EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, MATERIA INC., PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2023090157
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, MATERIA INC., PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/8/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (D T S C), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to the Materia Inc. (Materia), (EPA ID# CAR000184796) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one (1) container of Acetaldehyde, one (1) container of Methacrylic Acid, eleven (11) containers of 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, one (1) container of Allyl Methacrylate, one (1) container of Styrene, two (2) containers of Ethyl Acrylate, four (4) containers of Methyl Methacrylate, one (1) container of Diethylene Glycol-2-Ethylhexyl Ether Acrylate, one (1) container of Methyl Acrylate, one (1) container of Propylene Glycol Acrylate, one (1) container of Divinylbenzene, two (2) containers of Acrylic Acid, one (1) container of Acrolein, three (3) containers of Acrylonitrile, one (1) container of Isoamyl Acrylate, one (1) container of Butyl Acrylate, one (1) container of 2,4 Dinitrophenol, two (2) containers of 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid, one (1) container of 2,5 Bis (tert-butyl peroxy) – 2,5 Dimethyl hexane, one (1) container of Benzoyl Peroxide, one (1) container of Sodium Azide, must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at Materia located at 60 North San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107-3748. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pasadena
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
60 North San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107-3748
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the chemicals is necessary prior to transportation to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility to prevent accidental fire and/or explosion during transport.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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