NFPA 40 -- A97 ROP · with current understanding and use of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree that the additional text is necessary

Repo~ of the Committee on

Hazardous Chemicals

John A. Davenport, Chair Industrial Risk Insurers, CT [I]

~t~ es E. Benge, Hercules Ghemical Specialties Co., DE [U] llamJ. Bradford, Brookfield, CT [SE]

James L. Daneker, Los Angeles City Fire Dept., CA [E] Rep. NFPA Fire Service Section

August L. DeVlco, Environmental Strategies & Applications, Inc., NJ [SEI Henry L. Febo, Factory Mutual Research Corp., MA [I] H. Dieter Heinz, Heinz Laboratories Ind., CA [SE] Bohn M. Hoffmann, Safety Engr Labs Inc., MI [SE]

art Howard, Davenport Fire Dept., IA [E] Bruce A. Jacobsen, Olin Chemicals Corp., TN [M] Janice KingJensen, u.s . Environmental Protection Agency, DC [E] Brad Jones, Jacobson Warehouse Co. Inc., IA [U] RolandJ. Land, Alexander & Alexander of New York, Inc., NY [ I] George H. Matthews, N Norwicb, NY [SE] Chester M. McCloskey, "file Norac Co. Inc., CA [M] Robert A. Michaeis, RAM TRAC Corp., NY [SE] David P. Nugent, Schirmer Engr Corp., IL [SE] Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Assoc. Inc., PA [SE] Gary A. Page, American ]Home Products, NJ [M] George W. Rambo, GRC2~ Inc., VA [SE] Sheila E. Toperosky, Akzo Nobel Chemicals, "IX [M]

Rep. Society of the Plastics Ind. Inc. Gary F. Trojak, Caflorine Inst. Inc. DC [M] Rep. The Chlorine Inst.

Michael A. Vigglaal, George Eastman House, NY [U] Matthew C. Woody, Des Moines Fire Dept., IA [E]

Alternates

Richard Cobb, The Nor~c Co. Inc., CA [M] (Ah. to C. M. McCloskey)

Richard D. Gottwald, Society of the Plastics Industry, DC [M] (AIt. to S. E. Toperosky}

DonaldJ. Hoffmann, Safety Engr Laboratories, Inc., MI [SE] (Alt. toJ. M. Hoffmann)

Peter F. Langan, Industrial Risk Insurers, GT [I] (Alt. toJ. A. Davenport)

P. Kirk Mitchell, BioLab, Inc., GA [M] (Voting AIt. to BLI Rep.)

Manfred G. Noack, Olin Corp., CT [M] (Alt. to B. Jacobsen)

Nonvoting

Charles H. Ke, U.S. Dept. Of Transportation, DC Samuel J. Porter, Lakeridge, VA

(Member Emeritus) Robert W. VanDolah, Cd~.

(Member Emeritus)

Staft Liaison: Martha H. Curtis

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition~ Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the front of the book.

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on, and maintain current codes for, classes of hazardous chemicals and codes for specific chemicals wbere these are warranted by virtue of widespread distribution or special hazards.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals is presented for adoption in 3 parts.

Part I of this Report wasprepared by tile Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, andproposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 40-1994, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Him. NFPA 40-1994 is published in Volume 2 of the 1996 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

Part I of this Rel~ort has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical CommRtee on Hazardous Chemicals, wbich consists of 95 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

Part I1 of this Report was prepared by tile Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, and proposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 40E-1993, Code for the Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic. NFPA 40E-1993 is published in Volume 2 of the 1996 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

Tile document is proposed to be renumbered to NFPA 49.

Part H of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, which consists of 25 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in file report.

Part III of dais Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, and proposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 43B-1993, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations. NFPA 43B-1993 is published in Volume 2 of the 1996 N~tional Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

The document is proposed to be renumbered to NFPA 432.

Part III of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, whirl1 consists of 25 voting members. The results of the I:miloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

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40- 1 - (Entire Document ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT

I RECOMMENDATION: Change the word "archival" to "extended term storage" wherever it appears in dais Standard . SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment= the term "archival," as in "archival vaults, is be ing changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant defini t ions and presen t day unde r s t and ing and methodology. This change in wording meets the requ i rements set forth in A N S I / N A M P Standard #1"I"9.11-1993 and subsequen t editions. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

(Log #1) 40- 2 - (Foreward): Reject SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add the following paragraph as Paragraph 7:

"Tile decade o f the 1990s has been u n p r e c e d e n t e d in its a t tent ion to the problems of mot ion oicture film breservation. The cur ren t editior~ of NFpA 40 modifies reuuiremeiats, oractices and terminol- OgY concemin~ nitrate film in tile light of tlie fact tha t studios. archiv¢~ and o ther insti tutions are now commi t ted to Iomt-term CoIlservation o f i m n o r t a n t nitrate film. Hence. file Code 'has been conformed with an" archival oaraditnn stressin~ m a x i m u m safety. damalte managem en t , environmen~tallv controlled storage and" re ten~on of ni~trate film resources for the Iomtest oossib]'e durat ion. Integral features of this r e , m e include the necessltv to work on nitraTte film elements , and '{he use of l imited quanti/.ies of nitrate film l'esources in both laboratory and exhibit ion contexts." SUBSTANTIATION: Reorientat ion of Code principles to conform with cur rent unde r s t and ing and use of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee does no t agree that the addit ional text is necessary consider ing o ther changes made to the Foreward. See Commi t tee Action and Commit tee S ta tement on Proposal 40 - 4 (Log#4). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 95 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #3) 40- 3 - (Foreword): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

"For many years, mot ion pic ture film was manufac tu red with a suppor t ing film base of cellulose nitrate, commonly called nitrocellulose. Since 1951, no cellulose nitrate film base of any kind has been manufac tu red in the Uni ted States. Also, ¢~cept for a re, tuber of anoroved soecial venues, the use of cellulose nitrate film in theaters has vlrtually ceased. However, large quanti t ies of cellulose nitrate fi lm for archival or o ther purposes still exist in storage. This storage will cont inue for many years.

Nitrate mot ion picture film is required to be s tored in vaults. Film cabinets are for temporary overnight storage only. ~ Nitrate film slaould be inspected ,,,,;~u~lly ,~u a ,',/,,+,d, c,,~;~d ,~ach~,,.. callv for signs of deteriorat ion. The f reauencv of this insoect ion may +o~. with an annua l inspect ion considered i d o l for fi lms in +ood condition. Particular c,4+re mus t be exercised in the handlin~Vand examioat ion 9f nitrate film. It is extremely impor tan t to s a f + m ~ d the film and work ,area f rom heat and elecirica'l sources. OnlZ¢ h a n d rewinds should he used in examinin~r nitrate film." SUBSTANTIATION: Revision of C ~ l e narrative to conform with con temporary practices and standards. Archives and o ther approved venues regularly project nitrate prints in good condition; this work is always hand led by t ra ined personnel . Inspect ion of nitrate film is pe r fo rmed periodically, bu t the necessity for special care ( including use of h a n d rewinds) makes dais a very slow process, a n d annua l inspection is no t always possible, nor is it necessary in every case. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle• COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commi t tee Action and Commit- tee Sta tement on Proposal 40 - 4 (log #4). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 N O T RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

(Log #4) 40 -4 - (Foreword, Paragraph 2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

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+L,,u:d L+, ct, A,+zc,1 ,,,,z,, +,,,%+ z 7.1 .... Nitrate film in +nod condit ion should be re tu rned to the vault after insnection. Filn~ in g9¢;~1 condit ion should be nroiected only in a broiect ion mach ine aonroved for nitrate {ilm and nroiected t 'rom a booth meet in~ the r e t u i r e m e n t s of this s tandard 3 It-is i n t ended that, over a peri~od of years, the nitrate film currently in existence will gradually be repr in ted onto safety film. In summary, existing nitrate fi lm should be s tored in approved vaults, all nitrate film should be hand- inspected annually, and deter iorat ing f i lm should be destroyed or salvaged by pr in t ing onto safety film prior to destruction. Nitrate film should be located only in approved vaults, in approved sprinklered film cabinets, in a projection booth approved for the projection of nitrate film, in tha t por t ion of a fi lm laboratory des igned for the hand l ing of nitrate film, or in a workroom des igned for the inspect ion of nitrate film and located near the vault from which it was removed.

Since there has been no raw nitrate film manufac tu red since approximately 1951, there is obviously no raw film available for

hOtographic purposes on mot ion picture or television sound stages. addition, film exchanges for theaters are no longer permit ted to

have nitrate film on the premises• Nitrate film should not be pwl.re.ti.r~ermitted in theater projection booths except w h e r e , ,Saldi,.oo 6:

such booths , ;c,c 6, ;gK~al" z dc+;ts,cd have been constructed for the p, rojecti'_on of nitrate i~!m .- . . . . . . . . . . .

