[Sqg-program] RE: Solvent Wipers

Boatwright, Kelly sqg-program@lists.dep.state.fl.us
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:33:15 -0500


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Hillsborough County has been inspecting nail salons for quite awhile.
Acetone is their main solvent of choice, although we have seen MEK used
on occasion.  As far as the acetone solvent wipers go (ie: cotton balls
& Q-tips), we advise the shop to allow them to dry and then dispose with
their normal garbage.  DEP had a guidance memo out some years ago re:
acetone rags which stated that acetone is hazardous only for
ignitability and can, therefore, be disposed with the regular trash.
Some salons have liquid waste acetone (ie: they have a small bowl that
customers dip their nails in to remove the nail polish).  We advise
owners to containerize the liquid waste acetone and dispose through a
licensed hazardous waste transporter. =20

=20

We've only looked at tanning salons if they have been associated with a
nail salon.  The fluorescent lights are certainly a concern; we just
haven't looked yet at adding them to our assessment role.

=20

Hope this helps.

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-----Original Message-----
From: sqg-program-admin@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:sqg-program-admin@lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Perrigan,
Glen
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:36 AM
To: Jerry Palmer
Cc: SQG Program Listserver
Subject: [Sqg-program] RE: Solvent Wipers

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I was surprised a number of years ago when I first found out the types
of hazardous waste that could be generated at these facilities (some
including chlorinated solvents). I recall seeing a guide on this
industry (EPA or some other federal agency). I have not been able to
find a copy. They should be on your radar as a potential generator of
haz waste. Many counties do look at these facilities. There are about
600 in the database that have been identified.=20

=20

I am passing your email to the sqg program list serve in hopes that
other counties may have additional comments and suggestions. Thanks Glen

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Palmer [mailto:JPALMER@scgov.net]=20
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:34 AM
To: Perrigan, Glen
Cc: Jean Nutter; Larry Cardinal
Subject: Solvent Wipers

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I know acetone wipers from nail salons have surfaced in past
discussions, and at least once at the State Conference, but I have never
heard of a decision or consensus on whether we should be addressing them
via inspections.  Probably because the subject got some chuckles when it
was raised.

=20

However, nail salons are one of those businesses that seem to exist at
least one to a commercial block.  Our occupational license database
lists nearly 300 such salons, and many are installing tanning beds as
adjunct businesses.

=20

I recently inspected a tanning salon for lamp management, found they did
nails and chatted with the owner about how much acetone they used.  He
had approximately 48 gallons in one gallon jugs on his supply shelf and
indicated it would last "a couple months".  Who knows how many pounds of
absorbents each one generates, but I suspect they would compete heavily
with any decent body shop.

=20

I have also asked the Florida Department of Cosmetolgy for the number of
licensed practitioners in Sarasota County as well as state-wide to see
if I can extrapolate pounds (tons) of disposed wipers.  I'll keep you
posted on this if you're interested.=20

=20

Meanwhile..... Has the state taken a position on this waste?

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Thanks,

Jerry


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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
  10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Hillsborough</span></font><font =
size=3D2
 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
 color:navy'> </span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy =
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  =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>County</span></fo=
nt><font
size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> has been inspecting nail salons for quite awhile.&nbsp; =
Acetone is
their main solvent of choice, although we have seen MEK used on =
occasion.&nbsp;
As far as the acetone solvent wipers go (ie: cotton balls &amp; Q-tips), =
we
advise the shop to allow them to dry and then dispose with their normal
garbage.&nbsp; DEP had a guidance memo out some years ago re: acetone =
rags
which stated that acetone is hazardous only for ignitability and can, =
therefore,
be disposed with the regular trash.&nbsp; Some salons have liquid waste =
acetone
(ie: they have a small bowl that customers dip their nails in to remove =
the
nail polish).&nbsp; We advise owners to containerize the liquid waste =
acetone
and dispose through a licensed hazardous waste transporter.&nbsp; =
</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>We&#8217;ve only looked at tanning =
salons
if they have been associated with a nail salon.&nbsp; The fluorescent =
lights
are certainly a concern; we just haven&#8217;t looked yet at adding them =
to our
assessment role.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Hope this helps.</span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original =
Message-----<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
sqg-program-admin@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:sqg-program-admin@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <b><span =
style=3D'font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Perrigan, Glen<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, January =
22, 2004
10:36 AM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Jerry Palmer<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> SQG Program =
Listserver<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Sqg-program] =
RE: Solvent
Wipers</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I was surprised =
a number
of years ago when I first found out the types of hazardous waste that =
could be
generated at these facilities (some including chlorinated solvents). I =
recall
seeing a guide on this industry (EPA or some other federal agency). I =
have not
been able to find a copy. They should be on your radar as a potential =
generator
of haz waste. Many counties do look at these facilities. There are about =
600 in
the database that have been identified. </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></fo=
nt></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I am passing =
your email
to the sqg program list serve in hopes that other counties may have =
additional
comments and suggestions. Thanks Glen</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></fo=
nt></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original =
Message-----<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> Jerry Palmer
[mailto:JPALMER@scgov.net] <br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, January =
21, 2004
11:34 AM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Perrigan, Glen<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> Jean Nutter; Larry =
Cardinal<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Solvent =
Wipers</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>I know&nbsp;acetone wipers =
from
nail salons have surfaced in past discussions, and at least&nbsp;once at =
the
State Conference, but I have never heard of a decision or consensus on =
whether
we should be addressing them via inspections.&nbsp; Probably because the
subject got some chuckles when it was raised.</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>However, nail salons are =
one of
those businesses that seem to exist at least one to a commercial =
block.&nbsp;
Our occupational license database lists&nbsp;nearly 300 such salons, and =
many
are installing tanning beds as adjunct businesses.</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>I recently inspected a =
tanning
salon for lamp management, found they did nails and chatted with the =
owner
about how much acetone they used.&nbsp; He had approximately 48 gallons =
in one
gallon jugs on his supply shelf and indicated it would last &quot;a =
couple
months&quot;.&nbsp; Who knows how many pounds of absorbents each one =
generates,
but I suspect they would compete heavily with any decent body =
shop.</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>I have also asked the =
Florida
Department of Cosmetolgy for the number of licensed practitioners in =
Sarasota
County as well as state-wide to see if I can extrapolate&nbsp;pounds =
(tons) of
disposed wipers.&nbsp; I'll keep you posted on this if you're =
interested.&nbsp;</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

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<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Meanwhile..... Has the =
state taken
a position on this waste?</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Thanks,</span></font></p>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
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