Estimated chemical usage by manufacturers in Connecticut
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| Title: | Estimated chemical usage by manufacturers in Connecticut |
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| Authors: | Wagner, Jesse1, Morse, Tim F.2 tmorse@uchc.edu, Simcox, Nancy2 |
| Source: | Journal of Cleaner Production. Mar2011, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p527-531. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Chemicals, Manufacturing industries, Hazards, Carcinogens, Environmental impact analysis, Styrene, Microfabrication |
| Geographic Terms: | Connecticut |
| Abstract: | Abstract: Background: There is little available data on chemical use patterns by companies, with few federal requirements for reporting. This results in difficulties for targeting toxics for possible substitution, assisting employers with complying with newer international regulations, and decreased ability to estimate health and environmental impacts. Methods: Massachusetts chemical use data for manufacturers required under the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) was acquired, with corresponding information on industrial sector classification and employment levels by sector for both Massachusetts (MA) and Connecticut (CT). The MA chemical data was adjusted based on the ratio of employment levels by sector for CT compared to MA to give estimates of chemical usage by sector in CT. Results: It was estimated that there was over 660 million pounds of chemicals used in CT, with over 300 million pounds each of carcinogens and reproductive hazards (categories overlap). The most common chemicals estimated to be used were styrene monomer (266 million lbs.), sodium hydroxide (60 million lbs.), and methanol (50 million lbs.). The industrial sub-sectors estimated with the highest chemical usage were chemical manufacturing, plastics and rubber products manufacturing, and fabricated metal product manufacturing. Conclusion: There is extensive chemical use in CT manufacturing, but little direct information on actual use patterns. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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