Analysis of Alternatives

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Analysis of Alternatives ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES NON-CONFIDENTIAL REPORT Legal name of applicant(s): DEZA, a.s. Submitted by: DEZA, a.s. Substance: Dibutyl phthalate Use title: Use in propellants Sub-scenario 1: F-2: Industrial use as a burning rate surface moderant, plasticiser and/or coolant in the formulation of nitrocellulose-based propellant grains Sub-scenario 2: IW-2: Industrial use of propellant grains in manufacture of ammunition for military and civilian uses, and pyrocartridges for aircraft ejection seat safety systems [excludes propellants intended for manual reloading of ammunition cartridges by civilian users] Use number: 2 Use number: 2 Legal name of applicant: DEZA, a.s. i ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Use number: 2 Legal name of applicant: DEZA, a.s. ii ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES CONTENTS 1 SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................................9 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Role of DBP in propellants and final products of concern .............................................................................9 1.3 Identification and screening of potential alternatives .....................................................................................10 1.4 Assessment of suitability and availability of potential alternative substances................................................12 1.4.1 Findings on the technical suitability of potential alternative substances.............................................12 1.4.2 Findings on the risk reduction potential of potential alternatives........................................................13 1.4.3 Findings on the economic feasibility of potential alternatives ............................................................14 1.4.4 Findings on the availability of potential alternatives...........................................................................15 1.5 Actions needed to improve the suitability and availability of potential alternatives ......................................15 2 ANALYSIS OF SUBSTANCE FUNCTION..........................................................................................................17 2.1 Introduction to propellants relevant to this Application for Authorisation.....................................................17 2.2 Use of DBP in the formulation of propellant grains and use of propellants in ammunition and aircraft pyrocartridges .................................................................................................................................................18 2.2.1 Use of DBP in the manufacture of propellants....................................................................................18 2.2.2 Functionalities of DBP ........................................................................................................................19 2.2.3 Products containing DBP in the EU ....................................................................................................22 2.2.3.1 Description of products .........................................................................................................22 2.2.3.2 Article vs. mixture in a container ..........................................................................................23 2.2.4 Tonnage and concentration of DBP in propellant mixtures ................................................................24 2.2.4.1 Tonnage of DBP consumed in the supply chain in the EU ...................................................24 2.2.4.2 Concentration of DBP in propellant mixtures .......................................................................24 2.2.4.3 Tonnages of formulations containing DBP ...........................................................................24 2.3 Conditions of DBP use ...................................................................................................................................25 2.3.1 Technical parameters of DBP use in propellants.................................................................................25 2.3.1.1 Approach to information collection.......................................................................................25 2.3.1.2 Technical feasibility and selection criteria for DBP and alternatives....................................25 2.3.1.3 Relevance of technical feasibility criteria to the requirements of the end user .....................26 2.3.2 Meeting relevant military and other performance standards ...............................................................27 2.3.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................27 2.3.2.2 Standards for propellants and ammunition for military applications.....................................27 2.3.2.3 Standards for propellants and ammunition for civilian applications .....................................34 2.3.2.4 Standards for aircraft pyrocartridges.....................................................................................37 2.3.3 Practical steps to the re-qualification of propellants and ammunition.................................................38 2.4 Summary of technical requirements for DBP use in propellants....................................................................39 3 IDENTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES.........................................................................................41 3.1 Introduction and scope of analysis..................................................................................................................41 3.1.1 Scope the analysis ...............................................................................................................................41 3.1.2 List of shortlisted potential alternative substances ..............................................................................42 3.2 Description of efforts made to identify possible alternatives..........................................................................42 3.2.1 Research and development activities...................................................................................................42 3.2.1.1 Activities of the applicant......................................................................................................42 3.2.1.2 Activities of downstream users of DBP ................................................................................43 3.2.2 Data searches for the purposes of this AoA.........................................................................................44 Use number: 2 Legal name of applicant: DEZA, a.s. iii ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 3.2.3 Consultations.......................................................................................................................................45 3.2.3.1 Key consultees.......................................................................................................................45 3.2.3.2 Consultation tools..................................................................................................................45 3.3 Preliminary assessment and screening of identified non-energetic alternatives .............................................46 3.3.