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'f~ !f' ANSWER: Four output categories may be applicable: Output category 1, consumed -- The amount of the original reportable chemical that undergoes the chemical reaction should be reported in this category. If the reaction produces a new reportable substance, the quantity. of the new substance should be re- ported in input category 3 (quantity produced at the facility) and in the appropriate output category or categories. ' "'...., !f' Output category 3, shipped as waste -- If, in cleaning the equipment or the factory floor, some amount of the reportable chemical in an unreacted state is recovered and later shipped away as waste, that quantity should be reported in this category. ~' Output category 4, waste stored on-site on December 31 -- This category would apply to any unreacted waste waiting to be shipped as waste as of December 31 of the reporting year. Output category 11, ending inventory on December 31 -- This category would apply to amounts not yet used for manufacturing as of December 31. If there is evidence that a percentage of the reportable chemical is emitted to the air rather than undergoing the chemical reaction, then output category 5, emitted to air, may be applicable also. 51. QUESTION: An aerosol product, "mold release," is sprayed onto the surface of a mold to facilitate removal of the product. The mold release contains several reportable sol- vents, including hexane, toluene, and xylene. How would these be reported? . ANSWER: If no data indicates that the solvents go anywhere other than to the air, then output category 5, emitted to air, is the best assumption. However, if the company is aware that measurable quantities of the mold release'are cleaned off the molds and shipped away as waste, or that measurable quantities become part of the product, then these output categories would also be appropriate. 52. QUESTION: Acetylene, a characteristic ignitable substance, is used to operate an atomic absorption machine which is used to analyze process waters and wastewaters. The acetylene is burned as an open flame inside the machine. How do I report the out- , put? ANSWER: The acetylene is consumed (output category 1) during operation in that it chemically changes to something that is no longer an ignitable material. 53. QUESTION: Isopropyl alcohol (IP A) is used in a facility as a cleaning solution. It is listed as a reportable substance. Typically the application is by use of a spray bottle, followed by wiping with a rag or paper towel. How should I report the output? F-16