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M/s. RHYTHM CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.

PLOT NO. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, ROAD

NO. 4, GIDC ESTATE, SACHIN, DIST. SURAT – 394 230,

GUJARAT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & RISK ASSESMENT REPORT FOR PROPOSED

EXPANSION OF SPECIALTY CHEMICALS IN EXISTING UNIT

October, 2015 to December, 2015

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & RISK

ASSESSMENT REPORT

CLIENT

PROJECT TITLE

PROJECT NO.

:

:

:

M/S. RHYTHM CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.

PLOT NO. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, ROAD NO. 4, GIDC

ESTATE, SACHIN, DIST. SURAT – 394 230, GUJARAT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & RISK ASSESMENT REPORT FOR

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF SPECIALTY CHEMICALS IN EXISTING

UNIT

484000

NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers P. Ltd.403, Centre Point, Nr. Kadiwala School, Ring

Road, Surat - 395002

Prepared By:









Prepared By:

Declaration by Experts Contributing to the EIA Report of

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, Road No. 4, GIDC Estate, Sachin, Dist. Surat -

394 230, Gujarat

Declaration by Head of the Organization

I, Jayesh Patel hereby confirm that the above mentioned team members were involved

in preparation of EIA Report of M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. I also confirm that I

shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.

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INDEX

SR. NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

INDEX 1

LIST OF TABLE 6

LIST OF FIGURE 8

TOR LETTER 9

COMPLIANCE OF TOR 16

1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND 1-1

1.1.1 PROMOTERS AND THEIR BACKGROUND 1-1

1.1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT 1-1

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS 1-2

1.2.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 1-2

1.2.2 ADDITIONAL MACHINERIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES 1-2

1.2.3 TOTAL PROJECT COST 1-3

1.2.4 PROJECT LOCATION 1-3

1.2.5 LAND AREA 1-5

1.2.6 DETAILS OF PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS 1-7

1.3 PROJECT SETTINGS 1-9

1.4 PURPOSE OF EIA 1-12

1.5 OBJECTIVES OF EIA 1-12

1.6 METHODOLOGIES FOR EIA 1-12

1.7 STRUCTURE OF REPORT 1-14

2 CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION & INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

2.1 BACKGROUND 2-1

2.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF ALL THE PLANTS 2-1

2.3 MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES 2-2

2.4 RAW MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING 2-29

2.5 WATER AND WASTEWATER 2-35

2.5.1 TREATMENT PROCESS 2-38

2.5.1.1 EXISTING ETP DETAILS 2-38

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2.5.1.2 LABORATORY TREATABILITY STUDIES 2-38

2.5.1.2.1 DETAILS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (PROPOSED TOTAL) 2-48

2.6 AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM 2-54

2.7 NOISE LEVEL AND CONTROL SYSTEM 2-57

2.8 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATIONS AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM 2-57

2.9 DETAILS OF UTILITIES 2-61

2.10 POWER & FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2-61

2.11 DETAILS OF GREEN BELT 2-61

3 CHAPTER 3: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

3.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGY OF THE AREA 3-1

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3-6

3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 3-11

3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT 3-15

3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT 3-24

3.6 GEOLOGICAL DATA 3-29

3.7 LAND USE PATTERN 3-31

3.8 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 3-34

3.8.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY 3-35

3.8.2 FOREST 3-35

3.8.3 FLORA 3-36

3.8.4 FAUNA 3-37

3.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 3-39

3.9.1 SETTLEMENTS AND DEMOGRAPHIC PATTERN 3-39

3.9.2 LITERACY RATE 3-44

3.9.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE 3-47

3.9.4 AMENITIES 3-48

3.9.5 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY 3-52

4 CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS 4-1

4.2 PREDICTIONS AND EVALUATION OF IMPACTS 4-8

4.2.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT 4-8

4.2.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 4-9

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4.2.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 4-18

4.2.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 4-18

4.2.5 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 4-19

4.2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD 4-20

4.2.7 HOUSING 4-20

4.2.8 ECOLOGY 4-20

4.3 MATRIX REPRESENTATION 4-24

4.3.1 CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART 4-24

5 CHAPTER 5: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 5-1

5.1.1 LABORATORY FACILITIES 5-3

5.1.2 DOCUMENTS & RECORDS 5-3

6 CHAPTER 6: RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT 6-1

6.1.1 INTRODUCTION 6-1

6.1.2 APPROACH TO THE STUDY 6-1

6.1.3 METHODOLOGY 6-2

6.1.4 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 6-4

6.1.5 PRECAUTIONS DURING STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS LIQUID

6-10

6.1.6 MAJOR HAZARDS 6-11

6.1.7 OTHER RISK REDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES 6-47

6.2 COMPABILITY STUDY 6-11

6.3 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS 6-11

6.3.1 DAMAGE CRITERIA 6-12

6.3.2 MAXIMUM CREDIBLE LOSS ACCIDENT SCENARIOS 6-19

6.3.3 SCENARIOS 6-22

6.4 RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY 6-46

6.5 OTHER RISK REDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES 6-48

6.6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALARP 6-48

6.7 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM 6-49

6.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 6-50

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6.9 COMMMUNICATION SYSTEM 6-61

6.10 ACTION ON SITE 6-66

6.11 OFF – SITE EMERGENCY PLAN 6-79

6.12 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 6-82

6.12.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 6-82

6.12.2 SAFETY PLAN 8-87

6.12.3 SAFETY ORGANIZATION 6-88

6.12.4 SAFETY CIRCLE 6-88

6.12.5 SAFETY TRAINING 6-88

6.12.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN 6-89

7 CHAPTER 7: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS) 7-1

7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-2

7.2.1 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-2

7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL 7-3

7.3.1 ENVIRONMENT POLICY 7-5

7.3.2 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY 7-6

7.3.3 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY 7-6

7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-9

7.4.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT 7-10

7.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 7-11

7.4.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 7-15

7.4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 7-17

7.5 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 7-18

7.6 OCCUPTIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 7-20

7.7 MEASURES FOR CONSERVATION OF ENERGY 7-26

7.8 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION 7-27

7.9 SKILLED AND TRAINED MANPOWER 7-29

7.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES 7-29

7.11 METHODOLOGY OF DE-CONTAMINATION AND DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED

CONTAINERS AND ITS RECORD KEEPING

7-29

7.12 ACTION PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIALS AND

PRODUCTS

7-30

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7.13 PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE STREAMS TO BE

GENERATED FROM SPILLAGE, LEAKAGES, OCCASIONAL REACTOR

WASHING AND EXHAUSTED MEDIA FROM SCRUBBER ETC

7-31

7.14 CAPITAL COST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT 7-32

8 CHAPTER 8: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

8.1 PROJECT DISCRIOTION 8-2

8.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 8-4

8.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 8-7

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 8-10

8.5 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 8-11

8.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8-12

8.7 CAPITAL AND RECURRING COST EARMARKED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION MEASURES

8-13

8.8 CONCLUSION 8-13

9 CHAPTER 9: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE

NO.

TITLE PAGE NO.

1.1 ADDITIONAL MACHINERIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES 1-2

1.2 BREAK UP OF DIFFERENT LAND USE OF FACTORY 1-5

1.3 LIST OF PRODUCTS ALONG WITH PRODUCTION CAPACITY 1-7

1.4 DISTANCE OF NEAREST KEY INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURES, SURFACE WATER

BODIES & INDUSTRIES FROM PROJECT SITE

1-9

2.1 LIST OF RAW MATERIAL 2-29

2.2 WATER CONSUMPTION & WASTE WATER GENERATION 2-35

2.3 DETAILS SOURCE OF EMISSION AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2-54

2.4 DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE & ITS MODE OF DISPOSAL 2-58

3.1 METEOROLOGICAL DATA 3-2

3.2 SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGICAL DATA 3-3

3.3 DETAILS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS 3-7

3.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS 3-9

3.5 A. DETAILS OF AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS 3-12

B. BACKGROUND NOISE LEVELS 3-14

3.6 SAMPLING LOCATIONS FOR MONITORING SURFACE AND GROUND WATER

QUALITY

3-16

3.7 WATER QUALITY 3-18

3.8 SAMPLING LOCATIONS: SOIL QUALITY 3-24

3.9 PHYSICO-CHEMICALS CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL 3-26

3.10 AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LANDUSE 3-32

3.11 LIST OF FLORA 3-36

3.12 LIST OF FAUNA 3-37

3.13 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 3-40

3.14 POPULATION DENSITY 3-42

3.15 LITERACY RATE 3-44

3.16 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE 3-47

3.17 DETAILS OF AMMENITIES AVAILABLE IN STUDY AREA 3-49

4.1 DETAILS OF EMISSION FROM STACKS & VENTS 4-11

4.2 SUMMARY OF ISCST3 MODEL OUTPUT FOR SPM, SO2, NOx 4-17

4.3 PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR SPM, SO2, NOX 4-18

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4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX 4-25

4.5 CONSTRUCTION & OPERATE STAGE POTENTIAL IMPACTS & MITIGATE

MEASURES

4-27

4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MATRIX 4-28

4.7 CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART 4-29

5.1 PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN 5-2

6.1 STORAGE AND HANDLING DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS 6-6

6.2 Other HAZARDS AND CONTROL 6-7

6.3 HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES OF THE CHEMICALS, COMPATIBILITIES, SPECIAL

HAZARD AND ANTIDOTES

6-8

6.4 POSSIBLE ACCIDENT SCENARIOS 6-22

6.5 PROPOSED FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FIRE FIGHTING 6-49

7.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-9

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE

NO.

TITLE PAGE NO.

1.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE 1-4

1.2 PLANT LAYOUT 1-6

1.3 SATELLITE IMAGERY 1-11

1.4 ACTIVITIES, SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND CONTENTS OF EIA REPORT 1-16

3.1 A WIND ROSE DIAGRAM 3-4

3.1 B STABILITY CLASS DISTRIBUTION 3-5

3.2 LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-8

3.3 LOCATION OF AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS 3-13

3.4 LOCATIONS OF WATER SAMPLING STATIONS 3-17

3.5 LOCATIONS OF SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS 3-25

3.6 MAJOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES 3-30

3.7 LANDUSE / LANDCOVER 3-33

3.8 POPULATION DENSITY 3-43

3.9 LITERACY DATA 3-46

4.1 IMPACT NETWORK 4-2 to 4-7

4.2 ISOPLETHS 4-12 to 4-16

6.1 QRA METHODOLOGY 6-2

6.2 FLOW CHART FOR QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT 6-3

6.3 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA 6-5

7.1 ORGANOGRAM OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 7-4

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TOR LETTER

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COMPLIENCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCES (TORs)

SR.

NO.

TERMS OF REFERENCES COMPLIENCE

1 Need for the proposed expansion should be justified in

detail

Justification of project is referred as Section

1.1.2, Chapter – 1 in EIA Report (Page 1-1)

2 Demarcation of proposed expansion activities in lay out of

the existing premises

Demarcation of proposed expansion

activities in lay out of the existing premises

is referred as Figure -1.2, Section 1.2.5,

Chapter – 1 in EIA Report (Page 1-6).

3 Exact details about additional infrastructural facilities,

plant machineries etc. required for the proposed

expansion

Exact details about additional infrastructural

facilities, plant machineries etc. required for

the proposed expansion is referred as Table-

1.1, Section 1.2.2, Chapter-1 in EIA Report

(Page 1-2).

4 Detailed manufacturing process along with chemical

reactions and mass balance (including reuse recycle, if

any) for each product to be manufactured.

Manufacturing process along with chemical

reactions and mass balance of each products

is referred as Section 2.3, Chapter-2 in EIA

Report (Page 2-2 to 2-28).

5 Technical details of the plant/s along with details on best

available technologies (BAT), proposed technology and

reasons for selecting the same.

Technical details of the plant/s along with

details on best available technologies is

referred as Section 2.2, Chapter-2 in EIA

Report (Page 2-1).

6 Assessment of source of the water supply with adequacy

of the same to meet with the requirements for the

proposed expansion. Copy of permission obtained from

GIDC for additional water supply

Source of Water Supply is GIDC Water.

Permission letter is attached as Annexure - 7

7 Water consumption and consumption of each raw

material per MT of each product

Water consumption is referred Section 2.5,

Chapter-2 in EIA Report (Page 2-37).

Raw Materials is referred Table -2.1, Section

2.4, Chapter-2 in EIA Report (Page 2-29 to 2-

34).

8 Water balance diagram (including reuse-recycle, if any)

along with qualitative and quantitative analysis of the each

waste stream to be generated. A detailed treatability

study vis-à-vis the adequacy and efficacy of the treatment

facilities proposed for the wastewater to be generated

Water balance diagram is referred Section

2.5, Chapter-2 in EIA Report (Page 2-37).

Treatability Report is referred Section

2.5.1.2, Chapter-2 in EIA Report (Page 2-38

to 2-53).

9 Complete waste water management plan for existing as

well as proposed production. Detailed effluent treatment

scheme and disposal method. Technical details of the ETP,

Stripper, RO system, Incinerator including size of each

unit, retention time etc. including modifications / up

gradation to be done in existing ETP & Incinerator to take

care of increased effluent quantity along with its adequacy

report.

Provision of 742 online flow meter at the final outlet of

the ETP.

Complete waste water management plan for

existing as well as proposed production and

treatment scheme is referred as Section

2.5.1, Chapter-2 in EIA Report (2-38 to 2-53).

Company will not install the incinerator and

have obtained membership of common

incineration site (M/s. SEPPL).

Total Treated effluent will be reused in plant

premises not sent to CETP.

10 Qualitative and quantitative analysis of each product and

stream wise effluent to be generated from the project

along with the treatment scheme proposed.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of each

product and stream wise effluent to be

generated from the project along with the

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treatment scheme proposed is referred

Section 2.5.1.2, Chapter-2 in EIA Report

(Page 2-38 to 2-53).

11 Details of segregation of the wastewater streams to be

carried out, if any and plans for management and disposal

of different waste water streams to be generated.

Company will not segregate the wastewater

streams. Untreated effluent will pass

through solvent stripping system and

recover solvent then give phenton

treatment.

12 Application wise break-up of effluent quantity to be

recycled / reused in various applications like sprinkling for

dust control and green belt development etc. In case of

land application, details on availability of sufficient open

land for utilizing effluent for plantation / gardening. How it

will be ensured that treated effluent won't flow outside

the premises linked with storm water during high rainy

days.

Company will not use treated effluent for

gardening purpose. Company will reuse the

treated effluent in Cooling Tower. 20 m3/day

water will use for Cooling Tower and

quantity of treated effluent is 19.5 m3/day.

13 Economical and technical viability of the effluent

treatment system to achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD).

Effluent treatment cost will Rs.1.5/Liter x

20,000 liter = Rs. 30,000/-Day.

Production of Pharma Intermediates will

36.1 MT/Month. Average rate of Pharma

Intermediates is Rs.1000/Kg.

Average Turnover: Rs.43.32 Crore/year.

Effluent treatment cost will Rs. 1.2

Crore/year which is viable to project and

19.5 m3/day fresh water will conserve.

14 Plan for management and disposal of waste streams to be

generated from spillage, leakages, occasional reactor

washing and exhausted media from Scrubber etc

Plan for management and disposal of waste

streams to be generated from spillage,

leakages, occasional reactor washing and

exhausted media from Scrubber etc is


Report (Page No. 7-31)

15 Explore the possibility of reuse / recycle and other cleaner

production options for reduction of wastes. Details of

methods to be adopted for the water conservation

Reuse / recycle and other cleaner

production options for reduction of wastes

is referred as Section 7.4.5.2, Chapter-7 in

EIA Report (Page No.7-18).

16 One season site-specific meteorological data including

temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and

direction and rainfall shall be provided.

One season site-specific meteorological data

is referred as Section 3.1.1, Chapter-3 in EIA

Report (Page No.3-2 to 3-3).

17 Anticipated environmental impacts due to the proposed

project/production may be evaluated for significance and

based on corresponding likely impacts VECs (Valued

Environmental Components) may be identified. Baseline

studies may be conducted within the study area of 5 km

for all the concerned/identified VECs and likely impacts

will have to be assessed for their magnitude in order to

identify mitigation measures.

Anticipated air environmental impacts due

to the proposed project/production is

referred as Section 4.2.2, Chapter-4 in EIA

Report (Page No. 4-9 to 4-17).

Anticipated water environmental impacts

due to the proposed project/production is



Anticipated land environmental impacts due

to the proposed project/production is



Impacts and their mitigation measures is

referred as Table 4.5, Section 4.3.1, Chapter-

18

4 in EIA Report (Page No.4-27).

18 One complete season AAQ data (except monsoon) to be

given along with the dates of monitoring. The parameters

to be covered shall be in accordance with the revised

National Ambient Air Quality Standards as well as project

specific parameters. The location of the monitoring

stations should be so decided so as to take into

consideration the pre-dominant downwind direction,

population zone and sensitive receptors. There should be

at least one monitoring station in the upwind direction.

There should be at least one monitoring station in the pre

dominant downwind direction at a location where

maximum ground level concentration is likely to occur

One complete season AAQ data is referred

as Table 3.4, Section 3.2, Chapter-3 in EIA

Report (Page No.3-9 to 3-10).

Village Umber and Gabheni are in upwind

direction location and Village Bhanodara and

Saniya Kande are in downwind direction

location from project site.

Maximum ground level concentration is

referred Table 4.2, Section 4.2.2, and

Chapter-4 in EIA Report (Page No.4-17).

19 Modelling indicating the likely impact on ambient air

quality due to proposed activities. The details of model

used and input parameters used for modelling should be

provided. The air quality contours may be shown on

location map clearly indicating the location of project site,

habitation, sensitive receptors, if any. The wind rose

showing pre-dominant wind direction should also be

indicated on the map. Impact due to vehicular movement

shall also be included into the prediction using suitable

model. Results of Air dispersion modelling should be

superimposed on satellite image / geographical area map

Air dispersion modeling is referred as

Section 4.2.2, Chapter-4 in EIA Report (Page

No.4-7 to 4-18).

20 Base line status of the noise environment, impact of noise

on present environment due to the project and proposed

measures for noise reduction including engineering

controls.

Base line status of the noise environment is

referred as Table No. 3.5B, Chapter- 3 in EIA

Report (Page No.3-14).

Impact of noise on present environment due

to the project and proposed measures for

noise reduction including engineering

controls is referred as Section 7.4.3,


21 Specific details of

(i) Process gas emission from each unit process

with its quantification,

(ii) Air pollution Control Measures proposed for

process gas emission,

(iii) Adequacy of the air pollution control

measures for process gas emission measures

to achieve the GPCB norms

(iv) Details of the utilities required

(v) Type and quantity of fuel to be used for each

utility

(vi) Flue gas emission rate emission from each

utility

(vii) Air Pollution Control Measures proposed to

each of the utility along with its adequacy

(viii) List the sources of fugitive emission along with

its quantification and proposed measures to

control it.

Refer Table 4.1,Chapter – 4, Page 4-11


Refer Annexure – 8

Refer Section 2.9,Chapter – 2, Page 2-60

Refer Section 2.10,Chapter – 2, Page 2-60



Refer Section 7.4.2.2, Chapter – 7, Page 7-12

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22 Specific details of fugitive emission from the unit along

with measures proposed to monitor VOC within work

area. Details of ventilation system proposed in the work

area. Measures proposed to keep the work area

environment as per the norms of GFR.

Control of Fugitive Emissions is referred as

Section 7.4.2.2, Chapter 7 in EIA Report

(Page No. 7-12).

23 Details and time bound program for installation of online

monitoring system in the existing as well as proposed

plants for monitoring of the pollutants from the treated

effluent, stacks and process vents with a software and an

arrangement to reflect the online monitored data on the

company's server, which can be accessed by the GPCB on

real time basis.

Company will explore the possibility of

online monitoring system because of

company will use the Natural Gas as a fuel

and will not install incinerator.

24 Details of possibility of chemical seepage & consequent

soil contamination & mitigation measure proposed for the

same for the proposed project.

Refer as Section 7.13, Chapter-7 in EIA

Report (Page No. 7-31)

25 Details on management of the hazardous wastes to be

generated from the project stating detail of storage area

for each type of waste, its handling, its utilization and

disposal etc. How the manual handling of the hazardous

wastes will be minimized

Management of the hazardous wastes is

referred as Table 2.4, Section-2.7, Chapter-2

in EIA Report (Page No.2-57 to 2-58).

26 Explore the possibilities for Co-Processing of the

Hazardous waste prior to disposal into TSDF/CHWIF.

We will explore the possibilities for Co-

Processing of distillation residue.

27 Methodology of de-contamination and disposal of

discarded containers and its record keeping, management

of effluent to be generated from decontamination of the

discarded containers etc.

Methodology of de-contamination and

disposal of discarded containers and its

record keeping is referred as Section 7.11,


28 Membership of Common Environmental Infrastructure

including the TSDF / Common Hazardous Waste

Incineration facility along with an assessment to

accommodate the additional quantity of wastes to be

generated.


29 Complete Management plan for By-products/Spent acids

to be generated, (if any) from the project including their

quantity, quality, characteristics, end use etc. along with

the name and address of end consumers to whom the by-

product will be sold. Copies of agreement / MoU / letter

of intent from them, showing their willingness to purchase

said by-product from the proposed project. Also give

characteristics of the by products and feasibility of their

actual use in respective products as a raw material

There will generate the by-product like HCl

32%, Liqour Ammonia, Piperazine and

Sodium Sulphate.

• Spent HCl: Collection / Storage /

Transportation / Reused in to ETP

• Sodium Sulphate: Collection / Storage

/ sent to TSDF site.

• Recovered Piperzine: Collection /

Storage / Transportation / Reused in

to process.

• Liqour Ammonia: Collection / Storage /

Transportation /sold to end user.

30 Name and quantity of each type of solvents to be used for

proposed production. Details of solvent recovery system

including mass balance, solvent loss, recovery efficiency

feasibility of reusing the recovered solvents etc. for each

type of solvent.

Solvent recovery system is referred as


no. 2-2 to 2-4).

31 Data on air emissions, wastewater generation and solid /

hazardous waste generation and management for the


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existing plant should also be incorporated. (Comparative

data in tabular format)

32 Details of measures proposed for the noise pollution

abatement and its monitoring

Measures proposed for the noise pollution

abatement and its monitoring is referred as


No.7-15).

33 A detailed EMP including the protection and mitigation

measures for impact on human health and environment as

well as detailed monitoring plan and environmental

management cell proposed for implementation and

monitoring of EMP. The EMP should also include the

concept of waste minimization, recycle/reuse/recover

techniques, energy conservation, and natural resource

conservation. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum

earmarked for environment pollution control measures

Refer Chapter – 7

34 Occupational health impacts on the workers and

mitigation measures proposed to avoid the human health

hazards along with the personal protective equipment

(PPE) to be provided to the workers. Provision of industrial

hygienist and monitoring of the occupational injury to

workers as well as impact on the workers. Plan for

periodic medical check up of the workers exposed. Details

of work place ambient air quality monitoring plan as per

Gujarat Factories Rules

Occupational health impacts on the workers

and mitigation measures are referred as

Section 7.6, Chapter-7 in EIA Report (Page

No.7-20 to 7-26).

35 MSDS of all the raw materials and products Refer Annexure – 11

36 Details of hazardous characteristics and toxicity of raw

materials and products to be handled and the control

measures proposed to ensure safety and avoid the human

health impact

Details of hazardous characteristics and

toxicity of raw materials is referred as

Annexure-11.

37 Details of quantity of each hazardous chemical to be

stored, material of construction of major hazardous

chemical storage tanks, threshold storage quantity as per

schedules of Manufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous

Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules of major hazardous chemicals

Details of quantity of each hazardous

chemical to be stored are referred as Table

6.1, Chapter-6 in EIA Report (Page No.6-6).

38 Risk assessment including prediction of the worst-case

scenario and maximum credible accident scenarios should

be carried out. The worst-case scenario should take into

account the maximum inventory of storage at site at any

point of time. The risk contours should be plotted on the

map clearly showing which of the facilities and

surrounding units would be affected in case of an accident

taking place. Based on the same, proposed safeguard

measures including On-Site / Off-Site Emergency Plan

should be provided

Risk assessment including prediction of the

worst-case scenario and maximum credible

accident scenarios is referred as Section

6.3.3, Chapter-6 in EIA Report (Page No. 6-

22 to 6-43).

39 Details of fire fighting system including provision for flame

detectors, temperature actuated heat detectors with

alarms, automatic sprinkler system, location of fire water

tanks & capacity, separate power system for fire fighting,

details of qualified and trained fire personnel & their job

specifications, nearest fire station & time required to

reach the proposed site. Submit line diagram of the fire

hydrant network

Fire fighting system including provision for

flame detectors, temperature actuated heat

detectors with alarms, automatic sprinkler

system is referred as Section 6.7, Chapter-6

in EIA Report (Page No.6-48 to 6-49).

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40 Submit checklist in the form of Do’s & Don’ts of preventive

maintenance, strengthening of HSE, manufacturing utility

staff for safety related measures


41 Detailed five year greenbelt development program

including annual budget, types & number of trees to be

planted, area under green belt development [with map],

budgetary outlay; along with commitment of the

management to carry out the tree plantation activities

outside the premises at appropriate places in the nearby

areas and elsewhere.

Five year greenbelt development program is


Report (Page No. 7-18).

42 Detailed socio-economic development measures including

community welfare program most useful in the project

area for the overall improvement of the environment.

Submit a detailed plan for social corporate responsibilities,

with appropriate budgetary provisions for the next five

years and activities proposed to be carried out; specific to

the current demographic status of the area.

Socio-economic development is referred as

Section 7.10, Chapter-7 in EIA Report (Page

No. 7-29).

43 Consent to Establish, Consent to Operate orders obtained

in past along with point wise compliance status of all the

conditions stipulated therein.


44 Copy of Environmental Clearance obtained, if any, for the

existing project and a certified report of the status of

compliance of the conditions stipulated in the

environmental clearance for the existing operation of the

project by the Regional Office of the MoEF.

Company has not required Environmental

Clearance for existing unit.

45 Records of any legal breach of Environmental laws i.e.

details of show- cause notices, closure notices etc. served

by the GPCB to the existing unit in last five years and

actions taken then after for prevention of pollution.

There is no show cause notice and closure

notice in last five years.

46 Details of fatal / non-fatal accidents, loss of life or man

hours, if any, occurred in the existing unit in last three

years and measures proposed to be taken for avoiding

reoccurrence of such accidents in future.

There is no happen in accidents.

47 (a) Does the company have a well laid down Environment

Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be

detailed in the EIA report.(b). Does the Environment Policy

prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to

bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of

the environmental or forest norms / conditions ? If so, it

may be detailed in the EIA.

Environment Policy is referred as Section

7.3.1, Chapter-7 in EIA Report (Page No.7-5).

48 What is the hierarchical system or administrative order of

the company to deal with the environmental issues and

for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions? Details of

this system may be given.

Administrative order of the company is

referred as Figure 7.1, Section 7.3, Chapter-7

in EIA Report (Page No.7-4).

49 Does the company have a system of reporting of non

compliances / violations of environmental norms to the

Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders

or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should

be detailed in the EIA Report.

Yes, company have a system of reporting of

non compliances / violations of

environmental norms to the Board of

Directors of the company.

50 Compliance of the MoEF’s OM dated 04/08/2009 and

05/10/2011 regarding compliance of TOR prescribed &

factual correctness of the data submitted in the EIA

Please refer Index page no. 22 and 23.

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report, the names of experts associated with / involved in

the preparation of the EIA report and the ownership of the

EIA report by the Project proponent.

51 Certificate of accreditation issued by the NABET, QCI to

the environmental consultant should be incorporated in

the EIA Report.

Stay order of Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat

against the Notification regarding

NABET/QCI scheme. Refer Annexure – 14.

52 A tabular chart with index for point-wise compliance of

above TORs.

Complied

Date: 25/07/2016

Undertaking

We, Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., are owner of this EIA Report for Proposed Expansion of

Specialty Chemicals in Existing Unit at Plot No. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, Road No. 4,

GIDC Estate, Sachin, Dist. Surat - 394 230, Gujarat, INDIA.

M/s. RHYTHM CHEMICALS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

EIA Report Prepared by M/s. Aqua Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. 1-1

CHAPTER - 1

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. are engaged in distillation of crude solvents with a mission

to deliver higher quality products with the help of efficient technology by conserving energy

and saving environment.

Now company proposes expansion of specialty chemicals (pharma intermediates) in existing

unit at Plot No. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, Road No. 4, GIDC Estate, Sachin, Dist.

Surat - 394 230, Gujarat.

1.1.1 PROMOTERS AND THEIR BACK GROUND

(1) Mr. Dinesh N. Patel

Director

(2) Mrs. Jyotiben D. Patel

Director

1.1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT

The demand for specialty chemicals (pharma intermediates), intended to be manufactured,

is increasing in the country. By setting up this unit they will be able to meet the demand of

various products locally as well as export. The project will save forex as certain products

import will be reduced. Their products have demand in European and USA Market. So they

will export 90% of the production.

Based on their informal survey of the market with their current customers and various

traders, they have found that there is a big potential for the range of the products they are

planning. These products will be an addition to the current range of their products.



1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

1.2.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

This is proposed expansion of Specialty Chemicals (pharma intermediates) in

existing unit. Further the proposed expansion project is included in the schedule of

EIA notification – and falls under "Synthetic Organic Chemicals" under category

5(f)-B. Thus, this provision requires prior Environmental Clearance for the

proposed expansion project.

For proposed expansion project; following assumptions has been considered:

a. Capacity of Plant : 1336.1 MT/Month

b. Total working days in a year : 330 Days

c. Raw material storage facility : 1 month

d. Finished product storage : 100 MT/Day

e. Solvent Storage facility : 30 Days

1.2.2 ADDITIONAL MACHINERIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

Additional Machineries and Infrastructure Facilities is given in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1

Additional Machineries and Infrastructure Facilities

Sr. No. Description Quantity Capacity

1. SS 316 Reactor with reflux/distillation system 4 5 KL

2. SS 316 Reactor with reflux/distillation system 1 3 KL

3. SS 316 Reactor with SS Dual Limpet 1 1.5 KL

4. MSGL Reactor with reflux/distillation system 1 6.3 KL

5. MSGL Reactor with reflux/distillation system 1 5 KL

6. MSGL Reactor with reflux/distillation system 1 3 KL

7. SS 316 Centrifuge 1 48”

8. SS-304/HALAR COATED Centrifuge 1 48”

9. Agitated Nutch Filter Drier 1 2.5 KL

10. SS Tray Drier 1 96 Trays

11. Multy Mill 1 5 HP

12. Vibro Sifter 1 30”



13. Steam Boiler 1 2 Ton

14. Vacuum Pump (Low Vacuum) 3 700 mmHg @ 7.5 KL

15. Vacuum Pump (High Vacuum) 1 759 mmHg @ 7.5 KL

16. Air Compressor 1 0.5 KL @ 4Kgs 10 HP

17. Sparckler Filter SS 316 1 14”

18. Chilling Plant 2 40 TR & 20 TR

19. Cooling Tower 2 200 TR

20. DG Set 1 250 KVA

21. RO Water Plant 1 500 Liter/Hrs

1.2.3 TOTAL PROJECT COST

Total costs of the project will Rs. 4.5 Crore. Capital cost of air & water pollution control

system and environmental monitoring equipments will be Rs. 1.0 Crore.

1.2.4 PROJECT LOCATION

Existing unit is located at Plot No. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9,Road No. 4, GIDC Estate,

Sachin, Dist. Surat - 394 230, Gujarat. Location of the project site is shown as figure -1.1.



FIGURE - 1.1

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE





1.2.5 Land Area

Total Land area of the plot is 7241.68 m2 out of this, 792.04 m2 is allocated for greenbelt

area. Company will also develop the green belt on GIDC land. Land break up of plot is given

in Table1.2. Layout of the plant is shown as figure-1.2.

TABLE 1.2

BREAK UP OF DIFFERENT LAND USE OF FACTORY

SR. NO. PLOT AREA USAGE AREA (m2)

1 Plant Facility 2707.41

2 Admin Building 150.00

3 Raw Storage Area 750.00

4 Product Storage Area 400.00

5 Storage Tank Farm 250.00

6 Parking 100.00

7 Green Belt 792.04

8 Open Area 2097.23

Total 7241.68



FIGURE - 1.2

LAYOUT OF THE PLANT



1.2.6 Details of Products and By-Products

List of products and by-products is given in Table 1.3.

TABLE 1.3

LIST OF PRODUCTS ALONG WITH PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Sr.

No. Product Existing Total Proposed

1. Distillation of Solvent 800 MT/Month* 800 MT/Month*

(i) Recovered Solvent And/or

(ii) Deetone And/or

(iii) Ethyl Deetate And/or

(iv) IPA And/or

(v) MDC And/or

(vi) EDC

2.

Receipt, Storage, Rinsing by Solvent,

Drying, Denting, Paint and resale of

discarded empty MS & HDPE drums,

Barrels, Carboys etc.

450 MT/Month

(i.e. 45,000

Nos/Month)

450 MT/Month

(i.e. 45,000

Nos/Month)

3.

Receipt, Storage, Treatment of

contaminated Inner Bag / Outer Bag or

Liners

50 MT/Month 50 MT/Month

4. 4-Hydroxy Cumerine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

5. Trimethyl Ortho Benzoate NIL 2 MT/Month

6. Tri alkyl Ortho Alkonates NIL 0.55 MT/Month

7. 2,4-Thiazolidinedione NIL 0.55 MT/Month

8. 1-(2-Hydroxy ethyl) Pyrolidine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

9. 1-Alkyl Piperazine

1-Benzyl Piperzaine NIL 0.5 MT/Month



* Not covered in Schedule of EIA Notification dated Sept. 14, 2006 of MoEFCC, New Delhi.

CTE for expansion was obtained vide GPCB/CCA/SRT-708/ID_21173/207217 dated

14/03/2014 and CCA for expansion was obtained vide AWH-63451 dated19/07/2014.

1 - Methyl Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

1-Formyl Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

10. 1-Aryl Piperazine

1-(2-Chloro Phenyl) Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

1-Phenyl Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month

11. 1-Benzyl-4-Piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

12. 3-Methoxy Propiophinone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

13. 4-Chloro Butyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal NIL 0.5 MT/Month

14. 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-Piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

15. 2-Piperidone(2-PD) NIL 0.5 MT/Month

16. Dimethyl Formamide Dimethyl Acetal NIL 9 MT/Month

17. 1-Methyl-4-Piperidone NIL 9 MT/Month

18. 1-Hydroxy Benzotriazole NIL 9 MT/Month

Total 1300 MT/Month 1336.1 MT/Month



1.3 PROJECT SETTINGS

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is located at longitude 72°50’59.29” E and latitude

21°05’19.50” N in Sachin Industrial Estate.

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is located in Sachin GIDC, near Surat which is one of the

important industrial and commercial centers of Gujarat and India. The nearest railway

station is Sachin on broad gauge section of Western Railway Line. The station is located at

about 3.2 km from the project site. The site is well connected from the National Highway

No. 8. Nearest Airport is Surat, which is located at a distance of about 12 km from project

site. Water for industrial purpose is available from M/s. Sachin Infra Management Ltd.

Development of communication systems is good in the region due to proximity to Surat.

The salient features of the site are as under:

1. Minimum distances:

a) From City : Surat 20 km

b) Village : Sachin 3.15 km

c) Historical Site : None

d) Sanctuaries : None

e) Highway : National Highway No. 8

f) Sea coast : 16.5 km

TABLE 1.4

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DISTANCE OF NEAREST KEY INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURES FROM PROJECT SITE

Sr. No. Nearest Infrastructure Feature Distance from Project Site

1. Nearest Settlement, Sachin village 3.15 km South East

2. State Highway SH 168 0.5 km North

3. Railway Line – Sachin Railway Station 3.2 km South East

5. Surat City 20 Km North East

6. Surat Airport 12 Km West



TABLE 1.4 (CONTD.)

DISTANCE OF NEAREST INDUSTRIES FROM PROJECT SITE

TABLE 1.4 (CONTD.)

DISTANCE OF NEAREST SURFACE WATER BODY FROM PROJECT SITE

Sr.

No. Nearest Surface Water Body Distance from Project Site

1. Mindhora River 5.0 km South

2. Gabheni Lake 3.24 km South West

3. Pali Lake 3.7 km South

5. Kansad Lake 5.5 km East

6. Lunej Pond 2.7 km West-North

7. Canal (Virpara) 1.75 km West-South

Sr.

No. Nearest Industries Distance from Project Site

1. Anupam Rasayan India Limited (Unit-I) 1.22 Km

2. Anupam Rasayan India Limited (Unit-II) 1.13 Km

3. Mangalam Intermediates 0.43 Km

4. Macson Products 1.55 Km

5. Robin Dyes and Intermediates P. Ltd. 1.18 Km



FIGURE – 1.3

SATELLITE IMAGERY





1.4 PURPOSE OF EIA

The EIA study is carried out to assess the pollution potential and evaluate the adequacy and

efficiency of proposed Pollution Control & Environmental Management System.

1.5 OBJECTIVES OF EIA

The main objectives of the study are

1) To assess the background environmental status,

2) To identify potential sources of pollution,

3) To predict and evaluate the impact on environment along with pollution control

measures taken and

4) To prepare a comprehensive Environment Management Plan and Disaster

Management Plan.

1.6 METHODOLOGIES FOR EIA

Taking into consideration proposed project activities and guidelines, an area of 10 km radius

from the center of the project has been selected and is designated as the study area for the

purpose of EIA studies.

1.6.1 Base Line Condition

The samples of ambient air, ground and surface water and soil are collected and analyzed as

per the standard methods for establishing the baseline data and to determine the impact of

proposed activity on the same.

1.6.1.1 Ambient Air Environment

The air environment around the plant was studied by setting up eight locations within the

study area of 10 km radius from the project site and collection and monitoring the site

specific meteorological data, viz. wind speed, wind direction, humidity, rainfall and ambient

temperature was carried out. Design of network for ambient air quality monitoring locations

is based on guidelines provided by CPCB. The ambient air samples were collected and

analyzed for SPM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, HCl, Cl2, O3, Pb, CO, NH3, C6H6, Benzo (a) Pyrene

(BaP), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni) & VOCs for identification, prediction, evaluation and

assessment of potential impact on ambient air environment.



1.6.1.2 Ground And Surface Water Environment

The water required for domestic and industrial use is being made available from surface

water. Hence, to assess the physico-chemical quality of the water, a number of water

samples were collected and analyzed for pollution parameters viz., pH, TDS, Turbidity, BOD3,

COD, Fluorides, Chlorides, Sulphates, Nitrates, Ammonical Nitrogen, Hardness, Alkalinity, Oil

& Grease and some heavy metals in order to find out the contamination, if any.

1.6.1.3 Noise Environment

Noise pollution survey was conducted in the study zone. The anticipated noise sources were

industrial activities, which are likely to be increased due to proposed activity. Noise levels

were also recorded in surrounding villages for evaluating general scenario of the study area.

Hourly equivalent sound levels (Leq) were also recorded for calculating Day and Night noise

levels in the surrounding villages.

1.6.1.4 Soil Environment

Soil sampling and analysis was carried out to assess physico-chemical characteristics of the

soils and delineate existing cropping pattern, existing land use and topography, within the

study area.

1.6.1.5 Biological Environment

Keeping in view, the importance of biological component of total environment due to the

proposed project, biological characterization of terrestrial and aquatic environments,

changes in species diversity of flora and fauna in terrestrial as well as aquatic systems were

studied for impact analysis due to proposed project activity, if any.

1.6.1.6 Socio-economic Environment

Demographic and related socio-economic data was collected from website of Census Dept.,

GoI to assess socio-economic status of the study area. Assessment of impact on significant

historical, cultural, and archeological sites/places in the area and economic and employment

benefit arisen out from the project is given special attention.



1.6.2 Identification of Pollution Source

Detailed study of manufacturing process for proposed scenario is carried out along with

input and output of materials, water, and wastewater as well as infrastructure facilities

available.

1.6.3 Evaluation of Pollution Control and Environmental Management System

The qualitative and quantitative analysis of various pollution sources as well as evaluation of

pollution control system is carried out.

1.6.4 Evaluation of Impact

A comprehensive evaluation of environmental impact with reference to proposed activities

is carried out.

1.6.5 Preparation of Environmental Management Plan

A comprehensive Environmental Management Plan has been prepared covering all the

aspects of pollution prevention measures, Air and Water Pollution Control measures,

Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Surveillance and Environmental

Management Plan.

The present report is an EIA conducted Post-Monsoon Season of 2015 (October 1, 2015 to

December 31, 2015). The baseline environmental conditions have been established through

field monitoring and literature survey. The contents of EIA report, details of data collection

and source of secondary data are presented in Figure 1.4.

1.7 STRUCTURE OF REPORT

The objective of the EIA study is preparation of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report

based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), CPCB and GPCB.

It incorporates the following.

• Chapter 1 is an Introduction to the Industry, their premises, surrounding areas,

Project Location and Project Details. It also expresses the basic objectives and



methodologies for EIA studies and work to be covered under each Environmental

component.

• Chapter 2 presents a Description of Project and Infrastructural facilities including all

industrial and environmental aspects of M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. as well as

manufacturing process details. This chapter also gives information about raw

material storage and handling, water and wastewater quantitative details, air

pollution and control system, Hazardous Waste generation, storage facility and

disposal and utilities for proposed expansion plant capacity.

• Chapter 3 covers Baseline Environmental Status including meteorological details,

Identification of baseline status of Environmental components of the surrounding

area covering air, water and land environment. Also presents a study of land use

pattern, Biological Environment & Socio-Economic Environment giving details about

District Surat, Taluka Chorasi and the study area in terms of land use pattern,

biological environment, and socio-economic environment.

• Chapter 4 Deals with Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures,

which provides quantification of significant impacts of the proposed activities of

plant on various environmental components. Evaluation of the proposed pollution

control facilities has been presented.

• Chapter 5 Deals with Environmental Monitoring Plan

• Chapter 6 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan that shall be adopted by the

company.

• Chapter 7 Describes Environment Management Plan (EMP) to be adopted for

mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts if any and to ensure acceptable impacts.

• Chapter 8 Describes Summary & Conclusion of the Project.

• Chapter 9 Describes Details of Consultants Engaged.


