Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently installed an electrically heated Catalytic Oxidizer at a Midwest medical products manufacturing company for the abatement of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) emissions.

Catalytic Products International (CPI) installed a Catalytic Oxidizer at a Midwest Bakery for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the rebuild of a CPI QUADRANT SR- 48,000 SCFM Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer at an Eastern USA metal coil coater for the  control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Catalytic Products International (CPI) has worked with numerous animal feed manufacturers to develop proven techniques to eliminate odors, volatile organic compound (VOC) and ammonia emissions from the production process of animal nutrition solutions for livestock, poultry and aquaculture.

12/17/19 Update: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) takes final action in determining that seven ozone nonattainment areas that are classified as ‘‘Moderate’’ for the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) failed to attain the standards by the attainment date.  The effective date of this ruling is September 23, 2019.

2008 OZONE MODERATE NONATTAINMENT AREA FINAL ACTION SUMMARY

2008 NAAQS nonattainment area                  Attained by the           Failed to attain by          Extension of the moderate area
                                                                                  attainment date         the attainment date       attainment date to July 20, 2019       

Baltimore, MD ..................................................................... X ..................................................................................................................................
Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI .................................................................................. X ..........................................................................................
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX ............................................................................................... X ..........................................................................................
Greater Connecticut, CT ............................................................................................ X ..........................................................................................
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX ...........................................................................X ...........................................................................................
Mariposa County, CA ......................................................... X ....................................................................................................................................
Nevada County (Western part), CA .........................................................................X ...........................................................................................
New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, CT-NJ-NY ...............................................X ...........................................................................................
San Diego County, CA ............................................................................................... . X ..........................................................................................
Inland Sheboygan County, WI ................................................................................... .............................. ............................... X...........................
Shoreline Sheboygan County, WI .............................................................................. .............................. .............................. X...........................

On December 16, 2019, the EPA also took final action by reclassifying the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area from Moderate to Serious nonattainment.  

These EPA final actions set a new deadline of July 20, 2021, for the areas to attain the 2008 ozone standard.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposes Reclassifying Seven Areas in 2019 to “Serious” for the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a flammable, colorless gas used as an agent to sterilize equipment and plastic devices that cannot be sterilized by steam, such as healthcare devices and instruments.   Ethylene oxide is also used to make other chemicals that produce many everyday products including plastics, textiles, adhesives, detergents and cosmetics. 

UPDATE March 14, 2024.  EPA announces final rule to slash toxic emissions of ethylene oxide and reduce cancer risk.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule that will reduce lifetime cancer risks for people living near commercial sterilization facilities across the country. The final amendments to the air toxics standards for ethylene oxide commercial sterilization facilities put in place the strongest measures in U.S. history to reduce emissions of EtO, one of the most potent cancer-causing chemicals. Through the installation of proven and achievable air pollution controls, commercial sterilizers will reduce emissions by more than 90%.  Learn more here.

 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) General Industry fall protection regulations for new fixed ladders go into effect on November 19, 2018.  Under OSHA’s standards for Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D), requirements around fixed ladders have been redefined and cages are phasing out as acceptable fall protection. 

Odor issues related to industrial processes are not uncommon.  An odor is caused by one or more volatilized organic compounds (VOCs) that humans can perceive by the sense of smell.  The challenge is that “odor is subjective, and what is sweet to some, can be a nuisance to others.   In most cases the compounds that create the offensive odors are not present in sufficient concentrations to present a health threat, however they can diminish the quality of life of those exposed to them by their offensive nature. 

Catalytic Products International (CPI) installed a new Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) for the control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at a Western USA manufacturer of precision fastening systems and components used in the aerospace industry.