Rationale for the Development of a List of Regulated Substances Under CEPA Section 200 and their Threshold Quantities
- Preface
- 1. Scope of the Regulations
- 2. CRAIM List of Hazardous Substances
- 3. Development of RMP and MIACC Lists
- 4. Threshold Methodologies
- 5. Threshold Calculation for Substances in CRAIM List Originating from MIACC Lists
- 6. Hydrochloric Acid
- 7. Hydrogen Fluoride
- 8. Explosive and Miscellaneous Substances Identified in the CRAIM List
- 9. Conclusion
- 10. References
- Lists of Figures and Tables
- Exhibit 1: Toxic Substances Listed in the Risk Management Program with Threshold Quantities
- Exhibit 2: Flammable Substances Listed in the Risk Management Program with Threshold Quantities
- Exhibit 3: Substances Listed in RMP that Match Criteria for Flammability and Toxicity
- Exhibit 4: Affected Distances for Commercial High Explosives Based on the Scaling Law, Assuming TNT Equivalency of One (Peak Overpressure = 0.4 – 3.0 psi)
- Exhibit 5: Threshold Calculation for Toxic Substances in CRAIM List Originating from MIACC Lists
- Appendix A: NFPA 704 Standard System for the Indentification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, 2001 Edition
- Appendix B: Technical Details for Determination of Threshold Planning Quantities Under EPA Risk Management Program
- Appendix C: Toxic Substances Ranking Factors Used to Assign Thresholds and Related Data (Listed in Order of Ranking Factor)
- Acronyms
- Acknowledgement
Exhibit 4: Affected Distances for Commercial High Explosives Based on the Scaling Law, Assuming TNT Equivalency of One (Peak Overpressure = 0.4 – 3.0 psi)
| Quantity kg (lbs) | 2.72 kPa (0.4 psi) | 3.40 kPa (0.5 psi) | 6.80 kPa (1.0 psi) | 13.61 kPa (2.0 psi) | 20.41 kPa (3.0 psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected Distances for Various Overpressures (metres) | |||||
| 23 (50) | 97 | 79 | 48 | 29 | 22 |
| 45 (100) | 119 | 99 | 61 | 37 | 28 |
| 114 (250) | 160 | 134 | 83 | 50 | 38 |
| 450 (1,000) | 251 | 213 | 131 | 79 | 61 |
| 900 (2,000) | 326 | 269 | 165 | 100 | 77 |
| 2 270 (5,000) | 431 | 365 | 224 | 136 | 104 |
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