NC0072664_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (14)

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 13, 1996
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To: Susan Robson
Through: Matt Matthews Oil%
From: Melissa Rosebrockvp
Subject: Shurtape Technologies, Inc.
Boiler/Cooling Tower Chemical Additives
NPDES No. NCG500323
C-awba. County
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Shurtape Technologies, Inc. has resubmitted Biosperse 261-T for approval. Data submitted by the
facility concerning the dosage rate of the compound, system volume, average daily discharge, toxicity of
the active ingredient(s) and/or breakdown products, and minimum stream flow have also been reviewed
and evaluated. Please note that due to the geographic location of the facility, we have used the toxicity data
for the Daphnia magna (LC50=0.46 mg/1) in calculating the regulated limitation. Calculations summarized
on the accompanying worksheet predict that the use of Biosperse 261-T at the stated dosage rate and
discharge conditions will not result in toxic impact to- aquatic life in the receiving stream. Therefore, the
use of this product as a biocide at Shurtape Technologies, Inc. is deemed acceptable.
We also received additional information from Shurtape Technologies, Inc. regarding the previously
(12/2/96) reviewed products: Advantage Plus 6445; Valugard 250D and Drewsperse 751. Our previous
review stated that we needed specific information as to the components listed as "trade secret" on the
Material Safety Data Sheets. We also needed a more specific description regarding the quaternary
ammonium ingredient in Drewsperse 751. The additional information received by our office (12/12/96)
consists of statements from the chemical company that these products "are not biocides." As previously
conveyed, this office cannot approve chemical additives for use without first knowing the chemical
components that we are evaluating. -
If there are questions concerning this review please contact me at [phone].
Attachments
cc: gzex mleason-MVR0
Central files

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Shurtape technologies, Inc. Biocide Worksheet
PERMIT#: NCG500323
RECEIVING STREAM: Third Creek, Yadkin -Pee Dee
7Q10 (cfs): 0.20
I.W.C.%: 0.43
PRODUCT: Biosperse 261-T
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 92.5% 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
HALF LIFE (DAYS):
0.25
STEADY STATE DISC CONC:
0.8838
LC50,OF SELECTED TOX DATA (MG/L):
0.46
DEGRADATION FACTOR:
2.823
DECAY RATE:
2.8072
APPLICATION FACTOR:
0.050
DOSAGE RATE (GRAMS/DAY):
340.19
AVG DAILY DISCHARGE (MGD):
0.000556
INSTREAM BIOCIDE CONC:
0.0038
VOLUME OF SYSTEM (MIL. GAL'S):
0.03603
REGULATED LIMITATION:
0.0230.
PASS/FAIL:
PASS

RECEIVED
'DEC 1 21996
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE8
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PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPES
December 9, 1996
Division -of Environmental Management
NPDES Permits Group
Post Office Box 29535.
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Attn: Melissa Rosebrock
Dear Ms. Rosebrock,
Enclosed please find the additional information requested
concerning the permit application for the discharge of boiler and
cooling tower blowdown for Shurtape Technologies, Inc. Stony Point
Tape Plant,,NPDES# 0072664. The enclosed information was submitted
by Ashland Chemical, who provides water treatment services for the
plant.
The following information has been en,cl�o�sed q ,P
A statement from Ashland Chemicalsh wing that the trade /S'fcJr'et
materials in the Advantage Plus 6445 and in the Valugard '250D as
well. as the Quaternary Ammonium Compound in the Drewsperse 751 are
/not biocides. i00�G
V A corrected biocide 101 form for Biosperse 261-T along with
documentation of its half-life.
If you need further information, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
C4_ L �-
Chris Fluder
Environmental Engineer
cc: Bill Little Mark Hawes
P O Box 1530 Hickory NC 28603-1530 704.322.2700 Fax [phone]�)