.+' ,,'~ +,~,+' v, +J'-.+,'; . . . . w+,.,to T.. .o,, .~7,~ .+ +v,-,.,,,- +,:_.:-. ++ r ' +J"+ [ J l L I ~ L + L I I I E I + I ~ ~ I U O ~ U + ~ t t a + U t l J U & I + U + I J t t l ~ ] U I ~ O ~ l ~ + L l l l ] ~ ] + ~ l l i o

h, h ,,~o~;,,,, t,;cZul c studio, and then only unde r the direction of t ra ined nroiectionists followin~ annroved nrocedures . It is under- stood th'at s~uch instances are restri'cted to a very limited n u m b e r of vetloeS, usually operat ing in conjunct ion with archival nro~rams. screening rool~s in mot ion picture studios having nitrate f~lm vaults on thepremises , ~ or in fi lm laboratory screening rooms where the laboratory is approved for hand l ing nitrate film. It is acknowledged tha t there migh t be some nitrate film in the possession of individuals, and those individuals migh t have private projection rooms. Due to the hazard of nitrate film, it is particularly impor tan t tha t such nitrate film not be projected until it has been repr in ted onto safety film.

It is now recognized that d,,+i, ;~gh;+ b,. a ~,z~ dcula¢ i ,..,,z.:,;~ to retain substantial a m o u n t s of ni trate fi lm for its

lfistorical value. While such film canno t be preserved indefinitely, when the incentive for such preservation is compelling, tl,c q ~ , G c ) s~,cd sho~l,1 b~ ;c ,~ lL, ;zcd flkla mus t be s tored in individually air- condi t ioned and sprinklered ex tended term storage vaults. SUBSTANTIATION: Revision of Code narrative t'o conform with contemporary practices and standards. Archives and o ther approved venues regularly project nitrate prints in good condition; this work is always bandied by t rained personnel . Inspect ion of nitrate film is pe r fo rmed periodically, bu t the necessity for special care ( including use of hand rewinds) makes this a very slow process, and annual inspection is no t always possible, nor is it necessary in evetT case. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise the existing second, third, fourth, fiftb and sixth paragraphs of the Foreword to read:

"Nitrate fi lm in good condit ion should be re tu rned to tbe vauh ".ffter !nsp.ecdon. Film in good condi t ion should be projected only in a projecuon machine approved for nitrate film and projected from a booth mee t ing the requ i rements of dais s tandard. It is in tended that, over a per iod of years, the nitrate film currently in existence will gradually be reprinted. In summary, existing nitrate film should be s tored in approved vaults, all nitrate film should be hand- inspected periodically, and deter iorat ing film should be destroyed or salvaged by pr int ing onto safety film prior to destruction. Nitrate fi lm should be located only in approved vaults, in approved spr inklered film cabinets, in a projection booth approved for the projection of nitrate film, in that port ion of a fi lm laboratory des igned for the handl ing of nitrate film, or in a workroom des igned for the inspect ion of niffate film and located near the vault f r o m which it was removed.

Since there has been no raw nitrate film manufac tu red since approximately 1951, there is obviously no raw film available for pl lotographic purposes on mot ion picture or television sound stages. In addition, fi tm exchanges for theaters are no longer permi t ted to have nitrate film on the premises. Nitrate film should not be permi t ted in theater projection booths except where such booths have been const ructed for the projection of nitrate film in accordance with dais s tandard.

The only projection booths that should be permi t ted to project nitrate fi lm are those used in conjunct ion with the screening rooms in a mot ion picture studio, and then only u n d e r the direction of

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t ra ined projectionists following approved procedures. It is under- s tood tha t such instances are restricted to a very l imited n u m b e r of venues, usually operat ing in conjunct ion with archival programs, screening rooms in mot ion picture studios having nitrate fi lm vaults on the premises, or in f i lm laboratory sc reen ing rooms where the laboratory is approved for hand l ing nitrate film. It is acknowledged tha t there migh t be some nitrate fi lm in the possession of individuals, a n d those individuals migh t have private projection rooms. Due to the ltazard of nitrate film, it is particularly impor tan t that such nitrate f i lm no t be projected nn t i l i t has been repr in ted onto safety film.

It is presently recognized that substantial a m o u n t s of nitrate film will be re ta ined for its historical value. It is recognized that the life of the film will be maximized when it is s tored in individually air condi t ioned a n d spr inklered ex tended te rm storage vaults." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tile submit ter ' s p roposed text was revised to more accurately reflect the p resen t th ink lng of the Committee. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #6) 40- 5 - (1-1.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

1-1.1 This s tandard shall apply to all facilities involving the storage and hand l ing o f ceUulose nitrate-based mot ion picture film. Celhtlose nitrate-based mot ion oicture film includes but is no t limited to ori~rinal necative, dnt~licate negative, interoositive (fine ~ a i n L color s"eo,'wation master '(YCM) successive extSosure master ('SENJ. ootical soundt raek neo-ative or master, mattes, title bands and release ni'ints. SUBST~d~ITIATION: To aid fire marshals and o ther authori t ies having jur isdict ion in the en fo rcemen t of this s tandard it is necessary to better identify of the various forms in which these materials will be found. While a piece of mot ion picture film, with an apparen t image, can be easily identified; sound track stock, negative stock and o ther forms in wilich these archival materials migh t be found may be more difficult to identify. The nomenc la tu re provided in this PcrOposal utilizes terms c o m m o n in the mot ion picture industry.

OMMITTEEACTION: Accept in Principle. 1, Revise the submit ter ' s p roposed new text as paragraph 7 to read: 1-1.1" This s tandard sball apply to all facilities involving the storage

and hand l ing of cellulose nitrate-based mot ion picture film. 2. Add the submit ter ' s p roposed second sentence to become

Appendix text for tile main paragraph to read: A-I-I.1 Cellulose nit late-based mot ion picture film includes but is

no t l imited to original negative, duplicate negative, interposifive (fine grain), color separat ion master 0rCM) successive exposure master (SEN), optical soundt rack negative or master, mattes, tide bands and release prints. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee believes that the second sentence is explanatory material and is better moved to tile

n d i x .

BER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 N O T RETURNED: ?l Viggiani

(Log #5) 40- 6 - (1-1.2): Accept SUBMITTERz Juliarl Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph:

SUBSTANTIATION: Nitrate fi lm is no longer manufactured; therefore, this paragraph is no t applicable. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMIVlITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITI 'EE ACTION:


(Log #7) 40- 7 - (1-1.5 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add the following as 1-1.5:

1-1.5 Tltis s tandard shall no t annN to video or audio recordin~ tane or o ther ma~net ic or ont ic~frecordin~ media. SUBSTANTIATION: AuthOrities havingjti 'risdiction are f requendy confused by the nomenc la tu re o f film and video elements. This section clarifies file sl " " a n d a r d by identifying some materials f ound in vattlt env i ronments explicitly excluded by the nitrate Code.

Archivists responsible for the construct ion of non-nitrate film vaults have exper ienced local authori t ies having jur isdict ion a t tempt ing to enforce the s tandards or some variation thereof covered in NFPA 40. These new vaults often store both non-nitrate film (safety stock) as well as videotape and audio recording. Such magnetically recorded materials are on a non-combust ib le substrate and therefore do not present a hazard in the sense of cellulose nitrate stock. Newer recording technologies are now including CD-rom and other optical and magneto-optical disk recording media. It is desirable to have these identif ied as materials specifically exempt f rom dais Standard. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: This d o c u m e n t is specifically written to address only cellulose nitrate mot ion picture film and it is no t within the scope o f this Commit tee to address o ther media in this s tandard. NUMBER OF COMMrI'I'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #8) 40- 8 - (1-6 Archival Rack): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

Extended term Storage Rack. A rack in tended for use in ~,, ~, eL;,-- ,,ul;_ a ex tended term storage f~, ;-l,~ otv,,~5~ of higll- value or p e r m a n e n t record film. Such ~acks are constructed so that individual rolls or groups of two rolls are placed in insulated compar tments . In certain cases, a m a x i m u m of three rolls in a single container can bep l aced in art insulated comparunenL S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : Language adjustment: the term"archival ," ,is in "arcbival vaults," is being changed to "exteuded term," in order to conform with relevant definit ions and present day unders tand ing and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

Delete the words "an" and "a" in the first sentence of the submit ter ' s proposal. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 N O T RETURNED: ] Viggiani

(Log #CP2) 40- 9 - (1-6 Archival Rack): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definit ion of Archival existing Rack by dele t ing the last sentence. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revision reflects conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style to remove a r equ i r emen t f rom the definition. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP4) 40- 10 - (1-6 Cabinet): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definit ion of Cabinet to read:

Film Cabinet. A specially constructed and equipped enclosure for the storage of up to 375 Ibs. (kg) of cellulose nitrate mot ion picture film. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee has revised die definit ion of cabinet to become film cabinet to clarify requi rements in the standard. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMrI 'TEE ACTION:


(Log #9) 40- 11 - (1-6 Extended T e r m Storage (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT

I RECOMMENDATION: Add new definit ion as follows: Extended Te rm Storage. Storage having an indefinite durat ion,

i.e.. for the f imctional I~fe of the~i lm eleffaent, and in t ended to protect and conserve the useful life of tile film as long as possible. Synonymous with archival storage.

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SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP19) 40- 12 - (1-6 Long Term Storage Cabinet): Accept SUBMITTER: Teclmical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition for Long Term Storage Cabinet to read:

Long Term Storage Cabinet. Aspecially constructed and equipped enclosure used for the long term storage of cellulose nitrate motion picture film. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added an essential definition to the document to clarify the requirements. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP18) 40- 13 - (I-6 Long Term Storage Vault): Accept SUBMITTER: .Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition for Long Term Storage Vault to read:

Long Term Storage Vault. A specially constructed and equipped storage room with a 4-hr fire rating that does not exceed 100Ocu ft (28 cu m) inside volume, used for the long term storage of cellulose nitrate motion picture film. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee added an essential definition to the docnmen t for clarity of the requirements. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


i partition shall be constructed in accordance with NFPA 221, Standard on Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls.

