U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Diamond Aerosol - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region II
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Subject:
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POLREP #3
Final - RV1 Complete
Diamond Aerosol
Glen Gardner, NJ
Latitude: 40.7446025 Longitude: -74.8865295
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To:
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From:
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Kelli Lucarino, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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9/29/2011
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Reporting Period:
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9/1/11 - 9/29/11
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
02QP |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S2-10-01 |
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D.O. Number: |
036 |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
8/8/2011 |
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Start Date: |
8/8/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
9/27/2011 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NJD049644438 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
This is an emergency removal action.
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site is located in a rural area on approximately 40 acres of mostly undeveloped land, consisting of native vegetation, trees, and underbrush. It is crossed by one natural stream and has a high water table. The land adjoining the Site has been developed with single family residences and approximately 526 people live within a one mile radius of the Site. The Site consists of the following buildings: an old stone barn which housed the original cosmetics business, a large stone house which is the residence of the owner of the Site, two warehouses, and various other out-buildings used for storage, offices, and vehicles.
The Site has served several different operations in the past. Most recently the Site was operated as a research and development (“R&D”) facility for internal coatings of aerosol cans. The Site previously was operated by the former Electro Organic Corporation and Diamond Aerosol, both predecessor companies to Diamond East Corporation, which manufactured cosmetics and personal protection devices containing tear gas, pepper spray, and other chemical specialty products for approximately 30 years.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Site is located at 62 Anthony Road, Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The mechanisms for releases to the environment were from releases which occurred from abandonment and improper storage of these materials by the PRP. Sources of ignition through vandalism create a serious threat of release at the Site. Trespassers entering the building may also come in direct contact with hazardous substances. Trespassers have been found by the police on the property, which prompted the notification of the NJDEP.
The ether compounds are both toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. In case of a fire, they also produce toxic byproducts of combustion (hydrochloric acid and phosgene). Chloroform is highly toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Acetone is highly flammable and incompatible with chloroform and sulfuric acid. The incompatible nature of these materials also poses a possible threat from a chemical reaction or release to the environment.
A continued exposure of the drums and containers to excessive moisture and temperature extremes may cause the drums and containers to further corrode, bulge, and/or leak. Contaminants can migrate into the environment through air entrainment of particles through cracks and openings in the building’s roof or walls.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
On July 21, 2011, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) verbally requested EPA’s assistance to evaluate the Site for a CERCLA removal action. Prior to the verbal request, the NJDEP issued the PRP a directive indicating a 14 day time frame to address the threats on site. The PRP indicated he was not able to meet the directive due to health and financial constraints. On July 26, 2011, EPA conducted a site visit as part of a removal assessment. An entry was made into the buildings to assess the conditions. Upon entry, EPA identified more than 600 lab pack containers, more than 50 five gallon containers, and approximately 15 55-gallon drums of hazardous and potentially hazardous substances that were leaking, improperly segregated and in poor condition. Many of the containers were identified by their labels and pose a serious threat of fire. The buildings housing the potentially hazardous substances were observed to be in poor, deteriorating condition. Several signs of vandalism including, cut locks and broken windows were also observed. EPA determined that an immediate response action was necessary to prevent further releases of hazardous substances and to protect public health
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The scope of work for this removal action includes gathering, characterizing, securing, stabalizing, staging and disposal of hazardous materials.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Transportation for disposal was completed on 9/27/11. See Section 2.1.4 Progress Metrics for disposed materials. This completes activities for this site.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The PRP has been identified as the owner of Diamond Aerosol.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Sodium Hydroxide |
Solid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Waste Water Treatment |
Waste Water Treatment |
| Hydochloric Acid |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Waste Water Treatment |
Waste Water Treatment |
| Mercury containing thermometers |
Solid |
10 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Retort |
Retort |
| Capsaicin |
Solid |
800 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Waste aerosols (isobutane) |
Solid |
2000 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Waste paint related material |
Liquid |
2000 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Recycle |
Recycle |
| Trichloroethylene |
Liquid |
300 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Waste methyl ethyl ketone |
Liquid |
110 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Combustible Liquid, N.O.S. |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Asbestos |
Solid |
400 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste flammable paint material |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Non regulated solid |
Solid |
1400 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Non regulated liquid |
Liquid |
225 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Waste flammable liquids, toxic |
Liquid |
750 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Waste flammable liquids, NOS |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Fuels Blending |
Fuels Blending |
| Non regulated material |
Liquid |
165 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Corrosive solid |
Solid |
5 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste oxidizing solid |
Solid |
10 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste activated carbon |
Solid |
3 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Landfill |
Landfill |
| Environmentally Hazardous Substances |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste Chloroform |
Liquid |
5 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Toxic Liquids, organic |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste corrosive liquid |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Waste toxic solid |
Solid |
5 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Refrigerant Gases |
Gas |
55 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
| Dimethyl Ether |
Gas |
25 pounds |
005095707FLE |
Incineration |
Incineration |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
All activities are complete.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
All activities are complete.
2.2.2 Issues
No outstanding issues.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
No safety issues to report. ERRS has a Health and Safety Plan on-site.
2.6 Liaison Officer
The Liason Officer position was not activated for this removal action.
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
The PIO position was not activated for this removal action.
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
Pat Seppi is assigned as the CIC.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
The Unified Command was not activated for this removal action.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
NJDEP referred the site to EPA in July, 2011.
NJSP Bomb Unit has disposed of material containing tear gas.
Lebanon Township Police assisted NJSP with disposal of tear gas items.
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4. Personnel On Site
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ERRS - 4
EPA - 1
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
For current EPA activities:
www.epaosc.org/diamondaerosolrv1
For previous EPA activities:
www.epaosc.org/diamondaerosol
6.2 Reporting Schedule
This is the final report for this action.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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