FIGURE 1.4

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ACTIVITIES, SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND CONTENTS OF EIA REPORT

INTRODUCTION, PROJECT DETAILS PROJECT LOCATION, OBJECTIVE OF EIA INTRODUCTION

MONITORING OF AIR, WATER & SOIL QUALITY & NOISE

LEVELS

DATA ON METEOROLOGY, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS &

BASIC AMENITIES

SITE VISITS AND INTERVIEWS WITH LOCALS

BASELINE

ENVIRONMENTAL

STATUS CENTRAL GROUND WATER BOARD

GUJARAT POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (GPCB)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPT

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

FOREST DEPARTMENT

IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE

HEALTH CENTER

CENSUS OF INDIA

INDIAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPT

ENVIRONMETAL INFORMATION CENTRE

SOCIOECONOMIC

STATUS &

INFRASTRUCTURE

EXISTING &

PROPOSED

PLANT

FACILITY DESCRIPTION IMPACTS

METHODOLOGY OF

IMPACT

ASSESSMENT

IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS

EVALUATION OF IMPACTS BY MATRIX METHOD

SOURCE OF INFORMATION OVERVIEW OF

E. I. A. STUDIES ACTIVITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN

DESCRIPTION OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLAN, AIR

POLLUTION CONTROL, HAZARDOUS WASTE

MANAGEMENT, GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

MONITORING PROGRAM

CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS

PREPARATION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

RISK ASSESSMENT

STUDIES &

DISASTER

MANAGEMENT PLAN

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY GUIDELINES BY

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FACTORY SAFETY, MINISTRY OF LABOR



CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

2.1 BACKGROUND

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. proposes expansion of specialty chemicals (pharma

intermediates) in existing unit at Plot No. A1-441/1, A2-441/9 & 8208/4, Road No. 4, GIDC

Estate, Sachin, Dist. Surat - 394 230, Gujarat, India.

2.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF ALL THE PLANTS ALONG WITH DETAILS OF MANUFACTURING

PROCESS / OPERATIONS OF EACH PRODUCT.

Plant will be equipped with SS and Glass Lined reactors, Centrifuges, Tray dryer, Filters, etc.

There will be separate Store Rooms for storage of Intermediates, out of which one will be

airconditioned. In our Pharma intermediate area, we shall have equipments for handling finished

product like Tray Dryer, Air Jet Mill, Sifter, Blender, Multi Mill and packing area. Pharma

Intermediate Area will also have separate storage facilities to store materials at different stages.

Department has Glass Assemblies to carry out production of API intermediates in small batch

size. A separate Process Development Lab will also be available for backup of our production

department.

API intermediates will have separate facilities for utility like Steam, Brine, Air, Chilled water, Hot

water, Hot Oil and Vacuum and also separate D.G. set to backup with GEB power failure.

There will be separate Raw Material Store for storage of raw materials of API intermediates. It

will have separate Tank Farm area for storing solvents like Methanol, Acetone, IPA, Toluene and

also for acids like HCl, Sulphuric and Spent acid and also have separate store for hazardous

chemicals.



2.3 MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES

Manufacturing activities proposed in the project include various processes as a part of

manufacturing pharma intermediates. The activities will also include operation of various

utilities. The manufacturing process (existing & proposed) is described in details in following

sections.

2.3.1 DISTILLATION OF VARIOUS RECOVERED SOLVENTS (PURIFICATION OF SOLVENT)

Process Description:

Various recovered solvent are stored in tank & then transfered to distillation column through

centrifugal pump. The required temperature is maintained at the top & bottom of column. The

vapor of distilled solvent is condensed in condenser. The material obtained is refluxed &

distilled solvent is obtained.

Distillation is a heat and mass transfer operation. It is batch type distillation and in the process

mother liquor is heated through steam or thermic fluid to obtain an optimum temperature and

to collect the desired product. Various cuts depending upon the boiling range are separate out

and at last residue is unloaded from the reactor.

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

Distillation

Condensation

Reflux

Finished product

9700 Kg

9900 Kg

Recovered Solvent /

Spent Solvent / Mix

Solvent -10000 Kg

100 Kg

Residue

Losses –

200 Kg



MASS BALANCE FOR VARIOUS SOLVENT

INPUT OUT PUT

Name of Input Qty in Kg Name of Out Put Qty in Kg

Recovered

Solvent / Spent

Solvent / Mix

Solvent

10000

Residue 100

Losses 200

Finished

Product 9700

TOTAL 10000 TOTAL 10000

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

Special Features of Distillation System:

1. Distillation process is purely physical operation. Hence, there is no gaseous emission.

2. The whole system is fully closed so that there is no vapors loss at all.



3. To overcome the escape of uncondensed vapors, proper cooling system is provided with

heat exchanger.

4. To avoid spillage or leakage of liquid in case of overflowing or flooding of column,

process vent is attached to the receiver.

5. To separate the fractions perfectly, there is advanced designed packed distillation

column.

• Industry has provided separate storage tank for the Receipt of recovered solvent,

recovered solvent solution. The details of the Tank are as under …

DETAILS OF EXISTNG STORAGE TANK

Tank Capacity Nos

6 KL 6

12 KL 3

15 KL 1

20 KL 2

25 KL 1

40 KL 1

• Also industry has stored Mix Solvent in Drums.

• Onsite Off site Emergence Plan is also prepared.

2.3.2RINSING BY SOLVENT, DRYING, DENTING, PAINT AND RESALE OF DISCARDED EMPTY MS

& HDPE DRUMS, BARRELS, CARBOYS

Process description:

Industry receives various types of discarded empty MS & HDPE drums, barrels & carboys &

stored in HWSA. To remove impurities from it, it is washed by impure solvent which is received

for distillation. After rinsing, it is dried. After drying, it is dented & painted properly and sold to

actual users.



Process Flow Chart



2.3.3 TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED INNER BAG / OUTER BAG OR LINERS

Industry receives various types of contaminated Inner / Outer Bags and stored in Hazardous

Waste Storage Area. To remove impurities from it, it is washed by water. The Washing Cycle is

carred out for five times.

Industry has provided five tanks having capacity of 500 Liters capacity. First of all the bags are

washed in to Tank 1. Than it is transfer for second wash in Tank 2. The waste water from Tank 1

is discharged in to neutralization tank of ETP.

In Tank 2, the Bags is further washed with water and then it is transfered in to Tank 3. The

waste water from the Tank 2 is discharged in to neutralization Tank of ETP at every 2nd

cycle.

In Tank 3, the bags are washed with water and caustic. After completing washing, it is

transfered in to Tank 4. The waste water from Tank 3 is discharged in to neutralization tank of

ETP.

In Tank 4, the wash is given to the Bags with water and it is transfered in to the Tank 5 for final

washing. After final washing the decontaminated Bags are naturally dried and sold to the end

users.

The some of the waste water from Tank 4 is reused in to the Tank 3 and the remaining waste

water is discharged in to the neutralization tank of ETP. And the waste water from the Tank 5 is

reused in the Tank 4.



2.3.4 4-HYDROXY CUMERINE

Reaction: First solvent is taken in a reactor. After addition of sodium methoxide, it is heated up

to 70 °C. Then ortho hydroxy aceto phenone and dimethyl carbonate is added along with

catalyst. Now the mix is refluxed for 5 hours and then allowed to cool. Now water is added to

the mass, which is result in the separation of an aqueous layer.

Distillation: The solvent layer is sent for purification through distillation process. The purified

solvent is recycled and the distillate residue is sent for incineration.

Acidification: The mass is then be acidified with Hydrochloric Acid.

Centrifuge & Drying: Then the mass is centrifuged and finally dried to obtain the product, 4-

hydroxy cumerine. Effluent generated during centrifuging is sent to Effluent Treatment Plant.

CHEMICAL REACTION

C CH3

O

OH

+ CH3 O C

O

O CH3 NaOCH3

HCl

OH

O O

O – Hydroxy Aceto

Phenone

Dimethyl

Carbonate

4 – Hydroxy Cumerine



MASS BALANCE

INLET OUTLET

Water 300 kg Product 100 kg

OHAP 100 kg Recovered

Toluene 2170 kg

DMC 75 kg Effluent to ETP 465 kg

Toluene 2200 kg Loss 38 kg

NaOCH3 100 kg Distillation

Residue 12 Kg

HCl 10 kg

TOTAL 2785 kg TOTAL 2785 kg



2.3.5 TRI METYL ORTHO BENZOATE

Reaction : First take solvent into reactor than take sodium methoxide powder and benzo

trichloride at room temp. Add catalyst in it and heated up to reflux for 6 hrs. Than cool it to

room temp and than centrifuge to separate the salt from mother liquor and take it for

distillation. The salt is used to make brine solution for chilling plant.

Distillation : The solvent layer is distillate first normally and recovering solvent and than final

disitillation under vacuum. The purified solvent is recycled and the distillate residue is sent for

incineration.

CHEMICAL REACTION

Cl

Cl

Cl

+ Na

O CH3

3

SODIUM METHOXIDE

O

CH3

O

CH3

O

CH3

(trichloromethyl)benzene

solvent

(trimethoxymethyl)benzene



MASS BALANCE

Inlet Outlet

Benzotri Chloride 130 Kg Product 100 Kg

Sidium Methoxide

Powder 110 Kg Methanol 160 Kg

Methanol 167 Kg Sodium Chloride

Salt 115 Kg

Catalyst 0.7 Kg Loss 22.7

Residue 10 Kg

Total 407.7 Kg Total 407.7

Kg



2.3.6 Tri Alkyl Ortho Alkonate

Reaction: First take solvent into reactor than take alkyl nitrile and alkyl alcohol. chill it to 0-5

deg c and then add HCl. After stirring for 24 hrs add alkyl alcohol and then filter the salt to

separate the salt from mother liquor and take it for distillation. The salt is used to make brine

solution for chilling plant.

Distillation : The solvent layer is distillate first normally and recovering solvent and than final

distillation under vacuum. The purified solvent is recycled and the distillate residue shall be sent

for incineration.

CHEMICAL REACTION

NR + R OH

ClH

R OH

R

O

R

O

RO

Ralkyl nitrile

alkyl alcohol1,1,1, Tri alkoxy alkonate

MASS BALANCE

INLET OUTLET

Alkyl Nitrile 100 Kg Product 100 Kg

Alkyl Alcohol 190 Kg Methanol 900 Kg

Methanol 910 Kg Loss 245 Kg

Hcl 55 Kg Residue 10 Kg




2.3.7 2,4-THIAZOLIDINEDIONE

Charge 472.5 kg of mono chloro acetic acid, 1418 kg water and charge 380.5 kg thiourea heat

up to 50oC and add slowly 472.5 kg of HCl(30%) and heat further up to 100

oC temp and

maintain it for 5 hrs and after completion of reaction further cool down to 25oC temp. and filter

the reaction mass.

Expected weight (2, 4-thiazolidinedione) = 500 Kg

CHEMICAL REACTION

Cl

OOH

NH2

NH2

S

+NH

S

O O

+ ClH NH3+

F.W.=94.5 F.W.=76.1 F.W.=117.1 F.W.=36.5 F.W.=17

170.6170.6

MASS BALANCE

Input Qty

in Kg Output

Qty

in Kg

Mono Chloro Acetic

acid 95.0

2,4-

Thiazolidinedione 100.0

Thiourea 76.0 Effluent

Generate 417.0

Water 283.0 HCl 10.0

HCl(30%) 77.0 NH3 Gas 4.0

Total 531.0 531.0



2.3.8 1-(2-HYDROXY ETHYL) PYRROLIDINE

In a reactor charge pyrrolidine and NaOH solution and heat to 40-45°C and add of 2-chloro

ethanol and then cool to 30°C and filter it and add toluene and distill toluene aziotropically and

filter the reaction mass and then distill toluene under vacuum and then product under high

vacuum.

Expected weight (1-(2-hydroxy ethyl) pyrrolidine) = 500 Kg

CHEMICAL REACTION

N

OH

2-pyrrolidin-1-ylethanol

NH

pyrrolidine

+ Cl

OH

2-chloroethanol

Na OH

F. W.= 71.12 F. W.= 80.51F. W.= 115.18

+

F. W.= 40.0

F. W.= 191.63

+ Na Cl

F. W.= 58.44

F. W.= 191.63

+ H OH

F. W.= 18.01

MASS BALANCE

Input Qty in Kg Output Qty in Kg

Pyrrolidine 625 1-(2-hydroxy ethyl)

pyrrolidine 500

2-chloro ethanol 912.5 Sodium chloride 513.56

TBAB 12.13 Effluent to ETP 1343.57

NaOH 375 Toluene recovered 523.0

Toluene 530 loss 7.0

Water 437.5 Distillation Residue 5.0

Total 2892.13 Total 2892.13



2.3.9 1-ALKYL PIPERAZINE

1) 1-Benzyl Piperzaine

2) 1 – Methyl Piperazine

3) 1-Formyl Piperazine

Into reactor, charge Piperazine and Hydrochloric acid. Start heating and heat up to 650C. Add

chloro alkyl compound at 65-70°C in 4 to 5 hrs. Stir for 10 hrs at 70-75°C and monitor the

reaction performance by analytical method. After completion of reaction, Cool and add solvent-

I. Chill to 150C and Filter the inorganic solid. Collect filtrate and Charge 50 % Caustic solution.

Heat and Distilled out solvent-I and water. Cool and add solvent-I. Chill to 150C and centrifuge

reaction mass. Collect salt for recovery of excess Piperazine. Charge ML and heat to Distilled out

solvent-I under law vacuum, then apply high vacuum to collect final product.

CHEMICAL REACTION

R

N

NH

+ + + 3 NaCl 3 H 2 O+

1 - ( A l k y l ) p i p e r a z i n e

H2O

R = C H3 ,

C2H

5 , O H g r o u p , C y c l o a l k a n e ,

L i n e a r P h e n y l G r o u p , B o c d e r i v a t i v e , C B Z d e r i v a t i v e , E t h y l C h l o r o F o r m a t e D e r i v a t i v e

NH

NH

R C l N a O HC lH

MASS BALANCE

1. 1-Benzyl Piperzaine


Benzyl chloride 98.0 1-benzyl Piperazine 100.0

Anhydrous Piperazine (99

%)

308.0 Recovered Piperazine 177.0

Sodium Hydroxide (97 %) 100.0 Effluent (To ETP) 730.0

Methanol 648.0 Recovered Methanol 642.0

Hydrochloric acid (30 %) 437.0 loss 37.0


Total 1691.0 Total 1691.0



2. 1 – Methyl Piperazine


Formaldehyde 410 1-methyl Piperazine 500

Anhydrous Piperazine (99 %)

800 Recovered Piperazine 380

Sodium Hydroxide (97 %) 264 Effluent (To ETP) 1898

Methanol 1686 Recovered Methanol 1670

Hydrochloric acid (30 %) 1136 loss 96

Water 264 Distillation Residue 16

Total 4560 Total 4560

3. 1-Formyl Piperazine


Formic acid 268.0 1-formyl piperazine 500.0

Anhydrous Piperazine

(99 %)

2328.0 Recovered Piperazine 1135.0

Sodium Hydroxide (97

%)

768.0 Effluent (To ETP) 4643.0

Methanol 4906.0 Recovered Methanol 4860.0

Hydrochloric acid (30 %) 2328.0 loss 200.0





N

NH

R

NH2

R +

Cl

NH

Cl

3 NaOH+ + 3 NaCl 3 H2O+

Aryl aniline

ClH

Bis-2-chloro Ethyl amine hydrochloride

Sodium Hydroxide

1-(Aryl)piperazine

H2O

Toluene

R= -OH, NO2, Cl, OCH

3,NH

2,H, Br, F, OC

2H

5

2.3.10 1-ARYL PIPERAZINE

1) 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl) piperazine

2) 1-Phenyl Piperazine

Into reactor, charge H2O, Aryl Aniline, Bis (2-Chloroethyl) Amine Hydrochloride. Heat up to 900C

and reflux for 1 hrs at 102 – 1060C. Charge 50 % Caustic solution Cool and add H2O and Charge

50 % Caustic solution. Charge toluene and stir for 30 minutes and Separate out layer. Collect

organic layer and take for the solvent recovery. After solvent recovery finally apply high vacuum

to distill final product 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl) piperazine.

CHEMICAL REACTION



MASS BALANCE

1) 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl) piperazine

Input Qty in KG Output Qty in KG

2-Chloro Aniline 440 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl)

Piperazine

500

Bis-(2-Chloroethyl) Amine HCl 660 Effluent to ETP 2542

Caustic flakes 444 Recovered Toluene 428

Toluene 435 loss 100



2) 1-Phenyl Piperazine

Input Qty in KG Output Qty in KG

Aniline 550.0 1-Phenyl Piperazine 500.0

Bis-(2-Chloroethyl)

Amine HCl

1003.0 Effluent (To ETP) 3928.0

Caustic flakes 675.0 Recovered Toluene 650.0

Toluene 660.0 loss 228.0


Total 5316.0 Total 5316.0



2.3.11 1-Benzyl-4-piperidone

Stage – I Take Ethyl acrylate in Reactor. Start addition of benzylamine. After addition complete

maintain it at 60° c temp. till reaction completion, Then start water recovery. Distilled out water

under reduced pressure than add toluene distilled out. Trace of water + toluene azeotropically.

Stage - II

Take toluene, then add Sodium Methoxide powder, stirred for 10 -15 min. at RT. Then start

addition of Stage – I within 45 min. During addition reaction mixture temperature increase

slowly, then allow to keep reflux.. After addition complete, start recovery till no more methanol

distilled out. Approx. 8 -10 hrs required for distillation. Then cool it up to 15° - 20° c

temperature. Add water till to clear solution under stirring, Then acidify with Conc. HCl.

Separate out toluene layer. Then wash with 10 % HCl to toluene layer. Combine acidic aqueous

layer. Reflux it for 8 -10 hrs. Cool it and make highly alkaline pH using sodium hydroxide. Then

extract with Toluene, combined all toluene layers. Separate out any trace of water. Then Start

final fractionation and get pure product.

CHEMICAL REACTION

+ CH2

COOC2H5 NCOOC2H5

COOC2H5

N

O

H5C2OOC

ethyl acrylate

F. W.= 100.11

2

-C2H

5OH -C

2H

5COOH

NH2

1-phenylmethanamine

F. W.= 107.15

N

O

diethyl 3,3'-(benzylimino)dipropanoate

ethyl 1-(cyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-ylmethyl)-4-oxopiperidine-3-carboxylate

1-benzylpiperidin-4-one

F.W.= 307.38 F. W= 263.33F. W.= 189.25

MASS BALANCE


Ethyl acrylate 1250 1-benzyl-4-piperidone 500

Benzyl amine 629 Toluene recovered 12090


Sodium methoxide powder 470 Effluent generated 5949

Con.HCl 1600 Distillation Residue 100

NaOH 1000

Water 1500




2.3.12 3-methoxy propiophinone

In dry reactor charge 1941kg of THF and 104.4 kg of Mg turning and then after slowly add

735.05kg m-bromo anisole at 35oC temp. during the addition exotherm was observed after

the addition of 20% of m-bromo anisole temp raise up to 60oC temp after the complete

addition of m-bromo anisole reaction mass was cool to 0oC temp then after in 2nd reactor

make solution of 661.5kg propanoic anhydride in 2352.4 kg toluene and cool down to 3oC and

start addition of above prepared THF solution in to it slowly in 3hrs and maintain RM for 3 hrs

at 0oC temp. after completion of reaction RM was pour in to 3760 ICE water and 426.5 kg HCl

stir for 30 min and seprte out layer and organic layer was wash with 73.5 kg NaOH and after

distillation of toluene product was distilled out at high vacuum

Expected weight = 500 kg

CHEMICAL REACTION

Br

OCH3

+ Mg

MgBr

OCH3

F. W. = 187.03 F.W.= 24.30

211.33

211.33

+ O O

O

CH3

CH3

F. W.= 130.14

+ 2HCl

F.W.= 73.0

414.47

OCH3

CH3

O

+ MgCl 2 + CH3

O

O H

F.W.= 164.20 F.W.= 95.21 F. W. = 74.07

+ HBr

F.W.= 80.91

414.47



MASS BALANCE


m-bromo anisole 735.05 3-methoxy

propiophenone

500

Mg turning 104.4 Solvent (Propionic acid) 225.5

Propanoic

anhydride

661.5 Tetra Hydro Furan

recovery

1920

Tetra Hydro Furan 1941 Toluene recovery 2320

Toluene 2352 Effluent Generate 5035.4

HCl(30%) 426.45 HCl 15

NaOH 73.5 Loss 18


Total 10053.9 Total 10053.9



2.3.13 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal

In a reactor charge 525 kg THF and pass 1040 kg dry HCl gas then distill out excess THF and

remaining semisolid was added in a mixture of 7150 kg MDC and 2320 kg Pyridinium chloro

chromate mixture at 10°C and after conversion tar was separated and MDC was recovered

under low vacuum and then crude was taken in methanol and added PTSA and was stir at 30°C

until completed conversion then recover methanol and distill out product under vacuum.

Expected weight (4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal) = 500 Kg

CHEMICAL REACTION

Stage: I

O Cl

O HHCl(g)+

F.W = 72 F.W = 36.5 F.W = 108.5

108.5 108.5

Stage: II

Cl

OH

Cl

O

+H2

F.W = 106.5 F.W = 2F.W = 108.5

108.5 108.5



Stage: III

Cl

O+ 2 CH 3OH

Cl

O

CH3O

CH3

+ H2O

F.W = 106.5 F.W = 64 F.W = 152.5 F.W = 18

170.5 170.5

MASS BALANCE


THF 525 4-chloro butyraldehyde

dimethyl acetal

500

HCl(g) 1040 Water generated 74.5

MDC 7150 Methanol recovered 3518

Pyridinium chloro chromate 2320 loss 844

PTSA 21.5 MDC recovered 7078

Methanol 3575 Residue generated 2617

Total 14631.5 Total 14631.5



NH 2

R

+Cl Br

O

4-iodoaniline 5-bromopentanoyl chloride

+ + KCl

N

OR

1-(4-Rhenyl)piperidin-2-one

KOH

Potassium Hydroxide

+ KBr2

+ 2H 2O

R= -I, -Br, -NO 2

2.3.14 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-piperidone

Into reactor, charge 21.57 mole of chloro benzene and 6.47 mole THF, 1.66 mole of 4-

substiruted aniline. Cool up to 100C. Charge KOH solution (1.85 mole KOH and 18.7 mole of

water) Cool to 8°C and add 1.86 mole of 5-bromo valeryl chloride. Raise temperature to 30°C

and add KOH solution (1.87 mole KOH and 15.45 mole water) at 10°C and raise temp to 30°C

separate layer and fallout product after solvent recovery.

Wt. of product: 1.66 moles

CHEMICAL REACTION

MASS BALANCE


4-iodo aniline(99 %) 363.5 1-(4-Iodophenyl) piperidin-

2-one (98.7%)

500

Chloro benzene 2427 Effluent to ETP 996.07

THF 401.7 Recovered chloro benzene 2395

KOH 186 Loss 401.7


5-bromo valeryl chloride 331.57

Total 4324.77 Total 4324.77



O NOH

F.W.:168.22 F.W.:271.18

+HClNH2 OH+ Na2CO3

F.W.:138.98 F.W.:105.98

2 2 + 2NaCl + + CO2

F.W.:116.88 F.W.:44.00

2 3H2O

F.W.:54.03

F.W.:486.09

+ H Cl2

F.W.:72.92

H Cl

F.W.:486.09

cyclopentanone hydroxylamine N-hydroxycyclopentanimine

NOH

NH

O

HCl

F.W.:135.59 F.W.:99.13

+ H Cl

F.W.:36.47

+ H2SO4 + Na OH + Na2SO4 + H2O

F.W.:142.04 F.W.:36.02F.W.:98.07 F.W.:79.98

2 2

F.W.:313.64 F.W.:313.64

N-hydroxycyclopentanimine piperidin-2-one

2.3.15 2-Piperidone (2-PD)

Stage-1: Into reactor, charge 1250 Ltr water, 1624 Kg Di chloro methane, 541.6 kg hydroxyl

amine Hydrochloride and 624.97 kg cyclopentanone. Cool up to 200C and add 458.3 kg sodium

carbonate. Raise temperature to 30°C and separate layer and pass 271.56 kg HCl(g) to organic

layer and recover Dichloromethane under vacuum to give cyclopentanone oxime

hydrochloride.

Expected yield is 958.3 Kg.

Stage-2: Into reactor, charge 958.3 kg conc. Sulfuric acid, and heat to 100°C and 958.3 kg add

stage-1 by maintaining temperature110-120°C then add 833.3 kg chilled water and bring pH 7

by adding 50% NaOH solution(783 kg NaOH + 783 kg water). After that recover water and

traces removed aziotropically by adding 522 kg toluene. Distill out solvent under low vacuum

and then product under high vacuum

Expected yield is 500 Kg.

CHEMICAL REACTION

Stage-I: Cyclopentanone oxime Hydrochloride

Stage:2- 2-piperidone



MASS BALANCE


Cyclopentanone 624.97 2-piperidone 500

Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride 541.6 Effluent to ETP 3711.73

Water 2033 Di Chloro Methane 1600

Dichloro methane 1624 Sodium sulfate 1389

Sodium carbonate 458.3 Toluene recovered 515

HCl(g) 271.56 loss 50

Con.H2SO4 958.3 Residue 24

Sodium Hydroxide 783 HCl 15

CO2 ↑ 12

Toluene 522

Total 7816.73 Total 7816.73



2.3.16 Dimethyl Formamide Dimethyl Acetal

Reaction-cum-Distillation: First dimethyl formamide is taken in the reaction vessel. Sodium

methoxide is slowly charged at 20 °C. The solution is stirred for 1 hour. The solution is then be

allowed to cool to room temperature, followed by addition of catalyst. Then dimethyl sulphate

is slowly added. After 6 hours of stirring, product, dimethyl formamide dimethyl acetal is

obtained through distillation process.

CHEMICAL REACTION

MASS BALANCE

INLET OUTLET

DMF 75 kg Product 100 kg

DMS 130 kg Waste 141 kg TSDF

NaOCH3 54 kg Loss 18 kg Lost in drying


(CH3)2NCH + (CH3O)2SO2 + CH3ONa (CH3)2NCH(OCH3)2 + NaCH3SO4 (aq)

Dimethyl Formamide

Dimethyl Sulphate

Dimethyl Formamide Dimethyl Acetal

O



CH3 NH2 + CH2

COOC2H5N

CH3

COOC2H5

COOC2H5

N

CH3

O

H5C2OOC

methanamine ethyl acrylate diethyl 3,3'-(methylimino)dipropanoate ethyl 1-methyl-4-oxopiperidine-3-carboxylate 1-methylpiperidin-4-one

F. W.= 100.11F. W.= 31.05 F. W.= 231.28 F.W.= 185.22 F. W.= 113.15

N

CH3

O

2

-C2H

5OH -C

2H

5COOH

2.3.17 1-methyl-4-piperidone

Stage – I Take Ethyl acrylate in Reactor. Start addition of methylamine solution. After addition

complete maintain it at 60° c temp. till reaction completion, Then start water recovery. Distilled

out water under reduced pressure than add toluene distilled out. Trace of water + toluene

azeotropically.

Stage - II

Take toluene, then add Sodium Methoxide powder, stirred for 10 -15 min. at RT. Then start

addition of Stage – I within 45 min. During addition reaction mixture temperature increase

slowly, then allow to keep reflux.. After addition complete, start recovery till no more methanol

distilled out. Approx. 8 -10 hrs required for distillation. Then cool it up to 15° - 20° c

temperature. Add water till to clear solution under stirring, Then acidify with Conc. HCl.

Separate out toluene layer. Then wash with 10 % HCl to toluene layer. Combine acidic aqueous

layer. Reflux it for 8 -10 hrs. Cool it and make highly alkaline pH using sodium hydroxide. Then

extract with Toluene, combined all toluene layers. Separate out any trace of water. Then Start

final fractionation and get pure product.

CHEMICAL REACTION

MASS BALANCE


Ethyl acrylate 1250 1-methyl-4-piperidone 500

Methylamine solution (40%) 455 Toluene recovered 12127


Sodium methoxide powder 470 Effluent generated 5775

Con.HCl 1600 Distillation Residue 40

NaOH 1000

Water 1500




2.3.18 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole

In dry reactor charge 890 kg hydrazine hydrate, 756 kg of sodium carbonate and 1110 kg o-nitro

chloro benzene and het to 100°C and then cool to 30°C and add 4180 lit water and 720 kg

toluene the separate layer and in aqueous layer add 2770 kg HCl and bring pH acidic and then

filter the material and then add 2240 kg methanol and reflux it and add 22 kg carbon and filter

it and recover methanol from mother liquor and chill the mass and filter it to get the solid

product and dry it.

CHEMICAL REACTION

Cl

N+

O-

O

+ NH2NH2H2O + Na2CO3

F.W.= 157.55 F.W.= 50.0 F.W.= 52.99

1/2

F.W.= 260.54

N

N

NH

OH

F. W.= 135.10

+ NaCl + +2.5 H2O 1/2 CO2

F. W.= 58.44 F. W.= 45.0 F. W.= 22.0

F.W.= 260.54

1H-benzotriazol-4-ol1-chloro-2-nitrobenzene

MASS BALANCE


O-nitro chloro benzene 1110 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole 500

Hydrazine Hydrate(85%) 890 Effluent to ETP 9105

Na2CO3 756 Carbon residue 23

HCl 2770 Toluene recovered 713

Activated Carbon 22 loss 100

Toluene 720 Methanol recovered 2210

Methanol 2240 Distillation Residue 37

Water 4180




2.4 RAW MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

The raw materials are received in MS/SS Tank, HDPE/Fibre drums, Carboys and Cylinders as well

as through tankers. All the storage tanks of hazardous substances are provided in separate

storage area i.e. Tank farm area. Material are stored in MS/SS tank with all precautionary

process instrumentation and safety appliances. Large area is covered by well-designed

warehouse, which are containing store office, raw material store, finished product store, etc.

The personnel protective equipments like hand gloves, safety shoes, goggles, helmet, clothing,

etc. are provided to those handling hazardous chemicals as per requirement. All the motors and

electrical connections are flame proof. The existing system and process for raw materials

storge and handling will be followed after proposed expansion. List of raw materials are given

below:

Table: 2.1

List of Raw Materials (Existing)

Sr.

No. Product Raw Material

Quantity

MT/Month

1. Distillation of

Solvent Mix Solvent 405

2.

Receipt, Storage,

Rinsing by Solvent,

Drying, Denting,

Paint and resale of

discarded empty MS

& HDPE drums,


Discarded

empty MS &

HDPE Drums,

Barrels,

Carboys etc

450

3.

Receipt, Storage,

Treatment of

contaminated Inner

Bag / Outer Bag or

Liners

Contaminated

Inner Bag /

Outer Bag or

Liners

50

Caustic 6



Table: 2.1 (Contd.)

List of Raw Materials (Total Proposed)

Sr.

No. Product Raw Material

Quantity

(MT/Month)

1. Distillation of Solvent Mix Solvent 810

2.

Receipt, Storage, Rinsing by

Solvent, Drying, Denting, Paint

and resale of discarded empty

MS & HDPE drums, Barrels,

Carboys etc.

Discarded empty MS &

HDPE Drums, Barrels,

Carboys etc

450

3.


contaminated Inner Bag /

Outer Bag or Liners

Contaminated Inner Bag

/ Outer Bag or Liners 50

Caustic 6

4. 4-Hydroxy Cumerine

OHAP 0.500

DMC 0.375

Toluene 1.1

NaOCH3 0.500

HCL 0.005

5. Tri Metyl Ortho Benzoate

Benzotri Chloride 2.600

Sidium Methoxide

Powder 2.200

Methanol 3.54

Catalyst 0.014

6. Tri Alkyl Ortho Alkonate

Alkyl Nitrile 0.550

Alkyl Alcohol 0.055

Methanol 5.00

HCl 0.300

7. 2,4-Thiazolidinedione Mono Chloro Acetic acid 0.522



Thiourea 0.418

HCl (30%) 0.423

8. 1-(2-Hydroxy Ethyl) Pyrrolidine

Pyrrolidine 0.625

2-chloro ethanol 0.912

TBAB 0.012

NaOH 0.375

Toluene 0.530


1-Benzyl Piperazine

Benzyl chloride 0.481


(99 %) 1.515


%) 0.500

Methanol 3.193

Hydrochloric Acid (30 %) 2.151

1-Methyl Piperzaine

Formaldehyde 0.410


(99 %) 0.800


%) 0.264

Methanol 1.686

Hydrochloric acid (30 %) 1.136

1-Formyl piperazine

Formic acid 0.268


(99 %) 2.328


%) 0.767

Methanol 4.901

Hydrochloric acid (30 %) 2.328




1-(2-Chlorophenyl) Piperazine

2-Chloro Aniline 0.440

Bis-(2-Chloroethyl)

Amine HCl 0.660

Caustic flakes 0.444

Toluene 0.435

1-Phenyl Piperazine

Aniline 0.550

Bis-(2-Chloroethyl)

Amine HCl 1.000

Caustic flakes 0.675

Toluene 0.660

11. 1-Benzyl-4-Piperidone

Ethyl acrylate 1.250

Benzyl amine 0.629

Toluene 12.2

Sodium methoxide

powder 0.470

Con.HCl 1.600

NaOH 1.000

12. 3-Methoxy Propiophinone

m-bromo anisole 0.735

Mg turning 0.104

Propanoic anhydride 0.661

Tetra Hydro Furan 1.941

Toluene 2.352

HCl (30%) 0.426

NaOH 0.073

13. 4-Chloro Butyraldehyde

Dimethyl Acetal

THF 0.525

HCl (g) 1.040



MDC 7.150

Pyridinium chloro

chromate 2.32

PTSA 0.022

Methanol 3.575

14. 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-Piperidone

4-iodo aniline (99 %) 0.363

Chloro benzene 2.427

THF 0.401

KOH 0.186

5-bromo valeryl chloride 0.331

15. 2-Piperidone (2-PD)

Cyclopentanone 0.624

Hydroxylamine

Hydrochloride 0.541

Dichloro methane 1.624

Sodium carbonate 0.458

HCl (g) 0.271

Con.H2SO4 0.958

Sodium Hydroxide 0.783

Toluene 0.522

16.

Dimethyl Formamide Dimethyl

Acetal

DMF 6.750

DMS 11.650

NaOCH3 4.860

17. 1-Methyl-4-Piperidone

Ethyl acrylate 22.500

Methylamine solution

(40%) 8.190

Toluene 219.6



Sodium methoxide

powder 8.460

Con.HCl 28.800

NaOH 18.000

18.

1-Hydroxy Benzotriazole

O-nitro chloro benzene 19.980

Hydrazine Hydrate (85%) 16.020

Na2CO3 13.608

HCl 49.860

Activated Carbon 0.396

Toluene 12.960

Methanol

40.320



2.5 WATER AND WASTEWATER

Existing:

Total water consumption is 4.8 KL/day, is met through M/s. Sachin Infra Management Ltd. Total

wastewater generation is 1.4 KL/day (industrial) which is sent to existing Effluent Treatment

Plant (ETP) followed by existing distillation column and distilled water is reused in to the

process. Domestic wastewater (0.3 KL/day) is disposed by septic tank & soak pit.

Total after proposed expansion:

Total water requirement will be 73.0 KL/Day also to be met through M/s. Sachin Infra

Management Ltd. Total 25.0 KL/Day (20.0 KL/Day Industrial + 5.0 KL/Day domestic) of effluent

shall be generated; out of which 20.0 KL/Day will be treated in ETP and finally Distillate water is

reused in to Process & Distillation Residue shall be sent to Common Incinerator. Domestic

wastewater will be disposed by septic tank & soak pit.

Details of water consumption and wastewater generation are given in Table 2.2.

TABLE - 2.2 __________

WATER CONSUMPTION AND WASTEWATER GENERATION

Description

Water Consumption Waste water generation

Existing Total

Proposed Existing

Total

Proposed

KL/Day KL/Day KL/Day KL/Day

Process 2.5 5 1.3 12.5

Boiler 0.7 40 0 4

Cooling 0.6 20 0 0.5

washing 0 2 0 2

Other (Scrubber) 0.5 1 0.1 1

Total Industrial 4.3 68 1.4 20.0

Domestic 0.5 4.5 0.3 5

Gardening -- 0.5 -- --

Grand Total 4.8 73 1.7 25.0



Water Balance Diagram –Existing

Source of Water: Sachin Notified Area Authority

Raw Water

4.8 KL/Day

Domestic

Other

(Scrubber) Process

Effluent Treatment Plant

1.4 KL/Day

Domestic

Utility

To soak pit tank /

septic system

0.3 KL/Day

1.3 KL/Day 0.1 KL/Day

0.7 KL/Day 2.5 KL/Day

Existing Distillation

Column

Boiler

Nil

0.6 KL/Day

Cooling

0.5 KL/Day

Nil

Distillate Water is reused in to

process

Distillation Residue is

sent to Common

Incinerator

0.5 KL/Day


EIA Report Prepared by M/s. Aqua Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd 2-37

Water Balance Diagram – Total Proposed

Source of Water: Sachin Notified Area Authority

Existing

Distillation

Colum

Fresh Water

73 KL/Day

Collection Tank

20 KL/Day

To septic tank &

soak pit

5 KL/Day

5 KL/Day

Cooling Boiler Washing Scrubber Process Domestic

40 KL/Day 20 KL/Day 2 KL/Day 1 KL/Day 4.5 KL/Day

12.5 KL/Day 4 KL/Day 0.5 KL/Day 2 KL/Day 1 KL/Day

Neutralisatio

n tank

Primary Treatment

(Phenton Treatment)

RO Plant

20 KL/Day

RO Permeate Water –

reused for utilities

4 KL/Day

RO Reject

Water

16 KL/Day

Solvent

Stripping System

SBT Plant

Distillate water - reused for utilities – 3.5 KL/Day

Residue to TSDF site – 0.5 KL/Day

Recovered Solvent

Gardening

0.5 KL/Day



2.5.1 TREATMENT PROCESS

2.5.1.1 EXISTING ETP DETAILS

Mainly the effluent is discharged from Tank 1 and Tank 3. The effluent is alkaline in nature.

Industry has provided neutralization facility in Effluent Treatment Plant.

Effluent from the washing tank is collected in to collection cum neutralization tank. Here caustic

solution added for the neutralization of effluent, the neutral effluent is passed through Filter

Press. The filtered water is distillated in to the Existing distillation column and the distilled

water is reused in to the process and the distillation residue is sent to the common incinerator.

SPECIFICATIONS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT UNITS

ETP Flow Rate: 1400 Liters/day

Sr. NAME OF UNIT QTY. BRIEF SPECIFICATION

1. Collection-cum-Equalization

Tank

1 Type : Underground

Cylindrical Tank

Capacity : 2500 Liters

MOC : RCC with Acid/Alkali

proof

2. Chemical Dosing Tanks 1 Type : Underground

Cylindrical Tank


MOC : HDPE

3. Filter Press 1 Size: 150 mm x 150 mm

Plate: 10 Nos

MOC: PP

4. Treated Effluent Storage

Tank

1 Type : Cylindrical Tank


MOC : RCC

Mode of Dispoal of Effluent

Industrial effluent is neutralized in to the ETP and the neutral effluent is distilled in existing

distillation column. The distillate water is reused in process/utilities.

2.5.1.2 LABORATORY TREATABILITY STUDIES

After proposed expansion project, industry will generate 20 KL/day waste water. The break-up

of the same is provided in water balance diagram. It is proposed to install ZLD (Zero Liquid

Discharge) system after proposed expansion of the industry. To finalize treatment scheme,



major stream wise samples were taken and they were analyzed for various parameters for

waste water.

Effluent generated from manufacturing of 4 - Hydroxyl Cumerine, 2,4-thiazolidinedione, 1-(2-

hydroxy ethyl) pyrrolidine, 1-Benzyl Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine, 1-Formyl Piperazine, 1-(2-

Chloro Phenyl)piperazin, 1-Phenyl Piperazine , 1-Benzyl-4-piperidon, 3-methoxy propiophinone,

4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal, 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-piperidone, 2-Piperidone(2-PD), 1-

methyl-4-piperidone, 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole, Boiler, Washing, Cooling and Scrubber.

The characteristics of the effluent are assumed based on the quality of effluent discharged by

the similar existing industries working on the same process and principles. The waste water

samples of these industries are monitored and analyzed by M/s. En-Pro Enviro Tech and

Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Surat.

Characteristic of product wise stream shall be as under;



EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS

No.

Parameter

Production

PROCESS EFFLUENT

Contaminate

d Inner Bags /

Outer Bags

or Liners

4 - Hydroxyl

Cumerine

2,4-

thiazolidinedion

e

1-(2-hydroxy

ethyl)

pyrrolidine

1-Benzyl

Piperzaine

1 - methyl

Piperazine

1-Formyl

Piperazine

Quantity

Liters/Day

1300 78 80 45 120 63 184

1. pH 8.1 3.5 2.3 6.4 6.6 6.4 6.8

2. Oil and Grease, mg/L 4.1 2.5 1.3 2.3 2.1 1.6 1.9

3. COD, mg/L 3250 43815 46515 46812 54810 49517 46150

4. BOD3, mg/L 980 13860 14110 15050 17915 16180 15174

5. Suspended Solids,

mg/L 194 145 130 115 138 110 128

6. Phenolic Compounds,

mg/L 4.0 12.8 BDL 14.3 16.1 16.4 15.8

7. TDS, mg/L 9120 21500 29520 37513 32517 34520 31812



EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS (CONTD.)

No.

Parameter

Production

PROCESS EFFLUENT

1-(2-Chloro

Phenyl)

piperazin

1-Phenyl

Piperazine

1-Benzyl -

4-

piperidon

3-methoxy

propiophino

ne

4-chloro

butyraldehy

de dimethyl

acetal

1-(4-

Rphenyl)-2-

piperidone

Quantity Liters/Day

85 128 198 168 2 33

1. pH 6.8 5.5 6.1 3.5 3.1 7.5

2. Oil and Grease,

mg/L 1.2 2.6 3.1 2.3 2.5 1.8

3. COD, mg/L 36150 55110 47538 45530 37515 39520

4. BOD3, mg/L 10056 16810 15515 14150 10900 8960


mg/L 132 138 105 115 190 108

6. Phenolic

Compounds, mg/L 15.3 14.8 17.8 25.5 26.9 16.0

7. TDS, mg/L 30182 21350 25916 26815 39021 35510



EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS (CONTD.)

No.