Exception: Film vaults shall meet the requirements of Section 4-3 or 4-5.

SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision recognizes NFPA 221 as the appropriate reference standard. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: l Viggiani

(Log #CP8) 40- 17- (2-3 Exception): Accept SUBM][TTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of the Exception to 2-3.1 to read:

Exception: Rooms wbere the total quantity of film not stored in vented cabinets is less than 20 standard rolls or 20,000 ft (6096 m). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision clarifies the intent of the exception. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP9) 40- 18 - (2-3.2)i Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 2-3.2 to read: 2-3.2 Explosion venting shall be providedin the ratio of 1 sq ft of

free vent area per each 50 cu ft of room or vault volume (1 sq m per 16 cu m). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision clarifies the requirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP3) 40-14 - (1-6 Partition): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete the definition for Partition. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee deleted the definition for partition as tim term is covered by NPFA 221, Standard on Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CPS) 40-15 - (1-6 Vanlt): Accept SUBMI'FrER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definition of Vault to read: Vault. A specially constructed and equipped storage room with a 4-

hr fire rating that does no t exceed 750 cu f t (21 cu re)inside volume, used for the storage of cellulose nitrate motion picture film in quantities not exceeding 750 Ibs (340 kg). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised the definition of vault to address both volume of storage space available and storage capacity. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP6) 40- 16 - (2-1.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Ghemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 2-1.2 to read: 2-1.2 All rooms in which nitrate film is s tored or handled shall be

separated from each other and from all o ther parts of the building by partitions having a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour. The

(Log #10) 40- 19 - (2-4.2): Reject SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

2-4.2 Not more than 15 f.- . . . . . s one oerson per 5 so / f t (0.46M 2) shall work at any one time in any one room in which rtitrate film is handled. SUBSTANTIATION: This revision refines the safety provision by limiting density of personnel rather than allowing an absolute number of workers. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not support accepting the submitter 's proposal since it is in direct conflict with 2- 4.1. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#11) 40- 20 - (2-6.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

2-6.1 All electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, for Class 1, ,r_Gg..0__t~R.~ Division 2 locations. The temperature rating of electrical equipment shall be Class T6. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies reference to appropriate section of National Electrical Code. This proposal reflects recent text changes in Article 500 of NFPA 70. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBF_J~ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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(Log #CP10) 40- 21 - (2-6.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: 1. Delete existing 2-6.2. 2. Renumber the section'appropriately.

SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that the requirements of dais exception are already covered in existing 2-6.1. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #12) 40- 22 - (2-7.1): Accept: SUBMITTER: Julian t topkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

"2-7 Heating. Coolin~ and Refrigeration Equipment." SUBSTANTIATION: ~ b e functiffn of cooling and refrigeration equipment is to maintain a cool, dry environment for dae fihn. Decomposition of nitrate film may be retarded when the film is stored under cooler, dryer conditions, and potential hazards may be reduced. (See ANS1/NAPM IT9.11-1993 Para. 4.1.1, and SMPTE Recommended Practices for the Archiving of Motion Picture Film.) The function of heating equipment is solely to prevent freezing of water supplies for fire suppression. Thus, cooling or refrigeration equipment for dae sake of clarity. NOTE: Support ing raaterial is available for review at NFPA

Headquarters. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 22 NEGATIVE: 2 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LAND: 2-7.1 should be 2-7. This paragraph only discusses heating.

Changing tide does nothing except confuse the issue. There is no th ing in it flaat discusses cooling or refrigeration. WOODY: The absence of any t reatment of cooling and refrigera-

tion issues would render a title change of 2-7 superfluous.

(Log #13) 40- 23 - (2-7.1.2, 2-7.1.3, and 2-7.1.4): Accept in Part SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add the following after 2-7.1.1:

2-7.1.2 The requirements of 2-7.1,1 shall not be interpreted as prohibit ing the installation of an indirect heating system using high= pressure steam when the radiators or heating coils of such a system are not located in the room or rooms be inghea ted . Heat-generat- ing equipment shall be located in a separate room.

2-7.1.3 All steam pipes widain 6 ft (1.8 m) of the floor and where passing through walls., partitions or racks or near woodwork shall be protected by ~ _ [ O g ingulation.

2-7.1.4 All radiators, heating coils, pipes, and returns that are near the floor or so located as to permit contact with any combustible material, waste, or dirt shall be guarded and protected with 1/4-in. (6.4-mm) mesh galvanized steel wire cloth (hardware cloda, No. 20 B & S gauge or equivalent). The bottoms of such guards shall be arranged so that they can be lifted for cleaning. The tops of such guards shall be sloped so that they cannot be used as shelves. Guards shall be consu'ucted so that no film can come within 4 in. (10 cm) of the heating surface. Guards shall be constructed with a substantial metal frmnework daat will prevent the wire mesh from being forced against the radiator or pipes. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposal provides correction in numera- tion to conform with changes made above. Also, the term "fire- blocking" has been added for clarity. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Part.

] 2!~.2A. ccept the proposed revision to add the word "walls" to existing

2. Do not accept the addition of the words "fire-blocking." 3. Do not accept the renumber ing as proposed.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee agrees with the addition of the word "walls" into existing 2-7.2.

2. The proposed addit ion of the word "fire-blocking" does not add clarity to the existing requirement in 2-7.2.

3. The renumber ing is not accepted since the Committee did not accept the submitter 's proposed text as written. NUMBER OF COMMITI~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #14) 40- 24 - (2-7.2 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:

2-7.2 Cool in~and Refrigeration Eauioment. 2-7.2.1 New cg t fnded te~rm storage va'ults shall be eou ioned with a

coolin~ or refrigeration system. Tl~ese svstems shall consist of one of the fol]'owing: (1) a listed air handler containing the cooling coils and fans located within the vault, and a remote comoressor and condenser located outside the vault. Coolin~ liuuid'shall be either a recifculatiog water system or an approved refri~brant ~as. (_'2) A listed self-contained through-the-wall unit. Theelectr ical uortion ol these systems shall meet tl~e reouirements of 2-6.1. SUBSTANTIATION: Establish'es new stm~dard for sa/'ety and long- term conservation of nitrate film materials based on contemporary understanding of the relationship between environmentally controlled storage and the chemical stability of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not support the addition of the language as submitted since it is too specific regardintg the method of accomplishing the cooling, and not specific enough for the temperature needed for long-term storage. The submitter should resubmit the proposal giving only the storage temperature ranges necessary for long-term storage. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP11) 40- 25 - (2-7.3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise the second sentence of 2-7.3 to read: The guards shall be arranged so that they can be lifted for cleaning.

SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial clarification. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: I Viggiani

(Log #15) 40- 26 - (2-7.3.1): Reject SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

2-7.3 Duct Systems. 2-7.3.1 Air conditioning, warm air heating, air cooling, and

ventilating systems employing ducts shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposal provides correction in numera- tion to conform with changes made above. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree that the changes proposed clarify the requirement. The renumber ing is not accepted since the Committee did not accept the submitter 's

Oposed text as written. ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25

VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

(Log #16) 40- 27 - (2-7.3.2): Reject SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

2-7.3.2 Any duct system used for air conditioning a film vault or room in which nitrate film is handled shall be entirely independent , with no duct connecting to any other vault. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposal provides correction in numera- tion to conform with changes made above. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree that the changes proposed clarify the requirement. The renumbering is not accepted since d~e Committee did not accept the submitter 's ~ r ~ e d text as ~ t t e n .

ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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(Log #18) 40 -28 - (3-x (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:

3-x Internal Monitors for Extende~t T e rm Vaults. 3-x Ins t rumenta t ion for mon i to r ing and evaluatin~ an internal

env i ronment of ex tended term vault's shall be Derm~'tted. [rl the case where such ins t rumenta t ion is located inside a'vanlt, the ins t rumen- tation shall conform to aoDronriate electrical codes and shall be imp lemen ted so that t he ' s a fe+ features of the vault are in no way imnai red or comoromised . SLfBSTANTIATI()N: As archivists and others responsible for film storage are now commit ted to the p e r m a n e n t conservation of nitrate film materials, we need to continually refine our unde r s t and ing of the effects of storage condit ions on film and to moni to r the internal status of ex t ended term vaults. We believe tha t new sens ing technologies may eventually be able to provide useful tools for the analysis of the micro-envi ronments of ex tended- te rm storage vaults for nitrocellulose film. This section o f the Code is mean t to accommoda te file deve lopment and implementa t ion of these technologies by dear ly permit t ing sens ing devices without compro- mising safety. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: T he Commit tee does no t believe that the addit ion of the proposed text is n e e d e d as any electrical equ ipmen t is pe rmi t t ed t o be located wiflfin tile vault as long as it complies with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and 2-6.1 of this s tandard. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#17) 40- 29 - (3-1.3): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

