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J. W. Potter, Investigation into an Uncontrolled Reaction in a DPP Storage Tank (1964)

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Memorandum reporting an investigation of an uncontrolled decomposition reaction on August 30, 1964 in a storage tank of dipropionyl peroxide (DPP) at the Montreal plant. It describes the sequence of events, analysis of the tank contents, equipment defects found, outside consultations, and recommendations for reassembly and design changes. Garlock graphite-impregnated asbestos gaskets are among the non-specified gasket materials found in the system.

Author
J.W. Potter (Author; Polyethylene Department, Chemicals, Resins & Fibres, Montreal Plant)
Published by
Union Carbide Corporation, Chemicals, Resins & Fibres, Polyethylene Department, Montreal Plant
Series
Union Carbide documents, UC-2408
Date
November 20, 1964
Number
Bates UCC 015683 to UCC 015687
Library no.
ACL Doc 17387 · asbestosclaims.law/library/17387
Rights
A document from asbestos litigation, published for research and historical study.

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From J.W. Potter (Author; Polyethylene Department, Chemicals, Resins & Fibres, Montreal Plant) to Mr. T.F. Bastet/Mr. G.E. Merryman, Jr. (distribution list); Mr. C.P. Dillon (distribution list); Mr. D.L. Wiley (distribution list).

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This is document UC-2408 of the Union Carbide documents, documents produced and used as evidence in asbestos lawsuits against Union Carbide, 6 pages. Production numbers UCC 015683 to UCC 015687.

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J.W. Potter (Author, Polyethylene Department, Chemicals, Resins & Fibres, Montreal Plant). “J. W. Potter, Investigation into an Uncontrolled Reaction in a DPP Storage Tank.” November 20, 1964. Union Carbide documents, UC-2408, Bates UCC 015683 to UCC 015687. Union Carbide Corporation, Chemicals, Resins & Fibres, Polyethylene Department, Montreal Plant. AsbestosClaims.Law Library, ACL Doc 17387. https://asbestosclaims.law/library/17387.

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