Parameter

Production

PROCESS EFFLUENT

Boiler Washing Cooling Scrubber

Composite

Sample

(Considering the

worst case

Scenario)

2-

Piperidone(2-

PD)

1-methyl-4-

piperidone

1-Hydroxy

benzotriazole

Quantity

Liters/Day

124 3465 5463 4000 2000 500 1000 20000

1. pH 2.3 1.8 2.9 7.9 7.1 7.1 7.8 4.99

2. Oil and Grease, mg/L 1.8 3.2 4.1 4.5 7.8 BDL 7.9 4.29

3. COD, mg/L 37115 55880 47150 160 450 85 850 27690

4. BOD3, mg/L 9812 17915 13911 28 90 BDL 253 8448


mg/L 95 117 106 110 180 67 180 128


mg/L 18.9 19.8 19.5 Nil 0.5 Nil Nil 10.8

7. TDS, mg/L 31531 32180 31814 1100 1400 2150 6515 18742



The above characteristic effluent shall be given primary treatment in Effluent treatment plant.

The above characteristics composite effluent shall be first neutralize with Caustic / lime and

than after neutral effluent shall be send to Steam Stripper (Solvent Stripper) for recovery of

solvent.

The characteristics of effluent after passed through Steam Stripper (Solvent Stripper) shall be as

under..

Sr.

No. Parameter Composite sample

Waste Water

(after Steam Stripper)

1. pH 4.99 7.8

2. Oil and Grease, mg/L 4.29 1.6

3. COD, mg/L 27690 15630

4. BOD3, mg/L 8448 4310

5. Suspended Solids, mg/L 128 80


mg/L 10.8 10.6

7. TDS, mg/L 18742 15200

The above characteristics of effluent shall be given Primary Treatment (Fenton Treatment). The

details of the same shall be as under.

RESULTS OF FENTON TREATMENT FOLLOWED BY NEUTRALIZATION

Fenton treatment is a chemical oxidation process where, phenolic compound is oxidized in

acidic condition using H2O2 in presence of Fe as catalyst. Fe is added in form of FeSO4 in

reaction media.



Summary of Lab Study Reports Using H2O2 for Phenolic Reduction

Case: 1 FeSO4 dose of 10 mg/L

Initial Phenolic Compounds: 10.6 mg/L

Run 1 Run 2 Run 3

Effluent sample taken, ml 500 500 500

H2O2 dose (100% basis), mg/L 5 8 10

Final Phenolic Compound, mg/L 2.65 2.12 1.59

% Reduction in Phenolic

Compounds, % 75 80 85

Reduction Time, hrs. 5 5 5

COD, mg/L 14990 14560 13910



Run 1 Run 2 Run 3





Compound, % 77 82 87


COD, mg/L 15320 14780 13560





Run 1 Run 2 Run 3





Compound, % 79 84 89


COD, mg/L 14960 13785 12900

Average FeSO4 dose: 30 mg/L

Average H2O2 dose: 10 mg/L

Retention Time : 8 Hrs

After giving Phenton Treatment, treated effluent shall be given Lime treatment for

neutralization.

SUMMARY OF PILOT PLANT STUDY REPORTS USING LIME FOR NEUTRALIZATION

Initial COD: 12900 mg/L

Run 1 Run 2 Run

3


Lime dose, mg/L 250 300 325

Final COD after Neutralization,

mg/L 10965 10320 9675

% Reduction of COD, % 15 20 25

The characteristic of the effluent after the after phenton treatment and neutralization shall be

as under.

Sr.

No. Parameter

Waste Water

(after Phenton &

neutralization

treatment) – SBT Inlet

1. pH 7.2

2. Oil and Grease, mg/L 0.5

3. COD, mg/L 9675

4. BOD3, mg/L 2850



5. Suspended Solids, mg/L 42

6. Phenolic Compound, mg/L 0.90

7. TDS, mg/L 16350



The above characteristic effluent shall be given SBT treatment. The characteristics of effluent

after SBT shall be as under.

Parameter SBT Inlet

Effluent

SBT Treated

Effluent

pH 7.2 7.0

Oil and Grease, mg/L 0.5 BDL

COD, mg/L 9675 95

BOD3, mg/L 2890 27

Suspended Solids, mg/L 42 <10

Phenolic Compounds, mg/L 0.90 BDL

TDS, mg/L 16350 15890

The above characteristics effluent shall be feed in to R. O. Plant. The characteristics of R.O.

Permeate Water and R. O. Reject Water shall be as under.

Parameter R. O. Permeate

Water

R. O. Reject

Water

pH 7.4 7.2

Oil and Grease, mg/L BDL BDL

COD, mg/L BDL 297

BOD3, mg/L BDL 85

Suspended Solids, mg/L BDL 28

Phenolic Compounds, mg/L BDL BDL

TDS < 10 56000

The above characteristics of R. O. Permeate water shall be used for utilities and the R. O. Reject

Water shall be feed in to existing Distillation Colum.

The details of Effluent Treatment Plant shall be as under.



2.5.1.2.1 DETAILS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (PROPOSED TOTAL)

The Effluent generated from the Process, Boiler, Cooling, Washing and scrubber shall be

collected in to Collection Tank. The effluent first given pH correction and than feed in to steam

stripper (solvent stripper) to recover the solvents present in effluent. Then fenton treatment

shall be given followed by neutralization.

Details of Fenton Treatment

Effluent from Phenton treatment shall be collected in collection-cum-reaction tank. Here, first

effluent pH shall be adjusted to 2 - 4 by addition of Acid. After adjustment of acidic pH effluent

shall be subjected to Phanton treatment by addition of first FeSO4 as catalyst. Then H2O2

solution shall be added for destruction of phenolic compounds. This reaction takes about 6 - 8

hrs. For thorough mixing, air shall be provided through twin lobe air blower. After reaction shall

be complete, treated effluent shall be neutralized by addition of lime powder / soda ash.

Neutral effluent shall be then pumped to through filter press for removal for sludge. Clear

filtrate from filter press shall be given SBT Treatment

The dewatered sludge will be collected and packed in HDPE/plastic bags and stored in a

hazardous waste storage area.

Details of SBT:

In coming pH is in the range of 7.0 – 8.0 and has to be adjusted with lime treatment (if needed)

before taking to the filter. Catalytic Advanced Oxydation System will be given as pretreatment.

The process will be batch processes in which wastewater will be pumped and applied onto

the top surface of the Bioreactor as shown in Figure. The design has suitable provision for

manual removal of suspended solids from the bio-filter surface. Distribution of wastewater over

the media will be achieved via pumping, piping and distribution arrangements. Separate

distribution lines will be provided for raw wastewater as well as recycle water. There will be

two modes of suspended solids handing. In one type, suspended solids can be applied on the

surface directly and can be scrapped out manually may be once in a month. The top 2 inch

layer can be replaced with the additive material, which is easily available in the local market.

The suspended solids are filtered out which includes additives that combine with organic of



waste to produce manure. In the second mode, solids can be retained in the settling tank and

then can be removed mechanically. Water first percolates through the bioreactor media which

in houses cultured media in 40-60 min and gets collected into the collection tank. It can then

be pumped on the media again (recycling) in order to achieve maximum solid liquid contact.

The recirculation mode will be provided for further polishing of the effluent. Dissolved organic

and inorganic are oxidized and the water is purified further.

Project Summary:

Capacity 40 cum/d

Recovery More than 97% (>38.5 cum/d)

Organic load 200 kg/d

COD load 0.8 T/d

Suspended

Solid load 12.0 kg/d

Typical Flow 6.5- 7.5 cum/h

Area approx.250 m2

Output

water

Quality

This water can be used cooling

make up & Process.

Estimate for 20 m3/d Effluent recycling facility:

SN Item

I CIVIL

Note: Effluent after pH correction & Suspended Solids/Primary sludge removal will be made

available to Raw Water Tank

1.1 Equalization Tank: (2.5 x5 x 2.5) m MOC: RCC

1.2

Treated water Tank 1 : 20 cum effective volume (2.7 x 2.7 x 2) m MOC: RCC



1.3

Bioreactor I: (13Mx10 M)x 2.7M h

Bioreactor II: (5Mx10 M)x 2.7M h

Bioreactor III: (5Mx10M)x 2.7M h MOC: Existing RCC structure

1.4 Pump room: 10 sqm

1.5 Foundation work wherever applicable



II MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

2.1 P1, P2: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization Tank to AOS

system: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.2 P3, P4: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization Tank to BR1: 2

Nos (1w + 1s)

2.3 P5, P6: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization CT1 to BR2: 2

Nos (1w + 1s)

2.4 P7, P8: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from CT2 to BR3: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.5 P9, P10: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 15 M head submersible; Recycle pump cum Discharge: to lift water

from CT3 to BR3: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.6 Distribution system grid: PVC header & laterals. Oil & Grease trap, level sensor, other accessories

2.7 Bar Screen

2.8 Control Panel for 11 pumps

2.9 4 core cable (200m)

2.10 Level sensor & control, indicators & alarms

III CATALYTIC AOS SYSTEM

3.1 AOS system for effluent treatment: with oxygen generator, closed loop chiller

3.2 AOS contactor system

3.3 Catalytic system

IV BIOREACTOR MEDIA: SUPPLY & LAYING

4.1 Under drain: 10 to 40 mm

Approx. 250 cum

4.2 Additive: Approx. 45 cum

4.3 Jute layer: in 3 layers (800 sqm)

4.4 Plantation work

4.5 Special Media

VI TECHNOLOGY

6.1 Technology IP

6.2 Submission of Drawings

6.4 Overall supervision of the project



VII ANNUAL

Operation & Maintenance (for 1 yr: : Assumption 365 days/yr)

7.1 Power

7.2 Staff

7.3 Additives

7.4 Repair& replacement

7.5 O&M supervision

7.6 Analysis



FLOW DIAGRAM OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT



SCHEMATIC OF BIOREACTOR : 3 D MODEL

After SBT Treatment, the effluent shall be feed in to R. O. Plant. From R. O. Plant, the R. O.

Permeat Water shall be use for utilities and R. O. Reject Water shall be subjected to existing

Distillation Colum.

The technical specification of ETP shall be as under …

Technical Specification of ETP:

ETP Flow Rate: 20 KL/Day

Sr.

No. Name of Equipment

Nos of

Unit Specification

1. Collection Tank 1 Size : 3.5 m x3.5 m x 2.5 m

Capacity : 30 KL

MOC : RCC Tile Lined


2. Dosing Tank 4 Size : 1.0 dia x 1.27 length

Capacity : 1.0 KL

MOC : HDPE

3. Neutralization tank

cum Equalization Tank

2 Size : 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0(Each)

Capacity : 18 KL(Each)


Retention Time : 36 Hrs (Total)



4. Settling Tank / Primary

Lamella)

1 Size : 2.6 dia x 3.0 length

Capacity : 15.0 KL

MOC : MS


5. Reactor 1 (For Phenton

Reaction)


Capacity : 12.0 KL

MOC : Heavy Duty HDPE

6 Primary Setting Tank 1 Size : 2.6 dia x 3.0 length

Capacity : 15.0 KL

MOC : MS


2.6 AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Existing:

The source of Flue Gas emission is from the stacks attached to Steam Boiler (1 No), Thermo

pack (1 No) and D.G. Sets (2 Nos.). Natural Gas is used as a fuel in boiler and thermo pack,

adequate stacks height is provided to prevent air pollution. Adequate stack height is installed to

prevent air pollution. As LDO / HSD are used as a fuel in D.G. Sets, adequate stack height is

provided. No process gas emission.


The source of Flue Gas emission is from the stacks attached to Steam Boiler (2 Nos.), Thermo

pack (1 No) and D.G. Sets (2 Nos.) and additional vent attached reaction vessel. Existing system

are adequate for existing facilities to prevent air pollution. Natural Gas is used as a fuel in

additional steam boiler, adequate stacks height shall be provided to prevent air pollution. Two

stage scrubber will be attached vent to prevent air pollution.

The details of various air pollution sources and its control measures are as follows:



TABLE-2.3

DETAILS SOURCE OF EMISSION AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM

FLUE GAS EMISSION

STACK

NO. STACK ATTACHED TO

STACK HEIGHT &

DIAMETER

FUEL

CONSUMPTION APCM

A. EXISTING

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 1 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day

As Natural Gas is used a

fuel, adequate stack

height is provided

2. Thermopack

Cap. 400 U

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

3. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 85 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

8 Liters/Hr

As LDO / HSD is used as a


height is provided.

4. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 100 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

9 Liters/Hr



height is provided.

B. ADDITIONAL

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 2 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

600 m3/Day

As Natural Gas shall be

used a fuel, adequate

stack height shall be

provided

2 D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 250 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

23 Liters/Hr

As LDO / HSD shall be

used as a fuel, adequate


provided.

C. PROPOSED TOTAL

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 1 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

2. Steam Boiler

Cap. 2 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

600 m3/Day




provided

3. Thermo pack

Cap. 400 U

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

4. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

8 Liters/Hr





Cap. : 85 KVA height is provided.

5. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 250 KVA *

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

23 Liters/Hr




provided.

* Note: Industry has proposed to remove the existing D. G. Set having capacity of 100

KVA and will install new D. G. Set having capacity of 250 KVA.

PROCESS GAS EMISSION

Sr. No. Vent Attached To Vent Height Pollutants APCM

EXISTING

There is no process Vent.

PROPOSED TOTAL

1. Reaction Vessel Height – 12 Meters HCl, NH3 Two stage Scrubber

2.6.1 Details of Scrubber (Ventury, Packed Bad, Two Stage)

Industry will be provided a Two stage Alkali & Acid Scrubber for the scrubbing of process fumes

generated during various operations. Major pollutants generated during this operation will be

HCl & NH3 Gas. The flow diagram of this sysetm is as under.

The detailed specification of the equipment is as under:

Duty : To scrub gaseous pollutants generated from the process

Type : Packed Bed Type Scrubber

Dimensions : (Both Stage)

Diameter : 400 mm

Packed Height : 1500 mm

Total Height : 4000 mm

Water Distributor : Pipe type

Droplet Separator : Impingement type

MOC : HDPE

Duty : To scrub Ammonia gas

Type : Vertical cylindrical single stage packed bed tower

Process Conditions:

Gas Inlet to Lower Section:



Flow : 50 Kg/hr

Temperature : 70 - 80 °C

Pressure : Slightly under suction

Composition : NH3, Water vapour and Air

Liquid Inlet:

Fluid : Water of Acidic pH with dilute acid

Flow : 10 m3/hr


Dimensions :

Diameter : 400 mm


Packing : 38.5 mm Pall rings

MOC : MS

2.7 NOISE LEVEL AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Extensive oiling and lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out to reduce noise

generation at source to the permissible limit. However, at place where noise levels can exceed

the permissible limit, Earplugs and Earmuffs are provided to those working in such area. This

system and process will also follow after proposed expansion.

2.8 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATIONS AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM

Six Categories of Hazardous/Solid Wastes are generated from existing unit and total Thirteen

Categories of Hazardous/Solid Wastes will be generated after proposed expansion.

Hazardous waste generation quantity, physical characteristics and mode of disposal are given in

Table-2.4.



TABLE-2.4

DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ITS MODE OF DISPOSAL

Cat. of

waste

Type of solid

waste Source

Generated Quantity

Treatment

Existing Proposed

Total

35.3 ETP Waste From ETP 0.09

MT/Month

4.5

MT/Month

Collection / storage /

treatment and Disposal at

TSDF

20.3 Distillation

residue

(Process

Waste)

From

Process

5.16

MT/Month

12

MT/Month


treatment in common

incinerator or sell for co

processing

5.1 Used Oil From

plant &

machineri

es

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month


transport / registered

recycler

33.1 Discarded

Containers

From raw

material

packaging

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month

Collected as it is and stored

in Solid / Hazardous waste

storage area /

decontamination and sell

for re-processing

A10 Liquor

Ammonia

Scrubber -- 0.08

MT/Month

Collection, Storage,

Transortation and sell to

end user

29.6 HCL (32%) Process 0.6

MT/Month

0.6

MT/Month


Transortation and reuse in

ETP for Neutralization

33.1 Contaminated

Inner Bag /

Outer Bag or

Liners

From raw

material

packaging

50

MT/Month

50

MT/Month



storage area /


for re-processing

20.2 Recovered

Solvent / Mix

Solvent /

Spent Solvent

From

Process

810

MT/Month

810

MT/Month

Reception / Storage,

Treatment / Sold as

Product

Spent Solvent

(Toluene)

From

process *

Nil 258.5

MT/Month

Collection / Storage /

reused in to process /

Distillation / Sold as a By

Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 4 - Hydroxyl Cumerine, 1-(2-hydroxy ethyl)

pyrrolidine, 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl)piperazine, 1-Phenyl Piperazine, 1-Benzyl – 4 – Piperidone,

3-methoxy propiophinone, 2-Piperidone(2-PD), 1-methyl-4-piperidone and 1- Hydroxy

Benzotriazole.



Cat. of

waste

Type of solid waste Source

Generated Quantity

Treatment

Existing Proposed

Total

Spent Solvent

(Methanol)

From process * Nil

61.10

MT/Month




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of Tri Methyl Ortho Benzoate, Tri Alkyl Ortho Alkonate, 1-Benzyl

Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine, 1-Formyl Piperazine, 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal and 1-

Hydroxy Benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(Piperazine)

From process * Nil

2.5 MT/Month Collection / Storage /



Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 1-Benzyl Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine , 1-Formyl Piperazine

and 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(MDC)

From process

*

Nil

8.70

MT/Month




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal

Spent Solvent

(THF)

From process

*

Nil 2.32

MT/Month




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 3-methoxy propiophinone

B2040 Inorganic Salt From Process -- 2.3

MT/Month


Transortation and dispose

at TSDF Site

--

Recovered Piperazine From Process -- 0.625

MT/Month



process

28.3

Spent Carbon

From Process

--

0.023

MT/Month



at TSDF Site or co-

processing in cement

industries

B2040

Sodium Sulphate From Process -- 1.4

MT/Month



at TSDF Site

28.2

Spent Catalyst From Process -- 1.0

MT/Month


Transortation and sent to

supplier for regenerator



2.8.1 DETAILS OF SOLID / HAZARDOUS WASTES STORAGE AREA

Solid/Hazardous Waste storage area of about 240 m2 size is provided for storage of solid /

hazardous wastes. It is covered with roof from top and has impervious flooring with proper

leachate collection system and is closed with four side wall boundary.

2.8.2 TSDF Site Membership Certificate

Industry is a member of TSDF & incinerator site maintained by M/s. Saurashtra Enviro Projects

Pvt. Ltd. for the secured landfill type disposal of solid waste from time to time and Member of

CETP maintained by M/s. Globe Enviro Care Limited, Sachin.



2.9 DETAILS OF UTILITIES

Various utilities will be required for proper functioning of manufacturing plants. These utilities

include Steam Boiler, Chill Water & Chill Brine Plants, Cooling towers, DM water plant, N2

Generation Plant, Air compressor, Process water, Fire Water, Soft Water, Condensate Recovery

Facility, etc.

2.10 POWER & FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Fuel:

Existing

Natural Gas: 400 m3/Day

LDO/HSD: 17 Lit/Hr

Additional Proposed


LDO/HSD: 23 Lit/Hr

Total


LDO/HSD: 31 Lit/Hr

Energy:

500 KVA from DGVCL

DG set: 250 KVA (In case of Emergency only)

2.11 DETAILS OF GREEN BELT

Company has developed an effective green belt within the factory and on periphery of the

factory. Total Plot Area is 7241.68 m2, out of which 792.04 m

2 is Green Belt Area. In addition to

this, majority of the vacant land shall be planted with trees, shrubs and grasses.


EIA Report Prepared by M/s. Aqua Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. 3- 1

CHAPTER – 3

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

The baseline status of environmental quality in the vicinity of project site serves as the basis

for identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. The baseline environmental quality

is assessed through field studies within the impact zone for various components of the

environment, viz. air, noise, water, land and socio-economic. The baseline environmental

quality has been assessed in the Post-Monsoon Season of 2015 (October, 2015 to December

31, 2015) in a study area of 10 km radial distance from the project site.

3.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGY OF THE AREA

The climate of Gujarat is varied, as it is moist in the southern districts and dry in the

northern region. The Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Cambay in the west and the forest-covered

hills in the east soften the rigours of climatic extremes, consequently reducing the

temperature and render the climate more pleasant and healthy. Surat lies along the

southern part of the state and experiences a climate with aridity index of 15 to 20 per cent

indicating adequate moisture availability in the soils for most part of the year.

(Courtesy: Environmental Information Centre, New Delhi)

The annual meteorological data (Temperature, Relative Humidity, Rainfall, Wind speed and

Wind direction) for the year 2015 was collected from the nearest India Meteorological

Department (IMD) at Surat.



3.1.1 METEOROLOGICAL DATA

TABLE 3.1

METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Month

(Year 2015)

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Wind

Speed

Mini-

mum

Temp.

Maxi-

mum

Temp.

Average

Temp.

Mini-

mum

R.H.

Maxi-

mum

R.H.

Ave

rage

R.H.

Mon

thly

Total

Rainy

Days

Average

Wind

speed

0C

0C

0C % % % mm No. m/s

January 14.66 32.66 22.51 6.80 100 45.19 00 00 1.72

February 16.44 37.44 25.96 5.90 100 41.25 00 00 1.39

March 16.66 41.27 28.58 6.80 100 38.25 00 00 1.63

April 22.11 40.88 29.92 6.80 100 67.12 8.20 02 3.31

May 27.05 40.00 32.14 6.80 100 65.64 00 00 3.67

June 24.66 37.33 30.27 28.70 100 81.13 336.90 12 4.48

July 24.66 37.33 29.60 42.60 100 83.98 101.40 05 6.87

August 25.66 33.44 29.32 45.70 93.80 72.65 26.70 03 3.79

September 23.83 36.00 29.13 32.00 100 72.25 217.20 07 1.91

October 19.83 38.16 30.49 9.40 99.50 53.10 00 00 0.95

November 19.50 36.11 28.02 10.30 84.80 41.07 00 00 0.85

December 12.66 36.38 23.97 5.90 73.70 26.93 00 00 1.26

Total 690.40 29 2.65



The site specific data were collected for October-2015 to December-2015. Data are

tabulated in Table 3.2.

TABLE - 3.2

___________________________________________________________________________

SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGICAL DATA

(PERIOD: Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015)

METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETER MONTH

OCTOBER-2015 NOVEMBER-2015 DECEMBER-2015

Temperature (0C)

Min.

Max.

Avg.

19.83

38.16

30.49

19.50

36.11

28.02

12.66

36.38

23.97

Relative Humidity (%)

Min.

Max.

Avg.

9.40

99.50

53.10

10.30

84.80

41.07

5.90

73.70

26.93

Wind Speed (m/sec.)

Min.

Max.

Avg.

0.00

6.00

0.95

0.00

6.00

0.85

0.00

8.00

1.26

There was no rainfall during the study period.

The wind direction is predominantly from NE to SW. The wind rose diagram prepared from

data collected at site is shown in Figure 3.1A, while stability class diagram is shown in Figure

3.1B.



FIGURE-3.1A

WIND ROSE DIAGRAM

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.



FIGURE-3.1B

STABILITY CLASS DISTRIBUTION



3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.2.1 DESIGN OF NETWORK FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS

The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out in accordance with National Ambient Air

Quality Standards (NAAQS) of CPCB. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) was carried

out at eight locations during the study period. The air quality status in the impact zone is

assessed through a network of ambient air quality monitoring locations. The tropical

climatic conditions mainly control the transport and dispersion of air pollutant emissions

during various seasons.

The values for mentioned concentrations of various pollutants at all the monitoring

locations were processed for different statistical parameters like arithmetic mean, minimum

concentration, and maximum concentration and percentile values. The existing baselines

levels of Suspended Particulate Matter, Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter

(PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ammonia (NH3), Ozone (O3), Led

(Pb), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), Benzene (C6H6), Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP), Hydro Carbon (HC),

Carbon Monoxide (CO) are expressed in terms of various statistical parameters. There is no

ecologically sensitive area, notified by central government, in the study area.

Eight Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) locations were selected based on guidelines

of ambient air quality network siting criteria of CPCB. All AAQM locations were selected

within the study area of 10 km radial distance from the project site. Ambient air quality

monitoring was carried out in the post-monsoon season from Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015.

The locations of the different stations with respect to its distance and direction from the

project site are shown in Table-3.3 and Figure-3.2 respectively. The results of air monitoring

are given in Table 3.4.



TABLE - 3.3

___________________________________________________________________________

DETAILS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS

SR.

NO.

NAME OF VILLAGE BEARING W.R.T.

PROJECT SITE

APPROXIMATE RADIAL

DISTANCE FROM PROJECT

SITE (KM)

TYPE OF

AREA

1. Project site (A1) -- -- Industrial

2. Village : Umber (A2) SW 2.37 Residential

3. Village : Sachin (A3) SE 3.63 Residential

4. Village : Pali (A4) SE 2.43 Residential

5. Village : Gabheni (A5) SW 2.32 Residential

6. Village : Budiya (A6) SW 3.32 Residential

7. Village : Bhanodra (A7) NE 4.12 Residential

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (A8) NE 6.37 Residential



FIGURE - 3.2

___________________________________________________________________________

LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE 3.4

___________________________________________________________________________

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS (Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015) Unit: µg/m3

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING LOCATION SPM PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 NH3 O3

AVERAGE

1. Project site (A1) 119.78 81.24 48.60 13.82 16.02 BDL* 11.78

2. Village : Umber (A2) 138.66 78.22 48.34 13.60 12.68 BDL* 14.30

3. Village : Sachin (A3) 136.33 82.34 44.59 15.80 19.80 BDL* 13.10

4. Village : Pali (A4) 148.56 84.25 38.46 11.76 13.42 BDL* 12.22

5. Village : Gabheni (A5) 160.58 88.89 56.80 12.56 13.50 BDL* 15.68

6. Village : Budiya (A6) 158.08 86.75 55.65 12.94 14.26 BDL* 15.08

7. Village : Bhanodra (A7) 112.51 78.94 42.53 9.74 13.75 BDL* 11.87

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (A8) 152.02 79.54 54.06 16.12 17.80 BDL* 13.48

NAAQS 100 60 80 80 400

TABLE 3.4 (CONTD.)

___________________________________________________________________________

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS (Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015)

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING LOCATION **Pb

(µg/m3)

**As

(ng/m3)

**Ni

(ng/m3)

**C6H6

(µg/m3)

**BaP

(ng/m3)

**HC

ppm

*CO

(mg/m3)

HCL

(µg/m3)

AVERAGE

1. Project site (A1) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.17 BDL*

2. Village : Umber (A2) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.20 BDL*

3. Village : Sachin (A3) 0.53 BDL* BDL* 2.4 0.59 BDL* 1.22 BDL*

4. Village : Pali (A4) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.19 BDL*

5. Village : Gabheni (A5) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.29 BDL*

6. Village : Budiya (A6) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.27 BDL*

7. Village : Bhanodra (A7) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.25 BDL*

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (A8) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL* 1.24 BDL*

NAAQS 100 60 80 80 400 4.0

Note: BDL* = Below Detectable Limit

* = Not in our NABL Scope

** = Analysed by NABL Sub Contractor



The Minimum Detection Limits for various parameters are as below:

TABLE 3.4 (CONTD.)

___________________________________________________________________________

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS (Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015)

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING LOCATION VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)

ISOBUTYLENE EQUIVALENT

MINIMUM

(ppm)

MAXIMUM

(ppm)

Std.

(ppm)

1. Project site (A1) 0.6 1.8 1.2

2. Village : Umber (A2) 0.5 1.3 0.9

3. Village : Sachin (A3) 0.6 1.2 0.9

4. Village : Pali (A4) 0.3 0.9 0.6

5. Village : Gabheni (A5) 0.5 1.6 1.1

6. Village : Budiya (A6) 0.6 1.9 1.3

7. Village : Bhanodra (A7) 0.6 0.9 0.8

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (A8) 0.3 0.7 0.5

Note:

PARAMETER TEST METHOD

Particulate Matter (PM10) IS 5182 (PART 23):2006 (Cyclonic Flow Technique) Gravimetric

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Gravimetric

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 (PART-2):2001

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) IS 5182 (PART-6):2006

Ozone (O3) IS 5182 (PART-9) :1974 **

Lead (Pb) AAS APHA (22nd

Ed.)3111B

Ammonia (NH3) Indophenol Blue Method *Carbon Monoxide (CO) Digital CO Analyzer

**Benzene (C6H6) Adsorption extraction followed by GC/GCMS

**Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP) Solvent extraction followed by GC/GCMS

**Arsenic (As) AAS APHA (22

nd Ed.)3111B

**Nickel (Ni) AAS APHA (22

nd Ed.)3111B

**Hydro Carbon (HC) Digital Gas Analyzer

Parameters Value

Ammonia (as NH3), µg/m3 1.0 µg/m

3

**Arscenic (as As) 2.0 ng/m3

**Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP) 0.5 ng/m3

**Lead (Pb)

0.5 µg/m3

**Benzene (C6H6)

2.0 µg/m3



3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The objective of the noise pollution survey around the project site was to identify existing

noise sources and to measure background noise levels. Major noise sources in the study

area are industries, commercial, and vehicular movements. The noise monitoring locations

are given in Table-3.5A and shown in Figure-3.3. The results of noise monitoring are given in

Table 3.5B.

3.3.1 METHODOLOGY FOR NOISE MONITORING

The noise monitoring was carried out at eight locations in day time during (6 am to 10 pm)

and at night time (10 pm to 6 am) in the study area covering all the areas i.e. industrial,

commercial, residential and silence zones as mentioned in Noise (Pollution and Control)

Rules, 2000. One day monitoring between Nov. 2 to 5, 2015 during day and night time was

carried out at all the locations. CPCB Recommendations for community noise exposure are

attached as Annexure-2. Hourly Equivalent noise levels Leq (day) and Leq (night) were

measured at each monitoring locations.

The noise level measured in study area at different locations is given in Table 3.5B. The noise

sources identified around the site are vehicular traffic, industrial and commercial activities.

CPCB recommendation for community noise exposure in different category of area (i.e.

residential, commercial, industrial and silence zone) is enclosed as Annexure-2. The noise

levels were below the stipulated standards of CPCB.

INDIAN STANDARDS FOR NOISE LEVEL

Sr.

No.

Locations Noise Level in Day Time

dB(A)

Noise Level in Night Time

dB(A)

1 Industrial Area 75 65

2 Commercial Area 65 55

3 Residential Area 55 45

4 Silence Zone i.e. Hospital,

Educational institute etc.

50 45



1. Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) Guidelines vide Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986 third amendment rules, dated 26/12/89.

2. Day time from (6:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs, IST)

3. Night time from (22:00 hrs to 6:00 hrs IST)

4. Silence Zone: Up to 100 m around hospitals, educational institutions and courts. The

zones are to be declared by competent authority. Use of vehicle horns, loud speakers

and bursting of crackers shall be banned in these zones.

TABLE - 3.5A

DETAILS OF AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS

SR.

NO.

NAME OF VILLAGE BEARING W.R.T.

PROJECT SITE

APPROXIMATE RADIAL

DISTANCE FROM

PROJECT SITE (KM)

1 Project site (N1) -- --

2. Village : Umber (N2) SW 2.37

3. Village : Sachin (N3) SE 3.63

4. Village : Pali (N4) SE 2.43

5. Village : Gabheni (N5) SW 2.32

6. Village : Budiya (N6) SW 3.32

7. Village : Bhanodra (N7) NE 4.12

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (N8) NE 6.37



FIGURE - 3.3

__________________________________________________________________________

LOCATION OF AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE - 3.5B

___________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND NOISE LEVELS

SR.

NO.

LOCATION NOISE LEVEL IN dB(A)

DAY TIME NIGHT TIME

MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM

A) RESIDENTIAL AREA

1 Project site (N1) 71.5 72.7 68.5 69.1

2. Village : Umber (N2) 66.2 68.9 50.7 52.4

3. Village : Sachin (N3) 64.5 66.8 61.3 63.9

4. Village : Pali (N4) 49.4 53.2 47.6 49.8

5. Village : Gabheni (N5) 56.6 62.2 48.2 51.8

6. Village : Budiya (N6) 59.4 65.6 48.6 52.2

7. Village : Bhanodra (N7) 52.2 56.5 50.4 53.8

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (N8) 49.2 51.8 41.8 42.9

B) COMMERCIAL AREA (TRANSPORTATION)

1 Near Sachin Railway Station 66.8 71.4 62.9 65.7

2 Near Sachin By Pass 68.8 70.5 63.5 66.3

3 Near Umber By Pass 61.5 63.8 58.4 61.8

4 Near Saniya Kande By Pass 62.4 64.5 57.3 59.9

C) INDUSTRIAL AREA

1 Nr. Jay jinendra Print P. Ltd. 64.8 67.9 62.8 65.6

2 Nr. M/s. Rameshwar Textile Mill Ltd. 65.8 68.9 64.7 67.9

3 Nr. M/s. Lunar Engineering P. Ltd. 62.4 65.2 61.8 64.4

4 Nr. M/s. Laxmi Food Products 66.8 68.9 65.2 67.7

5 Nr. M/s System Engitech P. Ltd. 63.7 65.2 62.8 64.3

6 Nr. M/s. Telstar IND. P. Ltd. 68.9 70.2 64.5 67.7

7 Nr. M/s. Colosperse Intermediates 67.5 68.8 65.3 67.2



3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.4.1 RECONNAISSANCE

The annual rainfall in the region was 690.40 mm. The baseline water quality status in the

region is established by analyzing surface water and ground water. Water requirement at

site would be met through Notified Area Authority, Sachin.

3.4.2 METHODOLOGY FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING

Eight nos. of ground water and three nos. of surface water samples were collected from the

study area. These samples were analyzed for physic-chemical parameters to ascertain the

baseline status in the existing surface water and ground water bodies. Samples were

collected during the study period on Nov. 7 to 12, 2015.

The details of surface and ground water sampling locations are given in Table 3.6. And

sampling locations of water quality monitoring are shown in Figure 3.4. The Indian standard

specification for drinking water is enclosed as Annexure-4. The physico-chemical

characteristics of the different water samples are presented in the Tables 3.7.



TABLE – 3.6

SAMPLING LOCATIONS FOR MONITORING SURFACE AND GROUND WATER QUALITY

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING

LOCATION

BEARING

W.R.T. PROJECT

SITE

APPROXIMATE RADIAL

DISTANCE FROM

PROJECT SITE (KM)

1. Project site (GW1) -- --

2. Village : Umber (GW2) SW 2.37

3. Village : Sachin (GW3) SE 3.63

4. Village : Pali (GW4) SE 2.43

5. Village : Gabheni (GW5) SW 2.32

6. Village : Budiya (GW6) SW 3.32

7. Village : Bhanodra (GW7) NE 4.12

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (GW8) NE 6.37

9. Talangpor Lake (SW1) SW 2.52

10. Mindhola River (SW2) SE 4.16

11. Saniya Kande Pond (SW3) NE 6.61

GW= Ground water, SW= Surface water



FIGURE - 3.4

__________________________________________________________________________

LOCATIONS OF WATER SAMPLING STATIONS



TABLE - 3.7

WATER QUALITY

Sr.

No.

Parameter Project Site

(GW1)

Village:

Umber (GW2)

Village:

Sachin (GW3)

Village:

Pali (GW4)

1. Temprature °C 25.0 24.9 24.9 24.9

2. pH 7.32 7.43 8.1 7.62

3. Salinity, ppt 0.84 1.19 0.86 0.84

4. Electrical Conductivity 361 µS / cm 1.06 mS/cm 761 µS/cm 984 µS / cm

5. Turbidity, NTU <0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2

6. Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L 7.21 5.86 5.12 7.14

7. Total Dissolved Solids, mg/L 512 1576 1148 1124

8. Total Suspended Solids, mg/L 10 6 8 10

9. Total Solids, mg/L 522 1582 1156 1134

10. Total Alkalinity, mg/L

(as CaCO3)

130 310 390 125

11. Total Hardness, mg/L

(as CaCO3)

128 598 174 119.1

12. Calcium Hardness, mg/L

(as CaCO3)

78 88 70 113.9

13. Magnesium Hardness, mg/L

(as Mg)

12.2 123.9 25.27 1.3

14. Chemical Oxygen Demand,

mg/L (COD)

6.8 6.22 2.45 5.33

15. Biochemical Oxygen Demand,

mg/L (BOD3)

<1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

16. Sulphates, mg/L (as SO4-2

) 16.8 54.6 42.8 143.4

17. Chlorides, mg/L (as Cl-) 44.8 423.2 243.7 51.35

18. Ammonical Nitrogen, mg/L

(as NH3-N)

<0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

19. Oil & Grease, mg/L <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

20. Phenol, mg/L (as C6H5OH) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

21. Fluoride, mg/L (as F-) BDL* BDL* 0.12 BDL*

22. Total Iron, mg/L (as Fe) 0.13 0.22 0.18 BDL*

23. Copper, mg/L (as Cu) BDL* BDL* BDL* <0.4

24. Nickel, mg/L (as Ni) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

25. Hexavalent Chromium, mg/L

(as Cr+6

)

BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*



Sr.

No.

Parameter Project Site

(GW1)

Village:

Umber (GW2)

Village:

Sachin (GW3)

Village:

Pali (GW4)

26. **Total Chromium, mg/L (as Cr+3

) 0.024 0.044 0.040 0.041

27. **Zinc, mg/L (as Zn) <0.022 <0.022 <0.022 0.050

28. **Lead, mg/L (as Pb) <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

29. **Sodium, mg/L (as Na) 26.75 313 488 708

30. **Potassium , mg/L (as K) 1.6 0.8 2.1 2.6

31. **Arsenic, mg/L (as As) <0.00015 <0.00015 <0.00015 <0.00015

32. **Cadmium, mg/L (as Cd) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Note:

BDL*: Below Detectable Limit

**: Analysed by NABL Sub Contractor

The Minimum Detectable Limits for various parameters are as below:

Parameters Value

Copper, mg/L (as Cu) 0.05

Fuoride, mg/L (as F-) 0.05

Phenol, mg/L (as C6H5OH) 0.01

Total Iron, mg/L (as Fe) 0.01

Total Phosphorous, mg/L (as P) 0.01

Hexavalent Chromium, mg/L as Cr+6

0.01

Nickel, mg/L as Ni 0.03



TABLE - 3.7 (CONTD.)

WATER QUALITY

Sr.

No.

Parameter Village:

Gabheni

(GW5)

Village:

Budiya

(GW6)

Village:

Bhanodra

(GW7)

Village: Saniya

Khande

(GW8)

1. Temprature °C 24.8 25.2 25.0 24.9

2. pH 7.40 7.14 7.66 7.18

3. Salinity, ppt 1.26 0.68 0.74 0.54

4. Electrical Conductivity, µS / cm 592.8 612.2 456.0 690.0

5. Turbidity, NTU <0.1 <0.1 0.1 0.2

6. Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L 6.6 5.90 7.04 6.94

7. Total Dissolved Solids, mg/L 1368 1250 552.0 642.0

8. Total Suspended Solids, mg/L 450 412 8.0 10.0

9. Total Solids, mg/L 1818 1662 560.0 652.0

10. Chemical Oxygen Demand, mg/L

(COD)

3.68 2.64 3.33 6.66


mg/L (BOD3)

<1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

12. Chlorides, mg/L (as Cl-) 446.14 412.8 26.12 70.94


) 135.8 120.2 122.6 158.4

14. Total Alkalinity, mg/L (as CaCO3) 434.4 360.0 130.0 115.0

15. Total Hardness, mg/L (as CaCO3) 460.0 286.2 98.4 186.5


(as CaCO3)

95.4 86.2 67.3 82.9


(as Mg)

66.8 50.4 7.56 25.2


(as NH3-N)

<0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

19. Copper, mg/L (as Cu) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

20. Fluoride, mg/L (as F-) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

21. Total Iron, mg/L (as Fe) 0.04 0.02 BDL* BDL*

22. Phenol, mg/L (as C6H5OH) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

23. Oil & Grease, mg/L <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4


(as Cr+6

)

BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

25. Nickel, mg/L (as Ni) BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*


) 0.026 0.032 0.036 0.049



27. **Zinc, mg/L (as Zn) 0.048 0.040 0.77 <0.022

28. **Lead, mg/L (as Pb) <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

29. **Sodium, mg/L (as Na) 244 212 144 332

30. **Potassium , mg/L (as K) 2.2 1.8 2.1 3.4

31. **Arsenic, mg/L (as As) <0.00015 <0.00015 <0.00015 <0.00015

32. **Cadmium, mg/L (as Cd) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Note:




Parameters Value





Total Phosphorous, mg/L (as P) 0.01


0.01





WATER QUALITY

Sr.

No.

Parameter TALANGPOR LAKE

(SW1)

MINDHOLA RIVER

(SW2)

SANIYA POND

(SW3)

1. Temprature °C 24.9 25.0 24.9

2. pH 7.62 7.66 7.18

3. Salinity, ppt 0.45 0.40 0.54

4. Electrical Conductivity, µS / cm 922 456 690

5. Turbidity, NTU 0.2 0.1 0.2

6. Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L 7.14 7.04 6.94

7. Total Dissolved Solids, mg/L 618 552 642

8. Total Suspended Solids, mg/L 10 8 10

9. Total Solids, mg/L 628 560 652

10. Chemical Oxygen Demand, mg/L

(COD)

5.33 3.33 6.66


mg/L (BOD3)

<1.0 <1.0 <1.0

12. Chlorides, mg/L (as Cl-) 51.35 26.12 70.94


) 143.4 122.6 158.4

14. Total Alkalinity, mg/L (as CaCO3) 125 130 115

15. Total Hardness, mg/L (as CaCO3) 119.1 98.4 186.5


(as CaCO3)

113.9 67.3 82.9


(as Mg)

1.26 7.56 25.17


(as NH3-N)

<0.2 <0.2 <0.2

19. Copper, mg/L (as Cu) BDL* BDL* BDL*

20. Fuoride, mg/L (as F-) BDL* BDL* BDL*

21. Total Iron, mg/L (as Fe) BDL* BDL* BDL*

22. Phenol, mg/L (as C6H5OH) BDL* BDL* BDL*

23. Oil & Grease, mg/L <0.4 <0.4 <0.4


(as Cr+6

)

BDL* BDL* BDL*

25. Nickel, mg/L (as Ni) BDL* BDL* BDL*


) 0.048 0.05 0.048

27. **Zinc, mg/L (as Zn) <0.022 <0.022 <0.022



Sr.

No.