Ashland Chemical
Drew Industrial Division
December 3, 1996
Mr. Chris Fluter
SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1620 Highland Avenue
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Chris:
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Ashland Chemical Company Address Reply:
Division of 9401•B Southern Pine Blvd.
Ashland Inc. Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The following information is provided per your request of November 11, 1996.
Advantage Plus 6445 is a boiler water treatment product. The trade secret material listed for
Advantage Plus 6445 is not a biocide.
Valugard 250D is a corrosion inhibitor and antiscalant used in cooling water treatment. The
trade secret material listed for Valugard 250D is not a biocide.
Attached information better documents the half-life of Elosperse 261-T. The biocide/chemical
treatment worksheet form 101-reflecting new half-life data has been reworked and is attached
for your review. You will note in Part IV that Biosperse 261-T is acceptable for use. On this
form you will need to enter the NPDES #N.C. in the four spaces provided, receiving stream
information and sign it before submitting to the N.C.D.E.M.
Drewsperse 751 antifoulant is not used as a biocide in the formulation. This product is used
as a deposit control agent (dispersant). Ashland Chemical: makes no biocidal claims for
Drewsperse 751 antifoulant. A Product Data Sheet is attached for your review.
Should you need any additional information or have questions regarding this information,
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
Drew Industrial Division
Greg Bolton
Accounts Manager
Headquarters: Telex: 136444
CUALffy .-- One Drew Plaza Fax: [phone]
Boonton, NJ 07005
Ashland Chemical's (201) 263.767600
Commitment to
Responsible Cam
Quality and Productivity A Res'
Company

DREW A HISTORY OF RESULTS
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Cooling Water Treatment
PRODUCT DATA
DREWSPERSE° 751 ' Antifoulant
General
DREWSPERSE 7,51 antifoulant is a stable, polymeric
deposit control agent. This product is highly effective
across a wide pH and temperature range in dispers-
ing oil, lint, biological matter, silt, mud, textile fibers,
tobacco dust and other debris that foul industrial air
washers. DREWSPERSE 751 antifoulant will remove
deposits that reduce heat transfer and lead to under -
deposit corrosion.
Typical Properties
Appearance:
Clear light yellow liquid
Specific Gravity:
1.o4
pH:
5.3
Flash Point:
275OF
Solubility in Water.
Complete
Application
DREWSPERSE 751 antifoulant should be fed
continuously to the system. Your Drew representa-
tive can make specific dosage recommendations
based upon inspection of the system and severity of
deposit formation.
® Registered trademark of Drew Chemical Corporation.
Feeding
DREWSPERSE 751 antifoulant should be fed neat or
as a dilute solution.
This product causes irritation to eyes and skin. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear protective
gloves and goggles while handling. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
Important Information
Drew maintains Material Safety Data Sheets -on
all of its products. Material Safety Data Sheets
contain health and safety information for your
development of appropriate product handling
'procedures to protect your employees and
customers.
Our Material Safety Data Sheets should be read
and understood by all of your supervisory person-
nel and employees before using Drew's products
in your facilities.
All statements; information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are not to be taken as a guarantee, express warranty or
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which seller assumes legal responsibility,
and they are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of this product are
made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe on any patent
Drew Industrial Division • one Drew Plaza, Boonton, New Jersey 07005 - Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Ashland Chemical
Ashland Chemical Company
Division of Ashland Oil, Inc
*1986 Ashland Oil, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.' CWT-DS-56 Rev. 2

acuity Name: -SVAuf .7A r-EbUOLOGf i=s,1W6. NPQES 7: NC_ OOL Ebb ..
ElOCIG—::HEMICAL TA2Ai'&1>=i'!T �surtaca
WOSKSHEET-FOP- A 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any bfocidal products uitunacely discharged to the aters of
North Carolina. This woricsheet roust tie completed separately for each bicc4dal product in use. This worksheet is to be
returned with all appropriate data entered into ttis oestgnated areas with calculations performed as Indicated.
I: Facility Me= 5�UPrTA Pe- TEcNNoLoG=E5O
NPDES 4 NC . O O 1 Z (o lv �
County AL -EXA wdER'
Receiving Stream "�'' «r� rt_r e 2 - l'e� Dee 7Q i 0 a• °Z O (cis)
(Ali above information supplied by ttitt Givisfon of Environmental Management)
What is the average Daily Discharge (A.D.D.) volume of the water. handling systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.O.=�•D00�56 (in M.G.D.)
Please calculaLs the instream Waste C..ncentratiolz (lWC in percani) of this discharge using the data entered
above.
lWC = (7QI0)(0.646)
This value (IWC) represents ttre waste ccncantration to ins recenfIrrg stream during low flog conditions.
u.. What is the-narne'of the whole product =-emical:treatmera proposed for use in the discharge identifled in Part I?
BIGSPERSE ;216 l + i1',mr- 2aDxoG=ZE
Please list the active inyreaients ana percent- composition:
I-.16aomo-3-r-kLoev-,r-i '
a
What teed or cosage rate (O.H.) is uses Ln rrus application? Tha units must be eorivenea to grams of whole
product usea car day.
3` 0-
D.E.M. Furs: 101 1.7192) 1 i

