
R 88000J .• R R sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1300U sou 500U 17000 • 13000 U I 500U sou sou 1300 U I sou sou sou 1300 U sou sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1300U ! sou sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1300 U sou sou sou 1300 U sou
R R 13000 U I R sou sou 1300U I sou sou sou 1300 U sou
500 UJ 91000 J • 71000 500 UJ 500UJ 500UJ 13000U 500 UJ sou sou 1300U sou sou sou 1300 U sou
5800* 240000 E • I 64000 E I 6300* sou sou 1300 U sou
U - Non-detected compound. B - Detected in the corresponding method blank. J • Estimated value.
Liquid P1
97-02-490-001 1.0 .. UJ UJ u UJ u u u u UJ u u u u u u R
UJ u u u
UJ u u
UJ u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u UJ u
UJ u u u u u
UJ u
JN - Presumptive evidence of a compound at an estimated value. R - Rejected compound.
SAMPLING DATE: February 25, 1997
Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid P2 P3 P4 PS
97 -02-490-002 97-02-490-003 97-02-490-004 97-02-490-005 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 UJ UJ UJ u UJ UJ UJ u UJ u u u UJ UJ UJ u UJ u u u UJ u u u u u I u u
UJ u I u u UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ u I u u UJ u u UJ UJ u u u UJ u I u u UJ u u u UJ u u u R R I R R
UJ UJ I UJ UJ UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u I u i u UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ u I u u u u u u
UJ UJ UJ u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u U. I u u u u I u u u u u UJ u u u u u u I u u UJ u u u u u u u UJ u· u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ u u ! u UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ u u u UJ 12000 J 970 J UJ u u u u
U • Non-detected compound. B • Detected in the corresponding method blank. J • Estimated value.
Liquid P1
97-02-490-001 1.0 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u
1.1 u u u u u u u u u u u u
JN"· Presumptive evidence of a compound at an estimated value. R • Rejected compound.
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SAMPLING DATE: February 25, 1997
Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid P2 P3 P4 PS
97-02-490-002 97-02-490-003 97-02-490-004 97-02-490-005 1.0 1.0 1.0 1:0 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u I u u u u I U. u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u I u u u u I u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u I u u ·U u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u I u u u u u u I u u I u u u u I u u . u u I u u I u
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Method 8240 Volatile Organics By GC/MS - Non-Aqueous Matrix
,-··:LI ENT : SAMPLE ID: PROJECT: SAMPLE VOL. DATA FILE:
WESTON 1 l NC. Pl 1771:3
>13873
LAB SAMPLE IO DATE SAMPLED: DATE RECEIVED: DATE ANALYZED:
9 7- 02-49 0-1
1000.0 EXTRACT/DATE:
DIL. FACT ANALYST: BM/BP -
NJDEP LAB ID: 12531
--------------------------------------------- -----------------------1 ·CAS t !COMPOUND I MG/KG I Q I MDL I :-----------1---------------------------------1---------1------1------I
74-87-3 I 74-83-9 I 75-01-4 I 75-00-3 I 75-09-2 I 67-64-1 I 75-15-0 I 75-35-4 I 75-34-3 I
156-60-5 I 67-66-3 I
107-06-2 I 78-93-3 t 71-55-6 I 56-23-5 I 08-05-4 I 75-27-4 I 78-87-5 I 79-01-6 I 71-43-2 I
10061-015 I 124-48-1 I
10061-026 I 110-75-8 I 79-00-5 I
. 75-25-2 I 108-10-1 I 591-78-6 I
79-34-5 I 127-18-4 I 108-88-J I 108-90-7 I 100-41-4 I 100-42-5 I 95-47-6 . I
I U I I U I I U I I U I I U I I U I I U I I U I I U I I. U I I U · I I U I I U I I U I I U I I U ·1 I U I I U I I U I
: ~ :r: I U I I U /J I I Mt<--. I I U I I U I I u_:r-1 I U :f"I I U I I U I I U I I· U I I 80000 I I U I I 91000 I I 330000 I•
I 100001 I 10 0 0 0·1 I 100001 I 100001 I 50001 11000001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 11000001 I 50001 I 50001 I 500001 I 50001 I 50001 I 1:30001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 100001 I 50001 I 50001 I 500001 I 500001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001 I 50001
J Indicates detected below MDL, Estimated Value U Indicates compound not detected
.... 9 ... Indicates compound al&o~-pr-esent,-'-in..:blank · E Exceeds· Calibration Range~- Estimated· Value
198
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ANAi.Ab iNc. ~05 Comi:;:us Plozo t. Romon Center. Edison. NJ 088:J7. lei. {908) 225-411 t. Fox: {908) 225-4110
Method 8240 Volatile Organics By GC/MS - Non-Aqueous Matrix
--------------------------------- --------- ------CHLOROMETHANE u BROMOMETHANE u VINYL CHLORIDE u CHLOROETHANE u METHYLENE CHLORIDE 96 .J ACETONE u::r CARBON DISULFIDE u 1,1-DICHLOROETHENE u 1 1-DICHLOROETHANE u Tfus-1
62-DICHLOROETHENE u
CHLOROF RM u 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE 2-BUTANONE
u B"/l...
