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Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group, Inc.
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Chemical Synthesis |
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing |
Wastes Reduced: Solvent |
Location: Bay City TX |
No. of employees: 375 |
Contact: I. O. Coleman, Jr., Dwight Michalk |
Phone: (409) 245-4871, (409) 245-4871 |
Description:
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P2 Application:
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Environmental Benefits:
Since the new process has been in operation, it has performed up to the high expectations. Disposal of SARA listed solid chemicals has been reduced by about 33 tons/year and disposal of non-listed solids into the Bay City Plant landfill has been reduced by 348 tons/year. Emissions to both the atmosphere and to the plant's waste water disposal system have also been reduced.
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Details of Reductions
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