3-1.3 Protection for areas o ther than film cabinets and vaults shall utilize automat ic sprinklers. Protection for film cabinets and vaults (m-et'ti,~ e x t e n d e d t e r m storage or o ther t han arel'tiv~ e x t e n d e d te rm st~orage) shall be permi t ted to utilize an antomatic sprinkler system or a deluge system using f ixed spray nozzles or open

rinklers. STANTIATION: Language adjustment: tile te rm "archival," as

in "archival vaults," is being changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant definit ions and presen t day unde r s t and ing and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #19) 40- 30 - (4-1 (c)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(c) Archival film shall be s tored in ~ ex tended te rm storage cabinets or ~ CNtqnded te rm storage vaults, subject to the limitations of Section 4-1 (a) a n d (b). (See Sections 4-4 a n d 4-5.) SUBSTANTIATION: Language a d j u s t m e n t the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant definit ions and present day unde r s t and ing and methodology. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #20) 40-31 - (Figure 4-2): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise capt ion text as follows: "Figure 4-2 Standard film cabinet (for o ther than m-ehiv~

ex tended te rm storage)." SUBSTANTIATION-. Language adjustment : the te rm "archival," as in "archival vaults," is be ing changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant de f in i t i onsand present day unde r s t and ing and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #21) 40- 32 - (4-2.6.1): Reject SUBMITTERz Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows

4-2.6.1 Fihn cans if shall b_______.~e placed w r r m ~ flat and shall be li mi ted to no t more than 25 cans per shelf. SUBSTANTIATION: For a variety of reasons, archivists now r e c o m m e n d only flat storage. Cans should always be placed flat; up r igh t racks are considered to be an inappropr ia te storage configuration, as indicated in The Kodak B o o k o f Film Care. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee has rejected this proposal s ince it is in direct conflict with the r equ i r emen t stated in existing 4-2.6.2. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #22) 40- 33 - (4-2.6.2): Reject, SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows

4-2.6.2 Film cans if ~ placed ~ flat and shall be stacked no more tban five cans high, with no t more than three stocks per shelf . SUBSTANTIATION: For a variety of reasons, archivists now r e c o m m e n d only flat storage. Cans should always be placed flat: upr igb t racks are considered to be an inappropriate storage configuration, as indicated in The Kodak B o o k o f Film Care. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee does no t believe that evidence has been provided that only flat storage mus t be provided for f i repro tec t ion and prevent ion reasons. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #23) 40- 34- (4-3): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-3 Vaults Other than ¢n-et,k,~ Extended T e r m Storage Vaults. (See Figure 4-3). SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the te rm "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant definit ions and present day under s t and ing and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #24) 40-35 - (Figure 4-3): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise capt ion text as follows:

"Figure 4-3 Standard Iilm vault (for o ther than ~ te rm storage film)." SUBSTAN~rlATION: Language adjustment: tile te rm "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "ex tended term," in order to conform with relevant definit ions and present day under s t and ing and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accepe NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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(Log #CP12) 40-36 - (4-3.3.6* Exception): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

[ RECOMMENDATION: Delete tile existing exception to 4-3.3.6". SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that the require- merits of this exception are already covered in existing 4-3.3.6*. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMI'VrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP1 3) 40-37- (4-3.5.1, 4-5.4.2, Figure 4-5): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION" In existing 4-3.5.1, 4-5.4.2, and in 2 places in the plan portion ofl~]gure 4-5, change file word "baffles" to "barriers". SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that the change in terminology clarifies the intent of the storage arrangement. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #25) 40- 38 - (4-4): Accept

• SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT ] RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: i 4-4 A;zLiv,d G~b;;,,:~ Extended Term Storage Cabinets.

SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: ~the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #26) 40- 39 - (4-4.1): Accepz SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-4.1 #n.ehim~ Extended terro storage cabinets shall be provided with individual drawer's or compartments, each holding not more than 2000 ft (610 m) of film. Individual compartments shall be

¢j [ separated by 3/8 in. (~ .5 mm) of noncombustible insulating ] material. Each compartment shall be provided with a hinged I damper of similar device to allow release or decomposition gases [ into the cabinet vent.

SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: file term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITrEE ACTIO N: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: I Viggiani

(Log #27) 40- 40 - (4-4.2, 4-4.3): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 4-4.2 ~wei.Ptm~ Extended term storage cabinets shall be provided

with automatic sprink2ters when holding more than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of nitrate film. 4-4.3 Each m-et.tivM extended term storage cabinet having a

capacity of more than 50 Ib (22.7 kg) (10"standard rolls) of film shall be provided with a vent to file outside of the building. The vent shall have a minimum cross-sectional area of 14 in. ~ per 100 Ib (0.2 cm 2 per kg) (200 standard rolls of film capacity). SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant: definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP15) 40- 41 - (4-4.3.2, 4-5.3(b)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete existing4-4.3.2 and 4-5.3(b). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committeehas deleted text that they believe is vague and no longer necessary. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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(Log #32) 40-42- (Figure 4-5): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise caption text as follows: "Figure 4-5 ~ Extended term storage vault."

SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment the term "archival." ,Ls in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order u, conform with relevant definitions mad present day understanding and methodology. COMMI'Iq'EE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #28) 40- 43- (4-5, 4-5.1, 4-5.1,1): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 4-5 ~ Extended term storage Vaults. (See Figure 4-5) 4-5.1 ~rehi~4 Extended term storage vaults shall not exceed 1000

ft 3 (28.3 m 3) in interior volume where the height of the vault ceiling results in a vault having an interior volume greater than 1000 ft 3 (28.3 m 3) or greater than the volume agreed upon by the authority having jurisdiction, the interior vault space shall be permitted to be limited as described in 4-3.1.1. (See Figure 4-5.) SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

(Log #29) 40- 44 - (4-5.1.3): Accept SUBMITq'ER: julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-5.1.3 ~ Extended term storage vaults shall comply with 4- 3.1.3, 4-3.1.4, and 4-3.1,5. SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "arcbival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiarfi

(Log #30) 40- 45 - (4-5.2, 4-5.3, 4-5.3 (a)): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-5.2 Door openings in nrehlv~ extended term storage vaults shall be protected in accordance with file requirements of 4-3.3, except as modified by 4-3.4 and 4-5.3.

4-5.3 ~ Extended term storage vaults shall be provided with decomposition vents meeting the reci'uirements of 4-3.3, except as modified by 4-3.4 and 4-5.3.

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(a) The vent area for standard 1000-ft 3 (28.3-m 3) extended term storae¢ vault shall no t be less than 2670 in. x (1.7 me). (See Figure 4-~3.2.) SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMFFFEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: 1 V]ggiani

(Log#31) 40- 46 - (4-5.4): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-5.4 ~ Extended term storage vaults shall be provided with horizontal shelves and vertical baffieffspaced so that not more than two containers, each containing 1000 ft (305 m) of film, shall be

~ ermitted to be placed in each compartment . UBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as

in "arcltival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMYVrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #33) 40- 47- (4-5.5): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-5.5 In new m.ehiv~ extended term storage vaults, fire protection shall be provided in accordance with 4-3.6. SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjasmaent: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#34) 40- 48 - (4-5.5.1 Exception): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

Exception: Sprinkler systems in existing m.e~vat extended term g_qg.ggg vaults that were in compliance with the provisions of this standard at the time of installation shall be permit ted to be cont inued in use. SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustxnent: the term "archival," as in "arcltival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #35) 40- 49 - (4-5.6): Accept SUBMITTER= Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 4-5.6 Interior lighting for nret'fim~ extended term storage vaults

shall comply with 4-3.7. SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in ",archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day unders tanding and methodology. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #36) 40- 50 - (4-5.8): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

4-5.8 All film storage in ~ extended term storage vaults shall

l be in single- or double-roll containers or in DOT-approved shipping containers° The cover of the container used shall no t lift o f fwhen the container is properly placed in the rack. SUBSTANTIATION: Language adjustment: the term "archival," as in "archival vaults," is being changed to "extended term," in order to conform with relevant definitions and present day understanding and methodology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 95 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #37) 40-51 - (5-1 through 5-4.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER= Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

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5-4d-2 Nitrate film shall not be transported in any vehicle, aircraft, or other public conveyance used for the transportation of passen- gers, unless complying with DOT shipping regulations and other applicable regulations.

5-atr~3 Nitrate film shall not be allowed in any underground subway train or station unless under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Depar tment of Transportation and conforming to DOT regulations. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposal for changes in Chapter 6-2. COMMrVI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMI'VI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on Committee Proposal 40 - 58 (Log #CP1 ) that revises section 5-1. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP1 7) 40- 52 - (5-3): Accept SUBMITTER= Technical Committee on Hazardous Claemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing beading of 5-3* to read: 5-3* Scrap and Discarded Film.

SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has revised the heading to reflect the subjects that the section addresses. COMMITI'EEACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#38) 40-53- (5-4.3 (New)): Reject S U B M I T ~ R : Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:

5-4.3 The outside of each container of nitrate film shall have the following label in letters no less than 1 /2 in. (12.7 mm) high; "NITRA~'E - FLAMMABLE SOLID." DOT-aoDroved ¢0ntaTners shall be labeled "FILMS. NITROCELLULOSE. C [ ) ~ S 4.1. UNITED NATIONS ID #1324." with the weight indicated in both oounds and

S ~ T ~ T I A T I O N : Paragraph 5-4.3 reflects recent international changes in the labeling requirements for the hazardous materials, and brings tile Code into conformance with those regulations. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMrVrEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this amount of detail is not needed. The existing wording in 5-4. l addresses the necessary labeling for transportation. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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(Log #42) 40- 54 - (Chapter 6): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Julian t topkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION': Revise text as follows:

6-2 ~ I-Iandlhlg Nitrate Film. 6-2.1 Gener~[ Conditions. £uC. Gt,¢raGG,~ ~a dc~ .L ,g , ovl:~:,,~,,

,cv;~, ;..~, ; ~ , Id..g a...l .~:..d.~si..g All nrocedures for handlin~ nitrate fiJm shall onlv be conducted with the annronriate safeguards to nrotect a~alnst the hazards involved. Snecialized oneratior~'s such as b r in t ing .~deo transfer, sound transfer" de •n ine , solicing. ret)airin~.-markin~, and catalo~in~ which are nece-ssaiv for-the mainten~ance a n d u s e of ni trate fifth shall be nermit ted to be ~ o u n e d tot~ether in common work areas and shall ,,~z b~ d,~,-,¢ ;~,

consistent with the saf%guards for use of nitrate film outl ined in this Code.