liJ.Bl-TRICHLOROETHANE u C ON TETRACHLORIDE u VINYL ACETATE u BROMODICHLOROMETHANE u ~2-DICHLOROPROPANE u
ICHLOROETHENE u BENZENE u CIS-1,3-DICHLQROPROPENE u DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE u TRANS-~3-DICHLOROPROPENE u 1R1M2- ICHLOROETHANE u BO OFORM u 4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE Hf 2-HEXANONE 1E~C2-TETRACHLOROETHANE u T HLOROETHENE
>I u
$ TOLUENE "8(iO~ CHLOROBENZENE u
.,E' ETHYLBENZENE 11.,&tJO~ STYRENE .,. u M/P-XYLENE 9108 :f 0-XYLENE $- I ~:?Jo 9iQO 2-CHLOROETHYL VINYL ETHER PR
QUALIFIERS
J u B E
Indicates detected below MDL1 Estimated Value Indicates compound not detec~ed Indicates compound also present in blank Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
MDL ------100 100 100 100
50 1000
50 50 50 50 50 50
1000 50 50
500 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
500 500
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
500
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CHLOROMETHANE u BROMOMETHANE u VINYL CHLORIDE u CHLOROETHANE u METHYLENE CHLORIDE u:r ACETONE u::r CARBON DISULFIDE u 1 1-DICHLOROETHENE u 1
11-DICHLOROETHANE u
TRA.Ns-16
2-DICHLOROETHENE u CHLOROF RM . u 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE ~B u z 2-BUTANONE 0001 a o oe-:f 1>181-TRICHLOROETHANE I u C ON TETRACHLORIDE u VINYL ACETATE .lj I oct5ooo .E" BROMODICHLOROMETHANE u 1R2-DICHLOROPROPANE u T ICHLOROETHENE u BENZENE u CIS-1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE u DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE u TRANS-k3-DICHLOROPROPENE u 1R1M2- ICHLOROETHANE u BO OFORM u 4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE 056000 ,1 2" 2-HEXANONE u.::r 181~62-TETRACHLOROETHANE u TT HLOROETHENE :;:-- "'4-o. u TOLUENE ¢ I C0ol4009- E CHLOROBENZENE u ETHYLBENZENE :i: 100..SGOO z STYRENE
Indicates detected below MDL, Estimated Value Indicates compound not detec~ed Indicates compound also present in blank Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
LAB SAMPLE ID: DATE SAMPLED: DATE RECEIVED: DATE ANALYZED: OIL. FACT: ANALYST:
MG/KG Q
u u u u
1003:, u u u u u ].~ u u u u u u u u u u u u
71000 u u u
64000 E u
12000 u
72000 25000
u
J u B E
Indicates detected below MOLL Estimated Value Indicates compound not detec~ed Indicates compound also present in blank Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
CHLOROF RM 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE 2-BUTANONE lJlBl-TRICHLOROETHANE C ON TETRACHLORIDE VINYL ACETATE BROMODICHLOROMETHANE 1R2-DICHLOROPROPANE T ICHLOROETHENE BENZENE CIS-1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE TRANS-rfR3-DICHLOROPROPENE 1.f/llf.2- ICHLOROETHANE BO OFORM 4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE 2-HEXANONE 1E%162-TETRAcHL0RoETHANE T HLOROETHENE
;( TOLUENE CHLOROBENZENE
it ETHYLBENZENE STYRENE M/P-XYLENE 0-XYLENE y 2-CHLOROETHYL VINYL ETHER
QUALIFIERS
J u B E
Indicates detected below MOLL Estimated Value Indtcates compound not detec~ed . Indicates compound also present in blank Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
62-53-3· ANILINE · . ·lfl'i.-·.·~ .. u.:r l.000 111-44-4 BIS b2-CHLOROETHYLi ETHER u::r- l.000 541-73-1 1, 3- ICHLOROBENZEN · g, 1000 106-46-7 l 4~DICHLOROBENZENE 1000 95-50-1 l~·DICHLOROBENZENE . Ul 1000 100-51-6 B ZYL ALCOHOL
HJ-l.000
108-60-1 2E2'-0XY BIShliCHLOROPROPANE) 1000 67-72-1 H XACHLOROET E 1000 621-64-7 N-NITROSOOIPROPYL AMINE U1 · 1000 98-95-3 NITROBENZENE u 1000 78-59-1 ISOPHORONE u 1000
