A world leader in gases, technologies, and services planned to produce Hexafluoroisobutylene (HFIB) using their existing equipment. Due to the high toxicity of HFIB, the primary challenge was understanding and quantifying its atmospheric dispersion impacts. The client required a thorough assessment to meet OSHA PSM Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP compliance regulations during production.
HFIB serves as a critical intermediate chemical building block, primarily utilized for creating advanced fluoropolymers in industrial markets and synthesizing active components in healthcare markets.
The ioMosaic team evaluated three distinct release scenarios to assess the atmospheric behavior of HFIB:
Each scenario was developed using Process Safety Office® SuperChems® software. Simulations were run across two different sets of atmospheric conditions with varying wind speeds to capture a full range of environmental influences. The scenario-based approach provided the client with a detailed understanding of the potential atmospheric impact of HFIB releases.
The multi-scenario dispersion modeling delivered data-driven insights to support safe design and operations. The key findings demonstrated:
Through efficient project execution, detailed reports, and high-level summaries, ioMosaic provided our client with a clearer understanding of potential dispersion behaviors and the data needed to implement targeted safety measures where necessary.