Name: S Uu21A IE�A Ncl-a GYs-s,7-tc. NPOES Z . INC-0 e b 4
Estimate total vciume of the water hanaling system between entry of tio=al product and NPDES discharge
point. On an anacrted sheet please provide justification for this astitnate (system volume, average cycles per
blowdown, holding lagoon size, etc.)
volurne= 0.0 3 6 3 0 3 million gallons
What is the pH of the handling system prior to Mocide addition? if unxncwn, enter WA. ,. a • co
What is the decay rate (D.K.) of the product? .it unN.nown, assume no decay (D.K.--0) and. proceW to asterisk.
The degradation must be stated at pH level within i -1 pH standard unit within handling system. Enter the half
life (Hatt Life is the time required for Me initial product to degrade to half of its original concentration). Please
provide copies of the sources of this data.
H.L. = 0.;2 45 $ Days _ /
The decay rate is equal to H- L X o.69 = a- g0-Decay hate (D.K.)
Calculate degraoa.bon factor (D.F.). This is the fast order loss cceffiratu
�._�.. 0.0006 s
D.F. _ (VoDme) .'� (D.K.) _ 0.031030 3- + oZ•g07j
Calculate Steady State Discharge Concenuation:..
-
o $� r%
Dischg Conc. = • mgJi
) (O.o3 b3o3) (3 7 8 5 )
Calculate concentration of biocide instream ounng low flow conditions.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
19112h2. conc. x j�wc�oi _.moo. 877 ( �_ X-•- 0.��8�
-
= 0. Do3'�5� mglt
100 100
Receiving Stream Concentration
it
Calculate reguiatea linutation.
List all LC50 data avaiiabie for the whoia orcau.:r according to the icilow ng columns. (Note mat units shouid be
in mgil). Please provide copies of the sources ci this data.
COa+i m Teat Da-ot
LC50 (n
4-
B1 uegi l l Sunfish - _ 96 hours —
0 • -Sa �^*'
Rainbow Trout 96 hours
0.a3
4,k-
_
"D A V"AA6WA 96 hours :—
0.�l-IQ��_M Proprt
,-
— --
�'AT►-�ea�d 1M°NNow 96 hours
�•a5 I
-
rnys ; d h R° ri•p 96 hours
-
Sheephead 1146 nnow 96 hours
0. 19
_
�4- LC -So x5oTa. FC- PiPa ;G P-QM' u5 q
LaS-0M..Ta toe I-t3Ro►•+,o-3-CkLot�c-5�'hYL }�YdANToi �t
D.E.M. Furth 101 (7192) 2

s�{�.2`rApET��ll�lot~ oG=Es, LNc�=�`1I;xl NC,_� 00�2bbc.�
_aciiity Name: __._�._. L-
Choose the lowest LC50 listed above:
Enter the I_C50: 0-- I µQ'
If the halt Ufa (H.L.) is kiss than 4 days, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limuation = 0.05 x LC50' - D .Oo SS rrtgrl
It the half life (H.L.) is greater than 4 days or unknown, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC50 = ►rtgrl
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations unmediately above and place in this blank:
0, 00 815
mg/liter
From Part II enuo the receiving stream concentration;
0, 003'7s9 ,mg/llter
IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the caiculateu regulated limitation, then Mis biocide is
unacceptabie for use.
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Name (Print)
Signature
Perscr, in Responsible Charge
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Dard
D.E.M. rurnn 101 (719 )