·111-91-1 BIS 12-CHLOROETHOXY~ METHANE u. 1000 120-82-1 lJjHT-TRICHLOROBENZ NE u 1000 91-20-3 N HALENE u 1000 65-85-0 BENZOIC ACID ~~ 5000 106-47-8 4-CHLOROANILINE 1000 87-68-3 HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE u 1000 91-57-6 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE U. 1000 77-47-4 HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE u 1000 91-58-7 2-CHLORONAPHTHALENE 8:1' 1000 88-74-4 2-NITROANILINE 5000 208-96-8 ACENAPHTHYLENE u 1000 131-11-3 DIMETHYL PHTHALATE u 1000 606-20-2 2~6-0INITROTOLUENE u 1000 83-32-9 A ENAPHTHENE u 1000 99-09-2 3-NITROANILINE u 5000 132-64-9 DIBENZOFURAN u 1000 121-14-2 2£4-DINITROTOLUENE u 1000 86-73-7 F UORENE . u 1000 84-66-2 DIETHYL PHTHALATE U. 1000
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J Indicates detected below MDL1 Estimated Value U Ind+cates compound not detec~ed . B Indicates compound also present in blank E Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
--------------------------------- --------- ------4-CHLOROPHENYL PHENYL ETHER u _:-4-NITROANILINE u N-NITROSODIPHENYL AMINE u 4-BROMOPHENYL PHENYL ETHER u HEXACHLOROBENZENE u PHENANTHRENE u ANTHRACENE u CARBAZOL~ DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE 8::r FLUORANTHENE gj"" BENZIDINE PYRENE u BUTYLBENZYL PHTHALATE u BENZO iAfILANTHRACENE u ~'-DC OROBENZIDINE u
YSENE 8::r BIS (2-ETHYLHElfltl PHTHALATE DI-N-OCTYL PHT TE &r BENZO !Bl FLUORANTHENE BENZO K FLUORANTHENE u BENZO A PYRENE u INDENO ( A2H3-CD~ PYRENE ,-DIBENZO ~ii AN HRACENE BENZO (GI ERYLENE
QUALIFIERS
J Ind~cates detected below MOLL Estimated Value U Indicates compound not detec~ed · B Indicates compound also present in blank E Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated. Value
--------------------------------- --------- ------PHENOL u 2-NITROPHENOL u 2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL u 2-CHLOROPHENOL u 2,4HLOICHLOROPHENOL u P-C ORO-M-CRESOL u 2,4,6-TRICHLOROPHENOL u 2 4 -DINITROPHENOL u 4~6f-DINITR0-2-METHYLPHENOL u 4-N TROPHENOL u PENTACHLOROPHENOL u 2,~5-TRICHLOROPHENOL u 2- THYLPHENOL · u 4-METHYLPHENOL u
QUALIFIERS J u B E
Indicates detected below MOLL Estimated Value Indicates compound not detec~ed Indicates c9mpound also presen~ in blank Exceeds Calibration Range, Estimated Value
Richard L. Caspe, Oi4ector Emergency and Remedial ResponsG Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region II - ._. 290 Broadway New York, New York 10007-1866
The New Jersey Department of Environm~ntal Protection (OQpartment) hereby submits the Pyrolac Corporation site ("site 11·) for CERCLA removal action consideration. Th• following intormation details the case history and supports the removal req_uest.
The site is located in a mi:leed industrial and residential area of Hawthorne Borough, Passaic County~ tt i• approximately 2.449 acre• in size and is bordered to the north by th• N4lxua Corporation facility· and the Erie-Lackawana railroad, to the west by Schoon Avenue, to the south by Passaic Avenuo and to the Gast by a woodQd area. The sit• _is designat.ed ail Block 17., Lot 11 on th• tax map ot Hawthorne Borough. Record• regar.ding site ownership indicate that Monro• Rappapport (dacea·sed) and Paulin• Rappapport, ot: Vulcan Laquer Corporation, purchased the site in 1966 ? and continued operations at th~ site, under the na~l Pyrolaocorporation, until 1977. In 1977 the Rappapports sold the businos& to Gail Dulberg and Stephen Dulberg (deceased). Operations continuGd at the site under the own•r•hip ot Cail Dulberg, with daily operations being managed by company president, Mark-Dulborg.