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6-2.2 Containers Required. All nitrate film shall be kept in dosed individual metal cans or DOT-approved containers unless actually being worked on or examined. ~-~ 6-2.3 Shielding. Nitrate film shall no t be placed or kept under

benches, tables, or o ther surfaces that would shield it from sprinkler discharge.

~-~ 6-~ Scrap Film. 6-3.1 Scrap nit~ate film shall be kept separate from waste

paper, scrap safety film, and other rubbish. 6-3.2 Scrap nitrate film shall be collected from workrooms at

least once daily and removed to a room used for no other purpose. It shall be kept under water in steel drums or metal containers with t i~ .9~t t ing covers.

6-$.3 Discarded film in full or partial rolls shall be kept in containers in vaults until disposal..

6-3.4 Scrap and discarded film shall be disposed of at f requent intervals. Scrap film shall no t be baled or burned. An approved hazardous x~aste disposal facility, shall be used as reouifed by Federal and State r ~ulat ions. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal is refereaced to our proposal to Chapter 5 in which that tide "Handling of Nitrate Film" is changed to "Shipping and Transportation of Nitrate Film." All areas where the film is removed from the film container and subjected to handl ing would then be codified in one place.

The term "Processing" within the motion picture industty is in terpreted as the developing and printing of film. Since there is little if any existing unprocessed nitrate film, we r ecommend that this section be revised to cover the handl ing of the film. COMMITrEEACTION: Accep t in Principle. C O M M r r r E E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on Proposal 40 - 58 (Log #CP1) that revises Section 5-1. NUMBER OF COMM]'VrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#39) 40-55 - (6-1.1): Reject SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

6-1.1 Motion picture projectors using nitrate film shall be operated or set up for operation only within an approved enclosure, not less than ~ E~ (, .~" ,~ y 40 ft 2 f3.7 rn~) in area for each nroiector and 7 1/2 ft (2.3 m) high.. '3,A;, t~ . . . . ~c;,: . . . . oi.,~l Lc ' , . . .~d~, . . ¢~,C.

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SUBSTANTIATION: Nitrate film projection is only permit ted in specialized booths, bnt the number of a~ailable projectors may vary. In projecting nitrate film, the emphasis is on safety measures that would mitigate the effects of any problem. Thus, nitrate film is not projected in "multiplex booths," and not built up on platters. The issue is not the number of projectors, but the type of projectors and amount of space required in the projection booth. The type of projectors is regulated elsewhere, and additionally controlled by authorities having jurisdiction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter has not provided enough technical substantiation to convince the Committee that the decrease in the level o f safety is warranted. The Committee is concerned that the snbmitter 's proposal will allow an unlimited number of machines in one room. NUMBER OF COM~flTrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #40) 40- 56 - (6-1.7): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITFER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

6-1.7 Care ,hould be taken to minimize the amount of combustible materials in a nitrate nroiection booth. Combustible substances (includinu. but not limited to lubricants and cleaninu fluids) should be stored~eoaratelv from nitrate film. No combustible material of any sort shall be permit ted in the ~,;,~jccdv~, ¢ , , d , , ~ , ,. nitrate work a r e ~ of the projection enclosure other than the film, film cleaner and film cement. SUBSTANTIATION: Small a m o u n t s of combustible material are no t a hazard when properly isolated f rom the film. Also, some of these materials are actually required for safe projection of nitrate films (i.e., film deaner , lubricants and film cement). COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Princil~le in Part.

Insert the words ~ilm cleaner, lubricants, after the first word "film" in existing 6-1.7. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: T h e Committee could not accept the submitter 's recommendat ion as written due to NFPA Style Manual restrictions so the Committee believes that their revision will accomplish the submitter 's intent. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log#41) 40- 57 - (6-1.8): Accept in Principle $UBMITrEIR: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

6-1.8 Ventilation shall be provided by one or more mechanical exhaust systems that shall draw air from each a~ ~ l , ~ V :,vaZ,,~ house her NFPA 101 8-3.2.2.1 and from one or more points near the cei[ing: SUBSTANTIATION: Reflects changes in projection technology to encompass all forms of lanlphouse; conforms with updated NFPA 101 standard. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Delete the word "arc" from the existing text of 6-I.8. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the elimination of the word "arc" accomplishes the submitter 's intent. The reference to NFPA 101 actually refers back to NFPA 40. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CPI ) 40- 58 - (6-2): Accept SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move, revise,and renumber existing section 6-2 to become section 5-1 to read:

5-1 General Conditions. All procedures for handling nitrate film shall only be conducted with the appropriate safeguards to protect agal'nst the hazards involved. Specialized operations such as printing, video transfer, sound transfer, cleaning, splicing, repairing, marking, and catalogingwhich are necessary for the maintenance and use of nitrate film shall be permit ted to be grouped together in common work areas and shall be done in a manner c o n s i s t e n t wi th this standard.

2. Delete the text of 6-2.2. 3. Renumber the remaining existing section of Chapter 5.

SUBSTANTIATION: 1. The Committee has revised the text of Chapter 5 to incorporate two sections that addressed the same subject into a single section.

2. The existing text of 6-2.2 was incorporated into the rewrite of section 5-1.

3. Editorial renumbering. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #43) 40- 59 - (7-1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER= Julia, n Hopkinsbn, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

7-1 Motion Picture Theaters. Nitrate film is prohibi ted from occupancies that are being used as mot ion picture theaters, where- those theaters haveqaeen cons tmctedaccord in~ tO h i , a t e - safety regulations and annroved by the authorities ha6n~ Jurisdic- tion b r ea t he nroiectioff 6f ni t rate 'motion nicture film. ~- SUBSTANTIATfON: Nitrate film has alwSys been projected in archival and special programs venues, in booths constructed and maintained for nitrate projection. Such screenings are sanctioned by local fire authorities. Several m o d e m theaters (for example, the

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Samuel Goldwyn Thea te r at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Melnitz Thea te r at UCLA's Film and Television School) were built with nitrate accommoda t ions in order to be able to present original nitrate prints. Such exhibit ions have had an extremely goo-d safety record. These venues all d e p e n d on specially t ra lnedpr6ject ionis ts familiar with the hand l ing arid projection of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I Delete existing section 7-1 text. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: T he Commit tee agreed with the submit ter tha t the requi rements in section 7-1 are no longer needed for properly a r ranged and cons t ruc ted fl~eaters. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #44) 40- 60 - (7-3.9): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT

! RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: I 7-3.9 The sh ipping room shall be separated f rom the rest of the I building by pa(titiofis complying with 2-1.2. No process o ther than ] the insnect ion and packing of film shall be conduc ted in the I shippirig room. Not more than 500 s tandard rolls or 500,000 ft (152 1 40Om) o f film shall be in a sh ipping room at one time. Of this | quantity, no fewer than 250 s tandard rolls or 250,000 ft (76 200 m) I shall be in sh ipp ing cases.

SUBSTANTIATION: Archives and studio vaults responsible for the t ransportat ion of nitrate film generally require full inspection before packing. This inspection is usu,'dly carr ied out in the shine area that the film is packed for sh ipment . COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP16) 40- 61 -(7-3.9): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commi t tee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing word ing of 7-3.9 to read:

7-3.9 The sh ipping room shall be separa ted f rom the rest of the building by par t ; t i tus complying with 2-1.2. No process o ther than the packing-off ihn shall be condnc ted in the sltiipping room. Not more than 100 s tandard rolls or 100,000 ft (30,500 m) of film shall be in a shipping room at one time. Of this quantity, no fewer than 50 s tandard rolls or 50,000 ft (15,200 m) shall be in slt ipping cases. SUBSTANTIATION: The Comnfit tee has revised the wording to be more consistent with the n u m b e r of rolls of film storage permztted outside cabinets or vaults. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP14) 40- 62 - (A-2-3.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of A-2-3.1 to read:

A-2-3.1 It is suggested that, wherever practical, explosion vents be provided in existing rooms or vaults used for the storage and hand l ing of nitrate film. For informat ion on the design of explosion vents, sei: NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Defiagrations. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revision ha s added the NFPA reference d o c u m e n t for the design of explosion vents. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 N O T RETURNEr): 1 Viggiani

(Log #45) 40- 63 - (A-5-3): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinsori, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise t ex t a s follows:

A-5-3 Nitrate film in the form of clippings and shor t lengths is very hazardous. Safe precaut ions in the h-ahdllng of such scrap-s are most essential. Bal ing 'and burn ing of film are processes present ing distinct fire hazards. W`aste nitrate film shall be sent to a central reclaiming plant or o ther annroved hazardous waste disnosal facility ,as manda(e/:l by federal, sta~e" and local statntes. " " SUBSTANTIATION: Modified narrative language to accentuate awareness of p roper p rocedures for deaccession of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I Revise the wording of existing A-5-3 to read: A-5-3 Nitrate f i lmin the form of clippings and shor t lengths is very

hazardous. &'fie precaut ions in the hand l ing of such scrap-s are most essential. Baling-and bu rn ing of film are processes presen- l ing

distinct fire hazards. Waste nitrate film should be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee revision accom- ~ ishes the submi t te r ' s intent .

UMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #46) 40- 64- (B-3): Accept SUBMITTER: Jul ian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

B-3 Detection and Disposal of Unstable Nitrate Film. New nitrate film i~was made to be as stable as possible, and some nitrate films 30 or 40 years old still appear to be in reasonably good condit ion. However, all nitrate film deteriorates with age, ~md the deteriorat ion i~ ~ increased by chemical conmminanor i and improper storage conditions. Nitrate fi lm in m'r advanced m~g~ sm_.~g~ of deter iorat ion i~ ma__m__~y._b~ less stable, ~ igrhtes ~ at lower temperatures t tmn nitrate film in ~ood condltson. "r" . . .~ • "~ ,n,., c l;k~ly L~ ,~ . . . . . ~p...~,~cc.a~ly R - , a . . c . - ~l,~. All nitrate films that are to be saved for future reprocessing or for archive purposes should be carefully e x a m i n e d t h r o u g h o u t their length pr ior to being stored in a vault. Furdler, riley should be re-examinedperiodical ly . For modera te storage temperatures and where both tempera ture and humidi ty are co-ntrolldd, inspections should be made at least once annually. Where condit ions are no t controlled, examinat ions should be made every six months . In tropical climates, inspection intervals migh t have to be decreased to two or three montfis.

Any films that, upon examinat ion, show yellow discoloration, fading of the image, u n d u e brittleness, stickiness of the emulsion, or any o ther signs o f deter iorat ion should be copied onto safetyfi lm z , . d zl ,cn dc~t, v)-cd as soon as practical, Any films in cans that are corroded on the inside should-be z, cat,_,.1 zh~.iI,~')- recanned. Su¢l~ corrosion may indicate an i m m i n e n t deter iorat ion nroblem.

The disposal of deter iorated or unstable nitrate film presents a problem. ~ Nitrate film should not be mixed with ,cg-~la, ,At, az~ Eln~ ~c, at~ 61 ordinary rubbish. Such film should be kept u n d e r water in a steel d r u m until disposal can be arranged. Safe disposal should be a r ranged th rough p-roper anthorities. SUBSTANTIATION: Modifies language to incorporate the necessity for retaining ra ther than destroying nitrate film materials, and more accurately reflects contemporary under s t and ing of the behavior of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee accepts the submit ter ' s proposed revision with the word "may" changed to "call." NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO~v'OTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #47) 40- 65 - (B-4): Accept SUBMITTER: Julian Hopkinson, TCMPT RECOMMENDATI. ON: Revise text b~, delet ing the following: ~ 4 :d~.]~.fymg .~,~;at~ F,:,~,. A ~.,,~r,~, ,-~-.~...ably .%+l v, ..+~ ~ t/~

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SUBSTANTIATION: There are a variety of tests used by archives to de te rmine the composi t ion of fi lm base, some of which may be easier and potentially more accurate than the tr ichlorethylene test. The Kodak Book of Film Care no longer suggests that this test should be performed, and it is no t advisable for non-exper ts to try to identify nitrate. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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Editorial Corrections

The Teclmic~al Commit tee on Hazardous Chemicals notes the following editorial corrections to NFPA 40-1994.

1. In 2-3.2, change the metr ic value "1.4 cn m" to "1.6 cu m." * 9 2. In 4-2.4 , change the metric value "91 sq cm" to " , sq cm."

3. In 4-3.1.5, delete the "suitable." 4. In 4-3.3.2, change the metric value "130 sq m" to "1.3 sq m." 5. In 4-4.3 , change the metr ic value "0.2 sq cm" to "2 sq cm." 6. In Table B-I, change the following 2 entries in tile table as

follows: Alcohol f rom "211,620" to "11,620" Gasoline f rom "220, 750" to "22,750"

7. In Appendix C, move the references for NFPA 10, NFPA 220, and NFPA 232 to the main reference chapter 8.

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PART II (Log #CP2)

40E- 1 - (1-3 Cabinet): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, [ RECOMMENDATION: In 1-3, revise the existing definition of Cabinet to read:

Cabinet. A specially constructed and equipped metal or fire- resistive enclosure of less than 30 cu f t (0.85cu m) capacity, used for the storage of pyroxlin plastic. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has clarified the definition of cabinet. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETURNED: ] Viggiani

(Log #CP1) 4 0 E - 2 - (1-3 Segregated): Accept SUBMITTERa Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: 1. In 1-3, add a new definition for Segregated to read:

Segregated*. Storage in the same room or inside area, but physically sep,'u'ated by distance from incompatible materials.

2. Add the following Appendix text for Segregated to read: A-l-3 Segregated. ,~lls, curbs, or intervening storage of nonhazard-

ous compatible materials and aisles can be used as aids in maintain- ing se parati on. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition that

is essential to the document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CPS) 40E- 3 - (2-1.5.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Techrfical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 2-1.5.1 to read:

2-1.5.1 All openings in required partitions shall be protected by 1- hr rated doors or windows. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision was made to be consistent with termiuology used in NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows. COMMI'I*rEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP4) 40E- 4- (2-4.2 Exception): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the wording of the existing exception to 2-4.2 to read:

Exception: In those buildings where other operations are of a nonhazardous nature and the use of pyroxylin plastic is incidental to the overall operations, sprinkler protection shall be required in those parts of the building where pyroxylin plastic is being worked. - SUBSTANTIATION:: The Committee revision better clarifies the intent o f t b e exception. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMrVrEE ACTION:


(Log #CP6) 40E- 5 - (3-3.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 3-3.1 to read:

3-3.1 Building shall not be such as to exceed a capacity of 100,000 lb (45,400 kg) ira shipping cases or 50,000 lb (22,700 kg) of other material ira any one section between blank, parapeted division walls having 4-hour fire resistance. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision reflects more updated terminology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP3) 40E- 6- (3-3.2): Accept SUBMITTERa Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise tbe existing wording of .3-3.2 to read:

3-3.2 If the capacity of any area between division walls, as specified in 3-3.1, exceeffs 7,500 tb (3400 kg), the storage space shall be subdivided into racks and bins separated by partitions equivalent to one of til~htly matched 7/8 in. (22 mm) tongue and groove boards, each section to be independent ly vented or open to aisle space, the partitions to be so arrafiged as to afford the minimum of obstruction to the distribution by sp~nklers, if present.

Exception: Where storage consists only of material in shipping ca se s . SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has revised the paragraph to clarify the requirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMrrrEE ACTION:


(Log #CP7) 40E- 7- (3-3.3): Accept SUBMIT'rER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 3-3.3 to read:

3-3.3 Where storage exceeds 25,000 lb, (I1,300 kg) packing, receiving, and shipping in connection with such storage shaft be in a se p. arate, room cut offl~y a p ara p eted wall of 4-hour f i r e . resistance rating with double s tandard fire doors on opemngs to the storage s e c t i o n . SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision reflects more

dated terminology. MMI'rrEE ACTION: Accept.


AFFIRMATIVE: ")4 NOT RETURNED: 1 Viggiani

(Log #CP8) 40E- 8- (3.3.4): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Cbemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise die existing wording of 3-3.4,to read:

3-3.4 Sections separated from the section containihg pyroxylin plastic by blank p ~ a p e t e d walls having a 4-hour fire r~si- stance shall be permitted to be used for storage of other articles. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision reflects more

dated terminology. MMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION:


(Log #cPg) 40E- 9 - (4-4.5): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing wording of 4-4.5 to read:

4-4.5 Sprinkler systems for vaults shall be equipped with a 1 in. (25.4 ram) drip line with a 1/2 in. (13 mm) outlet valve. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision brings the standard into compliance with modern sprinkler technology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accel3t. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP 1 0) 40E- 10- (4-7.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

i RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing second sentence of 4-7.1 to read:

Covers shall he permitted to be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee deleted superfluous language. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


Editorial Corrections

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals notes the following editorial corrections to NFPA 40E-1993.

1. In 3-4.1, change the reference f rom "3-3.1" to "3-2.1." 2. In 4-2.4.1, change the word "practically" to "substantially."