Parameter TALANGPOR LAKE

(SW1)

MINDHOLA RIVER

(SW2)

SANIYA POND

(SW3)

28. **Lead, mg/L (as Pb) <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

29. **Sodium, mg/L (as Na) 21.69 158.0 17.67

30. **Potassium , mg/L (as K) 4.5 2.4 2.0

31. **Arsenic, mg/L (as As) <0.00015 <0.00015 <0.00015

32. **Cadmium, mg/L (as Cd) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Note:

BDL: Below Detectable Limit



Parameters Value






0.01




3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.5.1 METHODOLOGY FOR SOIL MONITORING

Soil samples were collected from eight different locations during Nov. 2 to 4, 2015 in the

study area (0-20 cm depth). The locations selected for collection of soil samples are shown

in Figure 3.5 and presented in Table 3.8. The analysis results of soil samples are given in

Table 3.9.

TABLE - 3.8

SAMPLING LOCATIONS: SOIL QUALITY

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING

LOCATION

BEARING

W.R.T. PROJECT

SITE

APPROXIMATE RADIAL

DISTANCE FROM

PROJECT SITE (KM)

1. Project site (S1) -- --

2. Village : Umber (S2) SW 2.37

3. Village : Sachin (S3) SE 3.63

4. Village : Pali (S4) SE 2.43

5. Village : Gabheni (S5) SW 2.32

6. Village : Budiya (S6) SW 3.32

7. Village : Bhanodra (S7) NE 4.12

8. Village : Saniya Kanade (S8) NE 6.37



FIGURE - 3.5

___________________________________________________________________________

LOCATIONS OF SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS



TABLE - 3.9

PHYSICO-CHEMICALS CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL

Sr.

No.

Parameter Project Site:

(S1)

Village:

Umber (S2)

Village:

Sachin (S3)

Village:

Pali (S4)

1. Leachate, % 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

2. Temperature, 24.8 24.9 25 25.0

3. pH 7.92 8.07 8.10 7.74

4. Moisture Content, % 4.22 5.84 6.40 4.40

5. Chlorides as Cl- , mg/Kg 99.9 449.9 790.9 99.9

6. Bulk Density, gm/cm3

1.43 1.30 1.36 1.41

7. Porosity, % 46.03 50.94 48.67 46.53

8. Total Iron (as Fe), mg/Kg 1.38 24.8 10.81 14.9

9. Water Holding Capacity (WHC), % 54.9 54.1 51.6 52.3

10. *Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/Kg 600 700 650 750

11. *Total Hardness (as CaCO3), mg/Kg 646.4 660.0 545.4 537.2

12. Calcium (as Ca+2

), mg/Kg 218.6 89.9 178.0 152.0

13. Magnesium, mg/kg as Mg+2

25.9 42.5 25.6 30.1

14. Total Nitrogen, mg/kg 228.5 239.4 298.1 128.1

15. Total Phosphorus, mg/kg 0.95 0.72 0.54 0.61

16. Available Phosphorus, mg/kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

17. Organic Matter, % 5.58 4.25 3.86 3.54

18. Copper, mg / kg as Cu BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

19. Nickel (as Ni), mg/Kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

20. *Sulphates, mg/kg as SO4-2

103.1 169.3 199.49 102.5

21. *Nitrate Nitrogen, mg/kg as NO3-N 4.78 8.3 12.5 9.5

22. **Lead (as Pb), mg/Kg 28.66 8.04 9.77 28.66

23. **Sodium as Na, mg/kg 1092 2821 1826 1092

24. **Potassium as K, % 0.1650 0.1034 0.1545 0.1437

25. **Color Dark Brown Brown Brown Brown

26. **Arsenic as As, mg/kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

27. **Cadmium, as Cd, mg/kg 0.35 0.25 0.15 0.22

28. ** Total Organic Carbon, % 4.4 4.0 4.57 3.2

29. **Permeability, cm/Sec 3.4x10-7

2.3 x10-7

4.1 x10-8

4.2x10-7



30. **Grain Size Analysis

Gravel, % 05 05 01 07

Coarse sand, % 06 03 05 02

Medium sand, % 16 06 14 09

Fine sand, % 17 15 07 19

Silt + clay, % 56 71 73 63


PHYSICO-CHEMICALS CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL

Sr.

No.

Parameter Village:

Gabheni

(S5)

Village:

Budiya

(S6)

Village:

Bhanodra

(S7)

Village: Saniya

Kanade

(S8)

1. Leachate 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

2. Temperature 25.0 24.6 24.9 24.7

3. pH 7.8 7.6 8.07 7.94

4. Moisture Content, % 6.60 6.48 2.84 6.21

5. Chlorides as Cl- , mg/Kg 502.8 490.2 349.9 412.1

6. Bulk Density, gm/cm3

1.28 1.18 1.35 1.20

7. Porosity, % 58.30 42.18 49.05 54.71

8. Total Iron (as Fe), mg/Kg 39.0 36.46 22.59 79.10

9. Water Holding Capacity (WHC), % 41.5 38.2 54.1 53.5

10. *Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/Kg 456 416 725 750

11. *Total Hardness (as CaCO3), mg/Kg 662.2 612.6 1030.2 940.0

12. Calcium (as Ca+2

), mg/Kg 92.6 84.4 315.8 208.4

13. Magnesium, mg / kg as Mg+2

47.9 28.4 60.8 104.9

14. Total Nitrogen, mg / kg 372.6 312.2 139.4 134.4

15. Total Phosphorus, mg / kg 0.58 0.48 0.72 0.68

16. Available Phosphorus, mg / kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

17. Organic Matter, % 6.84 5.12 4.25 5.62

18. Copper, mg / kg as Cu BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

19. Nickel (as Ni), mg/Kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

20. *Sulphates, mg / kg as SO4-2

562.4 516.8 169.3 692.2

21. *Nitrate Nitrogen, mg / kg as NO3-N 13.6 12.8 8.3 8.7

22. **Lead (as Pb), mg/Kg 8.68 8.26 8.04 8.83

23. **Sodium as Na, mg / kg 1520 1496 2821 1393



24. **Potassium as K, % 0.1545 0.3816 0.1034 0.1935

25. **Color Brown Brown Dark Brown Yellowish

Brown

26. **Arsenic as As, mg / kg BDL* BDL* BDL* BDL*

27. **Cadmium, as Cd, mg / kg 0.28 0.18 0.15 BDL*

28. ** Total Organic Carbon, % 3.16 2.60 3.05 2.08

29. **Permeability, cm/Sec 4.2 x10-8

3.8 x10-8

3.9x10-7

1.32x10-7

30. **Grain Size Analysis

Gravel, % 03 05 04 02

Coarse sand, % 07 05 05 04

Medium sand, % 18 08 13 10

Fine sand, % 21 16 13 11

Silt + clay, % 51 66 64 71

Note:




Parameters Value

Copper, mg/kg as Cu 0.05

Nickel, mg/kg as Ni 0.03



3.6 GEOLOGICAL DATA

3.6.1 METHOD OF PREPARATION

The study area comprises of basalts and alluvium in almost equal proportions. The geological

classification map has been prepared by extracting the areas under different geological

classification from the 1:2 million scale maps prepared by Geological Survey of India (GSI).

The map text has been modified in consultations with the Department of Geology, University

of Delhi. The project area, towns and village locations have been added for ease of spatial

reference. Locations of towns and villages have been extracted from CoI maps, SoI

topographical maps and confirmed with satellite data.

3.6.2 GEOLOGICAL MAP

A map depicting the major geological features in the project area is presented in Figure 3.6.

The map also marks the area within 10 km with project site as a centre. A few towns and

village locations are also depicted to facilitate ease of reference.



FIGURE-3.6

MAJOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES



3.7 LAND USE PATTERN

Land use, in general, reflects the human beings activities on land, whereas the word land

cover indicates the vegetation, agricultural and artificial manmade structures covering the

land surfaces. Identification and periodic surveillance of land uses and vegetation covers, in

the vicinity of any developmental activity is one of the most important components for an

environmental impact assessment, which would help determine the impact of the project

development activity on the land use pattern.

3.7.1 METHOD OF DATA PREPARATION

The land use / land cover has been presented in the form of a map prepared by using IRS P6

LISS-IV from the National Remote Sensing Centre, Government of India. The satellite data

has been processed using ERDAS Imagine software supported with ground checks and

ground truth verification. Area and distance calculations have been carried out using GIS

software after geo-referencing the interpreted data with the help of Survey of India (SoI)

topographical maps of the scale 1:50,000.

A map depicting major land use/ land cover classes comprising lands under agriculture,

fallow land, open/degraded vegetation; lands falling under water bodies, scrub and lands

under inhabitations is presented at Figure 3.7. The map also marks the area within 10 km of

the project site as the area of interest.



TABLE – 3.10

AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LANDUSE

(Courtesy: Environmental Information Centre, New Delhi)

Area Statistics of Land Use / Land Cover Map

Sr.

No. Class Names

Area

(In Hectares)

Area

(In Sq. Km.) Area %

1 Transportation 455.589 4.55589 1.44

2 Scrub Area 1877.254 18.77254 5.97

3 Crop Land 4120.504 41.20504 13.11

4 Habitation 876.0948 8.760948 2.79

5 Industrial Waste 242.6609 2.426609 0.77

6 Land Without Scrub 670.1761 6.701761 2.14

7 Land Cover Area 821.297 8.21297 2.62

8 Industrial Area 603.025 6.03025 1.91

9 Salt Affected Land 1951.024 19.51024 6.21

10 Marshy Land 1097.383 10.97383 3.50

11 Continental Shelf 3160.648 31.60648 10.06

12 Water Bodies 15552.284 155.5284 49.48

Total 31428.5 314.285 100.00



FIGURE – 3.7

LANDUSE / LANDCOVER



3.8 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Surat previously known as Suryapur in India, is a district in the southern part of the Gujarat

peninsula on the west coast of state of Gujarat. Surat is bounded in the East by Bharuch,

northern part by Narmada, South by Navsari and Dang districts and the West by Gulf of

Cambay. The geographical location of the district is 21° 10’ N Latitude and 72° 50’ East

Longitude. The total area of the district is 7,657 km2. According to 2011 census, the

population of Surat was about 4.5 million. It is the second largest city of Gujarat and is

famous for its diamond and textile industries. It consists of 9 Talukas, namely Surat (District

Headquarter), Olpad, Mangrol, Umarpada, Choryasi, Kamrej, Mandvi, Palsana, Bardoli and

Mahuva. The district is situated at the mouth of River Tapi.

Climate

Surat district has a tropical savanna climate, moderated strongly by the Arabian Sea. It is

hot and humid-starting from March till June. April and May are the hottest months.

Monsoon begins in late June and the city receives about 800 mm rainfall during the

monsoon. The retreat of monsoon starts from October and November. Winter sets by

December and ends in late February.

Rainfall

The average rainfall of the district is 800 mm.

Biogeography

According to Rodgers and Panwar (1988), Gujarat has parts of four biogeographic zones:

Zone 3 The Indian Desert

Province 3A - Kutch

Zone 4 The Semi-arid Zone:

Province 4B - Gujarat – Rajputana

Zone 5 The Western Ghats:

Province 5A - Malabar Coast

Province 5B - Western Ghat Mountains



Zone 10 The Coast of India:

Province 10A - West Coast

The project area falls at Zone 4: The Semi-arid zone, Province 4B – Gujarat-Rajputana.

3.8.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY

The region provides a combination of most of the geo-environmental features for the

development of favorable ecosystems. The alluvial sediments and reasonable water

resources have provided impetus towards developing human induced ecosystems of

agricultural cropping agro-forestry and horticulture. The elevation range of the region is

about 20 m showing a very gentle flat gradient of 1:800 to 1:1000. The region shows more

or less a flat topography with a series of sections cut by deeply incised channels of rivers

flowing across the region. The riverbanks are generally marked by levee deposits, creating a

ridge type banks with higher elevations than the general ground level. The flat topography is

dotted by low height sandy mounds of stabilized dunes. Formation of ravine landscape is

quite common on most of the riverbanks due to deep gully erosion. The rivers are prone to

heavy floods and land erosion.

3.8.2 FOREST

Surat area is characterized by tropical dry deciduous forests. The total forest area of district

is 1307 sq. km. That accounts for 17.06 % of the total geographical area of the district.



3.8.3 FLORA

Some of the flora found in study area is listed below:

TABLE – 3.11

LIST OF FLORA

Sr.

No.

Scientific Name

Common Name Family

1 Dillenia pentagyna - Dilleniaceae

2 Cocculus villosus - Menispermaceae

3 Nymphaea pubescens amal Nymphaeaceae

4 Gynandropsis pentaphylla - Capparidaceae

5 Maerua ovalifolia - Capparidaceae

6 Crataeva religiosa - Capparidaceae

7 Cadaba indica - Capparidaceae

8 Viola stockaii - Resedaceae

9 Ionidium heterophyllum - Violaceae

10 Polygala chinensis - Polygalaceae

11 Polycarpaea spicata - Caryophyllaceae

12 Bergia odorata - Elatinaceae

13 Abutilon muticum Kasili Malvaceae

14 Sterculia urens - Sterculiaceae

15 Grewia asiatica Phalsa Tiliaceae

16 Ailanthus excelsa - Simarubaceae

17 Celastrus paniculata Karad-kangoni Celastraceae

18 Zizyphus jujuba Bor/Ber Rhamnaceae

19 Zizyphus trinervia - Rhamnaceae

20 Spondias mangifera Ambada Anacardiaceae

21 Indigofera paucifolia - Leguminosae

22 Millettia racemosa - Leguminosae

23 Aeschynomene indica - Leguminosae

24 Alysicarpus longifolius Sevard Leguminosae

25 Alysicarpus rugosus - Leguminosae

26 Teramus labialis Ran-udid Leguminosae

27 Mucuna pruriens - Leguminosae

28 Erythrina suberosa - Leguminosae

29 Flemingia lineata - Leguminosae

30 Cassia auriculata - Leguminosae

31 Potentilla supina - Rosaceae

32 Blumea bifoliata - Compositae

33 Sphaeranthus indicus Mundi Compositae

34 Sonchus oleraceus Mhatara Compositae

35 Limnanthemum parvifolium - Gentianaceae

36 Convolvulus arvensis Chandvel/Hiranpag Convolvulaceae

37 Jacquemontia paniculata - Convolvulaceae



38 Ipomoea calycina - Convolvulaceae

39 Ipomoea eriocarpus - Convolvulaceae

40 Blumea bifoliata - Compositae

41 Peristrophe bicalyculata - Acanthaceae

42 Lantana indica - Verbenaceae

43 Dinebra arabica - Poaceae

44 Eragrostis interrupta - Poaceae

45 Thysanolaena agrostis Barucha Poaceae

46 Cyperus odoratus - Cyperaceae

(Source: State Forest Dept., Surat, Gujarat)

Note: There are no rare and endangered species in the area.

3.8.4 FAUNA

TABLE – 3.12

LIST OF FAUNA

Sr.

No.

Scientific Name Common Name Family

Mammalia

1 House Shrew Suncus murinus blanfordi Erinaceidae

2 Indian Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus leschenaultia

leschenaultia

Pteropodidae

3 Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Pteropodidae

4 Short Nosed Fruit Bat Cynopterus sphinx sphinx Pteropodidae

5 Indain False Vampire Megaderma lyra lyra Megadermatidae

6 Indian Pygmy Pispistrelle Pipistrellus mimus Vespertilionidae

7 Domer’s Bat Scotozous dormer Vespertilionidae

8 Lesser Yellow Bat Scotophilus khuli khu;i Vespertilionidae

9 Madras Tree Shrew Anathana ellioti wroughtoni Vespertilionidae

10 Rhesus Macque Macaca mulatta mulatta Cercopithecidae

11 Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata Manidae

12 Wolf Canis lupus pallipes Canidae

13 Indian Wild Dog Cuon alpines dukhunensis Canidae

14 Honey Badger Mellivora capensis indica Mustelidae

15 Smooth Indian Cotter Lutra perspicillata Mustelidae

16 Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus

hermaphrodites

Viverridae

17 Small Indian Mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus

pallipes

Herpestidae

18 Striped Hyena Hyaena hyaena hyaena Hyaenidae

19 Jungle Cat Felis chaus kutas Felidae

20 Leopard Cat Felis bengalensis

bengalensis

Felidae

21 Tiger Panthera tigris tigris Felidae



22 Chital Axis axis axis Cervidae

23 Black buck Antilope cervicapra Bovidae

24 Large Brown Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista

philippensis

Sciuridae

25 Indian Long-tailed Tree

Mouse

Vandeleuria oleracea

oleracea

Muridae

Reptilia

1 - Hemidactylus maculatus Gekkonidae

2 - Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae

3 Common Blind Snake Typhlops braminus Typhlopidae

4 Glossy Bellied Racer Argyrogena

ventromaculatus

Colubridae

5 Golden Tree Snake Chrysopelea ornate Colubridae

6 Dog- Faced Water Snake Cerberus rhynchops Colubridae

7 - Psammophis longifrons Colubridae

8 Russell’s Viper Vipera russelli Viperidae

Aves

1 Brahminy Lite Haliastur Indus Accipitridae

2 White eyed Buzzard Eagle Batastur teesa Accipitridae

3 Greheaded Fisshing eagle Icthyophaga ichthyaetus Accipitridae

4 Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus Accipitridae

5 Lesser or Peninsular Crested

Serpent

Spilornis cheela melanotis Accipitridae

6 Northen Painted Partridge Francolinus pictus pallidus Phasianidae

7 Persian Stone Curlew Burhinus oedicnemus

saharae

Burhinidae

8 Indian Spotted Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica Columbidae

9 Indain Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica Columbidae

10 Large Indian Parakeet Psittacula eupatria

nipalensis

Psittacidae

11 Northern Roseringed

Parakeet

Psittacula krameri borealis Psittacidae

12 Grown Fish Owl Bubo zeylonensis Strigidae

13 Brown-Headed Strokbilled

Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis Alcedinidae

14 Indian Blackbacked

Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes festivus Picidae

15 Indian Rufoustailed Finch-Lark Ammomanes Phoenicurus Alaudidae

16 Crag Martin Hirundo rupestris Alaudidae

17 Pale Brown Shrike Lanius collurio isabellinus Campephagidae

18 Central Indain Iroa Aegithina tiphia humei Irenidae

19 Indain Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus

roseatus

Fringillidae

20 Indian White Eye Zosteropus palpebrosa Nectariniidae

(Source: State Forest Dept., Surat, Gujarat)

Note: There are no rare and endangered species in the area.



3.9 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

An assessment of socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study.

Therefore, baseline information for the same was collected during the study period. The

baseline socio-economic data collected for the study region, before the proposed expansion

project is operational, has been identified for the four major indicators viz. demography,

civic amenities, economy and social culture. The baseline status of the above indicators is

compiled in forthcoming sections.

3.9.1 SETTLEMENTS AND DEMOGRAPHIC PATTERN

On an average, Taluka Chorasi has population density of about 484 persons per sq. km.

(2011 Census data), compared to the Surat District, which has a population density of about

794 persons per sq. km. (2011 Census data). Population density within 10 km radius of the

site is only 176 persons per sq. km. (2011 Census data), while population density within 5

km radius of site is 102 persons per sq. km. (2011 Census data).



TABLE – 3.13

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Sr.

No.

Village

Name

CD

Block

Name

No.

of

Household

Total

Population

Total

Male

Total

Female

Population

<06

years

Male

<06

years

Female

<06

years

1 Deladva Chorasi 291 1374 703 671 155 86 69

2 Saniya Kanade Chorasi 329 1555 787 768 180 96 84

3 Kharvasa Chorasi 284 1346 702 644 124 72 52

4 Eklera Chorasi 168 839 399 440 115 57 58

5 Timbarva Chorasi 258 1078 532 546 137 71 66

6 Bonand Chorasi 265 1218 639 579 134 83 51

7 Bhatia Chorasi 201 963 475 488 118 62 56

8 Kapletha Chorasi 681 3312 1690 1622 509 260 249

9 Umber Chorasi 364 1704 864 840 186 95 91

10 Talangpor Chorasi 3046 11417 8397 3020 1204 663 541

11 Sarsana Chorasi 143 754 388 366 87 47 40

12 Rundh Chorasi 128 567 291 276 71 38 33

13 Vanz Chorasi 525 2444 1251 1193 315 153 162

14 Lajpor Chorasi 1576 7920 4195 3725 1016 523 493

15 Karadva Chorasi 326 1437 763 674 239 117 122

16 Kansad Chorasi 6690 28327 16029 12298 3802 2049 1753

17 Pali Chorasi 276 1325 648 677 154 79 75

18 Pardi Kanade Chorasi 2168 9167 5677 3490 1310 735 575

19 Bhanodra Chorasi 254 1138 610 528 180 84 96

20 Devadh Chorasi 234 1168 611 557 144 78 66

21 Dakhkhanvada Chorasi 38 183 94 89 18 12 6

22 Mohni Chorasi 302 1424 730 694 145 80 65

23 Khambhasla Chorasi 90 452 227 225 51 28 23

24 Goja Chorasi 87 357 181 176 59 35 24

25

Ravla Alias

Vaktana Chorasi 242 1090 541 549 123 65 58

26 Popda Chorasi 226 1017 516 501 100 65 35



TABLE – 3.13 (CONTD.)

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Sr.

No.

Village

Name

CD

Block

name

Population

Schedule

caste

Male

Schedule

caste

Female

Schedule

caste

Population

Schedule

tribe

Male

Schedule

tribe

Female

Schedule

tribe

1 Deladva Chorasi 161 76 85 564 290 274

2 Saniya Kanade Chorasi 7 4 3 757 375 382

3 Kharvasa Chorasi 80 39 41 525 267 258

4 Eklera Chorasi 10 5 5 405 196 209

5 Timbarva Chorasi 30 14 16 631 306 325

6 Bonand Chorasi 125 64 61 616 315 301

7 Bhatia Chorasi 43 19 24 530 256 274

8 Kapletha Chorasi 72 38 34 783 386 397

9 Umber Chorasi 134 66 68 401 201 200

10 Talangpor Chorasi 135 74 61 593 292 301

11 Sarsana Chorasi 0 0 0 218 119 99

12 Rundh Chorasi 12 6 6 434 221 213

13 Vanz Chorasi 211 99 112 1335 669 666

14 Lajpor Chorasi 226 119 107 2538 1288 1250

15 Karadva Chorasi 12 10 2 57 31 26

16 Kansad Chorasi 569 284 285 1751 860 891

17 Pali Chorasi 66 30 36 612 297 315

18 Pardi Kanade Chorasi 296 174 122 875 468 407

19 Bhanodra Chorasi 83 41 42 366 183 183

20 Devadh Chorasi 116 60 56 137 64 73

21 Dakhkhanvada Chorasi 0 0 0 68 34 34

22 Mohni Chorasi 48 25 23 628 310 318

23 Khambhasla Chorasi 0 0 0 285 138 147

24 Goja Chorasi 47 26 21 202 98 104

25

Ravla Alias

Vaktana Chorasi 94 40 54 684 342 342

26 Popda Chorasi 53 26 27 609 312 297



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POPULATION DENSITY

Name Population

(Persons)

Population

Density

(Person / sq. km.)

Sex ratio

(No. of females per

1000 males)

Within 5 km Radius (2011) 48265 102 714

Within 10 km Radius (2011) 83576 176 743

Taluka Chorasi (2011) 229277 484 640

District Surat (2011) 6081322 794 787

(Courtesy: Census Dept., GOI)



FIGURE-3.8

POPULATION DENSITY



3.9.2 LITERACY RATE

The literacy rate is a major factor, which influences the socio-cultural condition of a

particular place. Details of literacy rate in District Surat, Taluka Chorasi and within 10 km

radius and 5 km radius of project site are given in Table 3.15 while their graphical

representation is shown in Figure 3.9. It is observed that Literacy rate in Surat District, as per

2011 Census data is 75.17 %, with 78.99 % among male and 70.32 % among female. Literacy

rate in Taluka Chorasi as per 2011 Census data is 75.42 % with 80.51 % among males and

67.47 % among females.

Within 10 km radius of the study area, the literacy rate is observed 73.17 % having 77.55 %

among males and 67.28 % among females, whereas literacy rate within 5 km radius of study

area is 71.37 % having 73.18 % among males and 68.45 % among females.

TABLE 3.15

LITERACY RATE

Name Male Literacy

(%)

Female Literacy

(%)

Total Literacy

(%)

Within 5 km Radius 73.18 68.45 71.37

Within 10 km Radius 77.55 67.28 73.17

Taluka Chorasi (2011) 80.51 67.47 75.42

District Surat (2011) 78.99 70.32 75.17




TABLE 3.15 (CONTD.) ___________________________________________________________________________

LITERACY RATE

Sr.

No.

Village

Name

CD

Block

name

Population

Literate

Male

Literate

Female

Literate

Population

Illiterate

Male

Illiterate

Female

Illiterate

1 Deladva Chorasi 952 509 443 422 194 228

2 Saniya Khande Chorasi 1114 598 516 441 189 252

3 Kharvasa Chorasi 941 513 428 405 189 216

4 Eklera Chorasi 582 295 287 257 104 153

5 Timbarva Chorasi 846 416 430 232 116 116

6 Bonand Chorasi 786 432 354 432 207 225

7 Bhatia Chorasi 675 347 328 288 128 160

8 Kapletha Chorasi 1950 1062 888 1362 628 734

9 Umber Chorasi 1289 679 610 415 185 230

10 Talangpor Chorasi 8524 6761 1763 2893 1636 1257

11 Sarsana Chorasi 574 308 266 180 80 100

12 Rundh Chorasi 397 220 177 170 71 99

13 Vanz Chorasi 1805 988 817 639 263 376

14 Lajpor Chorasi 5347 3044 2303 2573 1151 1422

15 Karadva Chorasi 1082 601 481 355 162 193

16 Kansad Chorasi 21941 13018 8923 6386 3011 3375

17 Pali Chorasi 905 460 445 420 188 232

18 Pardi Kanade Chorasi 6472 4284 2188 2695 1393 1302

19 Bhanodra Chorasi 728 418 310 410 192 218

20 Devadh Chorasi 886 486 400 282 125 157

21 Dakhkhanvada Chorasi 126 68 58 57 26 31

22 Mohni Chorasi 1019 540 479 405 190 215

23 Khambhasla Chorasi 304 160 144 148 67 81

24 Goja Chorasi 219 123 96 138 58 80

25

Ravla Alias

Vaktana Chorasi 815 410 405 275 131 144

26 Popda Chorasi 880 441 439 137 75 62



FIGURE-3.9

LITERACY DATA



3.9.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

In economic development of the region its geographical location, natural resources,

business and employment, industries and manpower play vital role. Table 3.16 provides the

occupational patterns in all villages falling within the area of interest.

TABLE 3.16

OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

Sr.

No. Village Name

CD

Block

name

Total

Work

Population

Main

worker

Population

Main

Cultivator

Population

Main

Agriculture

Population

Main

Household

Population

Main

Other

Population

Marginal

Worker

Population

Non

Worker

Population

1 Deladva Chorasi 580 580 93 280 19 188 0 794

2

Saniya

Khande Chorasi 790 720 124 401 19 176 70 765

3 Kharvasa Chorasi 561 544 92 309 4 139 17 785

4 Eklera Chorasi 322 316 49 186 0 81 6 517

5 Timbarva Chorasi 537 489 53 358 4 74 48 541

6 Bonand Chorasi 627 592 60 289 2 241 35 591

7 Bhatia Chorasi 504 341 80 181 0 80 163 459

8 Kapletha Chorasi 1480 1470 63 289 11 1107 10 1832

9 Umber Chorasi 604 586 69 151 4 362 18 1100

10 Talangpor Chorasi 7373 6942 62 247 24 6609 431 4044

11 Sarsana Chorasi 321 320 95 133 0 92 1 433

12 Rundh Chorasi 383 197 22 146 0 29 186 184

13 Vanz Chorasi 1202 931 117 438 0 376 271 1242

14 Lajpor Chorasi 2912 2686 169 618 40 1859 226 5008

15 Karadva Chorasi 493 486 28 15 3 440 7 944

16 Kansad Chorasi 11355 11015 84 419 60 10452 340 16972

17 Pali Chorasi 669 603 88 355 1 159 66 656

18

Pardi

Kanade Chorasi 4242 4170 6 58 22 4084 72 4925

19 Bhanodra Chorasi 439 435 45 184 0 206 4 517

20 Devadh Chorasi 414 324 67 1 1 255 90 754

21 Dakhkhanvada Chorasi 129 113 8 50 0 55 16 54

22 Mohni Chorasi 633 633 147 365 1 120 0 794

23 Khambhasla Chorasi 188 188 32 138 13 5 0 264

24 Goja Chorasi 173 142 6 88 0 48 31 184

25

Ravla Alias

Vaktana Chorasi 519 488 65 165 134 124 31 571

26 Popda Chorasi 490 490 25 235 8 222 0 527



3.9.4 AMENITIES

Infrastructure resource base of the surveyed villages with reference to education, medical,

water resources, post and telegraph, communication, power supply is presented in Table

3.17. There are 26 villages within study area of 10 km radius of plant site. Significant

observations with respect to availability of amenities in study area are as follows.

All of the villages have primary schools, while some villages have both primary and

secondary education schools. Most of the villages in the impact zone have community

health workers, about 4 villages have primary health sub centre, and 1 village has primary

health center. In the study area drinking water facilities are good as well water is available

almost in all the villages having the facility of tap water, well water, tank water. Tube well

water is available in more than 20 villages.

Post office facility is available in about 23 villages. Telephone facility is available in all

villages. Almost all villages are well connected through a network of Pucca road and Kachcha

approach road. Bus is the main mode of transportation and is available in all villages. All the

villages get electricity for all purpose i.e. domestic, agriculture and industrial.



TABLE 3.17

DETAILS OF AMMENITIES AVAILABLE IN STUDY AREA


Village Education

al

Medical

Facilities

Drinking

Water

Commun

ication

Transportation Approach

to Village

Power

Supply

Deladva P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Saniya

Khande

P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Kharvasa P(1) HC,PHC,PHS,CWC T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Eklera P(1) CHW T,W PH,PO BS MR EA

Timbarva P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Bonand P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS MR EA

Bhatia P(1),S(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Kapletha P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Umber P(1) PHS T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS MR EA

Talangpor P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS MR EA

Sarsana P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH BS PR, MR, FP EA

Rundh P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS MR EA

Vanz P(1) PHS T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Lajpor P(3) H T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Karadva P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Kansad P(1) PHS T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS MR EA

Pali P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Pardi

Kanade


Bhanodra P(1) CHW T,TK,TW PH BS paved EA

Devadh P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Dakhkhanvad

a

P(1) CHW T,W PH BS PR, MR, FP EA

Mohni P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Khambhasla P(1) CHW T,W PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA

Goja P(1) CHW T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR EA

Ravla Alias

Vaktana


Popda P(1) CWC T,W,TK,TW PH,PO BS PR, MR, FP EA



ABBREVIATIONS

1. Education

P-Primary Elementary School

H-Matriculation or Secondary

O-Other Educational Institution

PUC-Higher Secondary/Intermediate/pre-University/junior Collage

Ac- Adult Literacy Class

Tr-Training School

2. Medical Facilities

RP-Registered Private Practitioner

PHS-Primary Health Sub-Centre

FPC-Family Planning Centre

PHC-Primary Health Centre

D-Dispensary

CHW-Community Health Worker/Health Worker

H-Hospital

NH-Nursing Home

MH-Maternity Home

PHC-Public Health Centre

CWC-Child Welfare Centre

TB-T.B Clinic

O-Others

3. Drinking Water

T-Tap Water

HP-Hand Pump

TK-Tank Water

W-Well Water

R-River Water

C-Canal

N-Nallah

S-Spring

TW-Tube well Water

4. Post & Telegraph

PO-Post Office

PTO-Post & Telegraph

Phone-Telephone Communication



5. Communication

BS-Bus Station

NW-Navigable Waterway

6. Approaches to Village

PR-Pucca Road

KR-Kuchcha Road

7. Power Supply

EA-Electricity for all purposes

EAG-Electricity for Agriculture

ED-Electricity for domestic

EO-Electricity for other purpose like Industrial, Commercial etc.



3.9.5 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY

The area is well drained by River Mindhola, flowing in south-east direction of the study area,

and is at a distance of 6.0 km radially from the project site.




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EIA Report Prepared by M/s. Aqua Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. 4 - 1

CHAPTER - 4

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ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS

Various sources of pollution with respect to wastewater, flue gas/process gas emission,

hazardous waste and noise generation along with their qualitative and quantitative analysis

as well as measures taken to control them are discussed herein with details. The network

method was adopted to identify potential impact, which involves understanding of cause-

condition-effect relationship between an activity and environmental parameters. This

method involves the "road map" type of approach to the identification of second and third

order effect. The basic idea is to account for the project activity and identify the type of

impact that could initially occur followed by the identification of secondary and tertiary

impacts.

Identified potential impacts for the various components of the environment i.e. air, noise,

water, land and socio-economic, are presented in Figure 4.1. It should be noted that in these

illustrations the lines are to be read as "might have an effect on".


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FIGURE – 4.1

IMPACT NETWORK ON AIR ENVIRONMENT

Project

Activity Construction Operation

Phase Phase

Release of Air Release of

Pollutants Heat

Primary Change in Impact on Particulates Climatic

Impacts Air Quality Visibility Deposition on Changes

Water, Land

Aesthetic Impact on Impact on

Impact Agricultural Flora & Fauna

Produce

Secondary Impact on Human

Impacts Health

Tertiary Impact on Impact on

Impacts Economic Output Socio - Cultural

Environment


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FIGURE – 4.1 CONTD.

IMPACT NETWORK ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Project

Activity Construction Operational

Phase Phase

Noise Emission

Primary

Impacts Change in

Ambient

Noise Level

Secondary Health Risks Impact on Work Migration of Birds,

Impacts Output and Reptiles & Population

Efficiency


Impacts Economic Socio-cultural

Output Environment


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IMPACT NETWORK ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

Project

Construction Phase Operational Phase

Activity Change in Surface Releases of

Morphology Wastewater

Impact on Runoff/

Seepage

Primary Impact on Impact on Environmental

Impacts Hydraulics of Water Quality Health and

Water Courses Aesthetic Risk

Secondary Impact on Impact on Cost of Water Impact on

Impacts Hydraulic of Aquatic Life Treatment Amenity /

Water Cources Recreation

Impact on Economic Output Impact on Socio-Cultural

Impacts Environment


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IMPACT NETWORK ON GROUND WATER ENVIRONMENT

Project

Cnstruction Operational

Phase Phase

Activity Distrubance Release of

of Soil Waste-water

on Land

Primary Change in Groundwater Change in Structure Addition / Removal

Impacts Regime : Soil Moisture / of Soil : Ground of Substances or

water Level / Flow Level Heat to / form

Pattern / Salt Water the Soil

Instruction

Secondary Impact on Soil Biota Impact on Flora Impact on

Impacts and Fauna Landscape

Impact on Agriclutural Impact on Livestock

Production


Impacts Economic Socio - Cultural

Out Put Environment


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IMPACT NETWORK ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

Project

Activity Construction Operational

Phase Phase

Primary Disturbance Disposal of

Impacts of land Wastewater

& Sludge on Land

Change in soil Change in Ground Toxic Substances

Texture & Permeability Water Regime / Salt on Land, Particulate

Water Intrusion Deposition on Land

Secondary Impact on Soil Salinity Impact on

Impacts Landscape Flora & Fauna


Impacts Agricultural Produce Live Stock

Impact on Impact on Socio-

Economic Output Cultural Environment


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IMPACT NETWORK ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC & CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Project

Activity Operational Phase Construction Phase

Primary Economic Input Economic Output Demand for Wark Force

Impacts Capital/C&M Cost Product Cost

Net Income

Output

Secondary Change in Development Better Air, Water Empolyment Demand for Demand for Aesthetic

Impacts Economic Base of Ancillary Product Land, Noise Opportunity Communication Infrastructural Risk

of The Region Industries Avaliability Pollution Facilities Facilities

Saving of Foreign

Exchange Effect On Effect On Effect On Effect on

Human Health Agriculture & Visual Buildings

Fisheries Environment Materials

Mounments

Tertiary Effect On Water Supply, Effect On Educational Effect On Human, Nature &

Impacts Sewerage & Soild Waste Medical, Transport Recreational Facilities

Management Facilities Facilities


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4.2 PREDICTIONS AND EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

An impact can be defined as any change in physical, chemical, biological, cultural and/or

socioeconomic environment that can be attributed to activities related to alternatives under

study for meeting the project needs. Impact methodology provides an organized approach

for prediction and assessing these impacts.

Scientific techniques and methodologies based on mathematical modeling are available for

studying impacts of various project activities on environmental parameters.

The nature of the impacts due to said project activities are discussed here in detail. Each

parameters identified in the proceeding chapter, is singularly considered for the anticipated

impact due to various activities listed. The impact is quantified using numerical scores 0, 1,

2, 3, 4 and 5 in increasing order of activity. In order to assess the impact accurately, each

parameter is discussed in detail covering the following:

1) Project activities likely to generate impact

2) Quantification and prediction of impact

4.2.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT

With respect to water environment three aspects are generally considered in EIA, the raw

water availability, consumption and wastewater generation & disposal mode. The first

priority in water quality assessment is to maintain and restore the desirable level of water

quality in general (Wholesomeness of water).

4.2.1.1 IMPACT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

Water requirement during construction phase will be met from M/s. Sachin Infra

Management Ltd. And wastewater generation during the construction period will be

basically from construction activities and adequate measure will be taken to discharge the

same. Sanitary units shall be provided for the workers. Hence, there will not be any impact

on the water environment.


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4.2.1.2 IMPACT DURING OPERATION PHASE

From existing facility, generated wastewater is treated in existing Effluent Treatment Plant

(ETP) followed by existing distillation column and distilled water is reused in to the process.

Domestic wastewater is disposed by septic tank & soak pit.

After proposed expansion, total wastewater to be generated will also be treated in ETP and

finally Distillate water is reused in Process. Domestic wastewater will be disposed by septic

tank & soak pit.

Hence, overall there won’t be any significant adverse impact due to proposed activity on the

water environment. Ground water and soil will not get contaminated, as M/s. Rhythm

Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is not going to discharge any effluent (Zero Liquid Discharge Unit) on

land. With the above, it can be said that there will be no significant adverse impact on

surface and ground water or soil quality.

4.2.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere is a function of several meteorological

parameters viz. temperature, wind speed and direction, mixing depths, inversion level, etc.

A number of models have been developed for the prediction of pollutant concentration at

any point from an emitting source. The Industrial Source Complex – Short Term (ISCST3)

dispersion model is a steady-state Gaussian plume model. It is most widely accepted for its

interpretability. It gives reasonably correct values because this obeys the equation of

continuity and it also takes care of diffusion, which is a random process. For the present

study, this model is used for the prediction of maximum ground level concentration (GLC).

The proposed air emissions at M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. are SPM, SO2, NOx, HCl and

NH3. The site specific and monitored details considered for input data for the software “ISC-

AERMOD View” by M/s. Lakes Environmental, Canada for prediction of impact on air

environment are given in Table 4.1. The site-specific hourly meteorological data measured

at site is given in Table 3.2. In order to conduct a refined air dispersion modeling using

ISCST3 and ISC-PRIME short-term air quality dispersion models, the site specific hourly


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meteorological data measured at site is pre-processed using the U.S. EPA PCRAMMET and

U.S. EPA AERMET programs. Before starting air dispersion modeling with ISC-AERMOD View,

a building downwash analysis using BPIP View was done. BPIP View is a graphical user

interface designed to speed up the work involved in setting up input data for the U.S. EPA

Building Profile Input Program (BPIP) and Building Profile Input Program – Plume Rise Model

Enhancements (BPIP-PRIME).

The air pollution caused by the gaseous emissions from a single or small group of

stacks/vents is a local phenomenon. Its impacts will occur at a distance ranging from within

the immediate vicinity of the stack to several kilometers away from the stack. Maximum

ground level concentration will occur within this range. All plumes at more downwind

distances from the source by stack emission become so diluted by diffusion in the ambient

atmosphere, that concentrations of pollutants become negligible. The maximum ground

level concentration for different parameters is given in Table 4.2. Isopleths for SPM, SO2,

NOx, HCl and NH3 are given in Figure 4.2. Adequate measures shall be taken to minimize air

pollution by providing air pollution control equipment. Flue gases are discharged from

stacks at adequate height (as per CPCB norms).


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TABLE – 4.1

DETAILS OF EMISSION FROM STACK & VENTS

(* Permissible Limits)

STACK & VENTS ATTACHED TO:

1. Steam Boiler & THF (Existing + Proposed)

2. Reaction Vessel (Proposed)

3. D.G.Set (Existing + Proposed)

SR.

NO.

OPERATING

PARAMETER

UNIT SOURCE OF EMISSION

1 2 3

1. Stack height Meter 11 12 10

2. Diameter Meter 0.06 0.06 0.05

3. Flue Gas

Temperature

0K 325 323 335

4. Air Pollution

Control

Equipment

- -- Two stage

Scrubber

--

5. Flue Gas Velocity m/s 4.5 4.0 4.0

6. Emission

concentration

SPM

SO2

NOx

HCl

NH3

mg/Nm3

mg/Nm3

mg/Nm3

mg/Nm3

mg/Nm3

150*

262*

94*

-

-

-

-

-

20*

175*

150*

262*

94*

-

-


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FIGURE - 4.2

ISOPLETHS FOR SPM


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FIGURE - 4.2 (CONTD.)

ISOPLETHS FOR SO2


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ISOPLETHS FOR NOx


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ISOPLETHS FOR HCl


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ISOPLETHS FOR NH3


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TABLE -4.2

SUMMARY OF ISCST3 MODEL OUTPUT FOR PM, SO2, NOx, HCl and NH3

Ground level concentrations calculated for existing as well as proposed activities are

superimposed on existing ambient air quality monitoring results and combined values (Table

4.2) are found within permissible National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

SR.

NO

LOCATIONS CO-ORDINATES

(X, Y)

CONCENTRATION (µg/m3)

(µg/m3)

PM NOx SO2 HCl NH3

1. Project Site (0,0) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

2. Umber (- 1500, -2500) 0.018 0.003 0.055 0.003 0.003

3. Sachin (3700, 1524) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

4. Pali (1775,2425) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

5. Gabheni (854,-231) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

6. Budiya (3020, 1000) 0.005 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000

7. Bhanodara (3426, 1685) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

8. Saniya Kanade (4768, 3638) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

SR.

NO.

