ML20069M324

Requests NPDES Permit PA0051926 Application to Allow Use of Sodium Bromide 40,supplied by Albermarle Corp,As Alternative to Currently Permitted Bromide Plus,Supplied by Jnb Labs

ML20069M324
Person / Time
Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	06/14/1994
From:	Matty R PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:	Garg S PENNSYLVANIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
References
NUDOCS 9406210290
Download: ML20069M324 (11)

Text

- - - - -

. s ..

a PECO ENERGY ;g ::g:r"" '

l PO Box 6699 l Phdadelph:a, PA 19101-8699 215 841 4000 I

i June 14,1994 l Mr. Sohan Garg Department of Environmental Resources l

Suite 6010, Lee Park l 555 North Lane Conshohocken, PA 19428

Subject:

Limerick Generating Station NPDES Pennit No. PA0051926 i Pursuant to Chapter 92.7, " Reporting of New or increased Discharges," we are l requesting the subject permit be amended to allow the use of Sodium Bromide 40, supplied by Albemarle Corporation, as an alternative to the currently permitted i Bromide Plus, supplied by JNB Laboratories. The station uses the sodium bromide (in l a water solution) in the cooling towers during chlorination to . improve the effectiveness l of the chlorine. The products are chemically equivalent, therefore, the Sodium Bromide 40 would be used at the same currently approved frequency, duration and usage rate (1,888 pounds per day) as the Bromide Plus.

Usage of the Sodium Bromide 40 represents a substantial cost savings to the station.

Therefore, we are requesting that a favorable response be received by June 28,1994.

Your prompt attention in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Attached are the aquatic toxicity data and MSDS information for the Sodium Bromide 40.

A copy of this letter (including any attachments or enclosures) is being sent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) in accordance with the Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, Environmental Protection Plan, Section 3.2, which stipulates that USNRC shall receive a copy of any proposed changes to the NPDES permit at the same time that the permitting agency is notified.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (215) 841-5177.

Sincerely, Robert M. Matty, Jr.

9 Engineer Environmental Affairs 0[ 0 Attachment iII 9406210290 940614 O y. y; PDR ADCCK 05000352 P PDR

. i cc: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Document Control Desk (Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 & License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85)

T. T. Martin, Administrator, USNRC, Region i N. S. Perry, USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, LGS l

e

. F41- coo ?~LJ .

JNB Laboratories P.O. Box 101 Pennington, N.J. 08534 (609)924 0274

.\ .

Decoml>er 28, 1990 Mr. Steven Diech Limerick Generating Station Philadelphia Electric Company P.O. Box A, Sanatoga Branch Pottstown, Pa. 19464 Re: Toxicity Data - Sodium Bromide

Dear Steve,

The following is the t.oxicity data as requested. Pleaso note that the studies are performed using technical grade sodium bromide in drinking water. The reason for this is that BROMIDE PLUS is made in this way. DROMIDE PLUS is a 40% solution of technical grade sodium bromide solid in a drinking water solution. Since this is different from the other suppliers since they start with a solution and then condentrate it. Therefore, low level organic impurities l i

are present this type of product,.

The following is the toxicity data for DROMIDE PLUS '.

~

Bl u c crill Sunfish l 1

96-hour LC50 1000 mg/1, highest conc. tested .

l 96-hour NOEL = 1000 mg/l l l

Painbow Trout 96-hour LC50 1000 mg/1, highest cone. tested 96-hour NOEL = 320 mg/l Daohnia Magna

- 48-hour LCSO 1000 mg/1, highest conc. terted .

48-hour NOEL = 1000 mg/l -

Wo hope thatcthe above data is sufficient.

7' nc ly irs, e son B  :

. . . ..~..~.~.,.,..,.,~..~....,u

. . . . .~- .~ ..

~.~.;.

. ~ , .~-, . , . . . -

.~.-  : ~. .

.., ~: ' " ~,", , ' Y ' f* *: ~~: :

...- ' m:

- . * , ~

n. =;. :::- :..~. . . ~ . . .

. ... . - , ~ . .

