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Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently installed an 8,000 SCFM  Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Western USA bakery for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). 

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a 60,000 SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Midwest USA steel drum reconditioning facility for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Odor emissions. 

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.

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. 

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a new TRITON Series Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Midwest USA manufacturer of silicone rubber insulation products.  The RTO is used for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) generated during the silicone web coating process.            

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a TRITON Series Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Canadian based phenolic resin and solid molding compound manufacturer for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).               

CPI Exhibits at the 2018 International Metal Decorating Conference 

CPI is kicking off the morning at the Texas Environmental Trade Fair and Conference  (ETFC) held this week in Austin, Texas. 

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a new TRITON Series Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a manufacturer of flavorings, extracts and essences for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and odors.