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ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE FOR PROPYLENE CARBONATE
Citation:
Research Triangle Institute, AND Science Applications International Corporation. ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE FOR PROPYLENE CARBONATE. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/R-98/068 (NTIS 99-101412), 1998.
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Description:
The overall goal of this research is to document the life cycle environmental impacts of propylene carbonate (PC) to assist DoD in assessing the life cycle environmental implications of PC and PC-based formulations as viable alternative materials, products, and techniques to paint, depaint, and corrosion control DoD aircraft, vehicles, and equipment in common applications at federal facilities. A life cycle study encompasses the cradle-to-grave stages of a product, process, or activity from the acquisition of raw materials to the final disposition. Consistent with life cycle concepts, the study boundaries for the use of PC in painting and depainting operations include the following elements: Raw materials acquisition; Production of intermediate chemicals and materials; Production of PC; Use of PC; Storage and disposal of residual PC.