T . *,:n::w:: ~ .~n '.~ ,.: . w:::v . ....n..

~, ; :: .~:. ::. F. A. X.'.: :.S M E ~

.....~~~...~,"....~.,...n..

.. ..:: . : c.: ,., t.. . . u::::, ..

u. . n. .w. . . . . , .. .,

~ - - .. : . . . :.o. ... .. .. . .~....... . . ~

, , ... .. , ~ . . . . ~ . . . .. .

, ,. .,.~~._...~..

w: . , .~. . .~ .

^.. > 1. : h.N_ D. .:.: E,.N. V_ T R ON .

" W.t 'N#,^

T .'_ ~ ., ., .~: . . .-~.:.c:~:..

-. ,. ~.'.:,..:. :=.m~.

.- . ~. ..... ~, ~.+ ~ ."....~...

u:n, . . : :=. : ~.:=. < n e ~: :.t.~.e

~ .

: : .r..u ETH YL ::C O.I, P.~OR.A. .. . T.

. .S.^.~ " .I.'.."O. .

... . ~ ~ . , -

. m.:

~~~ >

.. . :.:/ ~. . .

. . . . .. e .~ .

...,n~.~~~... s.

~e. ....O,....u.a. , . . _ ~ , , . . . . ~W , . .'Mr . . 0. . .),'..2>"P- . . . ~ . J'3 ..~.~~.,..._._.

. , . _ . .w. . ., .-. . . . . .~-.. , ~.. .,..

. ...~. .~~.R ~ ~o'u. g. p::.L

. ~ . . . . ....

...n

. 01: :ui:m e:: en ~~. nr:

. . . . . . . . ~

. ., n a on  ::::::

1, S. ..a. ~b .7.

a.. 0..

r.:

,.~o.~~.,,,.~.

.~... *: , mm ... ,,. ,.- ,

. . ~ . . ,....-' u e . c.

.-w ...~......,~.......u...~....:~,x....~,.:..

..> ~ ::;:

....s.~.. .... .. ..en . ..~.,

, . . . . . .. .. .. ~

m:. . . i

: ; m : :.n ~. :- .:::: : :::, : ~.~ ~. :. .:.. -::::

.~.~.:r...... '.._:~:: . =._.::'

. . . ~ , . ~ .. ._

.. .~ .. .. . . .. ~.,~..

... i

. . . . ~ . . .

. , .. ~......~.. a. ....,m...... . . , . . . ~ . . . ~ ~ . . ~ ~ . . ~ . ~ .~~..

- u. :. :_:.:.~:.2....,_. :::. . .

..... .~.

~..

.... . ....,.. ~. . .~~ . ., ~., ..m.

. ~ ~ .

. . . - ... ......<.. ~. ..~

..n.

~ .~. . . ... ~.. ~.~. .... ,.., ..,.,~.~.~. ..... ~~.,~..~.....,,. ~. .. ~. ,,, _ . . .

~ i

.s . . . .. ,.. . . .. .,. _. ,.. ,.. .~.. .. . .. .~~ .. ~. ... .~ ~

~

~... .,

.~ .. .. ,

. .~. ., ... .. ,. .,. .. ..~. _. .. .,,. ... ,.. ~. . .. .~ . _ .. _ . . . . .. . ~ -, . . . . . . .

.~ .

. ~... .. ._..._,... ....~..,.~.~_,, ,. . . , ~~.... .,~.. ,. .......~......... ..~ .. _

. .. ...~ ~ ., .. . . . . . . ~ ,

.~ . . . . .

. . . .. ~- . . .

.. .... . . . .... s I

4 I

10: Steve Dictch i I

I i

FAX NO.: 610/326-0249 FROM: Jeanine Addison Guidroz <

l I

l DATE: 06/02/94 PAGES: 1 GUBJECT: Sodium Bromide 40 i I

1 l

As we discussed on the telephone, the LC50 and EC50 values f or fathead minnows and Daohnia nanna were 31.6 ml/l and 14.1 ml/1.

Based on the specific gravity f or Scdium Eromide 40 of 1.41 g/ml, these results are equivalent to values of 44,556 ppm and 19,881 ppm respectively.

Regarding the Daphnia magna results for Sodium Bromide, the LCSO is > 1000 mg/1.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 504/388-7760. a 1

e

,N s+W.' t

e n ,c m, a ~.n zu, . - = cono m 3

BEMe R E S DI M BR MID:

coseonarios , El RE. MENT

~

Brornine Chemicals

~

S' ,

PADDUC1 Def A SNt tY t

DeSCriptiO1 Scoum E!rortvje Water Treatment Ecvscns are acidade in ccuetons of 40%

Y IW a.9d 45*6 by weg7! SO1UrT1 Bf0mide w11ter t ea'.D4nt $O!UtOn3 Ts!&

l TEg!L'e'ed 1f. r USC BS a CStr.!e';t311, baC*?ncide, fungiCICC, 6KTCide. Sf L'%d* a?.1 monus:cce

$ccum B omade s<2unor.s a e usec in congrecc or an ccctze , cnenne (99 9%)

Applica tions C' S d.US hyT00Norde (12 5%), M DOCCe5h CCXWg water ( CrOja'pg 3.0 nd.a:na. orce-Intnx;ht trewtg tasterrn; sW ems, wasweer s, Aem and