X, Y

CO-ORDINATES

MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION (µg/m3)

PM NOx SO2 HCl NH3

1. (-2000, -1000) 0.1076 - - - -

2. (-2000, -1000) - 0.0218 - - -

3. (-2000, -1000) - - 0.3367 - -

4. (-2000, -1000) - - - 0.0019 -

5. (-2000, -1000) - - - - 0.0169


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TABLE 4.3

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PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR PM, SO2, NOx, HCl, NH3 Unit:

µg/m3

SR.

NO.

SAMPLING

LOCATION

SPM SO2 NOx HCL NH3

AVERAGE

1. Project Site 119.78 13.82 16.02 BDL BDL

2. Umber 138.67 13.60 12.73 BDL BDL

3. Sachin 136.33 15.80 19.80 BDL BDL

4. Pali 148.56 11.76 13.42 BDL BDL

5. Gabheni 160.58 12.56 13.50 BDL BDL

6. Budiya 158.08 12.94 14.26 BDL BDL

7. Bhanodara 112.51 9.74 13.75 BDL BDL

8. Saniya Kanade 152.02 16.12 17.80 BDL BDL

BDL: Below Detectable Limit

4.2.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise level around the plant site was measured which is found within permissible limits.

Adequate noise control measures such as mufflers, silencers at the air inlet/outlet, anti

vibration pad for equipment with high vibration, earmuff and earplugs to the operators, etc.

are provided. Housing / casing is provided for all noise generating machines. And this

existing standard procedure will also follow after proposed expansion to control and reduce

noise level at and around project site.

4.2.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The proposed expansion project site is within the GIDC estate for chemical industries and

within existing premises. Hence, there is no additional land acquisition process, no

Rehabilitation & Resettlement issues involved in the proposed development, neither will

there be any decrease in the area available for cultivation due to the same. Since the Land

Use of the proposed project is already earmarked as industrial for the purpose of


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development of chemical units, no additional Land use change will take place; hence no

adverse impact on the environment is likely to occur.

4.2.4.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Since the proposed expansion activity will be located on existing flat terrain, no significant

topographical change is expected due to construction activities. The construction of building

will help in fixation of soil, thereby reducing the soil erosion. Some construction operations

shall disturb the soil profile, but the impact will be insignificant. The plant is located in a

notified industrial estate. The proposed plant site is suitably located considering availability

of transportation, communication, residence and manpower. The project will not involve

displacement of any population. Electricity, water, roads, all basic amenities and

infrastructure are available at the site.

4.2.4.1 OPERATION PHASE

• Used Oil - Collection / storage / transportation / send to registered recycler.

• ETP Sludge - Collection / storage / transportation / send to TSDF.

• Discarded Containers and Contaminated Inner Bag/Outer Bag or Liners - Collected as it

is and stored in Solid / Hazardous waste storage area.

• Distillation Residue - Collection / storage / Incineration in common incinerator or Co-

processing in cement industries.

• Recovered Solvent / Mix Solvent / Spent Solvent - Reception / Storage / Recovery /

Sold as Product.

• Sodium Sulphate - Collection / Storage / Transportation / sent to TSDF site.

• Carbon Residue - Collection / Storage / Transportation / disposal in TSDF site or Co-


• Spent HCl - Collection / Storage / Transportation / Reuse in to ETP

4.2.5 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

The plant is located in a well-developed industrial area, which has all essential facilities such

as water, power, fuel, post, telecommunication, bank, etc. M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

shall get water from M/s. Sachin Infra Management Ltd. Total power requirement after

proposed expansion will be met from DGVCL. DG Set are and will also be kept for


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emergency power backup in existing as well as proposed scenario. The transportation of raw

materials and finished products are by road. As stated earlier, the site is near to National

Highway no. 8. As a result of proposed project there will be a marginal increase in

transportation activity as compared to present total traffic up to plant premises. As a result

of development of industrial estate, the neighboring areas have developed for commercial

use. The infrastructure services i.e. roads, state transport, post and telegraph,

communication, education and medical facilities, housing, etc. have improved in the

surrounding areas in recent years.

4.2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD

Raw materials are transported by road and stored in the plant premises. On site emergency

plan is prepared for storage and handling of hazardous chemicals. This report is prepared

with the consideration of hazards associated with the chemicals and care should be taken

for all aspects of environmental hazards. The project proponent considers all the safety

aspects in planning, designing and operation of the plant as per standard practices. Hence,

no adverse impact on this account is anticipated. And this standard procedure will also

followed after proposed expansion.

4.2.7 HOUSING

Enough number of dwellings is available in nearby towns and villages for accommodating

extra workforce. On neighboring towns or villages, the impact on this account is minimal.

4.2.8 ECOLOGY

The impact due to operation of the project and its activities on the ecological parameters

like natural vegetation, cropping pattern, fisheries and aquatic life, forests and species

diversity could be summarized as below.

4.2.8.1 NATURAL VEGETATION

The industry has developed green belt within premises. Since the effluents and emissions

generated from the project activities are treated and disposed as per the EMP provisions,


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adverse impact over any of the ecological components of the environment is reduced to

minimum.

4.2.8.2 CROPS

Since, the project is on a non-agricultural land, it shall not alter the crop production of the

area. Further, the necessary environmental protection measures have been planned under

EMP e.g. air pollution control systems are and shall be designed to take care of even

emergency releases of the gaseous pollutants like SPM, SO2, NOx, HCl and NH3 and regular

environmental surveillance shall be done, so as not to have any short-term or cumulative

effect on the crops and the natural vegetation of the area.

4.2.8.3 FISHERIES AND AQUATIC LIFE

Since the effluents and emissions generated from the project activities shall be treated and

disposed as per the EMP provisions, proposed project shall not envisaged any adverse effect

on fisheries and aquatic life.

4.2.8.4 AESTHETIC ENVIRONMENT

The proposed activities and further plantation will enhance the aesthetic environment.

4.2.8.5 DEMOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. will give employment to about 25 employees (Existing: 13 +

Additional Proposed: 12) (Including Contract workers). In addition to direct employment,

indirect employment shall generate ancillary business to some extent for the local

population. There is a positive effect due to improved communication and health services,

which have lead to economic prosperity, better educational opportunities and access to

better health and family welfare facilities. There has been a beneficial effect on human

settlement due to employment opportunities from various industries in region in addition to

employment generated by M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. after proposed expansion

project more direct and indirect employment shall be generated.

Local quality of life has improved. This factor combined with all other mitigation measures,

like proper treatment and disposal of hazardous waste; liquid effluent and gaseous


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emission, has minimized the adverse impact on ecology and has a beneficial impact on

human settlement and employment opportunities. There has been a beneficial impact on

the local socio-economic environment. There shall be no displacement of any population in

plant area. Any major activity that may lead to resettlement of the people is considered as

permanent impact. Hence, there is no permanent impact on this account. The increasing

industrial activity will boost the commercial and economical status of the locality up to some

extent.

Socio-Economic Environment

Environmental Impact Assessment is a study or an estimate of the probable positive or

negative impact a proposed project or expansion activity of an existing project could have

on the environment, consisting of natural, social and economic aspects. An assessment of

socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study. Therefore, base-line

information for the same was collected during the study period. The base-line S.E. data

collected for the study region has been identified in four major indicators namely-

Demography, civic amenities, Economy and social culture.

Employment:

During construction phase of the company, skilled and un-skilled manpower will be required

and their requirement will be met with from the local community. With the employment

opportunities, local people’s income will increase and thereby, their economic status will

boost up. Further, secondary jobs shall also increase in the local area to provide day-to-day

needs/services to the working men. Demand for essential daily utilities in the market will

also temporarily increase to some extent.

Public Health:

During construction period the workers will be provided safe water supply, sanitation

facilities, first Aid Treatment, necessary personal protective equipment, etc, to prevent an

increase in diseases related to personal hygiene. With some other industrial units coming up

in the surrounding area, Govt. dispensary, medical check-up, medicines, services of nurses &


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doctors etc. are likely to be increased with a view to taking care of general health of the

local community.

Education:

Presently, every village has a primary school up to VII std. and for higher standard education

except Sachin, the students have to go to Surat. With increase in population due to

industrial growth, the surrounding villages may start higher standards upto X and XII.

Students can also take advantage of the some and thereby, percentage of literate

population in the local area may increase.

Transport:

With increased employment opportunities and higher economic status of the local

community and with an increase in market conditions, transport facilities by way of buses,

two-wheeler & four-wheeler vehicles will develop in future. Thus, overall development of

the local community and their health is likely to become a matter of fact with the co-

operation and support of industrial organizations of the local area. To sum up, it could be

said that there will be a positive effect due to improved communication and health services,

which would lead to economic prosperity, better educational opportunities and access to

better health and family welfare facilities. There will be a beneficial effect on human

settlement due to employment opportunities from various industrial establishments in local

area in addition to employment generated by M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. There is likely

to be a beneficial impact on the local Socio-Economic environment. There shall be no

displacement of any population in the plant area. The increasing industrial activity will boost

up the commercial and economical status of the locality to some extent.

1. This project is on non-agricultural land and therefore, it is not likely to alter the crop

production.

2. The manufacturing unit has and will be adopted comprehensive environmental plan

covering several environment protection measures, to reduce the environmental

pollution resulting from the project.

To control the emission from process and utility stacks, the company would regularly

examine, inspect and test its emission to make sure that the emission is below the


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permissible limit. With this, the status of sanitation and community health of the area would

not change.

4.2.8.6 FOREST, NATIONAL PARKS / SANCTUARIES

There is no reserved forest & no national park or sanctuary within 5 km radius of the plant.

There shall be no impact on the same.

4.2.8.7 PLACES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL/RELIGIOUS/TOURIST INTEREST

There is no place of archaeological, historical, religious or tourist interest within the study

area i.e. 5 km radius of plant site. Hence, there shall be no impact on places of interest.

4.3 MATRIX REPRESENTATION

The parameters discussed are presented in the form of a matrix in Table 4.4. The impact

matrix relating the parameters to the activities during operation phase and construction

phase is presented in Table 4.5. The quantification of impact is done using numerical scores

0 to 5 as per the following criteria.

Score Severity criteria

0 No impact

1 No damage

2 Slight/ Short-term effect

3 Occasional reversible effect

4 Irreversible/ Long-term effect

5 Permanent damage

The scores for various parameters and activities are presented in Table 4.6.

4.3.1 CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART

The total negative impact of various activities on any one parameter is represented as a

cumulative score and the cumulative scores of various parameters are given in the form of a

cumulative impact chart presented in Table 4.7. Any particular parameter having an

individual score greater than 5 or cumulative score of 20 implies serious effects due to the

project and calls for suitable mitigation measures. It is evident from the matrices that the


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resultant impact is beneficial to the local population and due to export (and import

substitution) the resultant impact is beneficial to our country.

TABLE - 4.4

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IMPACT IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (CONSTRUCTION PHASE)

ACTIVITIES

DURING

CONSTRUCTI

ON PHASE

Air

Qualit

y

Noise

&

Odour

Water

Quality

Land

Quality

Infrast

ructur

e

Service

s

Env.

Hazard

s

Terrestrial

Ecology

Land use

Socio-

Econo

mic

Status

Water

Requirement

x × ×

Material

Storage/

Transport

× × × × x

Material

Handling

× × × ×

Utilities × × × ×

Effluent

Discharge

×

Gaseous

Emissions

× ×

Fugitive

Emissions

× x ×

Solid Waste

Disposal

× x × ×

Spills & Leaks × × × ×

Shutdown/

Startup

×

Equipment

Failures

× x

Transport of

Workers

× × × × ×

Movement of

Vehicles

× × x × ×


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TABLE – 4.4 (CONTD.)

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IMPACT IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (OPERATION PHASE)

ACTIVITIES

DURING

OPERATION

PHASE

Air

Quality

Noise

&

Odour

Water

Qualit

y

Land

Quality

Infrastr

ucture

Services Env.

Hazards

Terrestrial

Ecology

Land use

Socio-

Economic

Status

Water

Requirement

x x X

Raw material

Storage/

Transport

X X X X X X

Raw Material

Handling

X X X X

Utilities X X X X X

Effluent

Discharge

X X X X

Gaseous

Emissions

X X

Fugitive

Emissions

X X X X

Solid Waste

Disposal

X X X X X X

Product

Storage/

Handling

X X X

Spills & Leaks X X X X X X

Shutdown/

Startup

X

Equipment

Failures

X X

Plant

Operations

X X X X X X X X X

Transport of

Workers

X X X

Movement of

Vehicles

X X X


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TABLE - 4.5

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CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION STAGE POTENTIAL IMPACTS & MITIGATIVE MEASURES

ENVIRONMENTA

L COMPONENTS

POTENTIAL IMPACTS SOURCES OF IMPACT MITIGATIVE MEASURE REMARKS

Water Quality Deterioration of water

quality

Construction activity &

abstraction of water for

construction

requirement and

sanitation in housing

for workers.

Discharge of process

effluents, sewage and

utility wastewater

Proper management of

surface water run off

shall be made

Effluent treatment

plant (ETP) and Zero

Liquid Discharge Unit

Discharge standards

specified by authorities

are being met.

Minor adverse impact

Air Quality Increase in SO2, NOX,

SPM, HCl & NH3

concentrations in

ambient air

Process emissions,

Fugitive emissions &

Utility stack emissions

Control equipment for

fugitive emissions

Use Natural Gas as fuel

in boiler, Adequate

stack heights & APCM

provide.

No remarkable increase

in GLCs.

NAAQ Standards are

met

Minor adverse impacts

on ambient air quality

Socio-Economic Overall growth &

development of area,

increased employment,

improvement in

infrastructure and

growth of downstream

industries

Project activities General area planning

in advance by GIDC and

classified as notified

industrial estate by

GIDC

Beneficial change

Terrestrial

Ecology

Minor loss of habitat-

flora & fauna, loss of

agricultural land

Project activities Green belt Proper

management of solid

waste

No impact

Noise Increased noise level Project operation Noise abatement at

generation point &

green belt before

receptor

Marginal impact

Infrastructure &

Services

Improved

communication,

transport, housing,

educational & medical

facilities

Project Development has been

gradual

Beneficial impact

Environmental

Hazards

Risk to environment &

neighboring population

Handling and storage of

chemicals, solvents &

fuels

On site & off site

Disaster management

plan &

Safe practices

Insignificant adverse

impact


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TABLE - 4.6

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MATRIX

Activities

Air

Quality

Noise &

Odour

Water

Quality

Land

Environ

ment

Infrastr

ucture

Servi

ces

Environ

mental

Hazard

Housing Terrestrial

Ecology/

Land use

Socioec

onomic

Status

Water

Requirement

0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 1

Effluent

Discharge

0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0

Gaseous

Emissions

2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Fugitive

Emissions

2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0

Solid Waste

Disposal

1 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 0

Raw Material

Storage/

Transport

2 2 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 0

Raw Material

Handling

2 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0

Product

Storage

1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Shut down/

Start up

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Equipment

Failure

0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0

Plant

Operations

1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

Transport of

workers

2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Movement of

Vehicles

2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0

Utilities 2 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0

Cumulative

score

17 10 6 5 14 17 13 1 1 2


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TABLE - 4.7

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CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART

ENVIRONMENTAL

PARAMETER

TOTAL CUMULATIVE

SCORE

Air Quality 17

Noise and Odour 10

Water Quality 6

Land Requirement 5

Infrastructure 14

Service 17

Environmental Hazards 12

Housing 1

Terrestrial Ecology/ Land use 1

Socio Economic Status 2


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CHAPTER - 5

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

5.1 PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. have adopted and further shall adopt comprehensive

environmental monitoring plan which is essential to take into account the changes in

the environment. The objective of monitoring is:

• To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to

new developments.

• To follow the trend of parameters which have been identified as critical

• To check or assess the efficiency of controlling measures

• To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact

assessment study, do not become critical through the commissioning of new

project.

To monitor effectiveness of Control Measures:

• Monitor daily, Assess effectiveness of the Control Measures being implemented,

Explore the need to modify or add new Control Measures particularly if a

violation is observed & Report weekly.

• Regular monitoring of environmental parameters are made to find out any

deterioration in environmental quality.

• Monitoring of the proposed project area will be regularly conducted. The

attributes, which merit regular monitoring, are specified underneath

Environment monitoring plan for proposed expansion project has described in Table:-

5.1 along with environment Components, parameter, standards to be followed, location

and frequency.


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TABLE:-5.1

PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

Environmental

Component

Parameters Standards Frequency

Air Environment

AAQM at plant site As prescribed by GPCB

including PM2.5, PM10, SO2,

NOx, HCl, NH3, HC & VOCs

Prescribed

by GPCB

Once in a month in upwind and

downwind direction.

Stack emission

monitoring of emissions

sources

Parameters prescribed by

GPCB in stack

Prescribed

by GPCB

Once In a Month

Fugitive emissions/ work

place monitoring within

the plant side

VOC Prescribed

by GPCB

Regular

Water Environment

Analysis of treated

effluent


GPCB

Prescribed

by GPCB

Once a day by Company,

Once a month by NABL Lab.

Ground water quality Colour, pH, TDS, TSS,

Sulphates, Chlorides, BOD3,

COD, oil and grease, etc.

Water

quality

Standards

Once a Season

Noise Environment

Ambient Noise at plant

site

Noise level in dB(A) As per

National

Noise

Standards

Once In a Month

Soil Environment

At plant site Analysis of pH,

conductivity, Sulphates,

calcium, magnesium, Cl-

-- Pre and post monsoon season by

Company


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5.1.1 LABORATORY FACILITIES

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. will have its own laboratory equipped with different

equipment i.e. analytical balance, pH meter, COD heating apparatus, oven, incubator

and necessary glass-wares. In addition to that M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. will also

have quality control laboratory which will be equipped with sophisticated equipments.

Equipment of quality control laboratory will also available for analysis of environment

parameters. M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has plan of the regular monitoring to

ensure that pollution will be limited to below prescribed limits. In case the monitored

results of environment pollution shall be found to exceed the prescribed limits, remedial

actions shall be taken through the concerned plant authorities. The actual operation and

maintenance of pollution control equipments of each department shall under respective

department heads.

5.1.2 DOCUMETATION & RECORDS

The environmental department in respect of operation of pollution control facility will

maintain following records.

• Instruction manual for operation and maintenance of pollution control equipments.

• Log sheet for self-monitoring of pollution control equipments.

• Manual for monitoring of Air, water for Ambient conditions

• Instruction manual for monitoring of water, solid and gaseous parameter discharged

from the factory and also for various parameters of pollution control facilities.

• Stationary records as per the Environmental Acts.

• Monthly and annual progress reports.


CHAPTER - 6

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RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Attached separately.

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CHAPTER - 7

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS)

An Environment Management System (EMS) is a tool for managing the impacts of an

organization’s activities on the environment. An EMS offers a structured way to

incorporate environmental considerations into day-to-day operations; it promotes

continual improvement of the environment and human health.

An EMS monitors and check the environmental performance, integrate and implement the

environmental management and its performance with and along the routine operations of

a company, long and short term planning, quality management system and take positive

steps in case of any diversion with a view to ensure better and enhanced performance.

7.1.1 COMPONENTS OF AN EMS

In order to develop an EMS an organization has to identify the impacts, set targets to

reduce the negative impacts, plan and decide the targets and set proper and appropriate

steps to achieve the targets effectively and efficiently.

Vital components of EMS considered are:

• Environmental Impact Identification

• Objectives and Targets

• Consultation

• Operational and Emergency Procedures

• Environmental Management Plan

• Documentation

• Training

• Review Audits and Monitoring Compliance

• Continual Improvement

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7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The industry has adopted a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which

covers several environmental protection measures, not only for abatement of

environmental pollution resulting from the project, but also for the improvement in the

ambient environment. The various components of the EMP are outlined in subsequent

sections. An EMP is a site-specific plan developed to ensure that all necessary measures are

identified and implemented in order to protect the environment and comply with

environmental legislation.

7.2.1 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The main objectives in formulating the environment management plan are

• To treat all the pollutants, i.e. effluent, air emission, noise pollution & hazardous waste,

which contribute to the degradation of environment, with appropriate technology.

• To comply with all the regulations stipulated by central/state pollution control boards

related to air emission control and liquid effluents discharge as per Air & water

pollution control laws.

• To handle and management hazardous waste storage and disposal as per Hazardous

and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

• To encourage, support and conduct development work for the purpose of achieving

environment standards and to improve methods of environment management.

• To promote further forestation in the surrounding areas of the plant.

• To create good environment (devoid of air & noise pollution) for employees.

• To reduce fire and accidental hazards.

• Perspective budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management

expenditure.

• Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for better

environment.

• To adopt cleaner production technology.

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7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

Apart from having an environmental management plan, it is also necessary to have a

permanent organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring effective

implementation. In this effect, M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has assigned responsibilities

to officers from various disciplines to co-ordinate the activities concerned with management

and implementation of environment control measures.

To facilitate the Environment Management System, one of the most important aspects is

the organization and personnel. The unit has formed an Environment Management Cell for

achievement of the following:

• Collect information from regular monitoring and create a database.

• Analyze the data and decide the critical areas for immediate attention and corrective

actions. Work out action plan for implementation of the recommendations made

under Environment Management Plan.

• Prepare budget for environment management program and proper allocation of the

funds for the same.

Qualified and experienced person in the field of Environment either environmental engineer

or environmental scientist is appointed for overall responsibility for the management of all

the issues related to Environment, Health and Safety within the plant. In consultation with

in-charge of the plant, he will directly report to the Senior Management (Director /

Executive Director) of the company for Issues related to the Environment Management

System of the unit.

An organogram of Environment management cell is shown in Figure 7.1. This department

undertakes the monitoring of environment pollution level by measuring stack emissions,

Ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, Noise level, etc. either departmentally or by

appointing external agency whenever necessary. M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has its

own laboratory equipped with different equipment for environmental monitoring.

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M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. carries out regular monitoring in future as well as ensures

that pollution is limited below prescribed limits and takes corrective action by providing new

pollution control equipment, if required. In case the monitored results of environment

pollution are found to exceed the prescribed limits, remedial actions are taken through the

concerned plant authorities. The actual operation and maintenance of pollution control

equipment of each department is under respective department heads.

The environmental department also look after preparation and submission of Water Cess

Return, Environmental statement and Consolidated Consent & Authorization application/

renewal under water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and

Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Ambient Air Quality as per NAAQS Standards, 2009 and

Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary) Third Amended Rules, 2010

under Environment Protection Act, 1986.

FIGURE - 7.1

ORGANOGRAM OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL

DIRECTOR / CEO

GENERAL MANAGER

MANAGER / ASST. MANAGER

EXECTUTIVES / OFFICERS

OPERATORS

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7.3.1 ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Monitoring points /locations and components

Environmental monitoring plan is decided considered the environmental impact likely to

occur due to operation of the project as the main scope of monitoring program is to track

timely and regularly change in the environmental condition and to take timely action to

protect the environment

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Sr. No.

Components Environmental Monitoring Points/Location

1. Ambient Air Ambient air quality at minimum 3

Location, including the plant premises

2. Water & Waste water • Intake Raw Water Quality

• Wastewater from all Source

• Wastewater at different stages of Effluent

Treatment Plant

3 Noise

• At all source and outside the Plant Area.

• At least 5 points near/around the plant

4. Greenbelt/Vegetation Cover Greenbelt Area at Boundary & Reserved Area

5. Solid Waste • Process Dust generated & Collected from All Dust

Collection Systems as Solid wastes

• Other solid waste

6. Soil At least two Locations from Area near the company.

7.3.2 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• To develop & to promote the technology having minimum pollution of Air, Water &

Land.

• Educating & promoting staff & workers for creating safe working atmosphere.

• More & more tree plantation in the surrounding open area within site.

7.3.3 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Director/CEO is overall responsible for effective implementation of Occupational

Health, Safety & Environment Management System (HSEMS)

• Core Committee conducts management review every Six months to assess the

effectiveness of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System. If

necessary the committee allocates resources for taking Corrective and Preventive

action on Non-Conformance.

• The Core Committee advises and monitors the establishment and implementation of

HSEMS

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• Head of Departments (HODs), Dept. in-charges, Supervisors, are responsible for

implementing HSE Management Programs. Safety Officer to lead the programme. All

the employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining HSE Management

System.

• HODs are responsible to define and monitor the key characteristics for measure of

performance in HSE. HODs are responsible for control of all the documents and data

as per the requirement of ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18001.

• Verification activities, including internal HSE Audits, are carried out at the direction of

Core committee and team of Internal Auditors.

The Roles, responsibilities, accountabilities and authorities of key personnel have been

defined in the following paragraphs:

ROLE – 1: GENERAL MANAGER (OPERATION HEAD)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• He is responsible for entire activities of Unit.

• He is responsible to define Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and ensure that

this policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels in the organization.

• He is also responsible to provide adequate resources for achieving improved

Occupational Health Safety and environmental performance

• He is responsible for setting organizational HSE objectives and targets.

• He is also responsible to review HSE management system at appropriate intervals, to

ensure its continuing and effectiveness. Monitoring of effectiveness of the system shall

be done through Management Reviews

• He is also responsible to appoint Management Representative and extend support and

resources in implementing HSE management system.

• He is responsible for procurement of raw material (Indigenous & Imported) and

engineering goods as per the specifications.

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• He is overall responsible to ensure that legal requirements are met as per the legal

register.

• Review the implementation of HSE Management System and its effectiveness, at

appropriate intervals, to ensure continual improvement of the organization’s overall

performance.

In absence of General Manager, other unit’s Operations Head oversees his functions. CEO

also may look into the delegation of authority, during his absence.

ACCOUNTABILITY

He is accountable for all operations being carried out in the organization. His scope of

accountability in terms of HSE is as follows

1. Establishment, operation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems

in all spheres of manufacturing site.

2. Review of performance and progress of the management systems by periodic

review through Management review.

3. To ensure availability of resources essential to establish, implement, maintain and

improve the HSE management system.

MRM INCLUDES

1. The AMR shall obtain the findings of statutory inspection and testing reports from

concerned departments and present in the management review meeting for

discussion and action.

2. The minutes of the Management Review Meeting are recorded and circulated to all

members of the HSE Apex Committee.

Assistant MR shall prepare minutes of meeting within two days after the meeting. He

ensures that the review outputs are recorded in the “Action decided” column of format of

Minutes of Management review meeting.

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7.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management plan is meant for mitigation/management of the adverse

impacts and the strengthening positive impacts during proposed project. Environment

Management Plan is tabulated in Table:-7.1

TABLE:-7.1

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

ENVIRONMENT

ISSUE/COMPONENT

REMEDIAL MEASURES

Hazardous waste generation

& disposal

Proper collection, Safe Handling, Storage within premises

and disposal of waste at approved TSDF, incineration

facility, re-cyclers, re-processors.

Effluent generation and

treatment

Adequate Effluent treatment plant will be provided for

treatment of wastewater generated after proposed

expansion and it will be reused (Zero Liquid Discharge

Unit).

Emission from stack Adequate pollution control system will be provided for

control of gaseous emission.

• Adequate stack height for better dispersion of

pollutants

• Use Natural Gas as a fuel in steam boiler and THF

• Two Stage Scrubber at Process Vents

Noise Acoustic enclosure on D.G. sets, engineering control at

high noise level areas like compressors etc, wherever

feasible, proper oiling, lubrication and maintenance of

equipment, development of greenbelt around plant

boundary and inside plant

Greenbelt Adequate area will be developed as greenbelt.

Rainwater harvesting Rainwater harvesting is not recommended for this project

considering the products.

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Information and awareness

about hazardous chemicals

plant

Awareness and information are provided within 5 km of

the study area about the hazardous situations.

Preparedness to handle

onsite & offsite emergency

Onsite & Offsite Emergency Management Plan are

prepared

Monitoring of Environmental

parameters

Regular monitoring of various environmental parameters

is carried out to check the effectiveness of the control

system.

7.4.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Construction Phase

The drinking water and sanitation facilities at the project site are available to the

construction work force. This is necessary to reduce pollution of any receiving water body

and also to prevent hazards due to water borne vectors.

Operation Phase

• Wastewater generated is treated in existing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) follows

existing distillation column and distilled water is reused in to the process. Domestic

wastewater is disposed by septic tank & soak pit. And this will follow to treat additional

water generated after proposed expansion.

• Annual environmental audit is carried out every year from recognized Schedule-I

environmental auditor.

• Records of analysis results of treated and untreated wastewater should also be

maintained.

• Adequate spares for effluent collection, handling, treatment and disposal system should

be maintained.

• Proper housekeeping should be adopted to prevent spillages and contaminated surface

runoff going to storm water drains.

• The following measures would be taken to minimize the water usage in the operational

phase:

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� Endeavor to reduce the actual process water consumption by way of improvement

in operation of processing units.

� Water saving by shower head flow controls, spray taps and faucet aerators and

photo-sensitive taps.

� Exploring other options of reusing the treated effluent besides fire water make up or

for horticulture development.

• This existing system and process for water & waste water treatment will follow after

proposed expansion also.

7.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The baseline ambient air quality monitoring is carried out during study period (October,

2015 to December, 2015) around Project site (within the study area), clearly reveals that the

concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, HCl, O3, Pb, CO, NH3, C6H6, Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP),

Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni) & VOCs are well within the prescribed limits as per the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards for residential & Industrial.

The major sources of air emission from the proposed project are:

1. Non point sources emissions

2. Point source emissions

3. Fugitive emissions

7.4.2.1 ACTION PLAN TO CONTROL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AS PER NAAQES STANDARDS:

Operation Phase (Point sources emissions)

In-plant Control Measures: Some of the mitigation measures, which can reduce the impact

on air environment, are as follows:

• Ensuring the operations of various process units as per specified operating guidelines/

operating manuals.

• Strict adherence to maintenance schedule including lubrication for various machinery/

equipment.

• The source of Flue Gas emission is from the stacks attached to Steam Boiler (2 Nos.),

Thermo pack (1 No) and D.G. Sets (2 Nos.) and gaseous emission from additional vent

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attached reaction vessel. Natural Gas is used as a fuel in boiler and thermo pack,

adequate stacks height is provided to prevent air pollution. Cyclone Separator, Ventury

Scrubber, packed bed scrubber, Bag Filter & adequate stack height is installed to prevent

air pollution. As LDO / HSD are used as a fuel in D.G. Sets, adequate stack height is

provided. Natural Gas is used as a fuel in additional steam boiler, adequate stacks height

shall be provided to prevent air pollution. Two stage scrubber will be attached vent to

prevent air pollution.

• Moreover, regular monitoring of stacks is carried out to check the emissions. Record

should be maintained for changing of scrubbing media on printed logbook In case

emissions exceed, the corrective measures should immediately be taken and records of

the same should be maintained.

• Regular ambient air quality monitoring is carried out within premises and should also be

carried out in the nearby area for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, HCl, NH3 & VOCs.

• A greenbelt around the factory are and will be developed for reducing the air pollution

and attenuation of noise.

• Adoption of good house-keeping.

• Existing monitoring and control plan will follow to reduce air pollution after proposed

expansion also.

7.4.2.2 INFORMATION FOR CONTROL OF FUGITIVE EMISSIONS

The emissions are normally defined as emissions to the atmosphere resulting from leaking

piping sources and equipments such as valves, flanges, pump seals, connections, and

compressor seals open end lines and pressure relief valves. The emissions are not visually

observed but can be measured in relatively low concentration at each area of source.

Fugitive emissions are expected to be generated during construction and operation stages

of the proposed project. During construction stage, main source of fugitive emission is dust

which is expected mainly due to movement of vehicles carrying construction material and

vehicles used for construction. During operation stage, leakage through valves, pumps,

emission from open drum containing chemicals, open feeding; storage tanks, etc. are the

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major sources of fugitive emissions of organic chemicals and VOCs. Excess use of solvent

may also results fugitive emission from the process vessels.

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has fully closed system. Adequate dust collector is installed

for control of fugitive emission during loading of raw material and product. Condensers are

provided to trap VOC. All the Flange joints of the pipe lines which carry solvents are covered

with flange guards. All the rotating equipments like pumps are installed with Mechanical

Seals to arrest any sort of emissions. VOC detectors are installed at various places to identify

any fugitive emissions. Proper maintenance schedule is adhered to avoid emissions through

flange joints, pump seals etc. Proper gland packing is always maintained for pumps and

valves and to the extent possible pumps will be with mechanical seal. A regular preventive

maintenance schedule is in place to replace or rectify all gaskets and joints etc as a part of

ISO systems to ensure no fugitive emissions takes place. This will follow after proposed

expansion also.

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Following measures are adopted to prevent and control fugitive emissions:

1. Airborne dust at all transfers operations/ points are controlled either by spraying

water or providing enclosures.

2. Adequate ventilation is provided.

3. Regular maintenance of valves, pumps, flanges, joints and other equipment is done

to prevent leakages and thus minimizing the fugitive emissions of VOCs.

4. Entire process is carried out in the closed reactors with proper maintenance of

pressure and temperature.

5. Periodic monitoring of work area is carried out to check the fugitive emission.

6. Breather valves are provided on solvent tanks.

7. Solvent tank vents are connected to vent chillers.

8. To eliminate chances of leakages from glands of pumps, mechanical seal is provided

at all solvent pumps.

9. Close feeding system is provided for centrifuges. Centrifuge and filtrate tank vents

will be connected to vent chillers.

10. Minimum number of flanges, joints and valves in pipelines.

11. Regular inspection of floating roof seals and proper preventive maintenance of roofs

and seals for tanks

12. Fugitive emission over reactors, formulation areas, centrifuges, chemical loading,

transfer area, are collected through hoods and ducts by induced draft and

controlled by scrubber/ dust collector.

13. For dust emissions, cyclones / bag filter provided.

14. Emphasis has been given to solvent management / solvent loss prevention as

shown in the solvent management plan.

15. Enclosures to chemical storage area, collection of emission from loading of raw

materials in particular solvents through hoods and ducts by induced draft, and

control by scrubber / dust collector to be ensured.

16. Nitrogen blanketing, provided, besides special care needs to be taken for control

in respect of odorous chemicals.

17. Care will be taken to store construction material properly to prevent fugitive

emissions, if any.

18. Dedicated scrubber will be provided to control fugitive emissions.

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19. Stand by pump will be provided on all scrubber. Besides, scrubber will be equipped

with on-line pH meter with hooter system for better operational control.

20. All above system will follow after proposed expansion also.

7.4.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The sound pressure level generated by a noise source decreases with increasing distance

from the source due to wave divergence. The propagation and attenuation of noise pressure

wave is dependent on many parameters amongst which, the medium of travel and the

ambient conditions are the most significant parameters. In order to minimize adverse

impact on the noise environment, due attention is given for implementing noise control

measures. Comprehensive measures has taken at design stage for noise from proposed unit.

The measures are as under:

• The noise level at the plant boundary is restricted to 75 dB(A) during day time and 70

dB(A) during night time.

• Noise level is specified for various rotating equipment as per Occupational Safety and

Health Association (OSHA) standards.

• Equipment lay-out is done considering segregation of high noise generating sources.

• Erection of suitable enclosure, if required, to minimize the impact of high noise

generating sources.

• There may be small addition to the ambient noise level, due to the increased

transportation activities. This creates a slight adverse impact on the sound environment.

• Regular oiling, lubrication and maintenance of the equipment shall be carried out to

minimize noise generation.

During Operation Phase

Following measures is adopted for abatement of noise during operation phase and will also

follow after proposed expansion.

• Acoustic laggings, enclosures and silencers is provided wherever necessary for high noise

generating equipment.

• Sound proof glass paneling is provided for all operating stations / control rooms as well

as for shift rooms at critical places.

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• Strict implementation/compliance of all statutory norms w.r.t. noise generation,

occupational exposure is done.

• Use of personal protective devices such as ear-muffs and ear-plugs is strictly enforced.

• Acoustic barriers/shelter is developed in noisy workplaces.

• Noise generating sources in the plant areas is monitored regularly. Monitoring of

ambient noise levels should also be carried out regularly both inside the premises as well

as outside the greenbelt.

However, due to the attenuation of noise level within the factory and due to the fact that

the project site is situated in a well developed industrial estate and not in the immediate

vicinity of human settlement, significant impact is not expected in the nearest present

human settlement. The volume of transport vehicles to be handled is very low. The

company has developed green belt area which acts as a barrier to the propagation of noise

from the factory premises. This further reduces the noise levels appreciably.

• It is recommended to measure and maintain records of noise level at various places

within and outside factory premises.

• Manufacturers/suppliers of major noise generating equipment/machines like

compressors, turbines, generators should be asked to take required measures for

minimizing the noise levels generated by machines by using noise absorbing material

for various enclosures or using appropriate design/ technology for fabricating/

assembling the machines.

• Audiometric tests should be conducted periodically for the employees working close

to the high noise sources.

• High noise generating machines and processes required for proposed project will be

enclosed and insulated.

• Insulation of ventilation pipes and use of dampers is made at all possible places.

• Implementation of management control on site for limiting transportation timing by

adopting mechanical and technological ideas.

• Preventive maintenance schedule is followed for all instruments and machineries to

maintain good working condition.

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• Enclosures and barriers is provided to pumps and machineries producing high noise

levels, required for proposed project.

• There is a periodical noise level measurement for verifying compliance with relevant

laws.

• Workers exposed to high noise generating operations are provided with suitable ear

protection devices.

7.4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

7.4.4.1 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

Six Categories of Hazardous/Solid Wastes are generated from existing unit and total eleven

categories of hazardous wastes will be generated after proposed expansion project.

Treatment, Storage & Disposal mode for the same will be followed as per Hazardous and

Other Wastes (Management & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Record of hazardous waste generation and disposal is maintained on printed logbook. All

necessary precautions is taken during handling, loading and unloading of hazardous wastes.

Storage of Hazardous Waste:

• Hazardous waste is not stored for a period more than 90 days. And maintain records and

make them available for inspection.

• Store at a designated Onsite-secured area with impervious floor that affords protection

from sun & rain fall, spreading of leachate, mixing of wastes etc.

Transportation of Hazardous Waste:

• Properly packed & labeled waste transport through dedicated vehicle to a captive

facility/ authorized TSDF facility.

Disposal of Hazardous Waste:

• Used Oil - Collection / storage / transportation / send to registered recycler.

• ETP Sludge - Collection / storage / transportation / send to TSDF.

• Discarded Containers and Contaminated Inner Bag/Outer Bag or Liners - Collected as it

is and stored in Solid / Hazardous waste storage area.

• Distillation Residue - Collection / storage / Incineration in common incinerator or Co-


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• Recovered Solvent / Mix Solvent / Spent Solvent - Reception / Storage / Recovery /

Sold as Product.

• Sodium Sulphate - Collection / Storage / Transportation / sent to TSDF site.

• Carbon Residue - Collection / Storage / Transportation / disposal in TSDF site or Co-


• Spent HCl - Collection / Storage / Transportation / Reuse in to ETP

7.4.4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF RECYCLE/REUSE, CLEANER PRODUCTION AND CO-PROCESSING

OPTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

• It is recommended to analyze each hazardous waste periodically and maintain records.

• Check the calorific value of the ETP Sludge and then explore possibilities of Co-

Processing in Cement Industry as Primary fuel. Waste materials used for co-processing

are referred to as alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR).

1. All the non-biodegradable effluents generated from plant will be converted into

biodegradable effluents followed by conventional treatment in wastewater

treatment plant. Treated effluent will reused in plant premises.

2. Company will also treat RO reject to reduce the effluent and water will be recovered

after distillation.

3. HCl (32%) will be reused in ETP for Neutralization.

4. Company will adopt latest techology to minimize the hazardous waste like Sodium

chloride or sodium sulphate.

5. Second wash of plant/ equipment will be re-used as first wash in the same equipment/

reactor to reduce fresh water consumption.

7.5 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

Tree plantation is known for improving the aesthetic and climatological environment of an

area and properly designed green belt can help in ameliorating air pollution to a very

significant degree. It should be borne in mind that the green belt will be most effective as a

sink for particulate matter and gaseous emissions from ground level sources, such as,

fugitive emissions. Effectiveness of green belt for the elevated sources is rather limited but

its action as a green lung greatly helps in improving the air quality of the area. However,

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considerable scope exists for strengthening the existing green belt and developing the same

in future.

BREAK UP OF DIFFERENT LAND USE OF FACTORY

Total Plot Area is 7241.68 m2, out of which 792.04 m

2 is green belt area is covered as

greenbelt and other forms of greenery.

A green belt with width of minimum one (01) meter shall be developed within the site

boundary and across the premises inside roads. Trees like Asopalav, Neem, Gulmohar,

Champa, Gauva, Babul, Palm Trees, Nariyal, Ghaneri, Shevga, Jangli badam, Sag, Jamun,

Mango, Rain tree etc. shall be planted in and around the site.

Green Belt to Trap and Absorb Pollutants

A green belt traps and absorbs pollutants without altering the biogeochemical cycle of

water and nutrients. Absorption and trapping capacity of trees depend on height of plant,

canopy structure, physiognomy and morphological character of leaf. Once fully developed,

such tree plantations can serve as buffer and shock absorber against transient and

accidental release of pollutants caused by power, equipment and human failures. Green belt

is usually designed in such a way that the first few rows in a green belt have a shorter height

and dense canopy. Plants native to an area are generally used to suit the prevailing

ecosystem and biogeochemical cycle. Native plants are more tolerant to disease, grow at a

faster rate and result in better attenuation of pollutants.

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GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

YEAR NO. OF TREES/PLANTS TO BE

PLANTED IN PLANT AREA

2016-2017 100

2017-2018 100

2018-2019 50

2019-2020 50

2020-2021 50

7.6 OCCUPTIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health hazards associated with the occupation are called occupational hazards. In chemical

industry due to handling of toxic and hazardous chemicals there are possibilities of

developing occupational diseases. M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. carries out the following

checks to curb the problem:

i) Pre - employment medical check up at the time of employment.

ii) Annual medical checkup has done for all employees.

iii) First aid training is given to the employees.

iii) Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation, chemical exposure is

carried out at frequent intervals, the records of which shall be documented.

iv) And above will also continue after proposed expansion.

OHC Room is provided at security building. Professional doctor is called every week at

factory. And routine checkup of all employees is carried out annually for all standard tests

needed as per Factory Inspector Office. Employees are trained frequently through special

master faculties on various points related to occupational health to create more awareness

on the subject. All precautions are taken to avoid foreseeable accidents like spillage, fire and

explosion hazards and to minimize the effect of any such accident and to combat any

emergency at site level. Some of the preventive safety measures is taken to minimize the

risk of accident with respect to Technical Safety, Organizational Safety and Personal Safety

are listed below:

• Company takes all reasonably practicable measures to minimize the risk of such

accident in compliance with the legal obligation under the relevant safety.

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• All building plans and installations are as per relevant acts and duly approved by

competent government authorities.

