Dimaunahan

Macaspac
Macchetti
Pastor

STEP 4

Methylene Chloride
ACETONE and METHYL ETHYL KETONE

According to PDEA the prescribed sale threshold without presenting a PDEA license of acetone
is 1 liter per month and for methyl ethyl ketone, the prescribed sale threshold is 1 liter. The
requirements for the sale of both chemicals are the following;
1. The licensed seller shall ask the customer for any identifying document such as driver’s
license, office or voter’s identification and signature of the individual;
2. Purchased controlled chemical shall not be resold by the purchaser;
3. Table II Controlled chemical shall not be sold to minors who are less than eighteen (18)
years of age without the written consent of his/her parents or guardian or sold for the
purpose of abuse;
4. Transaction will be recorded by the licensed seller in a record book /register, which is
subject to inspection at any reasonable time by PDEA Regulatory Compliance Officer;
5. Transaction will be for legitimate use by the purchaser and not for resale.

For every transfer of acetone and methyl ethyl ketone from importer to manufacturer, importer to
distributor, manufacturer to distributor/wholesaler/trader , a local purchase order permit duly
approved by the Compliance Service PDEA is required.

TOLUENE

As for Toluene, EPA has recommended a drinking water guideline value of 1 mg/L for toluene.
OSHA has set a legal limit for workers of 200 ppm for toluene in air averaged over an 8-hour
workday. NIOSH has set a recommended limit of 100 ppm for toluene in air averaged over a 10-
hour workday. ACGIH recommends that toluene in workplace air not exceed 20 ppm (average
levels over 8 hours).
According to RA 9516 Section 4.Issuance of License to Manufacture, Deal and Purchase
Controlled Chemicals, any person or entity desiring to engage in the business of manufacturing,
dealing in and purchasing controlled chemicals shall first secure the appropriate license for such
purpose.

Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane, DCM)

(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-
06/documents/mecl_scope_06-22-17.pdf
User, S. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from
http://pdea.gov.ph/component/content/article?layout=edit&id=55#page4

Public Health Statement: Toluene. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp56-c1-b.pdf

BENZENE

International Law
C136 - Benzene Convention, 1971 (No. 136)
Convention concerning Protection against Hazards of Poisoning Arising from Benzene
Article 2
1. Whenever harmless or less harmful substitute products are available, they shall be used
instead of benzene or products containing benzene.
2. Paragraph 1 of this Article does not apply to--
(a) the production of benzene;
(b) the use of benzene for chemical synthesis;
(c) the use of benzene in motor fuel;
(d) analytical or research work carried out in laboratories.
Article 4
1. The use of benzene and of products containing benzene shall be prohibited in certain
work processes to be specified by national laws or regulations.
2. This prohibition shall at least include the use of benzene and of products containing
benzene as a solvent or diluent, except where the process is carried out in an enclosed
system or where there are other equally safe methods of work.
Article 5
Occupational hygiene and technical measures shall be taken to ensure effective protection
of workers exposed to benzene or to products containing benzene.
Article 6
1. In premises where benzene or products containing benzene are manufactured, handled
or used, all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent the escape of benzene vapour into
the air of places of employment.
2. Where workers are exposed to benzene or to products containing benzene, the employer
shall ensure that the concentration of benzene in the air of the places of employment does
not exceed a maximum which shall be fixed by the competent authority at a level not
exceeding a ceiling value of 25 parts per million (80 mg/m3).
3. The competent authority shall issue directions on carrying out the measurement of the
concentration of benzene in the air of places of employment.
Article 7
1. Work processes involving the use of benzene or of products containing benzene shall as
far as practicable be carried out in an enclosed system.
2. Where it is not practicable for the work processes to be carried out in an enclosed system,
places of work in which benzene or products containing benzene are used shall be equipped
with effective means to ensure the removal of benzene vapour to the extent necessary for
the protection of the health of the workers.
Article 8
1. Workers who may have skin contact with liquid benzene or liquid products containing
benzene shall be provided with adequate means of personal protection against the risk of
absorbing benzene through the skin.
2. Workers who for special reasons may be exposed to concentrations of benzene in the air
of places of employment which exceed the maximum referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2,
 of this Convention shall be provided with adequate means of personal protection against
the risk of inhaling benzene vapour. The duration of exposure shall be limited as far as
possible.

Republic Act No. 6969

AN ACT TO CONTROL TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS AND NUCLEAR
WASTES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
The Priority Chemicals List (PCL) is a list of existing and new chemicals that DENR-EMB has
determined to a potentially pose unreasonable risk to public health, workplace, and the
environment.
Users/Importers/Manufacturers/Distributors of chemicals included in the PCL are required to
register their hazardous wastes & chemical substances & submit biennial report (Prescribed Form)
beginning Sept. 1996
The following criteria has been established by DENR for PCL based on the selection criteria used
in other industrial nations such as Australia, Japan, Canada and the United States:
Persistence refers to the property of a substance whose half-life in water, sediment, soil, or air
exceeds a duration of 50 days.
Toxicity refers to the quality of a substance which meets any of the following criteria:
Acute lethality
Chronic or sub-chronic toxicity
Teratogenicity
Carcinogenicity
Bioaccumulation potential is the measure of a substance’s ability to bioaccumulate in the food
chain.
POLYSTYRENE

LOCAL ORDINANCES:

Baguio Ordinance:

City Ordinance 35 Series of 2017, also known as the “Bayong Ordinance” strictly bans the use of
plastic bags, polystyrene foams for goods including food items. As an alternative, the ordinance
recommends the use of paper bags and reusable containers in packaging items. It, likewise,
encourages people to bring their own containers and eco-bags whenever they go shopping.