% : 3r,C : ace' mi t';

Sodiurn Sodlarn Spec:f; cations Dromice 45 Bromice 40 35 0 ? O 44C-'C0 N33- we h 7.0 9C 7' 5C

n *

j u.on, '- 47: 14V Sm.' : ya A , 7 C*T/' C*7 1 335 144C I y i rc. A P% ma F r r e i s a s Ca l~.',. c p ^ rc.a ti /

t __ . -___ . _ _ _ _

-) _ _ _ _ _

Sodiu-n Socium Ps ysical Propert e s Bromide 4') Grcrnidu. 45

.f a ' S?$ J C cce 11.1 ~ e r i c.):

g J 10 v.; ' wtte J p ? 0 C' . ' w ".'

1

1: 5 Dec", :t/gic. 7'fV p ' '^ *1-  ;? '

• )=b 0 - ,,,s g 74 29 ('CC EO L ; n -' ~~ "C; -

C ' - 3 4 (' CC 1 2' I -

' Cy ' s:7:

i , _ _ *p 5

s il i

4 s ,

i 0

4

.v.- . ' [g g g p.

[ . , . . ...

,8 g 9

}

. 05/11/94 17:19 EPAD PRINCETCN SALES

• 215 841 5213 NO.678 D04 Shrpping information Container information Sodium Brornido is sh! coed in tank trailers, tank cars and drums, es Shipping Classification (

Not regulated for transportalon Saf ety and Handling information These chemica!s s%Ad be handled as concentrated bnne solutou.

Chemical sotash goggles should be used when handling this rnatorial. Gioves resistant to cherrucal penetration are recommended, if repeated or prolonged skin contact or clothing contamination is helf, additional protective clothing should be worn. Under normal condrtions, respiratory protection is not required. Use good general ventiation when handling th!S rnatertal, in case of physical contact, nr.medtately flush skin and eyes #th copious amounts of water for at least 15 rrunutes.

For specific safety, tcxic ty and hand!!ng information, please refer to the Matenal Safsty Data Sheet on this product.

Regulatory Information Use of product is regulated by the US EPA and cnforced by the siate egencies.

Tnerefore, state registraton is required prior to sales and distabution.

Chemical Registration Numbers CAS 764715 6 EINECS. 231-599 9

• Miil 1 113

~ ~ ~., _ . ~ . - .e..e _ ..... _ , _ . _ ~ ee,es. - -

r.ener. sceeg cassanaf neve snaa be meei as en awucw=we or rex >m*Wan to mesve&se a see og al tre twwn assaibaj mesones a proemens e Ameon er e=sec w Asse pac ALBEMARLE CORPORATION ,

AMERICAS eSi fende Suoei

• Mon na,.gs (cuome 70eci

• 8%as %eJ4F040

• TcA fees.140iMJ,.3CD

• Fu:Co* M f t.56 tumort  % tcase,. $n tanae ig e 1050 but tegnsn = mere 32 2 64 u 11

• Fan. r24es.06 63 A384 PAC *C st1CO M t>10

• Orwyerve M

• lit $ramew bed

• r#eppertCG23

• h el %e

• Prune MJ324Jte

• Es* M 73r d'33 1

o wn w> men c..oweem %n e uss

'* econs am)

g MAY 10 '94 17

29 odd ud/ d sb6 PAGE.004 L .

--- , -w-m

/

so.sve p13 '

esnus4 17:23 Eena esincrTos sates - zis eat s213 MA FEHIAL 5At-t:1 Y UAI504-344 A Dr1tt 1 7147

- cnomic ..

c'a= <

FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY - Phone Phone 504-388 7717

- For Nonemergency Health and Safety Information ISSUT DATE: 09/18/92 CLASSITICATIONS: 3UPERSEDE5: 08/31/92

.iEALTH: 1 TLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 98.0.8 RODUCT IDENTIFICATION r PRODUCT NAME: Sodiu:n Bromide 40 Water Treatment CHEMICAL NAME:

Sodium Bromide,

• dater Solution CAS NO., Not applicable-mixtur e CHEMICAL TORMULA: Naar/H2O CHEMICAL TAMILY: Metal Eremide

...................................................==............

UMMARY OF MAZARDS Eye irritant.

........=........ .