• Process and Equipment are designed by qualified and experienced professionals and

fabricated to applicable national / international codes with stage wise inspection.

• Pressure Relief Valves and rupture disks are installed on the reactor and jackets

wherever required.

• Hazardous processes are operated by trained workers and looked after by qualified

& experienced supervisors.

• Safety features such as fire extinguishers, fire hydrant system and suitable Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided. Regular operations and testing of fire

hydrant system and fire extinguishers are carried out.

• Suitable provisions for control of critical process / storage parameters within

specified safe limits (use of pressure relief valves, rupture discs, safety valves, trip

circuits, wherever necessary) are done.

• Use of flameproof electrical equipment, flame arresters and breather valves are

done.

• Provision of Earthing and lighting arrestor to prevent electrical fires and explosions in

flammable / explosive chemicals storage / processing areas are done.

• Tanks storing hazardous liquid chemicals are provided with dyke wall to confine any

spillage and facilitate easy collection. Necessary separation distance is maintained.

• And above will also continue after proposed expansion.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like goggles, safety shoes, helmet, apron, earplugs,

facemask & clothing are provided to employees as per the job requirements. The company

has prepared comprehensive on-site emergency plan with well-defined responsibilities to

face any eventuality caused under adverse circumstances and unforeseen reason.

Health & Safety:

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is committed towards the Health and Safety of workers and

provides a facility of pre medical and regular medical check-up of employees for detecting

any kind of adverse effect on the health of employee due to the chemical or work place

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condition and provides opportunity to improve the working condition. The workers exposed

to fugitive emission are provided with some protective devices like dust mask to prevent

respiratory disorders. The workers exposed to higher noise level are provided with ear

muffs/ ear plugs. The protective devices are provided to the employees who are exposed to

any kind of hazard. Proper handling of the materials and the maintenance of Material Safety

Data Sheet (MSDS) are followed to ensure safety within the plant area. A regular monitoring

of the Occupational Health and Safety reduces the chances of accidents hence all the

records of job related accidents and illness is maintained as per the requirements of factory

act.

The following occupational measures are adopted:

• The workers are provided with personal protective equipments such as gloves,

goggles, safety shoes, helmets and masks.

• Periodic medical checkup of the workers for audiometric, blood tests, physical

examination, etc as per applicable rules.

• First aid medical facility is made available at the site at strategic location and plant

personnel are trained for first aid medical treatment.

• Dispensary and medical facility available in the nearby area is utilized in the case of

emergency.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention both during construction & erection and operation &

maintenance phases. However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the

above phases.

Construction and Erection

The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to

constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to arrangements

to reduce it within Threshold Limit Value (TLV), necessary protective equipments shall be

supplied to workers.

• All reasonably practical measures will be adopted by the unit to minimize the risk of

accidents within unit.

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• All building plans and installations will be as per relevant laws and will be approved

by competent authority.

• Trained workers will be employed for all the hazardous process operations within

the plant and will be supervised by experienced supervisors.

• Safety features such as fire extinguishers at strategic locations and suitable personal

protective equipments will be provided.

• Flame-proof electrical fittings, flame arrestors etc., will be installed.

• All the raw materials & solvents will be stored in designated storage area equipped

with necessary safety features.

• Periodic inspection & testing of pressure vessels, equipments, and machineries will

be done.

• Good house-keeping will be ensured within the factory premises.

• Training will be provided to the designated staff & workers for firefighting, work

permit system, first aid & safe handling of hazardous chemicals.

• Incident/accident reporting system will be developed and all the employees will be

made aware for the same.

• Suitable notices/boards will be displayed at designated locations indicating

appropriate hazard warnings.

• Antidotes as well as MSDS for all the chemicals will be made available within the

factory premises

Personnel Protective Equipment:

Personnel protective equipment is devices that are fitted and issued to each worker

personally for his or her exclusive use. They are intended for temporary use and emergency

response action only. If a worker must enter a contaminated area, he must wear adequate

protective equipment. Employees should be taught when and how to use respiratory

apparatus provided, and how to recognize defects in the equipment. Full dress escape drills

should be conducted at least once a year. If such safety equipment is not available, entry

into the contaminated area should not be attempted.

• Keep personnel protective equipment where it can be accessed quickly, outside the

hazardous material storage area and away from areas of likely contamination.

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• Each employee should maintain his/her personnel protective equipment in clean,

working condition at all times.

• All equipment should be used and maintained in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Handling of Hazards:

• Personnel protective equipment used by the person during handling of hazardous

chemicals should be replaced after certain time.

• If any spillage of hazardous chemicals, it should be cleaned and disposed as per

standard practiced.

• Personnel engaged in handling of hazardous chemicals should be made aware of

properties of hazardous chemicals.

General Working Conditions:

(a) House Keeping:

• All the passages, floors and stairways should be maintained in good condition. The

system should be available to deal with any spillage of dry or liquid chemical at the

plant.

• Walkways should be clearly marked and free from obstructions.

• In the plant, precaution and instructions should be displayed at strategic locations.

• All pits, sumps should be properly covered or securely fenced.

• Roads/walkway within the plant should be maintained neat and clean.

(b) Ventilation:

• Adequate ventilation should be provided in the work floor environment.

• The work environment should be assessed and monitored regularly.

• Local ventilation is most effective method for controlling dust and gaseous emissions

at work floor.

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Safe Operating Procedures:

• Safe operating procedures should be available for mostly all operations and

equipment.

• The workers should be informed of the consequences of failure to observe the safe

operating procedures.

Work Permit System:

Work permit system should be followed at the plant. Hazardous work permit should be used

for hot work, electrical works, etc.

Fire Protection:

• Adequate firefighting facilities should be available at the plant.

• The fire fighting system and equipment should be tested and maintained as per

relevant standards.

• The fire drills should be conducted once in six months.

Emergency Preparedness

On-site emergency plan should be prepared and readily available for an unlikely event of

emergency. Emergency telephone numbers should be available and display properly

strategic locations.

Communication System

• Adequate communication facilities should be available at the plant and supported

with uninterrupted power supply.

• Communication facilities should be checked periodically for its proper functioning.

Safety Inspections:

The system should be initiated for checklist based routine safety inspection and internal

audit of the plant periodically. Safety inspection team should be formed from various

disciplines.

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Accident Reporting, Investigation and Analysis:

A system should be initiated for accident and near miss reporting, investigation and analysis.

To motivate and awareness among the personnel at the plant about safety, total accident

(lost time injury) free days can be displayed on the board prominently at strategic location.

Mock Drill Exercises:

Mock drills should be conducted once in six months. Exercises or Drills have two basic

functions, namely training and testing of systems. While exercises do provide an effective

means of training in response procedures, their primary purpose is to test the adequacy of

the emergency management system and to ensure that all response elements are fully

capable of managing an emergency situation.

Mock drills are best means of accomplishing the following goals and objectives:

1. To reveal weaknesses in the plans and procedures before emergencies occur.

2. To identify deficiencies in resources (both in manpower and equipment).

3. To improve the level of co-ordination among various response personnel, departments

and agencies.

4. To clarify each individual’s role and areas of responsibility

7.7 MEASURES FOR CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has adopted various measures for energy conservation:

• Energy efficient machineries are used during operation phase.

• Installation of economizer & high efficiency burner on steam boiler.

• Company tries to utilize renewable sources of energy for conservation of non-

renewable sources of energy.

• Enough care is taken to prevent/minimize energy losses at each stage.

• Energy audit is used as a tool for monitoring purpose.

• External lights are controlled through timers for auto on/off function based on

timings.

• The cable size is selected so as to minimize the power losses.

• The power factor improvement capacitors is provided individually for AC loads.

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• Using water cooled chillers, variable frequency drives for secondary pumps and

public area and building management system for HVAC equipments with non-CFC

and non-HCFC based refrigerants.

• Use of VFDs for various utilities in variable load application to optimize pump and air

handling unit performance, wherever required.

• Automated day light control.

• Efficient lamps and ballasts.

• Automated control for external lighting (Astronomical/Sensor)

• Occupancy Sensors.

• Phase-wise implementation of Advance Process Control (APC) in the process plants

• Replacement of conventional lighting fixture by more energy efficient fittings.

• Installation of improved insulation over the High Pressure (HP) steam line to reduce

the heat loss.

• Use of FRP blade on Cooling Tower

• All above system will also follow after proposed expansion.

Company shall explore possibility of use of solar energy for various infrastructure

operations. Also use of Energy Efficient Lighting, Transformers, HVAC system, Use of Energy

Efficient Motors, electrical appliances to minimize the energy consumption in addition to

Process Planning.

7.8 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION

The substances that are found in nature and are used by the human for their welfare

directly or indirectly are called as natural resources. Sun, wind, soil, fossil fuels, wood,

forest, flora and fauna are some of the examples of natural resources. The judicious or wise

use of natural resources in such a way that the present generations make use of natural

resources without compromising the needs of the natural resources for the future

generation is called as conservation of natural resources.

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Conservation of Natural Resources

As natural resources are beneficial to human beings, maintain ecological balance and at the

same time are in a threat of getting depleted due to its indiscriminate over exploitation,

there is an urgent need for conservation of natural resources. This can be accomplished by

the following ways:

• Alternative forms of energy such as solar energy etc. shall use more in comparison to

fossil fuels. Alternative forms of energy are eco-friendly, do not cause pollution and are

renewable.

• Avoid using plastics, synthetic materials etc. as these materials cause damage to the soil.

• Water is precious natural resources and hence avoids wasting water. Taps shall be

closed when not in use.

• Natural gas shall be used as a source of fuel in Boiler.

• Adopt 3 R's for conservation viz, Re-use, Reduce and Re-cycle.

• Trees shall be planted along roadsides, railway tracks and waste lands and deforestation

should be avoided.

• Don't waste electricity. Fans and lights shall be switched off when not in use.

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7.9 SKILLED AND TRAINED MANPOWER

Employment would be as per prevailing norms of state government for skilled and trained

people for the proposed project. The company has sufficient skilled manpower for the

existing project and our technical, administration and other staff are sufficient to take care

of the proposed plant. M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. will give employment to about 25

employees (Existing – 13 + Additional Proposed – 12) (Including Contract Workers).

7.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Apart from business, M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is devoted to social commitments and

will continue to do the same as per the needs of nearby village people. For Corporate Social

Responsibility, Various Programs/Projects related to Social & Economic development of

surrounded area has been planned, which are as follows, Planned for providing Water

purifier for Village people, conducting medical camps for Cataract operation, pregnant

women check up & Senior Citizen Check-up, deputing teacher for literacy development to

Senior Citizens. Other such activities as stated as below:

Company will contribute Rs.20 Lakh for CSR activities.

7.11 METHODOLOGY OF DE-CONTAMINATION AND DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED

CONTAINERS AND ITS RECORD KEEPING

Decontamination & Disposal of Discarded Containers: The proper disposal of empty

chemical containers is more important for hazardous chemicals as it can contain residual

amounts of chemicals. There can be no more than 1 inch of material left in the container not

more than 3% by weight of the containers capacity. In an effort to ensure that this residue is

handled properly and to be able to recycle or properly dispose of these containers, the

following procedure is to be followed. The below guidelines are useful for non hazardous

chemicals also.

Rinse Procedure: An empty chemical container that contains hazardous chemicals (liquid or

solid), must be rinsed 3 times with water (or appropriate rinsing agent) before being

discarded. The first rinse should be collected as chemical waste, it can be put into any waste

container of compatible chemicals, the second & third rinses can then go down to drain. If

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the chemical is on the list of acutely hazardous waste, then all three rinses must be

collected. For solvents or other volatile liquids like Methanol, toluene, etc. (not in the list of

acutely hazardous waste) should not be rinsed with water. They are to be placed into an

operating fume hood overnight without the cap to allow the vapors to disperse. After the

containers are rinsed, they can be discarded appropriately as described below. All caps

should be let off of the discarded containers. Containers should be labeled with “Empty”

labels and the chemical name should be crossed or blacked out prior to being discarded.

Caps may be discarded to regular trash.

Reuse /Recycle/ Disposal of cleaned containers:

• All chemicals must follow the above rinse except the volatile Solvents & before being

discarded in any form.

• Metal containers or any plastic containers, plastic tubing or plastic beakers that do not

meet the recycling criteria can be discarded into regular trash.

• Glass containers, glass tubing that do not meet the recycling criteria should be placed into

trash can for disposal.

• Plastic & glass containers that meet the recycling criteria must be placed in appropriate

recycling containers.

• Empty compressed gas cylinders should be returned to vendor.

7.12 ACTION PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

1. Every material (FG and or Raw material) container should be with TREM CARD, Material

Safety Data Sheet.

2. Container should be marked with Emergency Information Panel (includes Correct

Technical Name, Class Label, UN NO, HAZCHEM, Emergency Dial, Specialist advice etc).

3. Container or Tank should be thoroughly hydraulically tested and test certificate should

be available with driver.

4. Only trained driver having valid driving license are allowed to carry out transportation

of material.

5. Driver should be allowed with attendant to enter inside or going outside from the

company.

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6. Driver and attendant well trained on Driving rules, Chemical Properties, Emergency

Preparedness ( Communication, Leakage spillage handling, Use of PPE, First-aid, Fire

fighting measures, Toxic release measures).

7. Container should be certified for road worthiness, PUC certificate.

8. Vehicle should be equipped with fire fighting equipment, first aid box, Toolbox,

Antidotes, PPEs and Emergency Exit.

9. Conditions of Valves and fittings should be checked at security gate and proper

corrective action will be taken in case of any abnormality.

Transportation of all the raw material and products is primarily by road only. The raw

material and products are received delivered in Tanks, MS/HDPE/FIBRE drums, Carboys and

cylinders as well as through tankers & containers and stores at ambient temperature. All the

storage tanks of hazardous flammable substance are located within premises in separate

storage area i.e. solvent farm area at ambient temperature. Solvents are stored in cool and

dry place with all precautionary process instrumentation and safety appliance.

Large area is covered by well-designed warehouse, which is containing store office, raw

material store, finished product stores etc. In case of any abnormality reported to site

regarding road accident, our emergency response team reaches at the site and takes proper

corrective action and information of such incident is provided to local police station and

other government authority as per situation.

7.13 PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE STREAMS TO BE GENERATED FROM

SPILLAGE, LEAKAGES, OCCASIONAL REACTOR WASHING AND EXHAUSTED MEDIA FROM SCRUBBER

ETC

1. Contamination will be minimized due to the spillage, leakage, reactor/drum washing.

Washing water will be collected and directly send to ETP for treatment.

2. The company should make continuous efforts in waste minimization.

3. For the equipments and pipelines, leakage detection and repair is to be scheduled to

minimize pollution.

4. Second wash of reactor will be re-used as first wash in the same reactor to reduce fresh

water consumption.

5. Adequate spares for effluent collection and disposal system will be maintained.

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7.14 CAPITAL COST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT


system and environmental monitoring equipments will be Rs. 1 Crore.



CHAPTER - 8

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

8.1 Project Description

M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., are engaged in distillation of crude solvents with a

mission to deliver higher quality products with the help of efficient technology to also

conserve energy and save environment.

Now company proposes expansion of specialty chemicals (pharma intermediates) in

existing unit at Plot No. A1-441/1, A1-8208/4 & A2-441/9, Road No. 4, GIDC Estate,

Sachin, Dist. Surat - 394 230, Gujarat, INDIA.

Product and Capacity

LIST OF PRODUCTS ALONG WITH THEIR PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Sr.

No. Product Existing Total Proposed

1. Distillation of Solvent 800 MT/Month* 800 MT/Month*

(i). Recovered Solvent And/or

(ii). Deetone And/or

(iii). Ethyl Deetate And/or

(iv). IPA And/or

(v). MDC And/or

(vi). EDC

2.

Receipt, Storage, Rinsing by Solvent,

Drying, Denting, Paint and resale of

discarded empty MS & HDPE drums,


450 MT/Month

i. e. 45,000

Nos/Mont

450 MT/Month

i. e. 45,000

Nos/Month

3.



Liners







7. 2,4-thiazolidinedione NIL 0.55 MT/Month

8. 1-(2-Hydroxy ethyl) pyrolidine NIL 0.5 MT/Month



1 - methyl Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month



1-(2-Chloro Phenyl)piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month


11. 1-Benzyl-4-piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

12. 3-methoxy propiophinone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

13. 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal NIL 0.5 MT/Month

14. 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month



17. 1-methyl-4-piperidone NIL 9 MT/Month

18. 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole NIL 9 MT/Month



* Not covered in Schedule of EIA Notification dated Sept. 14, 2006 of MoEFCC, New

Delhi. CTE for expansion was obtained vide GPCB/CCA/SRT-708/ID_21173/207217 dated

14/03/2014 and CCA for expansion was obtained vide AWH-63451 dated19/07/2014.

8.2 Description of the Environment

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

AIR ENVIRONMENT

The dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere is a function of several meteorological

parameters viz. temperature, wind speed and direction, mixing depths, inversion level,

etc. The ambient air samples were collected and analyzed for Suspended Particulate

Matter, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM-PM10), Respirable Suspended

Particulate Matter (RSPM-PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),

Ammonia (NH3), Ozone (O3), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), Benzene (C6H6), Benzo

(a) Pyrene (BaP), Hydro Carbon (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO) were monitored at site and

nearby villages for identification, prediction, evaluation and assessment of potential

impact on ambient air environment.

The values of PM10 at all the locations in residential/rural areas ranged between 78.22-

88.89 µg/m3 respectively in post-monsoon season. Similarly, the values of PM2.5 varied

in the range of 38.46-56.80 µg/m3 respectively. The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations at all

the AAQM locations were primarily caused by local phenomena including vehicular

activities and natural dust getting air borne due to manmade activities and blowing

wind. The values of NOx at all the locations in residential/rural areas were observed to

be in the range of 12.68-19.80 µg/m3 respectively. The values of SO2 at all the locations

in residential/rural areas ranged between 9.74-16.12 µg/m3 respectively. The values of

O3 at all the locations in residential/rural areas ranged between 11.78-15.68 µg/m3

respectively. At all the air quality monitoring locations in residential/rural areas, the

values of NOx, SO2 & O3 were observed to be within limits. The values of CO at all the

Total 1300 MT/Month 1336.1 MT/Month



locations in residential/rural areas were observed to be in the range of 1.17-1.29 mg/m3

respectively. At all the air quality monitoring locations in residential/rural areas, the

values of CO, C6H6 & HC were observed to be within limits. The values of VOCs at all the

locations in residential/rural areas ranged between 0.5-1.3 ppm respectively. At all the

AAQM locations (Industrial as well as residential) Pb, NH3, BaP, As, Ni values were below

detectable limit.

WATER ENVIRONMENT

BASELINE GROUND WATER QUALITY

pH of ground water samples varies from 7.14 – 8.1. Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids and

Total Suspended Solids varies in the range of <0.1 – 0.2 NTU, 512 - 1576 mg/L and 6 -

450 mg/L respectively. DO is found in range of 5.12 – 7.21 mg/L. COD, BOD are found in

the range of 2.45 – 6.8 mg/L and <1 mg/L respectively. Total hardness (as CaCO3) varies

from 98.4 – 598 mg/L. Calcium hardness (as CaCO3) varies from 67.3 – 113.9 mg/L. Total

Alkalinity varied from 115 – 434.4 mg/L. Chloride and Sulfates are found in the range of

26.12 – 446.14 mg/L and 16.8 – 158.4mg/L. Copper was found below the detectible

limit. Sodium, Potassium is found in the ranges 26.75 - 708 mg/L, 0.8 – 3.4 mg/L

respectively. Lead was found <0.005.

BASELINE SURFACE WATER QUALITY

pH of surface water sample varies from 7.18 – 7.62. Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids and

Total Suspended Solids varies in the range of 0.1 – 0.2 NTU, 552 - 642 mg/L and 8 - 10

mg/L respectively. DO and COD are found in range of 6.94 – 7.14 mg/L and 3.33 – 6.66

mg/L respectively. BOD and Total hardness (as CaCO3) varies from <1 mg/L and 98.4 –

186.5 mg/L respectively. Calcium hardness (as CaCO3) varies from 67.3 – 113.9 mg/L.

Total Alkalinity varies from 115 – 130 mg/L. Chloride and Sulfates are found in the range

of 26.12 – 70.94 mg/L and 122.6 – 158.4 mg/L. Copper & Nickel was below the

detectible limit. Zinc is found in the range of <0.022. Sodium, Potassium is found in the

ranges 17.67 – 158 mg/L, 2 – 4.5 mg/L respectively.



NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The objective of the noise pollution survey around the project site was to identify

existing noise sources and to measure background noise levels. The study was carried

out in the following steps:

• Reconnaissance

• Identification of noise sources and measurement of noise levels

• Measurement of noise levels due to transportation

• Community noise levels

LAND ENVIRONMENT

Soil quality monitoring has been carried during pre-monsoon season at seven locations.

BASELINE STATUS

pH varies from 7.6 – 8.07. Water Holding Capacity (WHC) varies from 38.2% - 63.5%.

Bulk Density varies from 1.18 – 1.43 g/cm3. Sulphate is found in the range 99.49 - 562.4

mg/kg. Total Hardness varies from 545.4 – 1030.2 mg/kg. Calcium and Sodium are found

in the range of 84.4 – 315.8 mg/kg and 1092 - 2821 mg/kg respectively. Iron varies from

1.38 – 39.0 mg/kg. Potassium is found in the range of 1034 – 3816 mg/kg. Lead is found

in the range of 8.04 – 28.66 mg/kg.

8.3 Anticipated Environmental impacts and mitigation measures

8.3.1 Water Requirement, Waste Water Generation and Treatment:

Existing:

Total water consumption is 4.8 KL/day met through M/s. Sachin Infra Management Ltd.

Total wastewater generation is 1.4 KL/day (industrial) which sent to existing Effluent



Treatment Plant (ETP) follows existing distillation column and distilled water is reused in

to the process. Domestic wastewater (0.3 KL/day) is disposed by septic tank & soak pit.


Total water requirement will be 73.0 KL/Day also to be met through M/s. Sachin Infra

Management Ltd. Total 25.0 KL/Day (20.0 KL/Day Industrial + 5.0 KL/Day domestic) of

effluent shall be generated; out of which 20.0 KL/Day will be treated in ETP and finally

Distillate water is reused in to Process & Distillation Residue shall be sent to Common

Incinerator. Domestic wastewater will be disposed by septic tank & soak pit.

8.3.2 Air Pollution Source and Control Management:

Existing:

The source of Flue Gas emission is from the stacks attached to Steam Boiler (1 No),

Thermo pack (1 No) and D.G. Sets (2 Nos.). Natural Gas is used as a fuel in boiler and

thermo pack, adequate stacks height is provided to prevent air pollution. As LDO / HSD

are used as a fuel in D.G. Sets, adequate stack height is provided.


The source of Flue Gas emission is from the stacks attached to Steam Boiler (2 Nos.),

Thermo pack (1 No) and D.G. Sets (2 Nos.) and additional vent attached reaction vessel.

Existing adequate system are continued for existing facilities to prevent air pollution.

Natural Gas is used as a fuel in additional steam boiler, adequate stacks height shall be

provided to prevent air pollution. Two stage scrubber will be attached vent to prevent

air pollution.

8.3.3 Hazardous Waste:


Eleven Categories of Hazardous/Solid Wastes shall be generated from this Unit.

Cat. of

waste

Type of solid

waste Source Generated Quantity Treatment



Existing Proposed

Total


MT/Month

4.5

MT/Month



TSDF

20.3 Distillation

residue

(Process

Waste)

From

Process

5.16

MT/Month

12

MT/Month


treatment in common


processing

5.1 Used Oil From

plant &

machineri

es

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month



recycler

33.1 Discarded

Containers

From raw

material

packaging

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month



storage area /


for re-processing

A10 Liquor

Ammonia

Scrubber -- 0.08

MT/Month



end user

29.6 HCL (32%) Process 0.6

MT/Month

0.6

MT/Month




33.1 Contaminated

Inner Bag /

Outer Bag or

Liners

From raw

material

packaging

50

MT/Month

50

MT/Month



storage area /


for re-processing

20.2 Recovered

Solvent / Mix

Solvent /

Spent Solvent

From

Process

810

MT/Month

810

MT/Month


Treatment / Sold as

Product

Spent Solvent

(Toluene)

From

process *

Nil 258.5

MT/Month




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 4 - Hydroxyl Cumerine, 1-(2-hydroxy ethyl)

pyrrolidine, 1-(2-Chloro Phenyl)piperazine, 1-Phenyl Piperazine, 1-Benzyl – 4 – Piperidone,

3-methoxy propiophinone, 2-Piperidone(2-PD), 1-methyl-4-piperidone and 1- Hydroxy

Benzotriazole.

Cat. of

waste


Generated Quantity

Treatment

Existing Proposed

Total

Spent Solvent

(Methanol)

From process * Nil

61.10

MT/Month






Product


Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine, 1-Formyl Piperazine, 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal and 1-

Hydroxy Benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(Piperazine)

From process * Nil




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 1-Benzyl Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine , 1-Formyl Piperazine

and 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(MDC)

From process

*

Nil

8.70

MT/Month




Product


Spent Solvent

(THF)

From process

*

Nil 2.32

MT/Month




Product


B2040 Inorganic Salt From Process -- 2.3

MT/Month



at TSDF Site

--

Recovered Piperazine From Process -- 0.625

MT/Month



process

28.3

Spent Carbon

From Process

--

0.023

MT/Month



at TSDF Site or co-

processing in cement

industries

B2040

Sodium Sulphate From Process -- 1.4

MT/Month



at TSDF Site

28.2

Spent Catalyst From Process -- 1.0

MT/Month


Transortation and sent to

supplier for regenerator

8.3.4 Power & Fuel Requirements:

Fuel:

Existing

Natural Gas – 400 m3/Day

LDO/HSD - 17 Lit/Hr



Additional Proposed


LDO/HSD - 23 Lit/Hr

Total


LDO/HSD - 31 Lit/Hr

Energy:

500 KVA from DGVCL

DG set - 250 KVA (In case of Emergency only)

8.4 Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental

Component

Parameters Frequency

AAQM at plant site As prescribed by GPCB

including PM2.5, PM10, SO2,

NOx, HCl, NH3, HC & VOCs

Once in a month by NABL/MoEF

Approved Lab

Stack emission

monitoring of emissions

sources


GPCB in stack


Approved Lab

Fugitive emissions/ work

place monitoring within

the plant side

VOC Once in a week

Analysis of treated

effluent


GPCB

Once a day by Company,


Approved Lab

Ground water quality Colour, pH, TDS, TSS,

Sulphates, Chlorides, BOD3,

COD, oil and grease, etc.

Once a Season by NABL/MoEF

Approved Lab

Ambient Noise at plant

site

Once In a Month



8.5 Additional Studies

Storage details of Hazardous Chemicals

Sr.

No.

Raw Materials Storage

Capacity

Type of

Storage &

MOC

Tank Size Type of Hazard

1. Sulfuric acid - 98% 10 KL MS Tank 10 KL X 1 Nos. Corrosive

2. HCL 25 KL MS Tank 25 KL x 1 Nos. Corrosive

3. Caustic Lye 10 KL MS Tank 10 KL X 1 Nos. Corrosive

4. Toluene 20 KL Tank 10 KL X 2 Nos. Flammable

5. Methanol 20 KL Tank 10 KL X 2 Nos. Flammable

6. MDC 10 KL Tank 10 KL X 1 Nos. Irritative/Toxic

7. DMF 2 KL Drum -- Flammable

8. 2-Chloro Ethanol 3 KL Drum -- Flammable

9. Tetra Hydro Furan 2KL Drum -- Flammable

10. Ethyl Acrylate 2KL Drum -- Flammable

11 Formaldehyde 2 KL Drum -- Flammable



8.6 Environment Management Plan

ENVIRONMENT

ISSUE/COMPONENT

REMEDIAL MEASURES

Hazardous waste generation

& disposal

Proper collection, Safe Handling, Storage within premises

and disposal of waste at approved TSDF, incineration

facility, re-cyclers, re-processors.

Effluent generation and

treatment

Adequate Effluent treatment plant will be provided for

treatment of wastewater generated after proposed

expansion and it will be reused (Zero Liquid Discharge

Unit).

Emission from stack Adequate pollution control system will be provided for

control of gaseous emission.

• Adequate stack height for better dispersion of

pollutants

• Use Natural Gas as a fuel in steam boiler and THF

• Two Stage Scrubber at Process Vents

Noise Acoustic enclosure on D.G. sets, engineering control at

high noise level areas like compressors etc, wherever

feasible, proper oiling, lubrication and maintenance of

equipment, development of greenbelt around plant

boundary and inside plant

Greenbelt Adequate area will be developed as greenbelt.

Rainwater harvesting Rainwater harvesting is not recommended for this project

considering the products.

Information and awareness

about hazardous chemicals

plant

Awareness and information are provided within 5 km of

the study area about the hazardous situations.

Preparedness to handle

onsite & offsite emergency

Onsite & Offsite Emergency Management Plan are

prepared

Monitoring of Environmental

parameters

Regular monitoring of various environmental parameters

is carried out to check the effectiveness of the control

system.

8.6.1 Green Belt:

Company has developed an effective green belt within the factory and on periphery of

the factory. Total Plot Area is 7241.68 m2, out of which 792.04 m

2 is Green Belt Area. In

addition to this, majority of the vacant land shall be planted with trees, shrubs and

grasses.



8.7 Capital and recurring cost earmarked for environmental protection measures:


system and environmental monitoring equipments will be Rs. 1.0 .Crore

8.8 Conclusion

The EIA study of M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has been carried out with respect to

the TORs awarded by SEAC, Gandhinagar. All the impacts likely to have an effect on the

environment have been identified and efficient/adequate mitigation measures have

been proposed for the same.

Considering the probability of likely impacts, M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has

planned adequate mitigation measures and EMP. Further, M/s. Rhythm Chemicals Pvt.

Ltd. shall also undertake CSR activities which shall have beneficial impacts on the socio-

economic environment. Measures like energy conservation and greenbelt development

are also noteworthy.

Due to coming up of project many changes are expected to occur in the socio –

economic setup of the surrounding region. General trend of socio – economic

environment due to the project industry is that it increases the population density

within the area and in a few of the surrounding villages.

It can be concluded that the proposed expansion project is beneficial in the interest of

common man, the society, the state and as the country as a whole. The benefits can be

summarized as below:

� Due to coming up of pharmaceutical Intermediates plant, Country will save

valuable foreign exchange as import of these products will be reduced by

corresponding amount and also export the products to earn foreign exchange.

� Their products are having demand in Europion and USA Market. So they will

export 90% of production.

� These product are intermediates of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients which is

useful to human health.



� There should be positive impact on the socio-economic condition of the area in

terms of direct and indirect employment due to the proposed expansion project.

All the relevant safety norms with latest technology have been incorporated in the

proposed project. Hazards and associated risks, safety and security provision associated

with the project activities appear to be acceptable.

Hence the project in totality may be considered environmentally safe.

M/S. AQUA – AIR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

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DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

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Environmental Engineering Consultants & Engineers

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COMPANY PROFILE

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is a Surat based company; one of the leading and

multidiscipline Environmental Engineering Consulting & Engineering firms of Gujarat.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was founded by Mr. Jayeshkumar S. Patel & Mrs. Archana J.

Patel on May 7, 2008 and Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was registered under the

companies Act on May 7, 2008.

Office having 3756 Sq. Ft. of area covering EC/EIA Department, R & D Centre (Environmental

Laboratory), Consent (NOC/CC&A) Department, ETP/Civil Department and Account Department,

Library, Conference room and Administration Department, etc. with experienced and qualified staff to

render services in the field of Environmental Management of various types of industries.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has a well-established track record in monitoring legislation

and developing and implementing strategies for organizations that enable them to manage the impact

of environmental issues on their business.

The company has built a reputation for delivering innovative and practical solutions to environment

related business issues. These solutions help our clients to achieve successful business outcomes and

make sustainable environment serving improvements within their business operations.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation

by NABL, New Delhi for the Competence Testing & Calibration Laboratories on June 24, 2008 and

submitted the application (Version No. 10) to NABL, New Delhi for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 registration on

October 7, 2008. After final assessment and Non-Conformances resolved and corrective actions taken

against the Non-Conformances, Laboratory Department - Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

was accredited with the certification of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 on October 19, 2010. Present certification

of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is valid up to January 5, 2018.




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Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for ISO 9001:2008 registration for

Quality Management System on December 1, 2009 and submitted the application for ISO 9001:2008

registration on March 4, 2010. After final assessment, Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was

certified from ANAB by M/s. Intertek System Certification on May 4, 2010. Present certificate of ISO

9001:2008 is valid up to September 14, 2018.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. started the process for “EIA Consultant Organization”

accreditation under National Accreditation Board for Education And Training (NABET)/Quality Council

of India (QCI), New Delhi on January 7, 2010 and submitted the application (Rev. 06) for “EIA

Consultant Organization” accreditation under NABET, New Delhi on April 8, 2010. Office assessment

was done by external NABET/QCI auditors [Dr. L. Ramakrishnan & Mr. A. K. Gupta (B.Sc. Mechanical

Engg.)] on Feb. 3 & 4, 2011. NABET/QCI closed the application of Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers

Pvt. Ltd. on March 15, 2011. Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. filed SCA in Hon’ble High Court

of Gujarat against MoEF, QCI & NABET, New Delhi on April 13, 2012. Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat

issued stay order against operation of all OMs (related to NABET/QCI Scheme) of MoEF, New Delhi for

the company on Jan. 24, 2013. MoEFCC, New Delhi published Notification regarding mandatory

implementation accreditation scheme of NABET/QCI on March 3, 2016. Aqua-Air Environmental

Engineers P. Ltd. along with 11 EIA Consultants of Gujarat filed SCA No. 5312of 2016 in Hon'ble High

Court of Gujarat. Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat gave Stay Order on Apr. 5, 2016 against

implementation of Notification dated March 3, 2016 of MoEFCC, New Delhi till further orders.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. received the Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark,

Section 23 (2), Rule 62 (1) from Trade Marks Registry, Govt. of India on January 18, 2011.

The company’s work is spread all over Gujarat in India & Oman. Company have already prepared 183

Form-1, 160 EIA & EMP reports, 142 Risk Assessment & DMP reports, conducted 73 Public Hearings

and obtained 172 Environmental Clearances so far that includes Water related Projects / Pesticide

Industry Projects / Textile Industry Projects / Sugar Industry Projects / Chemical Industries / Specialty

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Cement Plants / Thermal Power Plants / Mining Projects / Infrastructure Projects / Construction

Projects / Distilleries / Petrochemical Industry Projects/ SEZ Projects/ CRZ Projects, etc.

Company's NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory has conducted Environmental Monitoring & Analysis

with Environmental Institute and Gujarat Pollution Control Board in Industrial Estates of Ankleshwar,

Panoli & Jhagadia. Company is also doing Turnkey/Consulting Projects for M/s. BASF (Detail

Engineering for Effluent Treatment Plant) & M/s. Reva Proteins Ltd. (Design of Effluent Treatment

Plant, supply of mechanical items, Commissioning and operation of Effluent Treatment Plant).

2. ABOUT US

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has registered office in one of the top five fastest growing

cities of India – Surat. We are one of the most trusted and reliable environmental and engineering

consultancy service providers. With complete hold in the related domain and proficiency, we execute

our work all over Gujarat region.

In addition to engineering consultancy, we also execute turnkey projects for effluent treatment plants

at the client's site.

Aqua-Air Environmental Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is:

• One of the leading companies in the region providing high quality services in environmental

engineering to the best of client's satisfaction.

• Posses a well - developed design office with Computer Center and Laboratory -cum- R&D Center to

carry out designing and analysis in the field of environmental engineering.

• Recognized as Schedule-II Environmental Auditor under the Environment Audit Scheme proposed

by the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat.

• Listed with Gujarat Pollution Control Board as Consultants and proposing to get enlisted with GPCB

as Pollution Control Equipment Suppliers.

• Going to become a member of Consulting Engineers Association of India.

• Having well-developed library to render services in the field of environmental auditing, consulting,

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3. ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Registered under the companies Act on May 7, 2008.

2. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on Dec. 24,

2008.

3. Certificate of ISO 9001:2008 received on May 4, 2010. Import Export Licence received from

Government of India on May 31, 2010.

4. Solvency Certificate of Rs. 1,40,00,000/- received from Bank of India, Gopipura branch, Surat on

Sept. 3, 2010.

5. Certificate of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

received on Oct. 15, 2010.

6. Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Section 23 (2), Rule 62 (1) from Trade Marks Registry,

Govt. of India on Jan. 18, 2011.

7. Certificate of Authorization as dealer in India received from Spectrum Technologies, Inc., USA

on May 1, 2011.

8. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on May 04,

2011.

9. Certificate of ISO 9001:2008 received on April 01, 2013. (Reassessment). And Certificate is valid

upto May 04, 2016.

10. Certificate of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

received on June 05, 2013. (Reassessment). And Certificate of NABL is valid upto June 04,2015

11. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule – II Environmental Auditor on January 4,

2014. (Reassessment). And Certificate of Gujarat Pollution Control Board Recognized Schedule –

II Environmental Auditor is valid upto January 17, 2017.

4. SERVICE PROVIDE

M/s. AQUA-AIR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD. offers following specialized services in

Environmental Engineering, Water Supply Engineering and Civil Engineering.

4.1 TURN KEY/BOOT/BOO PROJECTS

4.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Detailed design Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)




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Construction Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)

Fabrication Recycling Plants (RPs)

Piping Zero Discharge Plants (ZDPs)

Electrification Incineration System Plants (ISPs)

Supply Hazardous waste Storage areas (HWSAs)

Erection Secured/ Sanitary Landfill Facilities

Testing and Commissioning of Effluent

Treatment Plants (ETPs)

Bio–Medical Waste (BMW) Treatment Facilities on

a turnkey or BOOT/BOO basis.

Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)

4.1.2 CIVIL ENGINEERING

Construction of

Water Treatment Plan Elevated Service Reservoirs (ESRs)

Sewage Treatment plant Underground Reservoirs (UGRs)

Industrial Wastewater Treatment plant Sewage Pumping Stations, etc.

4.2 CONSULTING


1. Complete study of the Pollution Problem in industries from wastes generation to disposal and

providing necessary technical knowledge like–

How including design Zero Discharge Plants (ZDPs)

Basic engineering, detailed engineering Recycling plants (RPs) for reuse of water upto

maximum extent Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)

Tender preparation for Effluent Treatment

Plants (ETPs) for industrial wastewater

Incineration System Plants (ISPs) for various non-

biodegradable or toxic industrial wastes on

Consulting basis

Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for residential

wastewater

Design of Hazardous waste Storage area and

Consultancy Services for Secured/ Sanitary Landfill

Facilities

Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) for

more than two industries

Design and Consultancy Services for Bio – Medical

Waste Treatment Facilities.

2. Water Supply Distribution System

Analysis Tender preparation

Design

3. Laboratory Analysis of

Air Waste Water

Water Industrial Effluent

Sewage Industrial Sludge

4. Process Study

Reduce the pollution at source Reuse / Recycle effluent

5. Pollution Control Facility




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Performance study of existing Suggesting scheme for the optimization of the

facility

6. Environment Management

Environmental Clearance from Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIAs)

• MoEF • Short term (Rapid)

• New Delhi or DoEF • Long term (Comprehensive)

• Gandhinagar

Environmental statements Environmental Auditing

7. Statutory Requirements under Factory Act

Safety Audit HAZOP study

On-site / Off-site Emergency Plan

8. For Various Energy Conservation Schemes

Energy Audit Design

9. Environmental Management System

Preparing Adequacy Report Preparing Efficacy Report

10. Operation and Maintenance (O & M)

Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)

Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)

11. Air Monitoring

Ambient Air Stack

Vent

12. Design of Pollution Control Equipment

Cyclone Flash mixers

Scrubbers Reaction Vessels

Bag Filters, fume extraction systems Clariflocculators

Blowers Scrapper Mechanisms

Aerators Incinerators

Agitators Scrubbers, etc.

13. Pollution Control

Effluent Survey Feasibility Studies

Environmental review of Pollution control

equipment and systems

Laboratory bench scale Treatability studies

Pilot Plant studies etc.

14. Consulting Service

NOC Air Consent

Water Consent Hazardous Waste Authorization Application, etc.

15. As per requirements under Factory Act-1948 and Gujarat Factory Rules

Monitoring filling up Form-37




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Analysis of Work Area Environment

16. Technical Consultation & assistance to ensure and assure compete Environ-Legal compliance

Liaison with statutory bodies in order to get the

required permits

Clearance

Consents

4.3 EQUIPMENT MFG. /TRADING


1. Manufacture and supply of Pollution Control Equipment such as

Incinerators With scrubbers Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units

Autoclaves Cyclone

Hydro-claves Scrubbers

Fixed Aerators Bag Filters

Floating Aerators Oil Skimmers

Submersible Aerators (EOLO2) Deoiler Pipes

Submersible Mixers (RIO or BRIO) API separators

Cascade Aerators Vacuum Drum filters

Clarifier mechanisms Solid bowl centrifuges

Agitators Filter presses

Clariflocculator Belt filters

Clariflocculator mechanism Reaction vessels

Flash mixes Reverse Osmosis, etc.

Oil skimmers

LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE

NO.

TITLE

1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards

2 Damage risk criteria for hearing loss occupational safety & health administration (OSHA)

3 CPCB recommendations for community noise exposure

4 CPCB standards classification of inland surface water

5 Indian standards/specifications for drinking water

6 Indian standards for industrial and sewage effluents discharge

7 Copy of permission obtained from GIDC for additional water supply

8 EMS Adequacy Certificate

9 Membership of Common Environmental Infrastructure

10 Data on air emissions, wastewater generation and solid / hazardous waste generation and

management for the existing plant for last 3 years

11 MSDS

12 Do’s & Don’ts

13 Copies of Consent to Establish, Consent to Operate orders obtained in past along with point wise

compliance status of all the conditions stipulated therein

14 Copy of Hon ‘able High Court’s Stay Order & Extensions

ANNEXURE - 1

NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) (2009)

Sr.

No.