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................46 3.3.2 Screening of alternative non-energetic substances..............................................................................48 3.3.2.1 Approach...............................................................................................................................48 3.3.2.2 Overall technical suitability of non-energetic alternatives ....................................................49 3.3.2.3 Moderating effect of non-energetic alternative substances ...................................................50 3.3.2.4 Plasticising effect of non-energetic alternative substances....................................................50 3.3.2.5 Cooling effect of non-energetic alternative substances.........................................................50 3.3.3 Conclusion of screening alternative non-energetic substances............................................................50 4 SUITABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES.........................................................53 4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................53 4.1.1 Key sources of information .................................................................................................................53 4.1.2 Technical feasibility of selected alternative substances for the applicant ...........................................54 4.2 Methyl centralite.............................................................................................................................................55 4.2.1 Substance ID and properties................................................................................................................55 4.2.1.1 Name and other identifiers for the substance ........................................................................55 4.2.1.2 Composition of the substance................................................................................................55
Recommended publications
  • 1. PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT This Statement Was Prepared to Give
    OTTO FUEL II AND ITS COMPONENTS 1 1. PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT This statement was prepared to give you information about Otto Fuel II and its components, and to emphasize the human health effects that may result from exposure to them. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 1,397 hazardous waste sites as the most serious in the nation. These sites make up the National Priorities List (NPL) and are the sites targeted for long-term federal clean-up activities. Otto Fuel II has been found at two of the sites on the NPL. However, the number of NPL sites evaluated for Otto Fuel II and its components is not known. As EPA evaluates more sites, the number of sites at which Otto Fuel II and its components are found may increase. This information is important for you to know because Otto Fuel II and its components may cause harmful health effects and because these sites are potential or actual sources of human exposure to Otto Fuel II and its components. When a chemical is released from a large area, such as an industrial plant, or from a container, such as a drum or bottle, it enters the environment as a chemical emission. This emission, which is also called a release, does not always lead to exposure. You can be exposed to a chemical only when you come into contact with the chemical. You may be exposed to it in the environment by breathing, eating or drinking substances containing the chemical, or from skin contact with it. If you are exposed to a hazardous chemical such as Otto Fuel II and its components, several factors will determine whether harmful health effects will occur, and what the type and severity of those health effects will be.
    [Show full text]
  • Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division Materials
    Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division Materials Analysis EXPLOSIVES TRAINING MANUAL May 2018 Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division Explosives Laboratory Training Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 ORGANIZATION OF THE TRAINING MANUAL ................................................................................ 7 2 EXPLOSIVES ANALYSIS OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 9 2.3 SUGGESTED READINGS ............................................................................................................... 11 2.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 11 2.3.2 Scene ..................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate | C20H34O8 - Pubchem
    12/31/2020 Acetyl tributyl citrate | C20H34O8 - PubChem COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.coronavirus.gov. Get the latest research from NIH: https://www.nih.gov/coronavirus. COMPOUND SUMMARY Acetyl tributyl citrate PubChem CID 6505 Structure 2D Find Similar Structures Chemical Safety Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS) Datasheet Molecular Formula C20H34O8 ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE 77-90-7 tributyl 2-acetoxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate Synonyms Tributyl O-acetylcitrate Acetyltributyl citrate More... Molecular Weight 402.5 g/mol Modify Create Dates 2020-12-26 2005-03-26 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6505 1/46 12/31/2020 Acetyl tributyl citrate | C20H34O8 - PubChem 1 Structures 1.1 2D Structure Chemical Structure Depiction PubChem 1.2 3D Status Conformer generation is disallowed since too flexible PubChem https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6505 2/46 12/31/2020 Acetyl tributyl citrate | C20H34O8 - PubChem 2 Names and Identifiers 2.1 Computed Descriptors 2.1.1 IUPAC Name tributyl 2-acetyloxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate Computed by LexiChem 2.6.6 (PubChem release 2019.06.18) PubChem 2.1.2 InChI InChI=1S/C20H34O8/c1-5-8-11-25-17(22)14-20(28-16(4)21,19(24)27-13-10-7-3)15-18(23)26-12-9-6-2/h5-15H2,1-4H3 Computed by InChI 1.0.5 (PubChem release 2019.06.18) PubChem 2.1.3 InChI Key QZCLKYGREBVARF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Computed by InChI 1.0.5 (PubChem release 2019.06.18) PubChem 2.1.4 Canonical SMILES CCCCOC(=O)CC(CC(=O)OCCCC)(C(=O)OCCCC)OC(=O)C Computed