EOUS COMPONENTS

.... .............=..==.. ...................

CAS NO. NOTE EXPOSURE LIMIT

.. .ICAL NAME ... .. .........

.................... ...... . ..... ... .. .... Not established

. odium Bromide 7647-15-6 ND by OSHA /ACGIM.

Carcinogenicity listing of ecmponents at concentrations

aater than or equai to 0.1; indicated by: '!=NTP: !=IARC;

!OTE :

i aOSHA; +=ACGIH; *=OTHER; ND.Not Designated.

................=............................................=.... ,

HEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE / ODOR: Clear licuid/little or no odor.

BOILING POINT: 110-112C/212-234F.

1 I

3 e

~

Ethyl Corporation - Chemicals Group 1 Ethyl Tower 451 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70801 REPRESENTING ETHYL FOR0CM $ ALES CoRPOR AT10*d F-CR E.XPoRT SALES

~

609 987 0386 F%F .e l a MAY 10 '94 17:13 l

i

• *

• C5/11/94 17:23 EPAD PRINCETCN SALES

• 215 841 5213 NO.678 D14 ROENCY FHONE NUMBER PRODUCT MAME: Sodium Sromide 40 Water

4) 344-7147 Treatment

' 98.0.8

\

.. ........ ...................--..............--... -.....--=~

MICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (Con' t) l l

VAPOR PRESSURE: 17.5 mm Hg G 20C/6BT for aqueous portion of solution.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miccible.

SPECIFIC GPAVITY: 1.41 0 21C/707.

FERCENT VOLATILE: 60% water (by weight).

...........==.....== -===....-........ ..-=..=====..============

I PI AND EXPLOSION RAZARDS f

Non- flar:mable , 1 TLASH POINT (METHOD) : l j

FLAMMASLE LIMITS: Not applicable. 4 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None required.

KAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Includes bromide.

Avoid breathing fumes. ]

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

UNUSUAL TIRE AND EXPLOSICN HATARDS: Nono known. 1 i

s s-aw.su.as sem ne c==.mmm .aemmm..anu m.amarnum=.ma=mwwmm ensesomsms====sarmse s l

' ACTIVITY DATA i l

STABILITY: Stable.  ;

1 I

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extremely high heat. 1 MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids and strong oxidizing agents; corrosive to alu=inum.

HAZAM OUS FOLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

,,............--..=..=== ........an ............................ ,

M TH HAZARDS IN11ALATION : Not expected to be a primary routs of exposure.

EYE CONTACT: Expected to be an eye irritant.

SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation and superficial burns. ,

T l

09/18/92 l

l 1

~

E. ,, MAY 10 '94 17:14 609 30/ dJd6 PAGE.014 I

05/11/94 17:24 EPAD PRINCETCN SALES

• 215 841 5213 NO.678 D15

, (3 0'4 ) 344-7147 Treatmen:

98.0.8

...======..===-.----=..=-=======================================

ALTH RAZARDS (Con' t)

INGESTION: Not expected to be a primary route of exposure.

CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None known.

s===....=====....==.---===...-==================================

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attentien.

SKIM CONTACT: Wash contaminated areas with soap and water.

INGESTION: Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

m..=..== .== ...m=sem--===.======================.m================