Pyrolac Cor;,oration qp,otat.ad aa a manufacturer of · . .indus~rial pratactive coating• at the aita unt.i 1 April 21, 190~ . when tho current owners ceased operations and abandonod the proporty.
Reeorda regarding pa•t operat.iona 1ndicate· that during the period trom 19,4 to 1977 inveat[gatlona,by the Hawthorno Fire 0epar~man\ reve&led that Pyrolac waa receiving chemical waste material from Ply-<:e11 Corporation and diapoaing of the material by dumping it inta a ditch on the site.. In addition, multiple diechargee ot chemical• from the Pyrolao operAtion also contributed to the 9round water contamination which ha• boen documented at th• aite,
On Nov•mbor 24, 1993 Pyrolac axecuted· an Adminiatrative consent Order with th• Department tor t.h..a cleanup ot the sit• with the
stipulation that the l.CO. uould not. bocoma A£ £~c.t.1ve unless t:.he responsi!He party (RP) could obtain financial assistance fr.om tha Department's Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. Efforta by the RP to obtain funding failed and the case has bQen listQd by the Department to await a publicly funded cleanup.
On April 22, 1996,tha Pass~ic county Department of Health rQceived a citizen complaint concerning odors coming from the direction of· the Pyrol:ae· Corp'oration site. . . .. . C ~ -
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On May 16, 1996 personnel from the Passaic county DepartrnQrit ot HGalth met with the former company,president, Mark DulbQrg, and conducted an inspection ot the aband?ned s·ite.. The invQstigat;ion revealed the presence of approximately fifty 55-gallon.steel drums c.ontain.ing va:rioua hazardous materials. In addition, material• were found ·stockpiled under a storage ca~opy located weat ot th•. faQtory building. Inside the factory building, which appearod to have been .yandalized, numerous unlabelled containers were tound broken, knocked over, or spilled onto the cement factory floor.
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On August 28, 1996, the Department contactod the EPA and requaated asaistanca in determining i! the sit• was 0 eligiblQ for a CERCLA rQmoval·action. EPA personnel ·encountered problems gainin<, access to the p~operty which resulted in a delay of the sit9 inspoctigri required by EPA to verify existing site conditions.
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On November 26, 1996. a~cess was provided by tho for:mer·ownQr •. EPA personnel documented ~h• pres~nce ot approximately 200 drums, l00 corttainers varying in siz~ trom 5 to 39 gallons, and 400 small ( less than 5 gallons} containers. With thQ a:,u:1i::H .. «11vt:t u: i.~,.,. former owner, materials in the containers and drums WQra -identitied as lacquers and paint• composed "'of various ·hazardou• materials, auch as, butyl· alcohol, xylene, isopropyl alcohol, toluene, acetone, and alkyl resin solution. In addition, bags.of pigment• and c~ntainers ot solvents used in the manufacturo of paint ware documented to be at.ored at the aite. . .·, · ... ·
Th• Department viewa th• storage of the drUJ'fts and containers ot · haz~rdou• subatancea, and the documented evidence ~f vand~li•m at·
the property, to be a •erioua direct contact threat. In addition, tho·doaumente4 prueno• ot.tlamma~l~-matariala among ih• invontQry ot haaardoua •~betaneea·tound at tha aite oreAt•• thG potenti&l for fir• or e~plo•ion.
Th• Oepa~tment theretore raqueata that E9A sample, charaotariz• and d!apoae of all haaardoue aubatanc~• foun4 a~ th• •ita in suoh a way ae to eaf419~ar~- tho local pop~lation, and perform any nQcQaaary inveetiqatory an.d r~mecHal wor>t at the site a•· d9emed appropria~o. ·
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Should your stat! require additional information please have them con~act Janet M. Smolenski or the Bureau of Field Operations, Ca&e Asaignment Section at (609) 292-2943.
Sincerely, __ , -~<Jl~ ~ \J.:-~E~ --- ~ ·--.
Robert R. Van Fossen Assistant Director Discharge Response.-Element
c: Bru'ce Spragu_e, Branch, Chi et, Response and Prev,ention Branch, EPA Richard Salkie, Branch Chief, RQmoval Action Branch, EPA Ed Putnam, Assistant Director, Remedial Planning and Design Element/ · · · · · Robert Soboleski, Sureau_Chiet; Bureau of Site Ma~agQment Al Kaczoroski, Bureau Ch ie:t, Bureau of Field Operations · Janet Smolenski, EPA Removal Action Coordinator, Bureau of Field Operations - Case Assignment Section
