ML20151S731

Requests That LGS NPDES Permit PA0051926 Be Amended by Adding Betzdearborn Chemical Additive Spectrus BD1500 to Part C of Permit.Additive Will Be Used for Controlling Algae Growth in Cooling Water Sys

ML20151S731
Person / Time
Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	09/01/1998
From:	Matty R PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:	Garg S PENNSYLVANIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
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NUDOCS 9809090022
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PECO ENERGY ;gigg g L PO Box 8699 Philadelphia, PA 191018699 i 215 841 5030 i September 1,1998 1

l Mr. Sohan Garg l Department of Environmental Protection Water Management Program Lee Park, Suite 6010 555 North Lane Conshohocken, PA 19428

Subject:

Limerick Generating Station NPDES Permit No. PA0051926 This letter is being sent to request that the subject permit be amended by adding the BetzDearborn chemical additive Spectrus BD1500 to Part C of the permit.

The additive will be used for controlling algae growth in the cooling water system. j

' l Spectrus BD1500 is a water-based deposit control agent. The treatment / l schedule for each unit is expected to be once per day, twice a week. However, i in order to more effectively control algae, it may be necessary to initially treat Conj each unit twice per day. Usage rate of the additive will be 466 pounds per /

treatment. We are requesting that the additive be permitted for a maximum usage rate of 2500 pounds per day. The expected concentration at the outfallis 8 ppm as product and 1.2 ppm as active. Enclosed is a copy of the MSDS and aquatic toxicity data for the product.

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 l Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, Environmental Protection Plan, Section 3.2, which stipulates that the USNRC shall receive a copy of any l proposed changes to the NPDES permit at the same time that the permitting agency is notified.

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

Sincerely, Robert M. Ma , Jr.

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

H. J. Miller, Administrator, USNRC, Region 1 USNRC Senior Resident inspector, LGS

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Mr. David Piller PECO Nuclear Limerick Generating Station '

Evergreen and Sanatoga Roads Sanatoga, PA 19464

Subject:

State Approval (Spectrus BD1500)

Dear Dave.

l The use Spectrus BD1500 at Limerick Generating Station is dependent upon state approval. The  !

Material Safety Data Sheet is included with this letter. Included in the MSDS is the Aquatic Toxicology l information. The estimated usage for each unit is 55 gallons per shot dosage. This equals 466 pounds of product. This is expected to be the average usage rate per treatment. Initially, the treatment will be fed l

once per day, twice per week.- The ppm feedrate is dependent on demand and is expected to be 8 ppm as -l product and 1.2 ppm as active. Spectrus BD1500 is a 15% active solution. We would like to reques: that l the permit allows us to feed 2500 pounds ofproduct per day.

Thank You for the opportunity to serve PECO Nuclear - Limerick Generating Station.

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SAFETYDATA SHEET EFFECTIVE DATE: 14-JUL-1997 i PRINTED DAE: 31-AUO-1998 l l

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1) CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 1 PRODUCTNAME : SPECTRUS BD1500 PRODUCT APPLICATION AREA: WATER-BASED DEPOS?T COWKOI. AGENT, i

COMPANY ADDRESS:

BetzDearborn Inc. '

4636 Somerton Road, Trevose, Pa.19053 l i

Information phone number: (215) - 355-3300 I

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (HEALTH / ACCIDENT): (800)-877-1940 (USA)

2) COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Information for specific product ingredients as required by the U.S. OSHA l'.AZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to l additional sections af this MSDS for our assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

l This product is not hazardous as defined by OSHA regulations.

No ==paaent is consadored to be a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Admmistration at OSHA thresholds for I l carcinogens.

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PAGE I CONTINUED PRODUCT NAME : SPF.CIRUS BD1500 '

EFFECTIVE DA'IE: 14-JUL-1997 3)HAZARDSIDENTIFICATION I l

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CAUTION May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause ruoderate irritation to the eyes. Mists / aerosols rnay cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.

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l DOT hazardis not applicable Emergency Response Guide is not TV-Me Odor: Slight; Appearance: Colorless, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure selfantained breathing l apparatus (full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water

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l POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritation to the skin.

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

l May cause moderate irritation to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

Mists / aerosols may cause irritation to apper respiratory tract.

! INGESTION EFFECTS:

May cause slight gastrointestmal irritation.

TARGET ORGANS:

No evidence of potential chronic drects.

l MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRt VATED:

! Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

May cause redness or itching of skin.

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1 PAGE 2 CONITNUED l PRODUCT NAME : SPECTRUS BD1500 j EFECTIVE DATE: 14-JUL-1997 4)MRST AID MEASURES  !

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' SKIN CONTACf.

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with a large gesatity of soap solution or water for 15 minutes.

EYE CONTACT:

Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. L. . 4 :dj >

contact a physician for addidonal trem=-at.

