Epoxy Resins Production and Non-Nylon Polyamides: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
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Rule Summary
This rulemaking would affect epoxy resin manufacturers that produce basic liquid epoxy resin, which is often used to produce a cured resin with desired properties for adhesives, coatings, and other plastic applications.
This rulemaking would also affect non-nylon polyamide resin manufacturers that use epichlorohydrin in the production of wet strength resin, which is used to increase the tensile strength of paper products.
The rule is estimated to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAP), mainly epichlorohydrin, by approximately 105 tons per year. Epichlorohydrin is considered a probable human carcinogen when inhaled and causes additional toxic effects.
See the regulations below for more details.
Rule History
12/16/2008 – Final Rule
12/12/2007 – Proposed Rule
05/08/2000 – Amended Direct Final Rule and Final Rule & Proposed Rule
03/08/1995 – Final Rule
05/16/1994 – Proposed Rule
Additional Resources
Fact Sheet: Proposed Rule for Epoxy Resins Production and Non-Nylon Polyamide Resins
View the supporting documents in the docket folder to find additional related documents to this rule.
Related Rules
Group I Polymers and Resins: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)