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PART III (Log #CP7)

43B- 1 - (Entire Document): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Renumber NFPA 43B, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations as NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations. SUBSTANTIATION: Tiffs renumber ing is done to comply with the NFPA Manual o f Style. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accep t NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #1 ) 43B- 2 - (2-5.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Lynne 1L Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: New wording:

"The interior of any refrigerator or freezer cabinet or any other space that is no t ventilated for the storage of Class I, II, or Ill..." SUBSTANTIATION: Any space where flammable vapors may accumulate should be r ecommended Class I, Group D Division I. Adding this verbiage would add clarity to the code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Do not make any change to 2-5.2. 2. Add tire following new text for 2-5.3 and 2-5.4 to fire electrical

installation section to read: 2-5.3 The interior of any nonventilated, non-refrigerated storage

cabinet used for the storage of Class I, II, or III organic peroxide formulations shall be considered a Class I, Division 1 location as def ined in Article 500 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

2-5.4 Where the storage cabinet is ventilated, the dectrical equipment shall be considered a Class I, Division 2 location as defined in Article 500 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Mechanical ventilation systems shall provide at least I c u f t per rain per sq ft of floor area (1 c u m per min per 3 c u m ) . COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee change clarifies the intent of the r ecommended change and addresses electrical classifications in small storage spaces. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP4) 43B- 3 - (2-1 i.3.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

I RECOMMENDATION: In the second sentence of 2-11.3.1, delete the word "flammable." SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes the deletion of the word "flammable" better describes the intent of the application. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP6) 43B- 4- (2-11.3.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Gommittee on Hazardous Chemic,als, RECOMMENDATION: In 2-11.3.2, insert the word "liquid-tigtat" ahead of fi re barrier. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that this wording is needed to clarify tire function of the wall. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NOT RETLIRNE[): 1 Viggiani

(Log #CP2) 43B- 5 - (2-11.5): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: Delete 2-11.5 and renumber the section accordingly. SUBSTANTIATION: Tire Committee believes that it is not needed since 2-11.4 requires all organic peroxide formulations to be in closed containers or packages in the storage areas. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP5) 43B- 6 - (A-2-11.3.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

| RECOMMENDATION: Delete A-2-11.3.2. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee does not believe that file

n(~MMiendix text is needed. TrEE ACTION: Accept.



(Log #2) 43B- 7 - (A-4-3.4): Reject SUBMITTERa Lynne R. Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: Move Appendix reference A-4-3.4 into 4-3.4. SUBSTANTIATION: This information is relevant and should be available to the user in the body of the code. This would serve to make dais a more user-friendly and functional document . COMM1TrEE ACTION: Reject~ COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tile Committee cannot move tills reference to NFPA 68 as they are limited to referencing a guide only in the Appendix of a standard or code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #3) 43B- 8 - (Figure A-5-4.3): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Lynne 1L Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: Remove Figure A-5-4.3. SUBSTANTIATION: The diagram shows plywood construction and the NFPA 43B recommends noncombustible materials of construction. COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise the wording of existing 5-4.3* to read: 5-4.3* Buildings of combustible construction employing sun

slfieids such as those illustrated in Figure A-5.4.3 shall be permit ted to be used for de tached storage buildings storing less than 5000 Ib (2270 kg) of orgaaic peroxide formulations in those areas where the temperature inside the storage building can approach or exceed the maximum recommended storage temperature.

2. Revise the wording of existing A-5.4.3 to read: A-5.4.3 The following diagram is an example o f t building for

storing less than 5000 Ib (2270 kg) of organic peroxide formulations for de tached storage as allowed by 5.4.3.

3. Modify the caption for the existing Figure A-5-4.3 to read: Figure A-5-4.3 Detached storage building for storing less than 5000

lb (2270 kg) of organic peroxide formulations. (Figure A-5-4.3 shown on following page)

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1: The Committee has revised the wording of 5-4.3 to clarify that dais building construction is permitted for buildings storing less than 5000 Ib of organic peroxide formulations. This provision has been based on tests dlat demon- st.rate that dais construction keeps the temperature of die stored organic peroxide formulations lower than other construction types.

2. The Committee has changed die appendix text to be consistent with the changes made to 5-4.3.

3. The Committee has cbanged the figure caption to be consisteut with the cltanges made to 5-4.3 and A-5-4.3; NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #4) 43B- 9 - (Tables B-I.3, B-2.3, B-3.3, B-4.3, mad B-5.3): Accept in PrinTziple SUBMITTER: Lynne IL Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: Replace "Max Individual Container Size" with "Typical Container Size" column heading in each table. SUBSTANTIATION: The code already makes the statement that organic peroxides are classified by behavior in their USDOT or Canadian Ministry of Transport Containers. NFPA 43B does not contain a mechanism to stay current with all t ransport regulations. The data in this table more accurately describes the most common package. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I 1. Delete the word "Max." from the existing column heading in each table in the Appendix.

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6 in. min. Corrugated aluminum roofing

Metal deck

Air in ~ t I

Corrugated aluminum

4 in. min. - - ~

Akin - - ~ ]

Sun shield on east, south, and west surfaces

Plywood

Plywood

9V-

Figure A-5-4.3 Detached storage building for storing organic peroxide formula/ions.

Air Out

~ D o o r

2. Add the following text to the existing introduction for Appendix B to read."

B-1. General.. The assi. gnment of the. organic, peroxide, formulation classificatmns shown m the Tables in this Appendm were based on the container sizes shown. A change in the container size could affect the classification.

3. Renumber the subsequent sections of the appendix. COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes flint the revisions accomplish the intent of the submltter. NUMBER OF COMMrrTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMrrrEE ACTION:


(Log #6) 43B- 10 - (Tables B-1.3, B-2.3, B-3.3, B-4.3, B-5.3): Reject SUBMITTER: Lynne R. Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: Changes to Tables B-1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.3 as follows: (Tables B-1.3, B-2.3, 3-3.3, B-4.3, B-5.3 shown on following pages) SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes are based on information in the Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division, Bulletin, "Organic Peroxide Toxicology Bulletin," Revised April, 1992 - at tached for health hazard identification and based on OPPSD interpretations of NI"~'A 704 clarifications for flammability and reactivity hazard identification.

Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA Headquarters. COMMITTEE ACTI ON: Reject. COMMITTEE STA'rEMENT: The Committee rejects the proposal based on a lack of technical data to support the revisions. The submitter is encouraged to submit the NFPA 704 calculation sheets to support the changes being proposed during the public comment period for this revision cycle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


( Log #CP 1 ) 4313- 11 - (Table B-5-3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals,

' RECOMMENDATION: Move the entire row of information for the Organic Peroxide Formulation "2, 4-Pentanedione Peroxide" from "Table B-5.3, for Typical Class V Formulations" to "Table B-4.3, for Typical Class IV Formulations."

SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that this compound meets the criteria for a Class IV Organic Peroxide Formulation based on fire tests reviewed by the Committee. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #CP3) 43B- 12 - (Table B-5-3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals, RECOMMENDATION: 1. In Table B-5.3, change the "Individual Container Size" for Di-(2-t-butylperoxyisopropyl)-benzene from "bulk" to "100 lb."

2. In Table B-5.3, change the "Individual Container Size" for Dicumyl Peroxide from "bulk" to "100 Ib," SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has changed tile individual container sizes since bulk storage is not allowed in the code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


(Log #5) 43B- 13 - (Appendix C): Accept in Part SUBMITTER: Lynne R. Harris, Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 69, Explosion Prevention Systems, 1992 edition and NFPA 704, 1990 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: References in 43B. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Part,

1. Accept the part of the proposal to add NFPA 704 to the references shown in Appendix C.

2. Do not accept the addition of NFPA 69. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee agrees with the addition of NFPA 704 as it is a reference in the Tables in Appendix B.

2. The Committee does not agree with the addition of NFPA 69 as it is not used in this document . NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 25 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:


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NFPA 43B-- A97 ROP

Table B-I.3 Typical Class I Formulations

Organ ic P e r o x i d e Formula t ion

t-Butyl Hwl r t ,pe rox ide

Nominal Concentration,

Weight Percent

t -Buti ' lperoxv isopropyl Carbona te

Diluent

9O t-Butyl Per, ,xvacetate 75 ()MS t-But'vl Pert ,xvacetate 60 OMS

92 OMS t-Btttvl Per , ,xvmaleate Dibenzovl Peroxide 2,2-Di(t-btt tvlperoxy)butane Diisopropyl Peroxvdicarbonate Di-rt-propyl i ' e roxydicarbonate Di-n-propyl Peroxydicarbonate

98 98 50 99 98 85

R--Reli'igeration required to reduce fire hazard. OMS--t)dorless Mineral Spirits t-BuOH--tertiarv-Butanol

For SI Units: IIb = 0.454 kg; I gal = 3.785 L

Water & t -BuOH

Toluene

OMS

Max. Individual Container

Size

5 lgal 5 [~al 5 ~gal 5 gal

50 x 1 Ib I lb

I ~al 10 Ib t ~al 1 gal

Temp. Cont. Health

.'~' I

2 2 z'l 2

Note I: The column refers to NFPA 704 hazard ratings fi)r health, flammability and reactivity. See NFPA 704 for details.

Hazard Identification'

[ Flamm. [ Reactivity

3 :t 3 3 3 3 3 "~ 3 3 4 3 3 3 4

Table B-2.3 Typical Class II Formulations

Or ga n i c Peroxide Formulation t-Amvl Peroxvbenzoate n-Butvl 4 4-Di(t-butylperoxv)valerate

t-Butyl H v d r o p e r o x i d e


Weight Percent

96 98

Diluent

70 t-Butyl Peroxvbenzoa te 98 - - t-Butvl Peroxv-2-e thvlhexanoate 97 - - t-Butyl Peroxvisobutvrate 75 OMS

75 OMS 75 25 78

t-Butvlpert ,xv Isoprop,vl Carbona te t-Btttv[ Peroxvpivalate Diacetvl Peroxide Dibenzovl Peroxide

DTBP & t -BuOH

OMS DMP

Water OMS or

1,1 -Di( t -butvlperoxv)cyclohexane 80 BBP Di-sec-butvl Peroxvdicarhonate 98 - - Di-sec-butvl Peroxydicarbonate 75 OMS I, l -Di(t-butylperoxy)-

3,3,5-t r imethvlcyclohexane 75-95 - - Di(2-ethylhex,vl) Peroxydicarbonate 97 - -

Max. Individual Container

Size 5 gal 5 lgal

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di- (benzovlperoxy)hexane

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5- d i h v d r o p e r o x v h e x a n e

Peroxyacetic Acid

55 8al 5 tgal

55 gal 5 gai 5 gal 5 gal

5 lgal 25 Ib

Temp. Cont.