Pollutant Time

Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial

Residential,

Rural and

Other Area

Ecologically

Sensitive Area

(notified by

Central

Government)

Methods of

Measurement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

1 Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2), µg/m3

Annual*

24 Hours**

50

80

20

80

• Improved West and

Geake

• Ultraviolet

fluorescence

2 Nitrogen Dioxide

(NOx), µg/m3

Annual*

24 Hours**

40

80

30

80

• Modified Jacob &

Hochheiser (Na-

Aresenite)

• Chemiluminescence

3 Particular Matter

(size less than 10

µm) or PM10 µg/m3

Annual*

24 Hours**

60

100

60

100

• Gravimetric

• TOEM

• Beta attenuation

4 Particular Matter

(size less than 2.5

µm) or PM2.5 µg/m3

Annual*

24 Hours**

40

60

40

60

• Gravimetric

• TOEM

• Beta attenuation

5 Ozone (O2) µg/m3 8 Hours**

1 Hour**

100

180

100

180

• UV photometric


• Chemical Method

6 Lead (Pb) µg/m3 Annual*

24 Hours**

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

• AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

• ED-XRF using Teflon

filter

7 Carbon Monoxide

(CO) mg/m3

8 Hours**

1 Hour**

02

04

02

04

• Non Dispersive Infra

Red (NDIR)

Spectrology

8 Ammonia (NH3)

µg/m3

Annual*

24 Hours**

100

400

100

400


• Indophenol blue

method

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a

week 24 hours at uniform intervals

** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98%

of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed he limits but not on two consecutive days

of monitoring.

Note: Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of monitoring exceed the

limits specified above for the respective category, it shall be considered adequate reason to

institute regular or continuous monitoring and further investigation.

Sr.

No.

Pollutant Time

Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial

Residential,

Rural and

Other Area

Ecologically

Sensitive Area

(notified by

Central

Government)

Methods of

Measurement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

9 Benzene (C6H6)

µg/m3

Annual* 05 05 • Gas chromatography

based continuous

analyzer

• Absorption and

Desorption followed

by GC analysis

10 Benzo (a) Pyrene

(BaP) particulate

phase only, mg/m3

Annual* 01 01 • Solvent extraction

followed by HPCL/GC

analysis

11 Arsenic (AS),

mg/m3

Annual* 06 06 • AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

12 Nickel (Ni), mg/m3 Annual* 20 20 • AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

ANNEXURE - 2

________________________________________________________________________

DAMAGE RISK CRITERIA FOR HEARING LOSS

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY& HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

DURATION PER DAY

(HOURS)

NOISE LEVEL

(SLOW RESPONSE)

dB(A)

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1.5 102

1 105

0.5 110

0.25 or Less 115

ANNEXURE - 3

________________________________________________________________________

CPCB RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY NOISE EXPOSURE (1989)

CATEGORY

OF AREA

Leq (dBA)

(DAYTIME)

(06:00 TO 21:00 HRS)

Ldn (dBA)

(NIGHT TIME)

(21:00 TO 06:00 HRS)

Industrial Area 75 70

Commercial Area 65 55

Residential Area 55 45

Silence Zone 50 40

Note:

1. Day time shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

2. Night time shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

3. Silence zone is an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational

institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as such by

competent authority.

4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above mentioned

categories by the competent authority.

*dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A

which is relatable to human hearing.

A "decibel" is a unit in which noise is measured.

"A", in dB(A) Leq, denotes the frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and

corresponds to frequency response characteristics of the human ear.

Leq: It is energy mean of the noise level, over a specified period.

ANNEXURE - 4 __________________________________________________________________________________________

CLASSIFICATION OF INLAND SURFACE WATER (CPCB STANDARDS)

SR

NO.

CHARACTERISTICS A@ B@ C@ D@ E@

1 Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L), Min

6 5 4 4 -

2 Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (mg/L), Min

2 3 3 - -

3 Total Coliform

Organisms,

MPN/100 ml, Max.

50 500 5000 - -

4 Total Dissolved Solids

(mg/L), Max

500 - 1500 - 2100

5 Chlorides (as Cl-), mg/L,

Max.

250 - 600 - 600

6 Colour,

Hazen units, Max

10 300 300 - -

7 Sodium absorption

ratio, Max

- - - - 26

8 Boron (as B), mg/L, Max - - - - 2

9 Sulphates (as SO4-2

),

mg/L, Max.

400 - 400 - 1000

10 Nitrates (as NO3-), mg/L,

Max

20 - 50 - -

11 Free Ammonia

(as N), mg/L, Max

- - - 1.2 -

12 Conductivity at 25°C,

micromhos/cm, Max

- - - 1.0 2.25

13 pH value

6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 6.0-8.0

14. Arsenic (as As), mg/L,

Max

0.05 0.2 0.2 - -

15 Iron (as Fe), mg/L, Max 0.3 - 50 - -

16 Fluorides (as F), mg/L,

Max

1.5 1.5 1.5 - -

17 Lead (as Pb), mg/L,

Max

0.1 - 0.1 - -

18 Copper (as Cu), mg/L,

Max

1.5 - 1.5 - -

19 Zinc (as Zn), mg/L,

Max

15 - 15 - -

*: If the Coliform count is found to be more than the prescribed tolerance limits, the criteria

for coliforms shall be satisfied if not more than 20 percent of samples show more than the

tolerance limits specified, and not more than 5 percent of samples show values more than 4

times the tolerance limit. Further, the feacal coliform should not be more than 20 percent of

the coliform.

ANNEXURE - 5

___________________________________________________________________________

INDIAN STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS FOR DRIINKING WATER IS: 10500-1991

SR

NO.

SUBSTANCES OR

CHARCTER-

ISTICS

MAX

REQUIREME-

NT

(DESIRABLE

LIMIT)

UNDESIRABLE

EFFECTS OUT-SIDE

THE DESIRABLE

LIMIT

PERMISSIBLE

LIMIT IN

ABSENCE OF

ALTERNATE

SOURCE

METHOD

OF TEST

CI REF OF

IS: 3025

REMARKS

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

1 Colour, Hazen

unit

5 Above this,

consumer

acceptance

decreases

25 4 of 3025,

1983

Extended upto 25

only if toxic

substances are not

suspected in

absence of

alternate

Source.

2 Odour Unobjectionable - 5 of

3025,198

3

a. Test cold and

when heated

b. Test at several

dilutions

3 Taste Agreeable - - Test to be

conducted only

after safety has

been established

4 Turbidity, NTU 5 Above this,

consumer

acceptance

decreases

10 8 Test to be

conducted only

after safety has

been established

5 pH Value 6.5-8.5 Beyond this range

the water will affect

the mucous

membrane and/or

water supply

system

No relaxation 8 -

6 Total Hardness

mg/L (as CaCO3)

300 Encrustation on

water supply

structure and

adverse effects on

domestic use

600 - -

7 Iron (as Fe), mg/L 0.3 Beyond this limit,,

taste/appearance

are affected has

adverse effect on

domestic uses and

water supply

structures &

promotes iron

bacteria

1.0 32 of

3025,

1964

-

8 Chlorides

(as Cl-) mg/L

250 Beyond this limit

taste, corrosion and

palatability are

affected

1000 32 of

3025

-

9 Residual free

chlorine, mg/L

0.2 - - 26 of

3025,

1986

To be applicable

only when water is

chlorinated tested

at consumer end,

when protection

against viral

infection is required

it should be min 0.5

mg/L

ANNEXURE – 5 (Contd.)

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

10 Dissolved Solids,

mg/L

500 Beyond this

palatability

decrease and may

cause

gastrointestinal

irritation

2000 16 of

3025

11 Calcium (as Ca)

mg/L

75 - 200 40 of

3025,

1984

12 Copper (as Cu),

mg/L

0.05 Astringent, taste

discoloration of

pipes, fittings and

utensils will be

caused beyond this

1.5 36 of

3025,

1964

13 Manganese (as

Mn), mg/L

0.1 Astringent, taste

discoloration of

pipes, fittings and

utensils will be

caused beyond this

0.3 35 of

3025,196

4

14 Sulphate (as SO4-

2), mg/L

200 Beyond this causes

gastrointestinal

irritation when

magnesium or

sodium are present

400 24 of

3025,

1986

May be

extended upto

400 provided

(as Mg) does

not exceed 30

mg/l

15 Nitrate (as NO3-),

mg/L

45 Beyond this

methaemoglo-

binemia

100 - -

16 Fluoride (as F-),

mg/L

1.0 Fluoride may be

kept as low as

possible. High

fluoride may cause

fluorosis

1. 5 23 of

3025,

1964

-

17 Phenolic

substances mg/L

(as C6H5OH)

0.001 Beyond this, it may

cause objectionable

taste and odour

0.002 54 of

3025

18 Mercury (as Hg),

mg/L

0.01 Beyond this, the

water becomes

toxic

No relaxation See note

mercury

ion

analyzer

To be tested

when pollution

is suspected

19 Cadmium (as Cd),

mg/L

0.01 Beyond this the

water becomes

toxic


mercury

ion

analyser

To be tested

when pollution

is suspected

20 Selenium (as Se)

mg/L


water becomes

toxic

No relaxation 28 of

3025,

1964

To be tested

when pollution

is suspected

21 Arsenic (As),

mg/L


water becomes

toxic

No relaxation 37 of

3025,

1988

To be tested

when pollution

is suspected

22 Cyanide (CN-),

mg/L


water becomes

toxic

No relaxation 27 of

3025,

1986

To be tested

when pollution

is suspected

23 Lead (Pb), mg/L 0.05 Beyond this the

water becomes

toxic


86

To be tested

when pollution

plumb

solvency is

suspected


24 Zinc (as Zn), mg/L 5 Beyond this limit it

can cause

astringent taste and

an opalescence in

water

15 39 of

3025,196

4

To be

tested

when

pollution

is

suspected

25 Anionic

detergents mg/L

(as MBAS)

0.2 Beyond this limit

undesirable taste

and odour after

Chlorination takes

place

1.0 Methylen

e blue

extraction

method

To be

tested

when

pollution

is

suspected

26 Chromium (as

Cr+6

), mg/L

0.01 May be

carcinogenic above

this limit

0.05 28 0f

3025

To be

tested

when

pollution

is

suspected

27 Polynuclear

aromatic

hydrocarbons,

mg/L

- May be

carcinogenic

- 28 of

3025,196

4

To be

tested

when

pollution

is

suspected

28 Mineral Oil, mg/L 0.01 Beyond this limit

undesirable taste

and odour after

Chlorination takes

place

0.03 Gas

chromato

graphic

method

To be

tested

when

pollution

is

suspected

29 Pesticides

mg/L

Absent Toxic 0.001 58 of

3025,

1964

-

30 Radioactive

materials

a. Alpha emitters

Bq/L

b. Beta emitters

pci/L

-

-

-

-

0.1

1.0

-

-

-

-

31 Alkalinity (as

CaCO3), mg/L

200 Beyond this limit

taste becomes

unpleasant

600 13 of

3025,196

4

-

32 Aluminum (as Al),

mg/L

0.03 Cumulative effect is

reported to cause

dementia

0.2 31 0f

3025,196

4

-

33 Boron (as B),

mg/L

1 - 5 29 of

3025,196

4

-

Note: Atomic absorption spectrophotometric method may be used.

ANNEXURE - 6

________________________________________________________________________

INDIAN STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND SEWAGE EFFLUENTS DISCHARGE IS: 2490-1982

SR

NO.

PARAMETERS INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT

INTO INLAND

SURFACE

WATER

ON LAND FOR

IRRIGATION

INTO

MARINE

COASTAL

AREA

INTO PUBLIC

SEWERS

1 Colour / odour - - - -

2 Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

100 200 100(for

Process

Waste)

600

3 Particle Size

Suspended Solids

Shall pass

850 micron IS

sieve

- Floatable

Solids Max 3

mm

Settable

Solids

Max 850

micron

-

4 Dissolved Solids

(Inorganic),

mg/L

2100 2100 - 2100

5 pH Value 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0

6 Temperature °C Shall not

exceed 40 in

any section

of the stream

within 15

mts. down

stream from

the effluent

outlet

- 45 at the

point of

discharge

-

7 Oil & Grease, mg/L,

Max.

10 10 20 20

8 Total Residual

Chlorine, mg/L, Max

1 - 1 -

9 Ammonical

Nitrogen (as N) mg/L

max

50 - 50 50

10 Total Kjeldahl

Nitrogen (as N), mg/L,

Max

100 - 100 -

11 Free Ammonia (as

NH3) mg/L, Max.

5 - 5 -

12 Biochemical Oxygen

Demand,

5 Days at 20 ° C

30 100 100 350

13 Chemical Oxygen

Demand, mg/L, Max.

250 - 250 -

14 Arsenic (as As), mg/L,

Max.

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2


15 Mercury (as Hg)

mg/L

0.01 - 0.01 0.01

16 Lead (as Pb), mg/L,

Max

0.1 - 1.0 1.0

17 Cadmium (as Cd),

mg/L, Max

2 - 2 1

18 Hexavalent Chromium

(As Cr+6

), mg/L, Max.

0.1 - 1 2

19 Total Chromium (as

Cr) mg/L, Max

2 - 2 2

20 Copper (as Cu), mg/L,

Max

3 - 3 3

21 Zinc (as Zn), mg/L,

Max.

5 - 15 15

22 Selenium (as Se),

mg/L, Max

0.05 - 0.05 0.05

23 Nickel (as Ni), mg/L,

Max

3 - 5 3

24 Boron (as B), mg/L,

Max

2 2 - 2

25 Percent Sodium, Max - 60 60 -

26 Residual Sodium

Carbonate, mg/L,

Max

- 50 - -

27 Cyanide (as CN-),

mg/L, Max

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

28 Chloride (as Cl-), mg/L,

Max

1000 600 - 1000

29 Fluoride (as F-) mg/L,

Max

2 - 15 15

30 Dissolved Phosphate

(as P), mg/L, Max

5 - - -

31 Sulphate (as SO4-2

)

mg/L, Max

1000 1000 - 1000

32 Sulphide (as S-2

) mg/l,

Max

2 - 5 -

33 Phenolic Compounds

(as C6H5OH) Max

1 - 5 6

34 Radioactive materials

a.) Alpha emitters

µc/mL, Max

b.) Beta emitters

µc/mL, Max

10-7

10-6

10-8

10-7

10-7

10-6

10-7

10-6

35 Manganese (as Mn),

mg/L

2 2 - 2

36 Iron (as Fe), mg/L 3 3 - 3

37 Vanadium (as V), mg/L 0.2 - 0.2 0.2

38 Nitrate Nitrogen, mg/L 18 20 - 0.2

ANNEXURE – 7

COPY OF PERMISSION OBTAINED FROM GIDC FOR ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY

ANNEXURE – 8

EMS ADEQUACY CERTIFICATE

3.



Liners





7. 2,4-thiazolidinedione NIL 0.55 MT/Month

8. 1-(2-Hydroxy ethyl) pyrolidine NIL 0.5 MT/Month



1 - methyl Piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month



1-(2-Chloro Phenyl)piperazine NIL 0.5 MT/Month


11. 1-Benzyl-4-piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

12. 3-methoxy propiophinone NIL 0.5 MT/Month

13. 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal NIL 0.5 MT/Month

14. 1-(4-Rphenyl)-2-piperidone NIL 0.5 MT/Month



17. 1-methyl-4-piperidone NIL 9 MT/Month

As per the directions of Hon’ble High Court in Environmental Audit Scheme and based on

site visit & literature survey, we certify that the Environmental Management System

proposed by this industry for the products and capacity as stated above is adequate and

efficacious to achieve the quality of effluents (Air + Wastewater + Solid and hazardous

waste) as specified/required for Consents/Notifications by GPCB, Gandhinagar for following

quantity of effluents.

C). Details of Water pollution and pollution control measures.

Total water consumption is 4.8 KL/day met through Sachin Infra Management Ltd. Total

wastewater generation is 1.4 KL/day (industrial) whish sent to existing Effluent

Treatment Plant (ETP) follows existing distillation column and distilled water is reused in

to the process. Domestic wastewater (0.3 KL/day) is disposed by septic tank & soak pit.


Total water requirement will be 73.0 KL/Day also to be met through Sachin Infra

Management Ltd. Total 25.0 KL/Day (20.0 KL/Day Industrial + 5.0 KL/Day domestic) of

effluent shall be generated; out of which 20.0 KL/Day will be treated in ETP and finally

Distillate water is reused in to Process & Distillation Residue shall be sent to Common

Incinerator. Domestic wastewater will be disposed by septic tank & soak pit.

DETAILS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (PROPOSED TOTAL)

The Effluent generated from the Process, Boiler, Cooling, Washing and scrubber shall be

collected in to Collection Tank. The effluent first give pH correction and than feed in to

steam stripper (solvent stripper) to recover the solvents present in effluent. Then

phenton treatment shall be given followed by neutralization.

18. 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole NIL 9 MT/Month

Total 900 MT/MONTH 1336.1 MT/Month

Details of Phenton Treatment

Effluent from Phenton treatment shall be collected in collection-cum-reaction tank.

Here, first effluent pH shall be adjusted to 2 - 4 by addition of Acid. After adjustment of

acidic pH effluent shall be subjected to Phanton treatment by addition of first FeSO4 as

catalyst. Then H2O2 solution shall be added for destruction of phenolic compound. This

reaction takes about 6 - 8 hrs. For thorough mixing, air shall be provided through twin

lobe air blower. After reaction shall be complete treated effluent shall be neutralized by

addition of lime powder / soda ash. Neutral effluent shall be then pumped to through

filter press for removal for sludge. Clear filtrate from filter press shall be given SBT

Treatment

The dewatered sludge is collected and packed in HDPE/plastic bags and stored in a

proper sludge storage area

Details of SBT:

In coming pH is in the range of 7.0 – 8.0 and has to be adjusted with lime treatment (if

need) before taking to the filter. Catalytic Advance Oxygen System is given as

pretreatment. The process is a batch processes in which wastewater is pumped and

applied onto the top surface of the Bioreactor as shown in Figure. The design has

suitable provision for manual removal of suspended solids from the bio-filter surface.

Distribution of wastewater over the media is achieved via pumping, piping and

distribution arrangements. Separate distribution lines are provided for raw

wastewater as well as recycle water. There are two modes of suspended solids handing.

In one types, suspended solids can be applied on the surface directly and can be

scrapped out manually may be once in a month. The top 2 inch layer can be replaced

with the additive material which is easily available in the local open market. The

suspended solids are filtered out which includes additives that combine with organic of

waste to produce manure. In the second mode, solids can be retained in the settling

tank and then can be removed mechanically. Water first percolates through the

bioreactor media which in houses cultured media in 40-60 min and gets collected into

the collection tank. It can then be pumped on to the media again (recycling) in

order to

achieve maximum solid liquid contact. The recirculation mode is provided for further

polishing of the effluent. Dissolved organic and inorganic are oxidized and the water is

purified further.

Project Summary:

Capacity 40 cum/d

Recovery More than 97% (>38.5 cum/d)

Organic load 200 kg/d

COD load 0.8 T/d

Suspended

Solid load 12.0 kg/d

Typical Flow 6.5- 7.5 cum/h

Area approx.250 m2

Output

water

Quality

This water can be used cooling

make up & Process.

Estimate for 20 m3/d Effluent recycling facility:

SN Item

I CIVIL

Note: Effluent after pH correction & Suspended Solids/Primary sludge removal will be made

available to Raw Water Tank

1.1 Equalization Tank: (2.5 x5 x 2.5) m MOC: RCC

1.2




1.3

Bioreactor I: (13Mx10 M)x 2.7M h

Bioreactor II: (5Mx10 M)x 2.7M h

Bioreactor III: (5Mx10M)x 2.7M h MOC: Existing RCC structure

1.4 Pump room: 10 sqm

1.5 Foundation work wherever applicable

II MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

2.1 P1, P2: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization Tank to AOS

system: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.2 P3, P4: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization Tank to BR1: 2

Nos (1w + 1s)

2.3 P5, P6: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from Equalization CT1 to BR2: 2

Nos (1w + 1s)

2.4 P7, P8: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 12 M head submersible; to lift water from CT2 to BR3: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.5 P9, P10: Flow 6.0-7.0 cum/h; 15 M head submersible; Recycle pump cum Discharge: to lift water

from CT3 to BR3: 2 Nos (1w + 1s)

2.6 Distribution system grid: PVC header & laterals. Oil & Grease trap, level sensor, other accessories

2.7 Bar Screen

2.8 Control Panel for 11 pumps

2.9 4 core cable (200m)

2.10 Level sensor & control, indicators & alarms

III CATALYTIC AOS SYSTEM

3.1 AOS system for effluent treatment: with oxygen generator, closed loop chiller

3.2 AOS contactor system

3.3 Catalytic system

IV BIOREACTOR MEDIA: SUPPLY & LAYING

4.1 Under drain: 10 to 40 mm

Approx. 250 cum

4.2 Additive: Approx. 45 cum

4.3 Jute layer: in 3 layers (800 sqm)

4.4 Plantation work

4.5 Special Media

VI TECHNOLOGY

6.1 Technology IP

6.2 Submission of Drawings

6.4 Overall supervision of the project

VII ANNUAL

Operation & Maintenance (for 1 yr: : Assumption 365 days/yr)

7.1 Power

7.2 Staff

7.3 Additives

7.4 Repair& replacement

7.5 O&M supervision

7.6 Analysis

FLOW DIAGRAM OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT

SCHEMATIC OF BIOREACTOR : 3 D MODEL

After SBT Treatment, the effluent shall be feed in to R. O. Plant. From R. O. Plant,

the R. O. Permeat Water shall be use for utilities and R. O. Reject Water shall be

subjected to existing Distillation Colum.

The technical specification of ETP shall be as under …

Technical Specification of ETP:

ETP Flow Rate: 20 KL/Day

Sr.

No. Name of Equipment

Nos of

Unit Specification

1. Collection Tank 1 Size : 3.5 m x3.5 m x 2.5 m

Capacity : 30 KL



2. Dosing Tank 4 Size : 1.0 dia x 1.27 length

Capacity : 1.0 KL

MOC : HDPE

3. Neutralization tank

cum Equalization Tank

2 Size : 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0(Each)

Capacity : 18 KL(Each)


Retention Time : 36 Hrs (Total)

4. Settling Tank / Primary

Lamella)


Capacity : 15.0 KL

MOC : MS


5. Reactor 1 (For Phenton

Reaction)


Capacity : 12.0 KL

MOC : Heavy Duty HDPE

6 Primary Setting Tank 1 Size : 2.6 dia x 3.0 length

Capacity : 15.0 KL

MOC : MS


D) Details of air pollution control measures:

DETAILS OF STACK

FLUE GAS EMISSION

STACK


STACK HEIGHT &

DIAMETER

FUEL

CONSUMPTION APCM

A. EXISTING

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 1 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

2. Thermopack

Cap. 400 U

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

3. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 85 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

8 Liters/Hr



height is provided.

4. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 100 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

9 Liters/Hr



height is provided.

B. ADDITIONAL

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 2 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

600 m3/Day




provided

STACK


STACK HEIGHT &

DIAMETER

FUEL

CONSUMPTION APCM

2 D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 250 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

23 Liters/Hr




provided.

C. PROPOSED TOTAL

1. Steam Boiler

Cap. 1 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

2. Steam Boiler

Cap. 2 MT/Hr

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

600 m3/Day




provided

3. Thermo pack

Cap. 400 U

Height - 11 Meter

Dia.- 60 cm

Natural Gas

200 m3/Day



height is provided

4. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 85 KVA

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

8 Liters/Hr



height is provided.

5. D. G. Set –

Stand By

Cap. : 250 KVA *

Height – 10

Meters

LDO / HSD

23 Liters/Hr




provided.

* Note: Industry has proposed to remove the existing D. G. Set having capacity of 100

KVA and will install new D. G. Set having capacity of 250 KVA.

Details of Scrubber (Ventury, Packed Bad, Two Stage)

Industry will provide a Two stage Alkali & Acid Scrubber for the scrubbing of process

fumes generated during various operations. Major pollutants generated during this

operation will be HCl & NH3 Gases. The flow diagram of this sysetm is as under.

The detailed specification of the equipment is as under:

Duty : To scrub gaseous pollutants generated from the process

Type : Packed Bed Type Scrubber

Dimensions : (Both Stage)

Diameter : 400 mm


Total Height : 4000 mm

Water Distributor : Pipe type

Droplet Separator : Impingement type

MOC : HDPE

Duty : To scrub Ammonia gas

Type : Vertical cylindrical single stage packed bed tower

Process Conditions:

Gas Inlet to Lower Section:

Flow : 50 Kg/hr


Pressure : Slightly under suction

Composition : NH3, Water vapour and Air

Liquid Inlet:

Fluid : Water of Acidic pH with dilute acid

Flow : 10 m3/hr


Dimensions :

Diameter : 400 mm


Packing : 38.5 mm Pall rings

MOC : MS

E) HAZARDOUS WASTE:

DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ITS MODE OF DISPOSAL

Cat. of

waste Type of solid waste Source

Generated Quantity

Treatment

Existing Proposed

Total


MT/Month

4.5

MT/Month



TSDF

20.3 Distillation residue

(Process Waste)

From

Process

5.16

MT/Month

12

MT/Month


treatment in common


processing

5.1 Used Oil From

plant &

machineri

es

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month

84 Liters/

Month

i. e.

0.07

MT/Month



recycler

33.1 Discarded Containers From raw

material

packaging

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month

450

MT/Month

i. e.

45,00,000

Nos/Month



storage area

A10 Liquor Ammonia Scrubber -- 0.08

MT/Month



end user

29.6 HCL (32%) Process 0.6

MT/Month

0.6

MT/Month




33.1 Contaminated Inner

Bag / Outer Bag or

Liners

From raw

material

packaging

50

MT/Month

50

MT/Month



storage area

20.2 Recovered Solvent /

Mix Solvent / Spent

Solvent

From

Process

810

MT/Month

810

MT/Month


Treatment / Sold as

Product

pent Solvent

(Toluene)

From

process *

Nil 258.5

MT/Month




Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 4 - Hydroxyl Cumerine, 1-(2-hydroxy ethyl) pyrrolidine, 1-(2-

Chloro Phenyl)piperazine, 1-Phenyl Piperazine, 1-Benzyl – 4 – Piperidone, 3-methoxy

propiophinone, 2-Piperidone(2-PD), 1-methyl-4-piperidone and 1- Hydroxy Benzotriazole.

Cat. of

waste


Generated Quantity

Treatment

Existing Proposed

Total

Spent Solvent

(Methanol)

From process * Nil

61.10

MT/Month



Distillation / Sold as a

By Product


Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine, 1-Formyl Piperazine, 4-chloro butyraldehyde dimethyl acetal

and 1- Hydroxy Benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(Piperazine)

From process * Nil




By Product

* Generated from manufacturing of 1-Benzyl Piperzaine, 1 - methyl Piperazine , 1-Formyl

Piperazine and 1-Hydroxy benzotriazole.

Spent Solvent

(MDC)

From process

*

Nil

8.70

MT/Month




By Product


Spent Solvent

(THF)

From process

*

Nil 2.32

MT/Month




By Product


ANNEXURE – 9

MEMBERSHIP OF COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE

ANNEXURE – 10

DATA ON AIR EMISSIONS, WASTEWATER GENERATION AND SOLID / HAZARDOUS WASTE

GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE EXISTING PLANT

ANNEXURE – 11

MSDS

Formaldehyde, solution, flammable

• Methyl aldehyde

• Methanal

• Formaldehyde, solutions (Formalin)

• Formaldehyde, solutions (Formalin) (corrosive)

Formula HCHO (CH2O)

Structure

Description Solids containing varying amounts of formaldehyde, probably as

paraformaldehyde.

Uses Bactericide, fungicide, chemical sysnthesis

Registry Numbers and Inventories.

CAS 50-00-0

EC

(EINECS/ELINCS) 200-001-8

EC Index Number 605-001-00-5

EC Class Carcinogenic Category 3; Toxic; Corrosive; Sensitising

EC Risk Phrase R:23/24/25-34-40-43

EC Safety Phrase S:26-36/37-45-51

ENCS (MITI) 2-482

RTECS LP8925000

RTECS class Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide (A); Tumorigen (C); Mutagen

(M); Reproductive Effector (T); Human Data (P); Primary Irritant (S)

RCRA U122

UN (DOT) 1198, 2209

Merck 13,4259

Beilstein ref. 4-01-00-03017

Listed on the Toxic Substancs Control Act (TSCA).

Listed on Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

Listed on Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).

Properties.

Formula mass 30.03

Melting point, °C -92.2

Boiling point, °C -19.5

Vapor pressure, mmHg 94

Vapor density (air=1) 1.067 to 1.075 for gas state

Critical temperature 137.2-141.2 °C

Critical pressure 6.784-6.637 MPa

Density 1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Solubility in water Miscible

Refractive index 1.38 (20 °C)

Partition coefficient, pKow

0.35

Heat of vaporization 5,917.9 gcal/gmole

Heat of combustion -136.42 kg cal/g mole at 25°C (gas)

Odor threshold 0.5 To 1.0 ppm

Hazards and Protection.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or

cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and

untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect

containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical

contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained

individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling

should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Small spills/leaks

Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Keep material

out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as

necessary. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Land

spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid

material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane,

or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or

commercial sorbents. Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill

control booms to limit spill travel. Remove trapped material with

suction hoses.

Stability

Stable - solutions can explode when temperature is elevated. In the

region of 180 C the reaction with nitrogen dioxide becomes explosive.

vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors, or in sewers. Runoff to

sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

Incompatibilities

May react violently with strong oxidizing agents (hydrogen peroxide,

performic acid, perchloric acid in the presence of aniline, potassium

permanganate, nitromethane) May react with bases (sodium hydroxide,

potassium hydroxide, ammonia), and with nitrogen dioxide (explosive

reaction around 180°C) May react with hydrochloric acid to form

highly toxic bis(chloromethyl) ether Can react with air to give first

peroxo acids, and ultimately formic acid Incompatible with liquid

oxygen.

Other hazards Corrosive to steel and to copper and its alloys.

Fire.

Flash Point,°C -53

Autoignition, °C 430

Upper exp. limit, % 73

Lower exp. limit, % 7

Fire fighting

Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

(Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Use dry

chemical, dry sand, or carbon dioxide. Keep run-off water out of

sewers and water sources.

Fire potential

Moderately flammable. Combustion with moderate heating. May be

ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Flammable vapors may spread

away from spill.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to

source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air.

They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas

(sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors,

outdoors or in sewers.

Combustion products Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

NFPA Health 3

Flammability 2

Reactivity 0

Special -

Health.

Exposure limit(s)

NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.016 ppm C 0.1 ppm [15-minute] See

Appendix A

OSHA PEL: [1910.1048] TWA 0.75 ppm ST 2 ppm

IDLH Ca [20 ppm]

Exposure effects

Shock may develop with severe exposures. Rapid breathing may

develop in patients with metabolic acidosis. Reduction in body

temperature may be seen. Lethargy and coma may occur

following large ingestions or marked inhalation exposure.

Formaldehyde has not been shown definitely to be teratogenic in

animals.

Ingestion

Nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain may occur

following ingestion. Corrosive gastritis, hematemesis, and edema

and ulceration of the esophagus may occur. Strictures and

perforation are possible delayed complications.

Inhalation Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause toxic

effects.

Skin Allergic dermatitis and rash may occur.

First aid

Ingestion

Ipecac induced vomiting is not recommended because of the

potential for cardiovascular instability. Dilution: following

ingestion and/or prior to gastric evacuation, immediately dilute

with 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 ml) of milk or water (not to

exceed 15 ml/kg in a child).

Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is

not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area

thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the

area if irritation or pain persists.

Transport.

UN number 1198, 2209

Response guide 132

Hazard class 3.2

Packing Group III

USCG CHRIS Code FMS

USCG

Compatatibility

Group

19 Aldehydes

Hydrochloric acid

• Muriatic acid

Formula HCl (Cl(2)H)

Structure

Description An aqueous solution of HCl. Colorless liquid with a pungent odor.

Uses

In the production of chlorides, refining ore in the production of tin and

tantalum, for the neutralization of basic systems, as laboratory reagent,

hydrolyzing of starch and proteins in the preparation of various food

products, pickling and cleaning of metal products, as catalyst and solvent in

organic synthesis, for oil- and gas-well treatment, in removing scale from

boilers and heat-exchange equipment, pharmaceutic aid (acidifier).


CAS 7647-01-0

EC

(EINECS/ELINCS) 231-595-7


EC Class Toxic; Corrosive

EC Risk Phrase R:34-37

EC Safety Phrase S:26-45

ENCS (MITI) 1-215

RTECS MW4025000

RTECS class Tumorigen (C); Mutagen (M); Reproductive Effector (T); Human

Data (P); Primary Irritant (S)

UN (DOT) 1789

Merck 13,4801




Properties.

Formula mass 36.46


Boiling point, °C -85.06

Vapor pressure, mmHg 88 torr (-115.5 °C)

Vapor density (air=1) 1.25

Critical temperature 51.4

Critical pressure 81.6 atm

Density 1.18 g/cm3


Viscosity 0.311 cp (-100 °C)

Heat of fusion 1.98 kJ/mol

Heat of vaporization 178 btu/lb

Odor threshold 7.0 mg/m3


Storage Keep away from oxidizing agents, particularly nitric acid and chlorates.

Safeguard containers against mechanical injury.

Handling

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since

emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid),

all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.

Emergency eyewash fountains and safety showers should be available

in the immediate vicinity of potential exposure. Do not puncture or

incinerate containers.

Protection Wear appropriate chemical protective clothing.

Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.

Small spills/leaks

Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Attempt to stop leak if

without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down

vapors. Neutralize spilled material with crushed limestone, soda ash, or

lime. Do not use water on material itself. Vapor knockdown water is

corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment. Land spill: Dig

a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material.

Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or

foamed concrete.

Stability Stable - contact with common metals produces hydrogen which may

form explosive mixtures with air.

Incompatibilities

Reacts rapidly and exothermically with bases of all kinds. Reacts

exothermically with carbonates (and hydrogen carbonates to generate

carbon dioxide Reacts with sulfides, carbides, borides, phosphides,

many metals (including aluminum, zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, tin

and all of the alkali metals) to generate flammable hydrogen gas Reacts

violently with acetic anhydride, 2-aminoethanol, ammonium

hydroxide, calcium phosphide, chlorosulfonic acid, 1,1-

difluoroethylene, ethylenediamine, ethyleneimine, oleum, perchloric

acid, b-propiolactone, propylene oxide, silver perchlorate/carbon

tetrachloride mixture, sodium hydroxide, uranium(IV) phosphide, vinyl

acetate, calcium carbide, rubidium carbide, cesium acetylide, rubidium

acetylide, magnesium boride, mercury(II) sulfate.

Decomposition When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of hydrogen

chloride.

Other hazards Corrodes many metals. Iron and aluminum are attacked readily.

Fire.

Flash Point,°C 11

Fire fighting

Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

(Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Cool all

affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water

from as far a distance as possible. Use water spray to knock-down

vapors.

Fire potential May burn but does not ignite readily.

Hazards

Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread

along ground. Some of these materials may react violently with

water. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders

may rocket.

Combustion products Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may

decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

NFPA Health 3

Flammability 0

Reactivity 1

Special -

Health.

Exposure limit(s)

TLV: 5 ppm; 7.5 mg/m3 (ceiling values) (ACGIH 1992-1993).

OSHA PEL: C 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)

NIOSH REL: C 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)

NIOSH IDLH: 50 ppm

Exposure effects Shock, rapid breathing and pulse, circulatory collapse and other

changes to pulse, blood pressure, and respirations may occur.

Fetotoxicity, developmental abnormalities, and possible

resistance to hydrogen chloride by inhalation during pregnancy

have been noted.

Ingestion Gastritis, burns, gastric hemorrhage, dilation, edema, necrosis,

and strictures may occur.

Inhalation

Changes in breathing pattern, irritation, changes in pulmonary

function, corrosion and edema of the respiratory tract, chronic

bronchitis and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema have been

observed.

Skin Burns, ulceration, scarring, blanching, and irritation may occur.

First aid

Ingestion Have person drink water or milk; do NOT induce vomiting.

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air; keep him warm and quiet and get

medical attention immediately; start artificial respiration if

breathing stops.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected

skin.

Transport.

UN number 1789

Response guide 157

Hazard class 8

Packing Group II; III

USCG CHRIS Code HDC

USCG

Compatatibility

Group

1 Non-oxidizing

mineral acids

MSDS Number: S4034 * * * * * Effective Date: 07/07/04 * * * * * Supercedes: 05/11/04

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Caustic soda; lye; sodium hydroxide solid; sodium hydrate

CAS No.: 1310-73-2

Molecular Weight: 40.00

Chemical Formula: NaOH

Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 3717, 3718, 3721, 3722, 3723, 3728, 3734, 3736, 5045, 5565

Mallinckrodt: 7001, 7680, 7708, 7712, 7772, 7798

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous

--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 99 - 100% Yes

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview --------------------------

POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL

IF INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. REACTS WITH

WATER, ACIDS AND OTHER MATERIALS.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)

Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Poison)

Flammability Rating: 0 - None

Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate

Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD;

PROPER GLOVES

Storage Color Code: White Stripe (Store Separately)

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Potential Health Effects ----------------------------------

Inhalation: Severe irritant. Effects from inhalation of dust or mist vary from mild irritation to serious

damage of the upper respiratory tract, depending on severity of exposure. Symptoms may

include sneezing, sore throat or runny nose. Severe pneumonitis may occur.

Ingestion: Corrosive! Swallowing may cause severe burns of mouth, throat, and stomach. Severe

scarring of tissue and death may result. Symptoms may include bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea,

fall in blood pressure. Damage may appears days after exposure.

Skin Contact: Corrosive! Contact with skin can cause irritation or severe burns and scarring with greater

exposures.

Eye Contact: Corrosive! Causes irritation of eyes, and with greater exposures it can cause burns that may

result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness.

Chronic Exposure: Prolonged contact with dilute solutions or dust has a destructive effect upon tissue.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function

may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen. Call a physician.

Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of water or milk if available. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing

contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper

eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

Note to Physician: Perform endoscopy in all cases of suspected sodium hydroxide ingestion. In cases of severe

esophageal corrosion, the use of therapeutic doses of steroids should be considered. General

supportive measures with continual monitoring of gas exchange, acid-base balance,

electrolytes, and fluid intake are also required.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. Hot or molten material can react violently with water.

Can react with certain metals, such as aluminum, to generate flammable hydrogen gas.

Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Adding water to caustic solution

generates large amounts of heat.

Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained

breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive

pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of

spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick

up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not

generate dust. Do not flush caustic residues to the sewer. Residues from spills can be diluted

with water, neutralized with dilute acid such as acetic, hydrochloric or sulfuric. Absorb

neutralized caustic residue on clay, vermiculite or other inert substance and package in a

suitable container for disposal.

US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in

excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National

Response Center is (800) 424-8802.

7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry,

ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities. Always add the

caustic to water while stirring; never the reverse. Containers of this material may be

hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings

and precautions listed for the product. Do not store with aluminum or magnesium. Do not

mix with acids or organic materials.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):

2 mg/m3 Ceiling

- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):

2 mg/m3 Ceiling

Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below

the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can

control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the

general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of

Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece

particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times the

exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory

agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face piece particulate respirator

(NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum

use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier,

whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present,

use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are

not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-

purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as

appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain

eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: White, deliquescent pellets or flakes.

Odor: Odorless.

Solubility: 111 g/100 g of water.

Specific Gravity: 2.13

pH: 13 - 14 (0.5% soln.)

% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0

Boiling Point: 1390C (2534F)

Melting Point: 318C (604F)

Vapor Density (Air=1): > 1.0

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Negligible.

Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Very hygroscopic. Can slowly pick up

moisture from air and react with carbon dioxide from air to form sodium carbonate.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sodium oxide. Decomposition by reaction with certain metals releases flammable and

explosive hydrogen gas.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Sodium hydroxide in contact with acids and organic halogen compounds, especially

trichloroethylene, may causes violent reactions. Contact with nitromethane and other similar

nitro compounds causes formation of shock-sensitive salts. Contact with metals such as

aluminum, magnesium, tin, and zinc cause formation of flammable hydrogen gas. Sodium

hydroxide, even in fairly dilute solution, reacts readily with various sugars to produce carbon

monoxide. Precautions should be taken including monitoring the tank atmosphere for carbon

monoxide to ensure safety of personnel before vessel entry.

Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, dusting and incompatibles.

11. Toxicological Information

Irritation data: skin, rabbit: 500 mg/24H severe; eye rabbit: 50 ug/24H severe; investigated as

a mutagen. --------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------

---NTP Carcinogen---

Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category

------------------------------------ ----- ----------- -------------

Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) No No None

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: No information found.

Environmental Toxicity: No information found.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste

and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product

may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ

from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance

with federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Domestic (Land, D.O.T.) -----------------------

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Hazard Class: 8

UN/NA: UN1823

Packing Group: II

Information reported for product/size: 300LB

International (Water, I.M.O.) -----------------------------

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Hazard Class: 8

UN/NA: UN1823

Packing Group: II


15. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1

Label Hazard Warning: POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF

INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. REACTS WITH WATER,

ACIDS AND OTHER MATERIALS.

Label Precautions: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Do not breathe dust.

Keep container closed.

Use only with adequate ventilation.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

Label First Aid: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give

anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or

skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and

shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give

artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In all cases get medical attention

immediately.

Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.

Revision Information: MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 3.

Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety

Phone Number: (314) 654-1600 (U.S.A.)

MSDS Number: S8234 * * * * * Effective Date: 11/04/04 * * * * * Supercedes: 02/18/02

SULFURIC ACID, 52 - 100 %


Synonyms: Oil of vitriol; Babcock acid; sulphuric acid

CAS No.: 7664-93-9


Chemical Formula: H2SO4 in H2O

Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 5030, 5137, 5374, 5802, 5815, 5858, 5859, 5868, 5889, 5897, 5961, 5971, 5997,

6902, 9671, 9673, 9674, 9675, 9676, 9679, 9680, 9681, 9682, 9684, 9687, 9691, 9693, 9694

Mallinckrodt: 21201, 2468, 2876, 2878, 2900, 2904, 3780, 4222, 5524, 5557, H644, H850,

H976, H996, V651, XL003



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Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 52 - 100% Yes

Water 7732-18-5 0 - 48% No


Emergency Overview --------------------------

POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS

TO ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR CONTACTED

WITH SKIN. HARMFUL IF INHALED. AFFECTS TEETH. WATER REACTIVE.

CANCER HAZARD. STRONG INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING

SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and

level of exposure.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)


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Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Poison)

Flammability Rating: 0 - None

Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate

Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD;

PROPER GLOVES

Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)

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Potential Health Effects ----------------------------------

Inhalation: Inhalation produces damaging effects on the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat, and labored breathing. May cause

lung edema, a medical emergency.