    [Show full text]
  • PINK BOOK 3 Sebacic Acid/Dicarboxylic Acids CIR EXPERT PANEL MEETING AUGUST 30-31, 2010
    PINK BOOK 3 Sebacic Acid/Dicarboxylic Acids CIR EXPERT PANEL MEETING AUGUST 30-31, 2010 Memorandum To: CIR Expert Panel Members and Liaisons From: Monice M. Fiume MMF Senior Scientific Analyst/Writer Bart A. Heldreth, Ph.D. BAH Chemist Date: July 30, 2010 Subject: Draft Report on Dicarboxylic Acids (previously called Diisopropyl Sebacate) The draft report on dicarboxylic acids was last reviewed in December 2009, under the title Diisopropyl Sebacate. At that time, the report was tabled for reorganization. Also at that time, it was determined that oxalic acid would not be part of the safety assessment. The entire report has been reorganized and rewritten. It will be obvious that the Chemistry section is now prepared in a way that allows you to view the dicarboxylic acids in order of increasing chain length. Also included are charts demonstrating the relationship between molecular weight and the log octanol – water partitioning coefficient. Additionally, the report, from the General Biology section on, is now divided into two sections, as was suggested by the Panel in December. The first section addresses dicarboxylic acids and their salts, while the second part addresses esters of dicarboxylic acids. These two subsets of ingredients have different functions in cosmetics, and this will allow the Panel to view the data on each subset separately. In addition to the reorganization, the report has change greatly in the extent of data included. A complete new search of the literature has been performed, and a substantial amount of new data has been added. A great deal of the information included in this report has come from summary documents, such as HPV robust summaries, that cite unpublished sources.
    [Show full text]
  • LOUS 2013 Hoering Phthalates
    Survey of selected phthalates Part of the LOUS-review Version of Public Hearing October 2013 1 Survey of selected phthalates 1 Title: Authors and contributors : Survey of selected phthalates Sonja Hagen Mikkelsen Jakob Maag Jesper Kjølholt Carsten Lassen Christian Nyander Jeppesen Anna Juliane Clausen COWI A/S, Denmark Published by: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Strandgade 29 1401 Copenhagen K Denmark www.mst.dk/english Year: 2013 ISBN no. [xxxxxx] Disclaimer: When the occasion arises, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will publish reports and papers concerning research and development projects within the environmental sector, financed by study grants provided by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. It should be noted that such publications do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. However, publication does indicate that, in the opinion of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, the content represents an important contribution to the debate surrounding Danish environmental policy. While the information provided in this report is believed to be accurate, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency disclaims any responsibility for possible inaccuracies or omissions and consequences that may flow from them. Neither the Danish Environmental Protection Agency nor COWI or any individual involved in the preparation of this publication shall be liable for any injury, loss, damage or prejudice of any kind that may be caused by persons who have acted based on
    [Show full text]
  • Stability Studies of Double-Base Propellants with Centralite and Malonanilide Stabilizers Using MO Calculations in Comparison to Thermal Studies
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 179 (2010) 453–461 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Journal of Hazardous Materials journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jhazmat Stability studies of double-base propellants with centralite and malonanilide stabilizers using MO calculations in comparison to thermal studies M.A. Zayed a,∗, Adel A. Mohamed b, M.A.M. Hassan c a Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, El-Gamaa Street, 12613 Giza, Egypt b Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt c Fire and Explosion Protection Department, National Institute of Standards, El- Haram, Giza, Egypt article info abstract Article history: Propellants containing nitrate esters need stabilizers to avoid early decomposition or even explosion Received 23 July 2009 during storage. Newly prepared malonanilides M1–M5 were tested in stabilizing double-base propel- Received in revised form 5 March 2010 lants (DBPs). Their stabilization was compared with the effect of classical stabilizer N,N-diethyldiphenyl Accepted 8 March 2010 urea (C1) using both practical thermal stability tests (qualitative and quantitative tests) and theoretical Available online 15 March 2010 molecular orbital calculations. This research shows that the new stabilizers (malonanilides) have good stabilizing effects. Some of malonanilides e.g. (M5) and (M2) have higher stability effects. Different mech- Keywords: anisms were suggested to explain the role of different stabilizers. Molecular orbital calculations using the Theoretical-practical study Double-base propellants semi-empirical program AM1 are performed on the new and classical stabilizers. Correlation was made Molecular orbital calculations between the volume (ml) of NOx, weight loss (wt%), other thermal analyses data, calculated thermody- −1 Thermal stability namic parameters like activation energy (Ea, kJ mol ) of the decomposed propellant samples containing different stabilizers and some of their calculated properties such as HOMO, LUMO energies, the charge distribution and the ␲-bond order.