INHALATION: ,

Remove vxtam from <- -H=:- " area to fresh air. Apply appropriase first aid treatment as =a====9 INGESTION:

Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconsmous or convulsive l victim. Do not induce vomhing. femeAn Hy contact physician. i Dilute contents of stornach using 3-4 glasses niilk or water. '

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5) FIRE MGHTING MEASURES '

MRE MGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS: '

Mrs fighters should wear positm pressure self-contained breathing i apparatus (fullfacogiace typel EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ,

dry channcal, carbon Amvide, foam or water HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITIONPRODUCTS: '

Thermal derampnsition (destructive fires) yicids elemental oxides.

i FLASHPOINT:

> 200F SETA(CC)

6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 5 PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT.

1 Ventilate area. Une si- -- hi protective equipment. Paat=in and absorb on absostent material. Place in waste disposal container. 1 Mush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand / grit.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Water contaminated with this prodix;t may be sent to a sanitary sewer

tresunent facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permined

waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product

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7) HANDLING AND STORAGE 1

HANDLING:

Alkniine Do not mix with acidic material.  !

STORAGE; I

Keep contamers closed when not in use. Reasonable and safe l

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PRODUCT NAME : SPECTRUS BD1500 {

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8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS This product is not hazardous as de6and by OSHA regulations.

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ENGINEERING CONIROLS:

adequate ventilation PERSONAL PROTECnVE EQUIPMENT.

Um pratsstive equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I RESPIRATORYPR(YTECTION:

A RESPIRATORY PROTECHON PROGRAM UIAT MEETS OSHA'S 29 CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.

USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WUHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIA'n!D WTTH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORi If air-purifying resperator use is appmpriate, use a respuator with dust / mist filters.

SKIN PROTECTION:

rubber gloves- Wash off after each use. Replace as wr-eny EYE PROTECTION:

splash proof ch-l~I spggles

9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Specific Gray, (70F) 1.020 . Vapor Pressure (mmHG) 18.0 Freeze Point (F) 31.00 Vapor Density (air =1) < l.00 l Viscosity (eps 70F) 30  % Eolubility (water) 100.0 Odor Slight Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid

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l 10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY.

Stable under nonnal storage conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

l Will not occur.

INCOMPATIBILITIES:

May react with semog oxidners DECOMPOSITIONPRODUCTS:

Thenna! hveia= (destructwo fires) yields elemental oxides.

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11)TOXICOIDGICAL INFORMATION OralLD50 RAT: >2,000 mg/kg NOTE - Estirnated value l

DermalLD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg NOTE - Estimatedvalue 12)ECOLOGICALINFORMATION AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY Ratabow Trout 48 Hour Static Screen 0% Mortality: 1000 mg/L '

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0% Mortality: 500mg/L Manda beryllina (Silversules) 96 Ihr Static Acute Biosasay l 0% Mortality: 5000 mg/L <

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! 25% Mortality: $000 mg/L l No EffectIevet: 2500 mg/L BIODEGRADATION COD (mg/gm): 334 Calculated TOC (mg/gm): 30 Calculated BOD-5 (mg/gm): 4 Calculated l: BOD-23 (mg/gm): $ Calculated PAGE 5 CONTINUED PRODUCTNAME : SPECIRUS BD1500 l- EFFECTIVE DATE: 14-JUL-1997

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13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS If this undiluted pmduct is discanled as a waste, the US RCRA i hazardous waste idantification nurnhar is :

Doo2=Corrosms(pH).

t Please he advised, hauever, that state and local nupurernents for

. waste dispoest may be more astrictive or otherwise defircrent from l fedomt ugulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the pmper disposal of this material.

14)TRANSPORTINFORMATION l DOT HAZARD Not Applimbic i

UN/ NA NUMBER. Not applicable DOT EMFJLGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable 15)REGULATORYINFORMATION TSCA.

All components of this product are listed in the TSCA inventory.

CERCLA ANDOR SARA REPORTABLE QUANITIY (RQ):

No regulated constnuent present at OSHA thresholds SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:

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Pieduct is ann-hazardous under Section 311/312 SARA SECTION302 CHEMICALS-N9 regnisted conshtuent present at OSHA thresholds SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:

No regulated consdtuent present at OSHA thmhala I CALIFORNIAREGULATORYINFORMATION CALIFORNIA SAFE DIUNKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65) CHEMICALS PRESENIl No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds MICHIGAN REGULATORYINFORMATION No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds PAGE 6 CONTINUED PRODUCTNAME : SPECTRUS BD1500 EFFECTIVE DATE: 14-JUL-1997

16) OTHERINTORMATION NFPA/HMIS CODE TRANSLATION Heahh 1 Slight Hazard Fire 1 Slight Hazard .

Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard Special ALK pH above 12.0 1

(1) Protective Equipment B Goggles, Gloves i 1

(1) refer to secdon a of MSDS for additional protective equipment '

reconumendadons.

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EFFECTIVE DATE REVISIONS TO SECT 10N: SUPERCEDES l

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