RMP - Shell Chemical
Martinez, CA
The Shell Chemical Plant consists of two main batch processes: Ethylene Oxide (EO) Catalyst and RM-17. The EO Catalyst Process produces a silver-based catalyst that is sold to industrial customers that convert hydrocarbons to ethylene oxide. A specially formulated impregnating solution is produced at the Plant and absorbed onto carrier rings to make the EO Catalyst products. No CalARP/RMP regulated materials are used to produce RM-17. Ethylenediamine is used to produce the EO catalysts. Aqueous ammonia is used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in a selective catalytic reduction operation.
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Regulated Substances Subject to CalARP/Federal RMP/ISO
| Regulated Substance | Program Level | CalARP Regulated | Federal RMP Regulated | ISO Regulated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous Ammonia | 3 | yes | no | no |
| Ethylenediamine |
3 | yes | yes | no |