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Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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A Study on the Characteristics of Chemicals in Major Industrial Complexes

주요 산업단지의 화학물질 배출량 특성에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Hyunji (Accident Coordination and Training Division, National Institute of Chemical Safety) ;
  • Im, JiYoung (Accident Prevention and Assessment Division 1, National Institute of Chemical Safety) ;
  • Yun, Jeonghyeon (Accident Coordination and Training Division, National Institute of Chemical Safety) ;
  • Lee, JiHo (Accident Prevention and Assessment Division 1, National Institute of Chemical Safety) ;
  • Jeon, JunHo (Department of Environmental Engineering, Changwon National University) ;
  • Lee, ChungSoo (Accident Coordination and Training Division, National Institute of Chemical Safety)
  • 김현지 (화학물질안전원 사고총괄훈련과) ;
  • 임지영 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사1과) ;
  • 윤정현 (화학물질안전원 사고총괄훈련과) ;
  • 이지호 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사1과) ;
  • 전준호 (창원대학교 환경공학과) ;
  • 이청수 (화학물질안전원 사고총괄훈련과)
  • Received : 2018.10.06
  • Accepted : 2018.11.06
  • Published : 2018.11.28
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Abstract

Objectives: Based on the results of a chemical substance emissions survey, we investigated characteristics of chemical emissions in industrial complexes and used them as basic data for chemical management. Methods: The emissions and characteristics of chemicals by major industrial complexes from 2011 to 2015 were analyzed using the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register homepage. To understand the status of chemical accidents for major chemicals emitted from the industrial complexes, the Chemistry Safety Clearing-house system of the National Institute of Chemical Safety was used. Results: Emissions from the top five industrial complexes accounted for about 30% of total chemical emissions. The chemical emission was the highest in the order of Ulsan Mipo Industrial Complex and Okpo Industrial Complex. The main chemicals emitted were xylene, ethylbenzene, ethyl acetate, toluene, dichloromethane, and others. Carcinogen emissions differed by industrial complex, but ethylbenzene and dichloromethane were the major chemicals for this type of emissions. Conclusion: Recently, the use and emission of chemicals have been continuously increasing. A chemical management plan should be prepared considering the characteristics of industrial complexes and chemical substance emissions.

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