R R

R T

Health

3 .a-I ,e/ 2

,el 2

,e3

Hazard Identification i

F l w .

3 3 2 3

3 3 5 gal I Kal 5 gal

5 gal I gal

4 x 5 l b

Yl

2

II

95 - - 2 3 3

70 Water I00 Ib 2 3 3

3

Water HOAc

& H~O,2

Reactivity

f g 2 .3

health, flammability,

43 30 gal

R--Refrigeration required to reduce fire hazard. For SI Units: I Ib = 0.454 kg; t gal = 3.785 L. T--Temperature control shall be considered to reduce Note I: The column refers to NFPA 704 hazard ratings t6r fire hazard depending on packaging size and and reactivity. See NFPA 704 for details. recommendatmns in manu|acturers' literature. BBP--Butyl Benzvl Phthalate DMP--Dimethyl i4hthalate DTB P-- Di-tertiary-but yl Peroxide HOAc--Acetic Acid H,.,O:~-- H yd roge n Peroxide OMS--()dorless Mineral Spirits t-BuOH --tertiarv-Butanol

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Table B-3.3 Typical Class III Formulations

Or[anic Peroxide Formulation t-Amvl Hydroperoxide t-Amvl Peroxyacetate t-Amvi Peroxv-2-ethvlhexanoate t-Am,vl Peroxvneodecanoate t-Amyl Peroxvpivalate t-Butyl Peroxv-2-ethvlhexanoate t-Butyl Peroxv-2-ethvlhexanoate t-Butylperox,v 2-Ethylhexyl Carbonate t-Butyl Peroxvneodecanoate Cumvl Hvdroperoxide Cumyl Peroxyneodecanoate Cumvl Peroxyneoheptanoate l,l-Di(t-amvIperoxy)cvclohexane Dibenzovl Peroxide Dibenzoyl Peroxide paste Dibenzoyl Peroxide paste Di(4-t-bu t ylcyclohexvl) Peroxydicarbonate Di-t-butvl Peroxide

i

Di(2-t-butylperoxyisopropyl)henzenes 2,4-Dichlorobenzo)'l Peroxide Didecanovl Peroxide

i

DiisopropTI Peroxydicarbonate 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-

(2-eth,vlhexanoylperoxy)hexane 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-

(t-butvIperoxv)hexane Ethyl 3,3-Di(t-am~'lperoxv)butvrate Ethyl 3,3- Di(t-butvlperoxv)butyrate Meth~'l Ethyl Ketone Peroxide Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide and

Cyclohexanone Peroxide mixture

Nominal Max. Concentration, Individual

Weight Percent Diluent I con~nerSize

88 Water 55 ~'al I !

60 OMS 5 ~al I I

96 -- 55 ~ai I !

75 , OMS, , 5 ~'al 75 OMS 5 gal

i

97 , - - , 5 I~Fal 50 i DOP or OMS , 55 ~al 95 -- ! 5 gai

!

75 OMS 5 [~al i i

88 Cumene 55 ~ai I !

75 OMS 5 Eal ! 1

75 OMS 5 g a i !

80 OMS or BBP 5 I~ai ! !

75 , Water ; 25 ib 55 Plasticizer 350 Ib

I I

50 Plasticizer 380 Ib ! i

98 -- 88 lb i i

99 -- 55 ~al 1 I

96 -- 100 Ib 50 98 30

90

DBP & Silicone 5 l[al -- 1 50 Ib

Toluene ! 5 ~ai 1

- - , 5 ~al

-- , 30 [[al OMS , 5 [ai OMS , 5 I[al DMP 5 gal

DMP 5 gal

92 75 75

9cA AO

9c~ AO

Hazard Identification i

Temp. Cont. Health Flamm. Reactivi~

3 3 2 i

2 3 2 i

R , / f r o 3 2 R , ~ '1 s 2

i

R , X l s 2 R , ,Xl ~ 2

, ~ 1 s 2 R 2 3 2

I

3 3 2 i

R ~ g l s 2 i

R i 2 3 2 I

2 3 2 I

, . , Z l z T , l t l 2 2

T , f l ' ] 2 2

.z'l 3 2 !

/~ l s z i g l 2 2

T , f l 2 2

R , f ' l 3 z R 2 3 2

R 2

2 2

f l 3

R--Refrigeration required to reduce fire hazard. T--Temperature control shall be considered to reduce fire hazard depending on packaging size and recommendations in manufacturers" literature. AO--Active Oxygen BBP--Butyl Benzyl Phthalate DBP-- Dibutvl Phtha[ate DMP-- Dimethyl Phthalate DOP-- Dioctv[ Phthalate OMS--Odorless Mineral Spirits

3 2

3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2

3 2 2

For SI Units: 1 lb = 0.45 a kg; 1 gal = 3 .785 L. Note h Th e column refers to NFPA 704 hazard ratings for and reactivity. See NFPA 704 for details.

h e a l t h , f l a m m a b i l i t y ,

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Table B-4.3 Typical Class IV Formulations

Organic Peroxide Formulat ion t-Butyl Cumvl Peroxide t-Butyl Hvdroperoxide t-Butyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate


Weight Percent

95 70 50

t-Butyl Peroxypivalate 45 OMS Dibenzovl Peroxide 70 Water

Dibenzovl Peroxide paste

Dibenzovl Peroxide paste ,

Dibenzovl Peroxide slurry

50

55

40 380 Ib Dibenzovl Peroxide slurry 40 Water 5 gal

35 Starch 100 Ib Dibenzovl Peroxide powder

Dicetvl Peroxydicarbonate Dicumvl Peroxide Di(2-ethv|hexvB Peroxvdicarbonate Dilaurovl Peroxide Diit-butyIperoxy) Phthalate

p-Menthvl Hvdroperoxide Methvl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide

85 98 40 OMS 98 40 DBP

Alcohols & 54 Ketones

5.59/ AO DMP

9.0cA AO

Max. Hazard Individual Identification' Container Temp.

Diluent Size Cont. Health Flamm. Reactivity 55 gal 2 2 2

Water 55 gai 3 2 2 DOP or ()MS 5 gal R t~' ] 2 2 ,

5 gal R 2 2 2 25 Ib t~ ~ 2 2

Plasticizer & Water 380 [b T #kr [ 2 2

Plasticizer & Water 350 Ib T Off" / 2 2

Water & Plasticizer T /ki te ~ 2 2

, Z l ",. 2 g l 2 2

20 Kg -- drums T tA ¢ O 2 2

55 gal ~¢ I 2 2 5 gal R jT / 9_ 2 l l0 Ib X l 2 2 30 gal 2 2 2

55 gal T 3 2 2 5 gal 3 2 2

Water & Glycols 5 gal 3 2 2

R--Refrigeration required to reduce fire hazard. T--Temperature control shall be considered to reduce fire hazard depending on packaging size and recommendations in manufacturers" literature. AO--Active Oxygen DBP--Dibutyl Phthalate DMP-- Dimeth','l Phthalate DOP-- Dic~'tyl Phthalate OMS--Odorless Mineral Spirits

For SI Units: 1 Ih = 0.454 kg: I gal = 3.785 L. Note I: The column refers to NFPA 704 hazard ratings for health, flammability and reactivity. See NFPA 704 for details.

Table B-5.3 Typical Class V Formulations

Organic Peroxide Formulation


Weight Percent Diluent

Dicalcium Phosphate

Dihydrate or Calcium Sulfate

Dihvdrate

Max. Hazard Individual Identification' Container Temp.

Size Cont. Health Flamm. Reactivity

t

Dibenzovl Peroxide 35 100 Ib Di-(2-t-hutylperoxyisoprupyl)-

benzenes 40 Clay bulk I i I - Di-(t-butylperoxy)-3,3.5- Calcium

tr imethvlcvclohexane 40 Carbonate 100 Ib Clay or Calcium

Dicumvl Peroxide 40 Carbonate bulk Calcium

2,5-Dimethyl-2.5-di- Ca, bonate or ( t -butvlperoxvlhexane 47 Silica 100 Ib

Ethvl 3.3-Di-/t-butvlperoxv}bmvrate

2,4-Pentanedione Peroxide

40

Clay or Calcium Silicate

Water & Solvent

AO = Active Oxygen For SI Units: IIb = 0.454 kg; I gal = 3.785 L.

4ok AO

100 Ib

I 0 0

f / I t

/ I i i

L / I i

5 gal 2 I 1

Nnte 1: The colunm relers to NFPA 704 hazard ratings li)r health, flammabilitv. and reactivity. See NFPA 704 for details.

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Documents

NFPA 40 -- A97 ROP · with current understanding and use of nitrate film. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree that the additional text is necessary