Ingestion: Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach, leading to

death. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Circulatory collapse with clammy skin,

weak and rapid pulse, shallow respirations, and scanty urine may follow ingestion or skin

contact. Circulatory shock is often the immediate cause of death.

Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur. Circulatory collapse with

clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, shallow respirations, and scanty urine may follow skin

contact or ingestion. Circulatory shock is often the immediate cause of death.

Eye Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns. Can cause

blindness.

Chronic Exposure: Long-term exposure to mist or vapors may cause damage to teeth. Chronic exposure to mists

containing sulfuric acid is a cancer hazard.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function

may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.


Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen. Call a physician immediately.

Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by

mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while

removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Excess acid on skin

can be neutralized with a 2% solution of bicarbonate of soda. Call a physician immediately.

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting

lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician immediately.


Fire: Concentrated material is a strong dehydrating agent. Reacts with organic materials and may

cause ignition of finely divided materials on contact.

Explosion: Contact with most metals causes formation of flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Do not use water on material. However, water spray

may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.

Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained

breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive

pressure mode. Structural firefighter's protective clothing is ineffective for fires involving this

material. Stay away from sealed containers.


Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in

Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.

Contain and recover liquid when possible. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime),

then absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical

waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer!

US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in

excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National

Response Center is (800) 424-8802.

J. T. Baker NEUTRASORB® or TEAM® 'Low Na+' acid neutralizers are recommended for

spills of this product.


Store in a cool, dry, ventilated storage area with acid resistant floors and good drainage.

Protect from physical damage. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat, water, and

incompatible materials. Do not wash out container and use it for other purposes. When

diluting, always add the acid to water; never add water to the acid. When opening metal

containers, use non-sparking tools because of the possibility of hydrogen gas being present.

Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues

(vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.


Airborne Exposure Limits: For Sulfuric Acid:

- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -

1 mg/m3 (TWA)

- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) -

1 mg/m3(TWA), 3 mg/m3 (STEL), A2 - suspected human carcinogen for sulfuric acid

contained in strong inorganic acid mists.

Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below

the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can

control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the

general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of

Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a full facepiece

respirator with an acid gas cartridge and particulate filter (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be

worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the

appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g.

lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P particulate

filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-

facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do

not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Where respirators are required, you

must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the OSHA respirator

standard. These include training, fit testing, medical approval, cleaning, maintenance,

cartridge change schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for details.

Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as


Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain

eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.


Appearance: Clear oily liquid.

Odor: Odorless.

Solubility: Miscible with water, liberates much heat.

Specific Gravity: 1.84 (98%), 1.40 (50%), 1.07 (10%)

pH: 1 N solution (ca. 5% w/w) = 0.3; 0.1 N solution (ca. 0.5% w/w) = 1.2; 0.01 N solution (ca.

0.05% w/w) = 2.1.

% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): No information found.

Boiling Point: ca. 290C (ca. 554F) (decomposes at 340C)

Melting Point: 3C (100%), -32C (93%), -38C (78%), -64C (65%).

Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.4

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1 @ 145.8C (295F)

Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.


Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Concentrated solutions react violently

with water, spattering and liberating heat.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Toxic fumes of oxides of sulfur when heated to decomposition. Will react with water or

steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon

dioxide gas, and with cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and

hydrogen sulfide respectively.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Water, potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, sodium, lithium,

bases, organic material, halogens, metal acetylides, oxides and hydrides, metals (yields

hydrogen gas), strong oxidizing and reducing agents and many other reactive substances.

Conditions to Avoid: Heat, moisture, incompatibles.


Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 510 mg/m3/2H; standard Draize, eye rabbit,

250 ug (severe); investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.

Carcinogenicity: Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified

"strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid" as a known human carcinogen, (IARC

category 1). This classification applies only to mists containing sulfuric acid and not to

sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions. --------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------



------------------------------------ ----- ----------- -------------

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) No No None

Water (7732-18-5) No No None


Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When released into the

air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet

deposition. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to

a moderate extent by dry deposition.

Environmental Toxicity: LC50 Flounder 100 to 330 mg/l/48 hr aerated water/Conditions of bioassay not specified;

LC50 Shrimp 80 to 90 mg/l/48 hr aerated water /Conditions of bioassay not specified; LC50

Prawn 42.5 ppm/48 hr salt water /Conditions of bioassay not specified.

This material may be toxic to aquatic life.


Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste

and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility.

Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.

State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of

container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.


Domestic (Land, D.O.T.) -----------------------

Proper Shipping Name: SULFURIC ACID (WITH MORE THAN 51% ACID)

Hazard Class: 8

UN/NA: UN1830

Packing Group: II


International (Water, I.M.O.) -----------------------------

Proper Shipping Name: SULFURIC ACID (WITH MORE THAN 51% ACID)

Hazard Class: 8

UN/NA: UN1830

Packing Group: II


15. Regulatory Information

--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------

Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia

----------------------------------------------- ---- --- ----- ---------

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes

Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes


--Canada--

Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.

----------------------------------------------- ----- --- ---- -----

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) Yes Yes No Yes

Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes

--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------

-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------

Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.

----------------------------------------- --- ----- ---- --------------

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) 1000 1000 Yes No

Water (7732-18-5) No No No No


-RCRA- -TSCA-

Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)

----------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) 1000 No No

Water (7732-18-5) No No No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: Yes

SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No

Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Liquid)

Australian Hazchem Code: 2P

Poison Schedule: None allocated.

WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products

Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.


NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2 Other: Water reactive

Label Hazard Warning: POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO

ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR CONTACTED WITH

SKIN. HARMFUL IF INHALED. AFFECTS TEETH. WATER REACTIVE. CANCER

HAZARD. STRONG INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID CAN

CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Label Precautions: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Do not breathe mist.




Do not contact with water.

Label First Aid: In all cases call a physician immediately. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin

with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Wash clothing before re-use. Excess acid on skin can be neutralized with a 2% bicarbonate of

soda solution. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If

not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.


Revision Information: MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 3.

Disclaimer: ***************************************************************************

*********************

Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but

makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is

intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a

properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must

exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular

purpose. MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR

WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH

HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.

ACCORDINGLY, MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS

INFORMATION. ***************************************************************************

*********************

Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety

Phone Number: (314) 654-1600 (U.S.A.)

ACETONE


Synonyms: Dimethylketone; 2-propanone; dimethylketal

CAS No.: 67-64-1


Chemical Formula: (CH3)2CO

Product Codes:

J.T. Baker: 5008, 5018, 5356, 5580, 9001, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9009, 9010,

9015, 9024, 9036, 9125, 9254, 9271, A134, V655

Mallinckrodt: 0018, 2432, 2435, 2437, 2438, 2440, 2443, 2445, 2850, H451, H580, H981



--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------

Acetone 67-64-1 99 - 100% Yes


Emergency Overview

--------------------------

DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.

HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY

TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)


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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate

Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable)

Reactivity Rating: 0 - None

Contact Rating: 3 - Severe

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS

B EXTINGUISHER

Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)

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Potential Health Effects

----------------------------------

Inhalation:

Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. May cause coughing, dizziness, dullness, and

headache. Higher concentrations can produce central nervous system depression, narcosis, and

unconsciousness.

Ingestion:

Swallowing small amounts is not likely to produce harmful effects. Ingestion of larger amounts may

produce abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung

damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms are expected to parallel inhalation.

Skin Contact:

Irritating due to defatting action on skin. Causes redness, pain, drying and cracking of the skin.

Eye Contact:

Vapors are irritating to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe irritation, with stinging, tearing, redness

and pain.

Chronic Exposure:

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may produce severe irritation or dermatitis.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

Use of alcoholic beverages enhances toxic effects. Exposure may increase the toxic potential of

chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as chloroform, trichloroethane.


Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Get medical attention.

Ingestion:

Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE. If vomiting

occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Skin Contact:

Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing

and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids

occasionally. Get medical attention.


Fire:

Flash point: -20C (-4F) CC

Autoignition temperature: 465C (869F)

Flammable limits in air % by volume:

lel: 2.5; uel: 12.8

Extremely Flammable Liquid and Vapor! Vapor may cause flash fire.

Explosion:

Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Vapors can

flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause

fire. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. This material may produce a floating fire hazard.

Sensitive to static discharge.

Fire Extinguishing Media:

Dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. Water spray may be used to

keep fire exposed containers cool, dilute spills to nonflammable mixtures, protect personnel

attempting to stop leak and disperse vapors.

Special Information:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing

apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.


Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective

equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected

personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and

equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g.,

vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible

materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray

to disperse the vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away from

exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in

excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response

Center is (800) 424-8802.

J. T. Baker SOLUSORB® solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of this product.


Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area

where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from

incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks.

Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment,

including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty

since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for

the product.


Airborne Exposure Limits:

Acetone:

-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):

1000 ppm (TWA)

-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):

500 ppm (TWA), 750 ppm (STEL) A4 - not classifiable as a human carcinogen

Ventilation System:

A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the

Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the

emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.

Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,

most recent edition, for details.

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):

If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face organic vapor

respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration

specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face

piece organic vapor respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use

concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is

lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece

positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect

workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

Skin Protection:

Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as


Eye Protection:

Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash

fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.


Appearance:

Clear, colorless, volatile liquid.

Odor:

Fragrant, mint-like

Solubility:

Miscible in all proportions in water.

Specific Gravity:

0.79 @ 20C/4C

pH:

No information found.

% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):

100

Boiling Point:

56.5C (133F) @ 760 mm Hg

Melting Point:

-95C (-139F)

Vapor Density (Air=1):

2.0

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):

400 @ 39.5C (104F)

Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):

ca. 7.7


Stability:

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.


Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Incompatibilities:

Concentrated nitric and sulfuric acid mixtures, oxidizing materials, chloroform, alkalis, chlorine

compounds, acids, potassium t-butoxide.

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.


Oral rat LD50: 5800 mg/kg; Inhalation rat LC50: 50,100mg/m3; Irritation eye rabbit, Standard Draize,

20 mg severe; investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.

--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------



------------------------------------ ----- ----------- -------------

Acetone (67-64-1) No No None


Environmental Fate:

When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into the

soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material is

expected to quickly evaporate. When released into water, this material is expected to readily

biodegrade. When released to water, this material is expected to quickly evaporate. This material

has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of less than 3.0. This material is not expected to

significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded

by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this

material may be moderately degraded by photolysis. When released into the air, this material is

expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by wet deposition.

Environmental Toxicity:

This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100

mg/l.


Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent

to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or

contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal

regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents

in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.


Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)

-----------------------

Proper Shipping Name: ACETONE

Hazard Class: 3

UN/NA: UN1090

Packing Group: II

Information reported for product/size: 188L

International (Water, I.M.O.)

-----------------------------

Proper Shipping Name: ACETONE

Hazard Class: 3

UN/NA: UN1090

Packing Group: II

Information reported for product/size: 188L




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Acetone (67-64-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes


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Acetone (67-64-1) Yes Yes No Yes


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Acetone (67-64-1) No No Yes No


-RCRA- -TSCA-


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Acetone (67-64-1) 5000 U002 No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): Yes CDTA: Yes

SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No

Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)

Australian Hazchem Code: 2[Y]E

Poison Schedule: None allocated.

WHMIS:

This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations

(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.



Label Hazard Warning:

DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL

IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Label Precautions:

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.




Avoid breathing vapor.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

Label First Aid:

Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE. If vomiting

occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. Call a physician immediately. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,

give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush

eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases, get medical attention.

Product Use:

Laboratory Reagent.

TOLUENE


Synonyms: Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane

CAS No.: 108-88-3


Chemical Formula: C6H5-CH3

Product Codes:

J.T. Baker: 5375, 5812, 9336, 9351, 9364, 9456, 9457, 9459, 9460, 9462, 9466, 9472, 9476

Mallinckrodt: 4483, 8092, 8604, 8608, 8610, 8611, V560



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Toluene 108-88-3 100% Yes


Emergency Overview

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POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED

THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER,

KIDNEYS, BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES

AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)


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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)

Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable)

Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight

Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS

B EXTINGUISHER

Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)

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Potential Health Effects

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Inhalation:

Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of overexposure may

include fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Peculiar skin sensations (e. g. pins

and needles) or numbness may be produced. Very high concentrations may cause unconsciousness

and death.

Ingestion:

Swallowing may cause abdominal spasms and other symptoms that parallel over-exposure from

inhalation. Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.

Skin Contact:

Causes irritation. May be absorbed through skin.

Eye Contact:

Causes severe eye irritation with redness and pain.

Chronic Exposure:

Reports of chronic poisoning describe anemia, decreased blood cell count and bone marrow

hypoplasia. Liver and kidney damage may occur. Repeated or prolonged contact has a defatting

action, causing drying, redness, dermatitis. Exposure to toluene may affect the developing fetus.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired liver or kidney function may be more

susceptible to the effects of this substance. Alcoholic beverage consumption can enhance the toxic

effects of this substance.


Inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Ingestion:

Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. If vomiting

occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs.

Skin Contact:

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while

removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician

immediately.

Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids

occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.


Fire:

Flash point: 7C (45F) CC

Autoignition temperature: 422C (792F)

Flammable limits in air % by volume:

lel: 3.3; uel: 19

Flammable liquid and vapor!

Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant

ignition source and flash back.

Explosion:

Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Contact

with strong oxidizers may cause fire or explosion. Sensitive to static discharge.

Fire Extinguishing Media:

Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water may be used to flush spills away from exposures and to

dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures.

Special Information:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing

apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.


Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective

equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected

personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and

equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g.,

vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible

materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray

to disperse the vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away from

exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in

excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response

Center is (800) 424-8802.

J. T. Baker SOLUSORB® solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of this product.


Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area

where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from

incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks.

Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment,

including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty

since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for

the product.


Airborne Exposure Limits:

Toluene:

- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):

200 ppm (TWA); 300 ppm (acceptable ceiling conc.); 500 ppm (maximum conc.).

- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):

50 ppm (TWA) skin, A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen.

Ventilation System:

A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the

Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the

emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.

Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,

most recent edition, for details.

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):

If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face organic vapor

respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration

specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face

piece organic vapor respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use

concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is

lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece

positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect

workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

Skin Protection:

Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as


Eye Protection:

Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash

fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.


Appearance:

Clear, colorless liquid.

Odor:

Aromatic benzene-like.

Solubility:

0.05 gm/100gm water @ 20C (68F).

Specific Gravity:

0.86 @ 20C / 4 C

pH:

No information found.

% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):

100

Boiling Point:

111C (232F)

Melting Point:

-95C (-139F)

Vapor Density (Air=1):

3.14

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):

22 @ 20C (68F)

Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):

2.24


Stability:

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Containers may burst when heated.


Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Incompatibilities:

Heat, flame, strong oxidizers, nitric and sulfuric acids, chlorine, nitrogen tetraoxide; will attack some

forms of plastics, rubber, coatings.

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.


Toxicological Data:

Oral rat LD50: 636 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 14100 uL/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 49 gm/m3/4H;

Irritation data: skin rabbit, 500 mg, Moderate; eye rabbit, 2 mg/24H, Severe. Investigated as a

tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.

Reproductive Toxicity:

Has shown some evidence of reproductive effects in laboratory animals.

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Toluene (108-88-3) No No 3


Environmental Fate:

When released into the soil, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When released into

the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this

material may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into water, this material may

evaporate to a moderate extent. When released into water, this material may biodegrade to a

moderate extent. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by reaction

with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material is

expected to have a half-life of less than 1 day. This material is not expected to significantly

bioaccumulate. This material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of less than 3.0.

Bioconcentration factor = 13.2 (eels).

Environmental Toxicity:

This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are between 10

and 100 mg/l.


Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent

to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or

contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal

regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents

in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.


Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)

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Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE

Hazard Class: 3

UN/NA: UN1294

Packing Group: II


International (Water, I.M.O.)

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Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE

Hazard Class: 3

UN/NA: UN1294

Packing Group: II





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Toluene (108-88-3) Yes Yes Yes Yes


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Toluene (108-88-3) Yes Yes No Yes


-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------


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Toluene (108-88-3) No No Yes No


-RCRA- -TSCA-


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Toluene (108-88-3) 1000 U220 No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: Yes

SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No

Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Australian Hazchem Code: 3[Y]E

Poison Schedule: S6

WHMIS:

This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations

(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.



Label Hazard Warning:

POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED

THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS,

BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND

RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Label Precautions:

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.




Avoid breathing vapor.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

Label First Aid:

Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to

prevent aspiration into lungs. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial

respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin

with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash

clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician immediately.


Methyl alcohol

• Methanol

• Wood alcohol

• Columbian spirits

• Carbinol

Formula CH3OH (CH4O)

Structure

Description Colorless liquid, with a mild, characteristic alcohol odor, when pure.

Uses

Industrial solvent, raw material for formaldehyde, methyl esters, organic & inorg acids,

antifreeze, fuel, extractant for animal & vegetable oils, to denature ethanol, manufacture

pharmaceuticals, solvent in manufacture of streptomycin, vitamins, hormones, polymers,

plastics.


CAS 67-56-1

EC (EINECS/ELINCS) 200-659-6

EC Index Number 603-001-00-X

EC Class Highly flammable; Toxic

EC Risk Phrase R 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25

EC Safety Phrase S 7-16-36/37-45

ENCS (MITI) 2-201

RTECS PC1400000

RTECS class Drug (D); Mutagen (M); Reproductive Effector (T); Human Data (P); Primary Irritant

(S)

RCRA U154

UN (DOT) 1230

Merck 13,5984





Properties.

Formula mass 32.04

Melting point, °C -98

Boiling point, °C 64.6

Vapor pressure, mmHg 127 (25 °C)


Critical temperature 240.0 °C


Density 0.7918 g/cm3 (20 °C)


Viscosity 0.614 MPa sec

Surface tension 22.61 dynes/cm (at 20°C)


Partition coefficient, pKow -0.77

Heat of fusion 23.70 cal/g

Heat of vaporization 39.2 kj/mole

Heat of combustion -723 kj/mole

Odor threshold 2,000 ppm


Storage Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly

closed container. Flammables-area.

WHMIS

B2 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable liquid D1B - Poisonous and

infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Toxic D2A - Poisonous and

infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic D2B - Poisonous and infectious

material - Other effects - Toxic

Handling Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, vapor,

mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as

described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or

European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin

exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European

Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved

respirator when necessary.

Small spills/leaks Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical

waste container. Remove all sources of ignition.

Disposal code 1

Stability Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling

conditions.

Incompatibilities

Reducing agents, acid chlorides, active metals, alkali metals, liquid chlorine,

magnesium, sodium hypochlorite, potassium, chloroform, acids (mineral, oxidizing,

e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), oxidizing agents

(strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), acid

anhydrides, cyanuric chloride, diethyl zinc, perchloric acid, potassium-tert-butoxide.

Decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.

Other hazards Corrosive to lead and aluminum.

Fire.

Flash Point,°C 11



Lower exp. limit, % 7.3

Fire fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH

(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of

ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. To extinguish fire, use water fog,

dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular foam.

Fire potential

Quite flammable, combustion probable. Will burn, may be ignited by heat, sparks and

flames. Flammable vapor may spread away from spill. Container may explode in heat

of fire. Flashback upon vapor trail may occur.

Hazards Containers may explode.

Combustion products Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

NFPA Health 1

Flammability 3

Reactivity 0

Special -

Health.

Exposure limit(s)

OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3)

NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) ST 250 ppm (325 mg/m

3) skin

NIOSH IDLH: 6000 ppm

Exposure effects

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation

and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and

ingestion.

Ingestion

Cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Poison by ingestion. May cause respiratory failure. May cause vascular

collapse and damage. May cause kidney failure. Ingestion can cause blurred

vision, narrowing of the visual field, or blindness.

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause adverse central nervous

system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May

cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause

effects similar to those described for ingestion. Toxic if inhaled.

Skin May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

First aid

Ingestion If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical

aid immediately. Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac.

Inhalation

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air

immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen.

Skin Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15

minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Transport.

UN number 1230

Response guide 131

Hazard class 3

Packing Group II

USCG CHRIS Code MAL

USCG Compatatibility

Group 20 Alcohols, Glycols

Dichloromethane

• Methylene dichloride

• Methylene chloride

Formula CH2Cl2 (CH2Cl2)

Structure

Description Colorless liquid with a penetrating ether-like odor.

Uses Solvent, paint stripper, fumigant insecticide.


CAS 75-09-2



EC Class Carcinogenic Category 3

EC Risk Phrase R 40

EC Safety Phrase S 23.2-24/25-36/37

ENCS (MITI) 2-36

RTECS PA8050000

RTECS class Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide (A); Tumorigen (C); Drug (D); Mutagen (M);

Reproductive Effector (T); Human Data (P); Primary Irritant (S)

RCRA U080

UN (DOT) 1593

Merck 12,6140





Properties.

Formula mass 84.93

Melting point, °C -95




Critical temperature 237


Density 1.322 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Solubility in water 10-50 mg/ml

Viscosity 0.41 cp (25 °C)

Surface tension 27.36 dyne/cm (25 °C)


Partition coefficient, pKow 1.25

Heat of fusion 4.6 kJ/mol

Heat of vaporization 14.44 kJ/mol (40 °C)

Odor threshold 205-307 ppm


Storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store

in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store below

40C. Keep away from active metals.

WHMIS D1B - Poisonous and infectious material - immediate and serious effects - toxic D2A -

Poisonous and infectious material - other effects - very toxic D2B - Poisonous and

infectious material - Other effects - Toxic

Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before

reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Loosen closure cautiously before opening.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on

clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame.

Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not ingest or inhale.

Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as

described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or

European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin

exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI

Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever

workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical

waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to

waterways. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective

equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Disposal code 2

Stability

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling

conditions. May form explosive mixtures in atmospheres having high oxygen

content.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, liquid oxygen, nitric acid, potassium, lithium, sodium,

caustics, potassium-tert-butoxide, sodium potassium alloys, powdered aluminum,

Active metals (such as potassium and magnesium)., nitrogen tetroxide, N-methyl-N-

nitososurea + potassium hydroxide, powdered magnesium.

Decomposition Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and

gases, carbon dioxide.

Fire.

Flash Point,°C -4




Fire fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH

(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-

exposed containers cool. Vapors mixed with air in proper proportion will propagate a

flame. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect

in low or confined areas. Containers may explode when heated. Will form explosive

mixtures in atmospheres having high oxygen contents. Extinguishing media: For small

fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry

chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. Cool containers with

flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

Fire potential Nonflammable; but forms flammable vapor-air mixtures at > 212F.

Hazards Air/vapor mixtures may explode when ignited. Container may explode in heat of fire.

Combustion products Dissociation products generated in a fire may be irritating or toxic.

NFPA Health 2

Flammability 1

Reactivity 0

Special -

Health.

Exposure limit(s)

TLV: 50 ppm; 174 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993).

OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm ST 125 ppm

NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A

NIOSH IDLH: Potential occupational carcinogen 2300 ppm

Exposure effects

Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged or

repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause reproductive and

fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.

Chronic exposure may cause lung, liver, and pancreatic tumors. May cause

conjunctivitis and/or corneal burns.

Ingestion

Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May

cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement,

followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages

may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to

respiratory failure. May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation

Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects

characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes

respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration.

Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause blood changes.

Overexposure may cause an increase in carboxyhemoglobin levels in the

blood. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema.

Skin May be absorbed through the skin. Causes irritation with burning pain,

itching, and redness. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns.

First aid

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of

milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get

medical aid immediately.

Inhalation


immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DO NOT use mouth-to-

mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using

oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.

Skin

Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at

least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash

clothing before reuse.

Transport.

UN number 1593

Response guide 160

Hazard class 6.1

Packing Group III

USCG CHRIS Code DCM

USCG Compatatibility

Group

36 Halogenated

hydrocarbons

Isopropanol

• 2-Propanol

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Propan-2-ol

Formula CH3CH(OH)CH3 (C3H8O)

Structure

Description Colorless liquid with a sharp, musty odor of rubbing alcohol.

Uses Microbiocide, Solvent.


CAS 67-63-0



EC Class Highly flammable; Irritant; Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

EC Risk Phrase R 11-36-67

EC Safety Phrase S 7-16-24/25-26

ENCS (MITI) 2-207X

RTECS NT8050000

RTECS class Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide (A); Tumorigen (C); Drug (D); Mutagen (M);

Reproductive Effector (T); Human Data (P); Primary Irritant (S)

UN (DOT) 1219

Merck 13,5228





Properties.

Formula mass 60.10





Critical temperature 235


Density 0.786 g/cm3


Viscosity 2.08 cp (25 °C)

Surface tension 21.19 dyne/cm (25 °C)


Partition coefficient, pKow 0.05

Heat of fusion 21.37 cal/g

Heat of vaporization 28.27 kJ/mol (161 °C)

Heat of combustion -7942 cal/g

Odor threshold 90 mg/m3


Storage Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly

closed container.

WHMIS

B2 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable liquid D2A - Poisonous and

infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic D2B - Poisonous and infectious

material - Other effects - Toxic

Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well

ventilated area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Empty

containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Do not

get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld,

braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.

Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European

Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved

respirator when necessary.

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical

waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective

equipment. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for

disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.

Disposal code 1

Stability Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling

conditions. This material may be sensitive to peroxide formation.

Incompatibilities

Oxidizing agents, aldehydes, acetaldeyde, chlorine, ethylene oxide, acids and

isocyanates, hydrogen + palladium, nitroform, oleum, phosgene, potassium t-

butoxide, oxygen, trinitromethane, barium perchlorate, tetrafluoroborate, nitric acid,

halogen and halogen compounds, chromium trioxide, sodium dichromate + sulfuric

acid, aluminum, and aluminum triisopropoxide. It has also been reported to be

susceptible to autoxidation and should therRefer to therefore be considered

peroxidizable. NFPA manual for more specific information.

Decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Fire.

Flash Point,°C 12


Upper exp. limit, % 12.7


Fire fighting

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as

far a distance as possible. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Keep run-off water

out of sewers and water sources.

Fire potential HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition

and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and

collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard

indoors, outdoors or in sewers. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved

in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may

explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Combustion products Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

NFPA Health 1

Flammability 3

Reactivity 0

Special -

Health.

Exposure limit(s)

OSHA PEL: TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3)

NIOSH REL: TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) ST 500 ppm (1225 mg/m

3)

NIOSH IDLH: 2000 ppm LEL

Exposure effects Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May

cause allergic skin reaction in some individuals.

Ingestion

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May

cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression,

characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness,

and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and

possible death due to respiratory failure.

Inhalation

Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects

characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Inhalation

of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects.

Skin

May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident

upon re-exposure to this material. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may

cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May cause irritation with pain and

stinging, especially if the skin is abraded.

First aid

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give

anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.

Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac.

Inhalation


immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen.

Skin Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of

soap and water.

Transport.

UN number 1219

Material Safety Data Sheet

Ethyl acetate MSDS

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Ethyl acetate

Catalog Codes: SLE2452, SLE2317

CAS#: 141-78-6

Synonym: Ethyl Ester Acetic Ether

Chemical Formula: C4-H8-O2

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:

Name CAS # % by Weight

Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Ethyl acetate: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5620 mg/kg [Rat].

4100 mg/kg [Mouse]. 4935 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 45000 mg/m 3 hours

[Mouse]. 16000 ppm 6 hours [Rat].

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects:

Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact

(irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant).

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC

EFFECTS: Not available.

TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The

substance is toxic to mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract. The substance may be

toxic to blood, kidneys, liver, central nervous system (CNS).

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with

plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention

if irritation develops. Cold water may be used.

Serious Skin Contact: Not available.

Inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Inhalation:

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,

tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not

breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything

by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Flammable.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: 426.67°C (800°F)

Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: -4.4°C (24.1°F). (TAG) OPEN CUP: 7.2°C (45°F) (Cleveland).

Flammable Limits: LOWER: 2.2% UPPER: 9%

Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Slightly flammable to

flammable in presence of oxidizing materials, of acids, of alkalis. Non-flammable in presence

of shocks.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available. Slightly

explosive in presence of heat. Nonexplosive in presence of shocks.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:

Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water. SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:

Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. When heated to

decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:

The liquid produces a vapor that forms explosive mixtures with air at normal temperatures.

Explosive reaction with lithium tetrahydroaluminate.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill:

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an

appropriate waste disposal container.

Large Spill:

Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if

without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch

spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Be

careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the

MSDS and with local authorities.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions:

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing

material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective

clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested,

seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from

incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.

Storage:

Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of

ignition (spark or flame). Moisture sensitive.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne

concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash

stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.

Personal Protection:

Safety glasses. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or

equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing

apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing

might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this

product.

Exposure Limits:

TWA: 400 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 400 from ACGIH (TLV) [United

States] TWA: 1400 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States] TWA: 400 (ppm) from NIOSH

[United States] TWA: 400 (ppm) [Canada] TWA: 1440 (mg/m3) [Canada] TWA: 1400

(mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]3 Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure

limits.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance: Liquid.

Odor: Ethereal. Fruity. (Slight.)

Taste: Bittersweet, wine-like burning taste

Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mole

Color: Colorless.

pH (1% soln/water): Not available.

Boiling Point: 77°C (170.6°F)

Melting Point: -83°C (-117.4°F)

Critical Temperature: 250°C (482°F)

Specific Gravity: 0.902 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure: 12.4 kPa (@ 20°C)

Vapor Density: 3.04 (Air = 1)

Volatility: Not available.

Odor Threshold: 3.9 ppm

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in oil; log(oil/water) = 0.7

Ionicity (in Water): Not available.

Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, diethyl ether, acetone.

Solubility: Soluble in cold water, hot water, diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol, benzene.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

Conditions of Instability: Heat, ignition sources (flames, sparks, static), incompatible

materials

Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.

Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity:

Also incompatible with nitrates, chlorosulfonic acid, oleum, potassium-tert-butoxide, and

lithium tetrahydroaluminate. Moisture sensitive. On storage, it is slowly decomposed by

water.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.

Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals:

WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR

EXPOSURE. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 4100 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of the vapor

(LC50): 45000 mg/m3 3 hours [Mouse].

Chronic Effects on Humans:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. Causes

damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract. May cause

damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, central nervous

system (CNS).

Other Toxic Effects on Humans:


(irritant, permeator).

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: LD50 [Rabbit] - Route: skin; Dose >20,000 ml/kg

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:

May affect genetic material (mutagenic). May cause adverse reproductive effects. based on

animal test data. No human data found at this time.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation.

May cause irritation of the conjunctivia. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract and mucous

membrane irritation. May affect respiration and may cause acute pulmonary edema. May

affect gastrointestinal tract (nausea, vomiting). May affect behavior/central nervous system

(mild central nervous system depression - exhilaration, talkativeness, boastfulness,

belligerancy, vertigo, diplopia, drowsiness,

slurred speech, slowed reaction time, dizziness, lightheadedness, somnolence, ataxia,

unconciousness, irritability, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced memory and

concentration, stupor, coma), cardiovascular system (peripheral vascular collapse

(shock) - rapid pulse, hypotension, cold pale skin, hypothermia). Other symptoms may

include: flushing of face and sweating.

Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea and vomiting. May affect

blood, behavior/central nervous system (CNS depression - effects may be similar to that of

inhalation). Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may

cause drying and cracking of the skin. IngestIon: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect

the liver. Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may affect behavior/central nervous system

(symptoms similar to those of acute inhalation), and cause liver, kidney, lung, and heart

damage. It may also affect metabolism, and blood (anemia, leukocytosis).

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:

Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 220 mg/l 96 hours [Fish (Fathead minnow)]. 212.5 ppm 96 hours

[Fish (Indian catfish)].

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation:

Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term

degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of

degradation are not toxic.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Tetrahydrofuran MSDS

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Tetrahydrofuran

Catalog Codes: SLT3136, SLT2254

CAS#: 109-99-9

Synonym: Tetrahydrofuran stabilized with BHT; THF; Butylene Oxide; Cyclotetramethylene

oxide; 1,4- Epoxybutane

Chemical Formula: C4H8O

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:

Name CAS # % by Weight

Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Tetrahydrofuran: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1650 mg/kg [Rat].

VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 21000 mg/m 3 hours [Rat].

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects:


(irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant).

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC

EFFECTS: Not available.

TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The

substance is toxic to mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract. The substance may be

toxic to blood, kidneys, liver, central nervous system (CNS).

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with

plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention

if irritation develops. Cold water may be used.

Serious Skin Contact: Not available.

Inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Inhalation:

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,

tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not

breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything

by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Flammable.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: 321°C (609.8°F)

Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: -14.5°C (5.9°F). OPEN CUP: -20°C (-4°F).

Flammable Limits: LOWER: 2% UPPER: 11.8%

Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in

presence of shocks.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Explosive

in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:

Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water. SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of

ignition and flash back. May form explosive mixtures with air.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:

Reacts explosively with lithium-aluminum alloys, and Sodium Aluminum Hydride, Potassium

hydroxide, Calcium Hydride.

It is normally stable, however, prolonged storage, and exposure to air and light may cause

formation of unstable explosive peroxides especially when anhydrous and unless it is

inhibited against peroxide formation. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat

or flame.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill:

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an

appropriate waste disposal container.

Large Spill:

Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if

without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch

spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Be

careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the

MSDS and with local authorities.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions:

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing

material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective

clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested,

seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with

skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.

Storage:

Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of

ignition (spark or flame). Prolonged exposure to air and light may form unstable explosive

peroxides unless it is inhibited against peroxide formation.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne

concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash

stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.

Personal Protection:

Safety glasses. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or

equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing

apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing

might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits:

TWA: 590 STEL: 737 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation TWA: 200 STEL:

250 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation TWA: 590 STEL: 735 (mg/m3) from

NIOSH [United States] Inhalation TWA: 200 STEL: 250 (ppm) from NIOSH [United States]

Inhalation TWA: 200 STEL: 250 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation TWA: 590

STEL: 735 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation TWA: 100 STEL: 200 (ppm)

[United Kingdom (UK)] Inhalation TWA: 300 STEL: 599 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)]

Inhalation3 Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance: Liquid.

Odor: Ethereal. Fruity.

Taste: Pungent.

Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mole

Color: Colorless.

pH (1% soln/water): Not available.

Boiling Point: 65°C (149°F) @ 760 mm Hg

Melting Point: -108.3°C (-162.9°F)

Critical Temperature: 267°C (512.6°F)

Specific Gravity: 0.8892 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure: 19.3 kPa (@ 20°C)

Vapor Density: 2.5 (Air = 1)

Volatility: 100% (v/v).

Odor Threshold: 20 ppm - 50 ppm

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in oil; log(oil/water) = 0.5

Ionicity (in Water): Not available.

Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, diethyl ether, acetone.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

Conditions of Instability: Heat, ignition sources (flames, sparks, static), incompatible

materials

Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.

Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity:

Reacts violently with Bromine. Addition of anhydrous chlorides (hafnium tetrachloride,

titanium tetrachloride, and zirconium tetrachloride) directly to tetrahydrofuran will cause a

violent exothermic reaction. Also incompatible with Calcium Hydride + heat, caustics (e.g.

ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hyroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium

hydroxide), metal halides, moisture, lithium tetrahydroaluminate, borane, 2-aminophenol +

potassium dioxide, sodium tetrahydroaluminate, and 2-aminophenol. Prolonged exposure

to air and light may form unstable peroxides especially when anhydrous and unless it is

inhibited against peroxide formation.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: It will attack some forms of plastics, rubber, coatings.

Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals:

WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR

EXPOSURE. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1650 mg/kg [Rat]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50):

24000 mg/m3 2 hours [Mouse].

Chronic Effects on Humans:

MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria

and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, upper

respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

Other Toxic Effects on Humans:


(irritant, permeator).

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:

May affect genetic material (mutagenic). May cause adverse reproductive effects. based on

animal test data. No human data found at this time.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through skin

and cause symptoms similar those of inhalation and ingestion. Eyes: Contact with eyes may

cause severe irritation with possible eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Inhalation:

May cause upper respiratory tract (nose, throat) irriation. High concentrations may affect

behavior/central nervous system (central nervous system depression/effects characterized

by headache, general anesthetic, dizziness, somnolence, muscle weakness, loss of

conciousness, and coma), respiration (respiratory stimulation, dyspnea), andgastrointestinal

tract (nausea, vomiting). Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea,

vomiting, and diarrhea,

abdominal pain. May also affect the liver and behavior/central nervous system with

symptoms similar to inhalation. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin: Prolonged or

repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Eyes: Prolonged or repeated eye

contact may cause conjunctivitis. Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated exposure to vapors may

affect the liver, kidneys, muculosketal system, endrocrine system (spleen and thymus),

blood, cardiovascular system, thymus, spleen, and lungs (lung damage). Ingestion:

Prolonged or repeated exposure from ingestion may affect the blood, and metabolism.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 2160 mg/l 96 hours [Fish (Fathead Minnow)].

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation:

Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term

degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than

the product itself.

ANNEXURE – 12

DO’S & DON’TS

DO’s and DON’Ts for Safer Operation

Do’s:

• Store used oil at proper place as per plant guidelines.

• Use lubricating oil carefully to avoid spillage on ground.

• Use lubricating oil as per requirement.

• Use minimum amount of water wherever it is required as per plant guidelines.

• Waste disposal system for all plants should be separate.

• Avoid spillage of liquid, hand gloves, cotton waste on road, which will cause

pollution. Recycle or dispose that material.

• Use cleaning equipment carefully. (i.e. cotton waste, oil & chemicals)

• Place all the equipments (i.e. Fire Hose, Rubber Pipe and Chisel) at proper place.

• Handling of chemicals should be as per plant guidelines to avoid undesired chemical

reaction.

• Safety training and correct use of PPE’s must for all the employees.

• Environment guidelines should follow during cleaning of vessels, Tank, channels etc.

• Follow shift in charge’s instructions during loading or unloading of chemicals.

• In case of fire or any accident, immediately inform responsible person,

• In case of emergency, inform operator as well as control room.

• Area of work during excavation, radiography, sand blasting shall be cordoned with

warning tags of "work in progress”, “no entry”, “radiography” in progress' etc.

• Switch off lights and computers when not in use.

• Shut the water cock properly when not in use.

• Always follow safety rule during the plant operation.

Do’s during shut down:

• All equipment, vessels, lines where hot work is envisaged shall be purged, flushed

thoroughly and positively isolated. Similar precautions should be taken for vessel

entry also.

• Back flow of materials from sewers, drains should be avoided by proper isolations.

• In case of confined space entry and other cleaning jobs etc. which are to be carried

out by the process department, vessel entry permit should be issued to immediate

supervising officer/operator by shift in charge. This permit should be renewed by

incoming shift in charge during every shift.

• Hoist, Platform, cages used for lifting persons or to send persons inside vessels by

such means must be of sound construction with wire ropes slings, etc. to avoid

failure.

• All steam, condensate, hot water connections should be made tight with clamps.

• Nitrogen hazard should be kept in mind. All nitrogen sources should be positively

isolated from vessels/confined spaces to avoid oxygen deficiency where vessel entry

is required.

• All nitrogen hoses used for purging before vessel entry should be removed from

source/utility point.

• All underground sewers shall be flushed, protected from sparks.

• Full PPEs like PVC suits, gum boots, face shield & other required shall be used while

draining, flushing and other reclaiming activities to avoid burn, poisoning etc.

• Wet asbestos cloth/metallic plate should be used to collect flying sparks.

• Water, steam flushing, nitrogen blanketing shall be continued where spontaneous

combustion takes place. Precautions should be taken for pyrophoric nature of

material.

• Temporary electrical connections, cords, boards and other electrical fixtures should

be of sound material to prevent electrical shock.

• Oil spillage in the pit of oil slope tank should be cleaned with water/sand.

• Proper approach like aluminum ladder should be provided to reach to the platforms

of scaffolding and ladder must be tied.

• All clumps of scaffolding should be tightened properly and planks should be tied at

both ends and supported at proper distances along span to avoid sagging and failure.

• Always use safety belt while working at height of more than 2 meters and ensure

tieing the life line of safety belt with firm support.

• Ensure area cordoning for hot work, X-ray, excavation, hazard material temporary

storage.

• Ensure proper tagging of valves, switches etc to prevent its use.

• Ensure proper guidance to workman and make him aware about local area hazards

before start of the job.

• All welding machines should be provided with power isolation switch of suitable

rating.

• Portable electrical appliances/tools earthing should be in good working condition.

Insulation portion should be free from damages.

• All electrical cables should be joints free and connection taken by using three pin

plugs.

• While inserting fuse all care should be taken so that no one touches conductor to

avoid the shock to the persons.

• During hydro jetting work workers should wear hand gloves, safety helmet goggles

and PVC suit.

Don’ts:

• Do not use fire hydrant water for washing/bath purpose.

• Do not use water for cleaning purpose, use broomstick if possible.

• Do not wash or clean trolley, tractor or trucks which are used for chemical/fertilizer’s

transportation. Wash them at proper place.

• Smoking & carrying matchbox, cigarettes, lighter, bidis etc. are prohibited.

• Photography & carrying cameras/Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in all areas.

• Do not spill liquid or chemicals in open atmosphere.

• The use of Radio Active Source within the plant shall not be allowed without

obtaining valid permission/work permit and intimation in the form of a circular to all

plant persons shall be given in advance.

• Unauthorized entry into any battery limit of plant is strictly prohibited.

• Sitting or walking on rail tracks, crossing between wagons, taking rest under stabled

wagons, crossing the rail through the openings underneath the stationary wagons

are strictly prohibited.

Don’ts during shut down:

• Do not use gasket or other blinds as it can fail during job. All blinds should be

metallic.

• No toxic/corrosive/irritating materials should remain plants or sections where hot

work is to be carried out.

• No hot work should be permitted in battery limits near sewers till areas have been

cleaned flushed properly.

• No hot work irrespective of place of area shall be done without valid permit.

• No combustible material shall be there in flare line for taking up of flare line job.

Isolations shall be ensured.

ANNEXURE – 13

COPY OF CONSENT TO ESTABLISH, CONSENT TO OPERATE ORDERS OBTAINED IN PAST

ALONG WITH POINT WISE COMPLIANCE STATUS OF ALL THE CONDITIONS STIPULATED

THEREIN

Compliance of CTO

ANNEXURE – 14

CERTIFIED COPY OF HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT’S STAY ORDER AGAINST

IMPLEMENTATION OF NOTIFICATION DATED MARCH 3, 2016 OF MOEFCC, NEW DELHI

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