    [Show full text]
  • Otto Fuel Ii and Its Components
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR OTTO FUEL II AND ITS COMPONENTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry June 1995 Additional Resources http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp77.html OTTO FUEL II AND ITS COMPONENTS ii DISCLAIMER The use of company or product name(s) is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. OTTO FUEL II AND ITS COMPONENTS iii UPDATE STATEMENT Toxicological profiles are revised and republished as necessary, but no less than once every three years. For information regarding the update status of previously released profiles, contact ATSDR at: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Division of Toxicology/Toxicology Information Branch 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29 Atlanta, Georgia 30333 OTTO FUEL II AND ITS COMPONENTS vii CONTRIBUTORS CHEMICAL MANAGER(S)/AUTHOR(S): Henry Abadin, M.S.P.H. ATSDR, Division of Toxicology, Atlanta, GA Fernando Llados, Ph.D. Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC THE PROFILE HAS UNDERGONE THE FOLLOWING ATSDR INTERNAL REVIEWS: 1. Green Border Review. Green Bonier review assures consistency with ATSDR policy. 2. Health Effects Review. The Health Effects Review Committee examines the health effects chapter of each profile for consistency and accuracy in interpreting health effects and classifying end points. 3. Minimal Risk Level Review. The Minimal Risk Level Workgroup considers issues relevant to substance-specific minimal risk levels (MRLs), reviews the health effects database of each profile, and makes recommendations for derivation of MRLs. 4. Quality Assurance Review. The Quality Assurance Branch assures that consistency across profiles is maintained, identifies any significant problems in format or content, and establishes that Guidance has been followed.
    [Show full text]
  • Rapid Screening and Confirmation of Organic GSR Using Electrospray Mass Spectrometry
    The author(s) shown below used Federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice and prepared the following final report: Document Title: Rapid Screening and Confirmation of Organic GSR using Electrospray Mass Spectrometry Author(s): Bruce McCord, Ph.D., Jennifer (Greaux) Thomas Document No.: 244229 Date Received: December 2013 Award Number: 2009-DN-BX-K251 This report has not been published by the U.S. Department of Justice. To provide better customer service, NCJRS has made this Federally- funded grant report available electronically. Opinions or points of view expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Report Title: Rapid Screening and Confirmation of Organic GSR using Electrospray Mass Spectrometry Award Number: 2009-DN-BX-K251 Author(s): Dr. Bruce McCord; Jennifer (Greaux) Thomas, BS Abstract The primary goal of this project was to develop a rapid separation and detection method for identifying common smokeless powder additives and their decomposition products using ultra performance liquid chromatography/ mass spectrometry. Smokeless powders can be used as the explosive component in pipe bombs as well as the propellant in modern ammunition. When used in ammunition, the powder is ignited by the primer and burns rapidly to produce a large volume of gas at high pressures and temperatures. It is this buildup of pressure that forces the projectile out of the firearm. In addition to the bullet, there is a release of primer chemicals and unburned/partially burned powder that may get deposited onto the shooter’s skin, hair, clothing, and in the nearby environment.
    [Show full text]
  • Chemical Resistance Chart Version 11/2018 | PDF Only | Bürkert Applied Marketing & Design Applied Marketing 11/2018 | PDF Only Bürkert Version
    Chemical Resistance Chart Version 11/2018 | PDF only | Bürkert Applied Marketing & Design Applied Marketing 11/2018 | PDF only Bürkert Version Check chemical resistance online. Download our mobile resistApp for free: Click to start the resistApp! Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Christian-Bürkert-Straße 13 -17 74653 Ingelfingen Germany Tel.: +49 7940 10 0 Fax: +49 7940 10 91204 [email protected] www.burkert.com Introduction 3 Introduction When dealing with aggressive fluids the user is continuously faced with the problem of finding compatible materials. In order to simplify the selection of suitable materials when using Bürkert products for aggressive fluids, the following tables provide useful information on the optimal choice of housing and gasket materials for a multitude of media. Since corrosion performance is influenced by several factors, the information contained Content in this brochure should be treated only as a guide and is not necessarily valid for all op- erating conditions. Increased temperatures, higher concentrations, and the inadvertent 3 Introduction ingress of water in originally pure chemicals can all lead to accelerated corrosion. 4 Structure and content of the chemical resistance charts Dependent on the purity of the fluid as well as the compounding and nature of vulca- 5 Interpretation of Symbols nisation of the gasket materials, deviations can result which affect the suitability and durability of the plastics and elastomers. 5 References 6 Overview The information quoted in this guide does not consider the effect of mechanical load- ing, which may also have a bearing on the material performance in the fluid. In cases 8 Resistance in basic chemicals of doubt when considering our products, we strongly recommend the prior testing of 32 Resistance in commercial products samples with various material combinations, in order to establish and check their suit- ability under the actual operating conditions of the application.