DREW INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
COOLING, WATER TREATMENT
BIOSPERSE® 261T Microbiocide
General
BIOSPERSE 261T microbiocide is a broad-spectrum
antimicrobial product designed specifically for control of
bacterial, fungal and algal slimes in industrial recirculating
cooling water systems. BIOSPERSE 261T microbiocide is a
solid microbiocide which liberates hypobromous acid,
hypochlorous acid and 5,5-dimethylhydantoin when
dissolved in water. This environmental profile is designed to
address common: questions about the impact of BIOSPERSE
261T microbiocide on the environment.
Active Ingredient
1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-hydantoin 92.5%
Fish & Wildlife Studies
LD50 and LC,, 96-Hour Data for
1-B romo-3-chloro-5,5-diine thyl-hydantoin
Organism
Test
Result '
Daphnia Magna
LC50
0.46 mg/I
Rainbow Trout
LC50
0.87 mg/1
Fathead Minnow
LC50
2.25 mg/I
Grass Shrimp
LC50
13.0 mg/1
Sheepshead Minnow
LC50
20.0 mg/I
American Oyster
LC50
640 mg/I
Rat
LD50
1390 mg/kg
LC., 96-Hour Data for 5,5-dimethylhydantoin
Organism
LC,
Daphnia Magna
1300 mg/I
Rainbow Trout
6100 mg/I
Fathead Minnow
8100 mg/1
Grass Shrimp
12700 mg/1
Sheepshead Minnow
13300 mg/I
American Oyster
14200 mg/I
LC_, Data for Hypobromous Acid
Organism
Test
Result
Daphnia Magna
LC,,,, 24-Hour
1.05 mg/l
LC,,, 48-hour
0.71 mg/I
Bluegill Sunfish
LC,, 96-Hour
0.52 mg/l
Rainbow Trout
LC,,, 96-Hour
0.23 mg/I
Sheepshead Minnow
LC50, 96-Hour
0.19 mg/l
Mysid Shrimp
LC50, 96-Hour
0.17 mg/1
Degradation Data
The non -toxic dehalogenated by-product of BIOSPERSE 261T
microbiocide, 5,5-dimethylhydantoin, is biodegradable as
determined by carbon-14 radiolabeling of sewage sludge.
After 19 days, 94 percent of the carbon-14 had been recovered
as carbon dioxide. Under the test conditions, . the
dehalogenated by-product of BIOSPERSE 261T microbiocide
degraded rapidly with no obvious toxic effects upon the test
organisms.
Hypobromous and hypochlorous acid can degrade by
reacting with organics to form halogenated by-products.
These by-products can be carcinogenic and acutely toxic to .
aquatic organisms. Hypobromous acid differs from
hypochlorous acid in that brominated organics degrade
much quicker than chlorinated organics. For example,
bromoform has a half-life of 15 days compared with 50 days
for chloroform. A seeded, anaerobic culture with 160 ppb of
brominated trihalomethane degraded to less than 0.1 ppb in
less than two weeks. When 157 ppb of chlorinated
trihalomethane was run using the same method, 117 ppb
remained after two weeks. Bromobenzene degrades in
1/100 of the time of chlorobenzene.
Detoxification
If a spill of the tablets occurs, dry tablets can simply be
collected and used. If a solution of BIOSPERSE 261T
microbiocide is spilled, the hypobromous and hypochlorous
acid can be detoxified by carefully adding a dilute solution
of a reducing agent such as sodium metabisulfite or sodium
bisulfite.
Important Information
Ashland- maintains Material Safety Data Sheets on all of its
products. Material Safety Data Sheets contain health and safety
information for your development of appropriate product
handling procedures to protect your employees and customers.
Our Material Safety Data Sheets should be read and understood
by all of your supervisory personnel and employees before using
Ashland products in your facilities.
® Registered trademark of Drew Chemical Corporation.
'Registered service mark of the Chemical Manufacturers Association.
01991, 1995 Ashland Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. • OX-EP-005
All statements, information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but ate not to be taken as a guarantee, express warranty or ADrew
NVIStft dvkla+
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which Ashland assumes legal responsi- d9mmobb.
bility, and they are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of this product Ashland Chemical
are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe on any patent.
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Drew Industrial Division • One Drew Plaza, Boonton, New Jersey 07005 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] ' Division dAshWd Inc

