EPA Bans Use of Chemicals in Runway Rubber Removal!! International Airport finds that elimination of...

EPA Bans Use of Chemicals in Runway Rubber Removal!!

International Airport finds that elimination of chemical to runway edge after cleaning rubber is illegal and violates EPA law as it relates to water conservation and wetland protection. Demands alternative cleaning method.

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Chemical Composition

Principle Ingredients Included in Common Runway Cleaning Chemicals

2-Butoxy Ethanol Sodium Hydroxide

Known Exposure Effects

2-Butoxy Ethanol

Breathing in chemical vapor can lead to pulmonary edema, causing

DEATH

Reproductive Damage: May damage developing

Fetus in Women And Testicles in Men

Causes Liver andKidney Damage

Can be absorbed through skin or breathed in through lungs

Eyes, nose, mouth and throat irritation.Causes headaches, lightheadedness

dizziness, confusion, anemia and passing out

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Known Exposure Effects Cont’d

Sodium HydroxideA.K.A.: Caustic Soda

Kills Living Tissue On Contact.

Rated in Toxicity Category1

(highest level of toxicity)

Corrosive and irritating to skin,Eyes, and mucous membranes.

Bronchial and Lung complications.

Accidental exposure in adequateQuantities has led to DEATH.

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