Emission Factor Details

SCC 30125406
  Level 1 Industrial Processes
  Level 2 Chemical Manufacturing
  Level 3 Nitriles, Acrylonitrile, Adiponitrile Production
  Level 4 Absorber Vent: Normal
POLLUTANT Hydrogen cyanide NEI 74908 CAS 74-90-8
  Primary Control       CHEMICAL REDUCTION

Emission Factor 4.000E-1 Lb per Ton Acrylonitrile Produced
Quality U    Emissions Factors Applicability

References Key, J.A. and F.D. Hobbs. 1980. In: Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Volume 10: Selected Processes. Report 2: Acrylonitrile. EPA-450/3-80-028e. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
AP 42 Section
Formula
Notes Based on data from plants and EPA studies. Lack of Supporting Documentation.