Contamination liquid manufacturing

Liquid-liquid extraction (also called solvent extraction) is the transfer of a substance (a consolute) dissolved in one liquid to a second liquid (the solvent) that is immiscible with the first liquid or miscible to a very limited degree. This operation is commonly used in fine chemicals manufacture (I) to wash out impurities from a contaminated solution to a solvent in order to obtain a pure solution (raffinate) from which the pure substance will be isolated, and (2) to pull out a desired substance from a contaminated liquid into the solvent leaving impurities in the first liquid. The former operation is typically employed when an organic phase is to be depleted from impurities which are soluble in acidic, alkaline, or neutral aqueous solutions Water or a diluted aqueous solution is then used as the solvent. The pure raffinate is then appropriately processed (e.g. by distillation) to isolate the desired consolute. In the latter version of extraction impurities remain in the first phase. The extract that has become rich in the desired consolute is then appropriately processed to isolate the consolute. Extraction can also be used to fractionate multiple consolutes. 

Isolation of Processes To minimize cross-contamination and microbiological contamination, the manufacturer may develop special procedures for the isolation of processes. The level of facilities isolation depends on the types of products to be manufactured. For instance, steroids and sulfas require more isolation than over-the-counter (OTC) oral products [6], To minimize exposure of personnel to drug aerosols and loss of product, a sealed pressure vessel must be used to compound aerosol suspensions and emulsions [21], An example of cross-contamination with steroids was the controversial case of a topical drug manufactured for the treatment of skin diseases. Fligh-performance liquid chromatography/ultraviolet and mass spectrometry (FIPLC/UV, FIPLC/MS) techniques were used by the FDA for the detection of clobetasol propionate, a class 1 superpotent steroid, as an undeclared steroid in zinc pyrithione formulations. The product was forbidden and a warning was widely published [22],... 

Liquids, creams and ointments may be particularly susceptible to microbial and other contamination during manufacture. Therefore special measures must be taken to prevent any contamination. 

The environmental issues faced by the pharmachemical manufacturer are no different from that with other fine organic chemical producers. The concerns cover all three possible routes of environmental contamination liquid waste to sewers, solid waste generated at the site, and air pollution. 

In the case of chemical spills due to process upsets, particularly fire and explosion, the chemical spillage on-site may be extensive and the water used on the fire can become contaminated with one or more process chemicals. Containment for fire water mnoff should be planned for all manufacturing plants at the design stage. Containment volume should also be provided on-site to ensure that no contaminated water leaves the site after a small or a major incident. Such water should not be flushed into a ditch, sewer, or drain or off the road since this would spread the chemical farther. The key feature of a well-designed chemical spill or contaminated water containment system is the ability to pump the spilled liquid into recovery containers for treatment. These large containers of contaminated liquid can then be treated by the conventional adsorption contacting systems as described in Section 15.3. 

Pump Materials of Construction In the (memical industry, the selection of pump materials of construction is dictated by considerations of corrosion, erosion, personnel safety, and liquid contamination. The experience of pump manufacturers is often valuable in selecting materi s. See section on materials. 

For example, Novasina S.A. (www.novasina.com), a Swiss company specializing in the manufacture of devices to measure humidity in air, has developed a new sensor based on the non-synthetic application of an ionic liquid. The new concept makes simple use of the close correlation between the water uptake of an ionic liquid and its conductivity increase. In comparison with existing sensors based on polymer membranes, the new type of ionic liquid sensor shows significantly faster response times (up to a factor of 2.5) and less sensitivity to cross contamination (with alcohols, for example). Each sensor device contains about 50 pi of ionic liquid, and the new sensor system became available as a commercial product in 2002. Figure 9-1 shows a picture of the sensor device containing the ionic liquid, and Figure 9-2 displays the whole humidity analyzer as commercialized by Novasina S.A.. 

Many systems are idle for long periods after operating at high temperatures. This permits moisture to condense in the system, resulting in rust formation. Certain corrosion-and rust-preventive additives are added to hydraulic liquids. Some of these additives are effective only for a limited period. Therefore, the best procedure is to use the liquid specified for the system for the time specified by the system manufacturer and to protect the liquid and the system as much as possible from contamination by foreign matter, from abnormal temperatures, and from misuse. 

It cannot be emphasized too strongly that dirt and correct lubrication are incompatible. The lubricant manufacturer has a comprehensive system of classification, filtration and inspection of packages, which ensures that all oils and greases leaving his plant are free from liquid and solid contaminants. It is in his own interests that the user should take the same care to ensure that the lubricant enters his machinery in as clean a condition as that in the bulk tank or barrel. The entry of abrasive dust, water and other undesirable matter into bearings and oilways may result if lubricants are handled carelessly. 

The corrosive effects to be considered (mainly simple corrosion of metals) are, as would be expected from the edible nature of foodstuffs which are not excessively either acidic or basic but which may contain sulphur, less severe than those often encountered with inedible materials containing reactive substances. The importance of corrosive efiects where foodstuffs are concerned lies not so much in the action of the foodstuffs on the metal involved as in the resultant metal contamination of the foodstuff itself, which may give rise to off-flavours, in the acceleration of other undesirable changes (by the Maillard reaction for example), and in the possible formation of toxic metallic salts. Metal ions generally have threshold values of content for incipient taste effect in different liquid foodstuffs. Except in the case of the manufacture of fruit juices and pickles, process plant failure through corrosion must be rare. Nevertheless all foodstuffs, particularly liquid ones, should be regarded as potentially corrosive and capable of metal pick-up which may be undesirable. 

Many impurities are present in commercial caprolactam which pass into the liquid wastes from PCA manufacture from which caprolactam monomer may be recovered. Also, the products of die thermal degradation of PCA, dyes, lubricants, and other PCA fillers may be contained in the regenerated CL. Identification of die contaminants by IR spectroscopy has led to the detection of lower carboxylic acids, secondary amines, ketones, and esters. Aldehydes and hydroperoxides have been identified by polarography and thin-layer chromatography. 

Liquid raw materials such as polymer emulsions, defoamers, pigment dispersions, dye solutions, dispersing aids and emulsifiers are all products that can themselves become infected with micro-organisms if not produced from non-contaminated ingredients, under good manufacturing conditions and with an effective preservative. 

The earlier references, which state that this powerful oxidant is stable when pure, but explosive when formed as a layer on metallic potassium [1,2], are not wholly correct [3], because the superoxide is manufactured uneventfully by spraying the molten metal into air to effect oxidation [4], Previous incidents appear to have involved the explosive oxidation of unsuspected traces of mineral oil or solvents [3]. However, mixtures of the superoxide with liquid or solid potassium-sodimn alloys will ignite spontaneously after an induction period of 18 min, but combustion while violent is not explosive [3], The additional presence of water (which reduces the induction period) or hydrocarbon contaminant did produce explosion hazards under various circumstances [5], Contact of liquid potassium with the superoxide gives no obvious reaction below 117°C and a controlled reaction between 117 and 177°C, but an explosive reaction occurs above 177°C. Heating at 100°C/min from IT caused explosion at 208°C [6],... 

All rated fireproofing systems should be carefully installed to specification and manufacturer s requirements. Substrate surfaces should be cleaned so they are free from oil, grease, liquid contaminants, rust, scale, and dust. If a primer is required, it should be compatible with the fireproofing. Specifications to be followed include the specified thickness or number of layers, adequate attachment, and proper caulking, sealing, or top-coating of the systems. 

Figure 9. Comparative dynamic feed and liquid phage naphthalene in a continuous stirred soil slurry treatment reactor for contaminated Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) soils.

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