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Ashland Chemical
Drew Industrial Division
Ashland Chemical Company Address Reply:
Division of. 9401-B Southern Pine Blvd.
Ashland Inc. Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Half Life Data
820SPERSE 261T Microbiocide
PH
open ultra -violet
dark
call*
6.
5.98 hours
184
hours
7
4.60 hours
26
hours
8
g
5.90 hours .��5$ d
V
44
hours
5.52 hours P-P-
127
hours
*City tap grater
90°F
50,000 ,4i.11awatts/cm2
Cu: 200 ppm
Alkalinity: 300
ppm
--- - Headquarters: Telex: 136444
CuauTr ='= One Drew Plaza Fax: [phone]
Ashland Chemical's Boonton, NJ 07005(201) 263-7600
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Quality and Productivity Company

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BIOSPERSEO 261 microbiocide*
I. Acute Oral LD50 (rats): >200 mg/kg
II. Skin irritation: minor reddening of the skin and superficial
necrosis with the development of excessive
exfoliation. Dilute solutions of 0.1% or less
(1000 ppm or less)is non -irritating to the skin.
III. Eye irritation: severe conjuctival irritation and slowing de-
veloping 'corneal damage. Dilute solutions of
0.1% or less (1000 ppm or less) is non -irritating
to the eyes.
IV. Mutag_enicity: 1-Bromo-3-chloro-.5,5-dimethylhydantoin was examined
for mutangenic activity at a number of concentration
in a series of in vitro microbial assays employing
Salmonella and Saccharomyces indicator organisms both
directly and in the presence of liver microsomal enzyme
preparations from Arochlor-induced rats. The results
of the tests, whether in the presence or absence of the
rat liver activation system, ;were all negative. 1-Bromo-
3-chloro-5,5- dime thylhydantoin was .judged not mutagenic
under these test conditions.
V. 96-Hour Static Aquatic BIOASSAY (17Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyLhydantoin)
Organism -
LC`!
Water flea (Daphnia magna) 0.47 mg/1
Rainbow trout (Salmo gaircrieri) 0.87 mg/l
Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) 2.25 mg/l
Grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) 13.0 mg/1
Sheeps ead minnow (Cypri.rodon variegatus) 20.0 mg/l
American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) >640 mg/l
VI. 96-Hour Static Aquatic BIOASSAY (5,5-dimethylhydantoin, the dehalogenated
by-product of 1-Bromo- 3- chloro- 5, 5-dime thy 1hydantoin)
Organism LC50
Water flea (Daphnia magna) 1,300 mg/1
Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) 6,100 mg/I
Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) 8,100 mg/l
Grass shrimp (Palaemonetes nugio) 12,700 mg/1
Sheepshe ad minnow (Cyprirodon variegatus) 13,300'mg/l
American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) 14,200 mg/1

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Drew Industrial Division Ashland Chemical Company Address Reply:
Division of 9401-B Southern Pine Blvd,
Ashland Inc. Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BIOSPE-0—SEA 261 (continued)
VII. Biodecradation: The biodegradation of the dehalogenated by-product
of 1-Brcmco-- -chloro-5,5-diner_hylhydantoin, 5,5-di-
methy1hvdantoin, was investigated using a radiclabel
activated'sludge procedure. The concentration of
radiolabeIled 5,5-dimethylhydantoin decreased to less
than one pa-*-,- per million after three days and by day
19, 94 percent of the 14-carrbon had been recovered as
carbon diox;de. Under the test conditions, 5,5-di-
methyLhvdantoin and its metabolites degraded rapidly
with no cbT ous toxic effects upon the organisms.
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Quality and Productivity
Headquarters: Telex: 136444
One Drew Plaza Fax: [phone]
Boonton, NJ 07005
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