ODS-FREE NON-FLAMMABLE CONTACT CEMENT

Revision Date: 5/00
Process Code: Navy/Marines: N/A; Air Force: N/A; Army: N/A
Usage: Navy: Low; Marines: Low; Army: Low; Air Force: Low
Compliance Impact: Low
Alternative for: ODS-containing contact cement and also flammable contact cement formulations
Applicable EPCRA Targeted Constituents: Toluene (CAS: 108-88-3), Class I and Class II Ozone Depleting Substances
Overview:

Contact cement has many uses for general construction and maintenance of wooden housing fixtures. Many formulations are either flammable or contain ODSs. Alternatives are available that are both ODS-free and non-flammable.

ODS-free and non-flammable formulations of contact cement are available to replace the old formulations, although in most cases they are slower drying than the ODS or flammable formulations. DAP, Inc. has developed an alternative water-based product (UPC number 25202) available in 1 pint cans.

Following is a table generated from the EPA SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Policy) Final Rule, March 18, 1994; 59 FR 13044, that lists acceptable substitutes for adhesives, coatings, and inks which contain methyl chloroform (class I ODS) :

End Use

Substitute

Decision

Comments

Methyl Chloroform Adhesives, Coatings, and Inks

Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Acceptable

OSHA standards exist for many of these chemicals. Formulators should use chemicals with lowest toxicity, when possible.

 

Oxygenated Solvents (Alcohols, Ketones, Ethers, and Esters)

Acceptable

OSHA standards exist for many of these chemicals. Formulators should use chemicals with lowest toxicity, when possible.

 

Chlorinated Solvents (methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene)

Acceptable

High inherent toxicity. Use only when necessary. OSHA and RCRA standards must be met


 

Terpenes

Acceptable

 
 

Water-based formulations

Acceptable

 
 

High solid formulations

Acceptable

 
 

Alternate Technologies (e.g. powder, hot melt, thermoplastic plasma spray, radiation-cured, moisture-cured, chemical-cured, and reactive liquid)

Acceptable

 


Compliance Benefit:

Use of an ODS-free contact cleaner will help facilities meet the requirements under 40 CFR 82, Subpart D and Executive Order 12843 requiring federal agencies to maximize the use of safe alternatives to class I and class II ozone depleting substances, to the maximum extent practicable. In addition, the elimination of ODSs and flammables (e.g., toluene) at the facility decreases the possibility that the facility will meet any of the reporting thresholds for those chemicals under 40 CFR 355, 370 and EO 12856. Chemicals used as substitutions should be reviewed for SARA reporting issues.

The compliance benefits listed here are only meant to be used as a general guideline and are not meant to be strictly interpreted. Actual compliance benefits will vary depending on the factors involved, e.g. the amount of workload involved.
Materials Compatibility:

No materials compatibility issues were identified.


Safety and Health:

Consult your local Industrial Health specialist, your local health and safety personnel, and the appropriate MSDS prior to implementing any of these technologies.
Benefits:
  • Reduce the amount of ODSs going into the environment and improve safety of shop or repair facilities by reducing presence of flammable materials.


Disadvantages:

None identified.
Economic Analysis:

The following cost analysis is based on information provided by vendors of non-flammable contact cement:

Assumptions:

  • Cost of one pint of non-flammable contact cement: $4.00
  • Cost of one pint of ODS-free non-flammable contact cement: $7.00
  • Usage and labor costs are equal.
  • Usage rate: 12 pints per year

Annual Operating Cost Comparison for Non-Flammable Contact Cement and ODS-Free Alternative

  Non-Flammable Contact Cement ODS-Free Alternative

Operational Costs:

   

Materials:

$48.00

$84.00

Total Costs:

$48.00

$84.00

Total Income:

$0

$0

Annual Benefit:

-$48.00

-$84.00

Economic Analysis Summary

    Annual Savings: $-36.00
    Capital Cost for Equipment/Process: $84.00
    Payback Period for Investment in Equipment/Process: N/A

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Approving Authority:

Approval is controlled locally and should be implemented only after engineering approval has been granted. Major claimant approval is not required.
NSN/MSDS:
Product NSN Unit Size Cost MSDS*
Elmer’s SAF-T 8040-00-F01-3310 N/A $Not identified Click me

*There are multiple MSDSs for most NSNs.
The MSDS (if shown above) is only meant to serve as an example.

 

Points of Contact:

EPA:
Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 6205J
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (800)-296-1996 or (301)-614-3396
Vendors:

DAP, Inc.
855 N. Third St.
Tipp City,  OH   45371
Phone: (937) 667-4461 
FAX: (937) 667-3331

Borden Inc., Chemical Div.
180 East Broad St.
Columbus,  OH   43215
Phone: (614) 225-4000


Sources:

None listed

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