    [Show full text]
  • Survey of Selected Phthalates
    Survey of selected phthalates Part of the LOUS-review Environmental Project No. 1541, 2014 1 Survey of selected phthalates 1 Title: Authors and contributors: Survey of selected phthalates Sonja Hagen Mikkelsen Jakob Maag Jesper Kjølholt Carsten Lassen Christian Nyander Jeppesen Anna Juliane Clausen COWI A/S, Denmark Published by: The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Strandgade 29 1 401 Copenhagen K Denmark www.mst.dk/english Year: ISBN no. 2014 97 8-87-93026-95-7 Disclaimer: When the occasion arises, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will publish reports and papers concerning research and development projects within the environmental sector, financed by study grants provided by the Danish Env ironmental Protection Agency. It should be noted that such publications do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Howev er, publication does indicate that, in the opinion of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, the conten t represents an important contribution to the debate surrounding Danish environmental policy. While the information provided in this report is believed to be accurate, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency disclaims any responsibility for possible inaccuracies or omissions and consequences that may flow from them. Neither the Danish Environmental Protection Agency nor COWI or any individual involved in the preparation of this publication shall be liable for any injury, loss, damage or prejudice of any kind that may be caused by persons who have acted based on their understanding of the information contained in this publication. Sources must be acknowledged. 2 Survey of selected phthalates Contents Preface ...................................................................................................................... 5 Conclusion and summary .......................................................................................... 9 Dansk resumé ........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Toxicity Review for Diisononyl Adipate (DINA)”1 June 2019
    CPSC Staff Statement on University of Cincinnati Report “Toxicity Review for Diisononyl Adipate (DINA)”1 June 2019 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) contracted with the University of Cincinnati to conduct toxicology assessments for nine dialkyl o-phthalate (o-DAP) substitutes: phenyl esters of C10-C18 alkylsulfonic acid esters (ASE); glycerides, castor-oil-mono-, hydrogenated, acetates (COMGHA); dibutyl adipate (DBA) and di-isobutyl adipate (DiBA); di (2-ethylhexyl) sebacate (DEHS)/dioctyl sebacate (DOS); a mixture of 98% di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate (DEHT) and 2% 2-ethylhexyl methyl terephthalate (2-EHMT); dibutyl sebacate (DBS); diisononyl adipate (DINA); epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO); and tributyl citrate (TBC). The reports will be used to inform staff’s assessment of products that may contain these compounds and is the first step in the risk assessment process. CPSC staff assesses a product’s potential health effects to consumers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The FHSA is risk-based. To be considered a “hazardous substance” under the FHSA, a consumer product must satisfy a two-part definition. First, it must be “toxic” under the FHSA, or present one of the other hazards enumerated in the statute. Second, it must have the potential to cause “substantial personal injury or substantial illness during or as a proximate result of any customary or reasonably foreseeable handling or use.” Therefore, exposure and risk must be considered in addition to toxicity when assessing potential hazards of products under the FHSA. The first step in the risk assessment process is hazard identification, which consists of a review of the available toxicity data for the chemical.
    [Show full text]
  • ANALYSIS of ALTERNATIVES Non-Confidential Report
    ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES non-confidential report Legal name of applicant(s): DEZA, a.s. Substance: Dibutyl phthalate Use title: Use in ceramic sheets and printing pastes for production of capacitors and lambda sensor elements Use number: Use 3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES CONTENTS 1. SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Background to this Application for Authorisation ......................................................................................... 1 1.1.1. Applicant and Uses .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2. The role of plasticizers ..................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2. Summary of Issues Considered When Determining the Approach to the AoA ............................................... 2 2. ANALYSIS OF SUBSTANCE FUNCTION.......................................................................................... 3 2.1. Background of the use of DBP in the manufacture of ceramic sheets and printing pastes ............................ 3 2.2. Descriptions of the use of DBP ...................................................................................................................... 4 2.3. Conditions of DBP use ..................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]