Caloocan Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 0503 S. 2013. This Ordinance shall be known as the “CALOOCAN CITY
PLASTIC AND POLYSTYRENE REGULATION ORDINANCE OF 2013.”. The purpose of this
Ordinance is in line with the shared mandate and responsibility of the local government of
Caloocan together with the State in the management and maintenance of the ecological balance,
preservation and protection of our environment. This Ordinance covers all affected retail/business
establishments within the jurisdiction of Caloocan City. Such establishments are prohibited from
selling, providing, and using non-biodegradable materials such as polystyrene and plastic bags as
secondary packaging on dry and wet goods, subject only to the exceptions.

Isabela Ordinance:
Municipal Ordinance No. 2017-026
“Ordinance regulating the use and distribution of plastic bags and prohibiting the use of
polystyrene foam (Styrofoam/Styropor) within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of
Echague, Isabela and prescribing penalties fo violations thereof”. Effective: March, 2018

Quezon City Ordinance:

City Ordinance SP-2127 prohibits the use of plastic within the city hall premises, plastic bags and
“labo” plastic as packaging materials for goods purchased within and outside the Quezon City Hall
complex and serving of food and beverages in plastic/styrofoam during meetings. The Quezon
City government also prohibits the use of plastic and styrofoam at Novaliches District Center,
Quezon City General Hospital and Novaliches District Hospital.

INTERNATIONAL LAWS:
The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines announced a ban on the importation of
expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) food service products with effect from 1st May, 2017. At the
same time, he announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on biodegradable alternatives
with a view to lowering the cost of more environmentally positive substitutes and to reduce the
adverse effects of plastics on the environment. Under the new legislation, importers have up to 90
days after 1st May, 2017 to receive all orders placed before that date and all sale and use of
Styrofoam food service products will be strictly prohibited after 31st January, 2018 except
specifically permitted to do so by the Minister.

CALIFORNIA - 65 Ordinances that cover restaurants:

Alameda (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be
compostable or recyclable.
Albany (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be
compostable or recyclable.

Belmont (2012) Expanded polysytrene ban that is essentially an extension of the San Mateo
County ordinance, adopted by reference and effective October 2012.

Berkeley (1988) One of the first EPS foam foodware ordinances passed in 1988 and effective
January 1990.

Burlingame (2011) Expanded polystyrene ban referencing San Mateo County's ordinance on May
16, 2011 and effective January 2012.

Calabasas (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be
returnable, recyclable, biodegradable or degradable. Click here for details.

Capitola (2012) Prohibits the sale of expanded polystyrene products as part of the 2009 Plastics
Ordinance that was expanded in 2012.

Carmel (1989) Expanded polystyrene ban for restaurants passed in 1989.

Carpenteria (effective September 1, 2009) Ban on non-recyclable plastic food takeout containers,
including expanded polystyrene. Chapter 8.5 of Municipal Code.

Dana Point (adopted February 21, 2012) Ban on expanded polystyrene food containers. Effective
six months after adoption date.

Del Ray Oaks (effective July 1, 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout
food packaging be recyclable or compostable.

El Cerrito - On September 17th, the El Cerrito City Council finalized a polystyrene foam foodware
ordinance for restaurants. Effective January 1st, 2014.

Emeryville (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be
recyclable or compostable.

Fairfax (1993) Expanded polystyrene ban for all restaurants and food retail vendors. Title 8.16 of
Municipal Code.

Foster City (effective April 1, 2012) Polystyrene ban for restaurants and food vendors, adopted
October 17, 2011.

Fremont (effective January 1, 2011) Expanded polystyrene ban for food vendors, requirement that
all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable.

Half Moon Bay (effective August 1, 2011) Half Moon Bay passed an ordinance, referencing San
Mateo County's polystyrene food container ban, on May 17, 2011.

Hayward (effective July 2011) Expanded polystyrene ban for restaurant vendors, requirement that
takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable.

Hercules (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban. Sec.5-3109, Title 5, Chapter 3 of Municipal Code.
City of Pines orders use of reusable containers. (2018, April 22). Retrieved from
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/04/23/city-of-pines-orders-use-of-reusable-containers/

ORDINANCE NO. 0503 S 2013 (PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1445). (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://caloocancity.gov.ph/images/pdfs/ordinance/ORDINANCE-NO.-0503---Regulating-
plastic.pdf

Times, T. M. (2014, January 12). Quezon City to arrest violators of ban on plastic and styrofoam.
Retrieved from https://www.manilatimes.net/quezon-city-to-arrest-violators-of-ban-on-plastic-
and-styrofoam/67283/

The Ocean Conference | 5-9 June 2017 | Expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) Ban. (n.d.). Retrieved
from https://oceanconference.un.org/commitments/?id=18100