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Catalytic Products International (CPI) installed a 25,000 SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Midwest flavoring manufacturer for the control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and odors.

CPI Installs RTO at Web Coater

Catalytic Products International (CPI) installed a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) with +99% DRE at a Northeastern USA web coater for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) emitted during the manufacture of laminate flooring.

Catalytic Products International (CPI) installed a baghouse dust collection system at an East Coast USA manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for the abatement of particulate matter (PM) generated during system startup of the recuperative thermal oxidizer.

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a new 33,000 SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Midwest USA aerosol can manufacturer for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) generated during the metal decorating process.

Catalytic Products International (CPI) recently completed the installation of a 2,000 SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a Midwest USA manufacturer of resins and surface coatings for the abatement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

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. 

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.