EXPOSURE CONTROL INFOR% TION EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not established by OSHA /ACGIH.

EYE PROTECTION: Chemical coggles.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Resistant to chemical penetration.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None under normal conditions.

LOCAL EXHAUST VENTIIATION. Not required.

MECHANICAL VENTIIATION: Recommended.

OTHER: If repeated or prolonged skin contact or contamination of clothing is likely, protective clothing should be worn.

===--..--.....============...=...-=..===..=-=-...............

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPILLS OR LEAXS: Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewe's r or streams.

Take up small spills with dry chemical absorbent.

Large spills may be taken up with pump or vacuum and 09/18/92 .,

1 MAY 10 '94 17:14 6d6 ad7 0366 P A G E . 01'S M ,*

, , , 05/11/94 17:24 EPAD PRINCETON SA ES

• 215 841 5213 FC.678 P16

';MERGENCY PHONE NUMBER II; DUCT NAME: Sodium Eromice 40 Water ,

t$04) 344-7147 Treatment 98.0.8

.a.===.........=......====...................===================== ,

VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Con't) finished of f with dry chemical absorbent . Hay require excavation of contaminated soil.

DISPOSAL METHODS: To the best af Ethyl's knowledge, this product is not regulated by CERCLA /RCFA as a hazardous waste or material. However, this product has not been tested for the toxicity characteristic via the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure. Please refer to label for disposal method. Contact your Regicml Office of EPA for guidance in disposal of this product i STOFAGE P2QUIREMENTS: Store in dry, well-ventilated area.

Store at temperatures above SOF.

e.....................=.. .==.=====. .. . .....===w.m...=...===.

..EGULATORY INFOP}iATION TSCA:

THIS MATERIAL IS EXEMPT FROM TFE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (15 USC 2601-2629)

EPA Reg. No. 3377-25 DOT DESCRIPTION / PROPER SHIPPING N1JfE:

Not regulated f or transportation.

%?.ARD CATEGORIES FOR SARA 311/312 REPORTING API INDICATED BELOW:

HEALTH Immediate (Acute) Yes REALTH Delayed (Chronic) No PHYSICAL Fire No PHYSICAL Sudden Release of Pressuie No PHYSICAL - Reactive No Nuisance Mist / Dust Only No See ' ' Explanation of Terminology' ' for regulations addressed. .

....====.........-=...==.......-=......... ................, .,.

I 09/18/!-

P 1

e O. , MAY 10 '94 17:14 GES 987 0386 PAGE.016

05/11/94 17:24 EPAD PRINCETCN SALES

• 215 841 5213 NJ.678 pl?

+

( M 4') 344-7147 Treatment l 98.0.8

========.------- ....,=,,,,,,,,,,=,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, _ ,,,,,_ _ ,,,,

MSDS prepared by: .Mealth & Environment Department l Ethyl Co.7 oration FOR ADDITIONAL NONIMERGENCY MSDS IlEORMATION, CONTACT:

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT ETHYL CORPORATION 451 FLORIDA ST.  ;

BATON ROUGE, LA.

70801 (504) 388-7717 ,

THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SKEET CONTAINS AT LEAST THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL OSEA FJLZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (q) (2)

I 1

1 09/18/92 ,[

8

}

MAY 10 '94 17:15 60$ 987 0386 PAGE.017

- _ - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _