Figure 3: Calibration curve for Delta Hazer Fluid in Rosco Delta Hazer ..............................8
T A B L E
Table 1: Summary of Time-and-Distance Guidelines for Fog Generation............................7
A P P E N D I X
Appendix A: Material Safety Data Sheet
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
In 1997-99, at the request of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and the League of
American Theaters and Producers (LATP) and with the support of the Equity-League Pension
and Health Trust Funds, investigators from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Mt. Sinai) and
ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON) conducted a study to determine whether the
use of smoke, fog, haze, and pyrotechnics special effects in theatrical musical productions is
associated with a negative health impact in actors. The results of this study were presented in the
report Health Effects Evaluation of Theatrical Smoke, Haze, and Pyrotechnics (Mt. Sinai and
ENVIRON 2000).
Based on the results of the study, Mt. Sinai and ENVIRON recommended the following
peak guidance levels with respect to glycols and mineral oil:
•
The use of glycols should be such that an actor’s exposure does not exceed 40
milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m
•
Mineral oil should be used in a manner such that an actor’s exposure does not exceed
a peak concentration of 25 mg/m
•
For chronic exposures to mineral oil, the existing standards established for oil mists
(5 mg/m
3
as an eight-hour time-weighted average) should also be protective for actors
in theatrical productions.
Comparable guidance levels were developed for glycerol in a subsequent study (ENVIRON
2001c):
• Glycerol should be used in a manner such that an actor’s exposure does not exceed a
peak concentration of 50 mg/m
• For chronic exposures to glycerol, the existing standards established for glycerin
mists (10 mg/m
3
as an eight-hour TWA) should also be protective for actors in
theatrical productions.
To ensure that peak smoke and haze levels are below these guidelines, theaters have the
option of conducting production-specific testing at their theaters using an aerosol monitor or
following equipment-based time-and distance guidelines. Rosco Laboratories retained
ENVIRON to develop time-and-distance guidelines for the use of the
fluid tested with the Delta Hazer, a glycol-based fluid, was unnamed at the time of the testing,
and is referred to in this report as Delta Hazer Fluid.
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B. Use of Time-and-Distance Guidelines
In the absence of other information, theater-specific monitoring would be required to
determine whether smoke/fog/haze machines are being used in a production in a manner that
avoids peak exposures to actors. The Time-and-Distance Guidelines described in this report
were developed as an
alternative to conducting theater- and production-specific monitoring.
These Guidelines were developed under conservative use assumptions (e.g., no on-stage
activities or props that would enhance dispersion, cue release at breathing height level). By
following these Guidelines, a production can use haze effects
without having to conduct its own
stage-specific testing, provided the machines are used in accordance with manufacturer
specifications, are well maintained, and are functioning properly. Table 1 of this report describes
the distance (with respect to the discharge point on the equipment) and length of time that
concentrations exceeding the peak guidance levels would occur for various use patterns for the
Delta Hazer. Thus, by arranging the blocking and choreography such that an actor is not situated
within the restricted areas during the times specified in Table 1, actors should not receive peak
exposures above the Guidelines. Calibration factors and/or Time-and-Distance Guidelines for
other Rosco machines have also been developed by ENVIRON (2001b, 2002).
It should be noted that these Time-and-Distance Guidelines may not be appropriate for all
productions. The Guidelines are based on the Delta Hazer being positioned at ground level, and
being operated to achieve 30 to 600 seconds of continuous fog generation. Productions may
want to use different configurations for positioning the machines (e.g., different heights), provide
enhanced on-stage ventilation, or generate haze for a longer or shorter period. In addition, many
productions may have other stage-specific conditions (e.g., on-stage activities and props that
enhance dispersion) that would allow actors to be present in areas that are restricted under these
Guidelines but which, in fact, do not exceed the guidance levels. In those cases, productionspecific monitoring would be recommended to determine whether peak exposure may occur.
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II. TESTING METHODOLOGY
A. Monitoring Equipment and Sampling Media
Monitoring of short-term concentrations was performed using portable real-time aerosol
monitors (personalDataRAM Model PDR-1000) manufactured by Monitoring Instruments for
the Environment, Inc. (MIE). The PDR-1000 is a high sensitivity nephelometric (i.e.,
photometric) monitor that uses a light scattering sensing chamber to measure the concentration
of airborne particulate matter (liquid or solid), providing a direct and continuous readout as well
as electronic logging of the data.
The PDR-1000 aerosol monitors as obtained are calibrated to Arizona road dust over a
measurement range of 0.001 to 400 mg/m
or oil mist concentrations, the monitors were first calibrated for the fog or haze machines and
fluids being used.
SKC Airlite sampling pumps were used to draw air through collection media. The type
of collection media used depended on the analyte. For glycols, OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS)
traps were used as the collection media, each containing two sections of XAD-7 resin (200-mg
front section, 100-mg back section, separated by a polyurethane foam [PUF] plug). The XAD-7
resin was used to collect both the particulate and vapor phase of the glycol aerosol. A 13-mm
glass fiber filter (GFF) plug precedes the front section and a PUF plug follows the back section.
This sampling is based on a variation of NIOSH Method 5523 (NIOSH 1996; Pendergrass 1999).
Calibration of the aerosol monitors was conducted by collecting simultaneous
measurements with a series of sampling pumps and PDR-1000 aerosol monitors, mounted on
tripods.
B. Monitoring Procedures
The testing is typically conducted in a two-step process:
• The first step involves collecting sufficient data to calibrate the aerosol monitors for the
equipment and fluid combination being used.
• The second step involves using the calibrated aerosol monitor to identify distances from
the fog release point where exceedances of the guidance levels occur.
3
. In order to be utilized to measure short-term glycol
Testing of the Delta Hazer was conducted at ENVIRON’s testing facility and the Groton
Dunstable Middle School Performing Arts Center, both located in Groton, Massachusetts.
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Aerosol Monitor Calibration
Four tripod assemblies were used for calibrating the aerosol monitor, each consisting of a
sampling pump, flexible tubing, sampling media (OVS trap for glycols), and an aerosol monitor.
The height of each tripod was approximately three feet. The room exhaust ventilation fans were
turned off during each run; no major movement occurred in the testing room during each run that
would affect haze dispersion.
a) The sampling pumps were calibrated to 2 liters per minute (LPM) using a BIOS
DryCal pump calibrator. The aerosol monitors were zeroed, the data logging function
of the aerosol monitor was turned on, and the data logging times for all of the aerosol
monitors were synchronized.
b) The Delta Hazer was placed on the floor, representative of its typical use in the field.
The tripods were placed at various distances from the haze machine release nozzle to
achieve a range of exposure concentrations.
c) The sampling pumps were turned on, followed by the Delta Hazer, allowing sustained
haze generation to occur. After a period of approximately one minute, the machine
was turned off; pumps were then allowed to draw air for two minutes or five minutes.
d) The OVS traps were capped and labeled to identify the haze machine, glycol fluid,
sampling location, and other sampling specifics. After being capped and labeled, the
OVS traps were placed in a cooler with ice packs.
e) The room exhaust ventilation fans were used between runs to clear residual aerosols
from the testing area.
The collection media and bulk fluid samples, along with appropriate field blanks, were
submitted for analysis to Analytics Laboratory of Richmond, Virginia, an American Industrial
Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory.
Time and Distance Monitoring
To measure the levels of glycol present at different distances from the release point, a
series of six tripods equipped with aerosol monitors positioned at breathing height (approx. 5ft
above ground) were used. The Delta Hazer was turned on for durations ranging from 30 to 600
seconds, allowing sustained fog generation to occur, and then turned off. The six tripods were
then immediately placed within the fog plume at distances ranging from three to 27 feet from the
Delta Hazer release point. The aerosol monitors collected logged data on the fog levels as the
concentrations gradually dissipated.
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Figure 1. Rosco Laboratories Delta Hazer.
Figure 2. Monitoring configuration consisting of six tripod-mounted aerosol monitors situated
at three-foot intervals from the Delta Hazer machine. Each tripod is equipped with an aerosol
monitor.
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III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. erosol Monitor Calibration
were calculated and plotted against the total glycol concentration data. The calibration curve fo
the Delta Hazer/Delta Hazer Fluid combination is shown in Figure 3. A first order regress
line is also shown on this figure. The
re
B. Characterization
For the release durations, monitoring data collected using aerosol monitors placed at
distances ranging from three to twenty-seven feet from the Delta Hazer at three foot intervals
were combined with the calibration factors to determine the levels of fog at different distances
from the release point and times following the release. The real-time aerosol monitor readings
were conv
fo
where:
CO= air concentration of total glycols, µg/L C= aerosol monitor calibration facto
Based on these calibrated data, the times after which the concentration of haze at each
distance drops below the guidance levels were identified. For each release duration, three runs at
different haze
in
C
For various distances from the cue release point, Table 1 provides the average time (in
seconds) after the end of the cue release after which the glycol concentrations will have fallen
below the guidance levels. Thus, in order to prevent peak exposures to actors, the blocking and
choreography should be arranged such that actors are not situated within a particular distance
from the front of the fog release point until the amount of time listed in Table 1 has elapsed
following the end of the cue. In the case of the Delta Hazer, no exceedances were measured
any distance following a 30 to 600 second (10 minute) cue duration, even at the highest fog
output setting (99%). Based on ENVIRON’s testing, the Delta Hazer creates a thin long lasting
haze, that remains suspended in the air for a long period. T
ble to be used for all cues up to ten minutes in duration.
a
A
To develop a calibration curve, the average aerosol monitor readings for each air sample
calibration factor, calculated from the slope of this
gression, is 0.71 (ug/L) / (mg/m
3
).
Peak Exposure
erted to glycol concentrations using the appropriate calibration factor for the fluid, as
llows:
PDRCCONC
NC
3
)
PDR= aerosol monitor reading, mg/m
r, (µg/L)/ (mg/m
3
output settings were performed. These average Guideline values are summarized
Table 1.
. How to Use the Time-and-Distance Guidelines Table
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It should be reiterated that the Time-and-Distance Guidelines provided in Table 1 are
intended to allow a production to use the Delta Hazer
without conducting monitoring. However,
these Guidelines may not be appropriate for all productions. Table 1 is based on the Delta Hazer
being positioned at ground level, and being operated to achieve 30 to 600 seconds of continuous
fog generation. Productions may want to use different machine settings, different configurations
for positioning the machine (e.g., different heights), provide on-stage ventilation, or generate fog
for a shorter or longer period. In addition, many productions may have other stage-specific
conditions (e.g., on-stage activities and props that enhance dispersion) that would allow actors to
be present in areas that are restricted under these Guidelines but which, in fact, do not exceed the
guidance levels. In those cases, production-specific monitoring would be recommended to
determine whether peak exposure may occur.
TABLE 1
Summary of Time-and-Distance Guidelines for Fog Generation
Rosco Delta Hazer with Delta Hazer Fluid
Release Duration
(secs)
Time (in sec) After Which Air Concentrations Are Below Guidance
60 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
300 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
600 50 X X X X X X
60 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
300 30 X X X X X X
600 30 X X X X X X
Note: X = not tested, but results are expected to be comparable to those at the 100% machine
setting.
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Ros c o Delta Hazer
Delta Haz er Flu id
120
)
3
100
80
60
40
(Laboratory Analyzed)
20
Total Glycol Concentration(mg/m
0
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3
Avera g e PDR Con cen tration(mg/m
)
total glycols
LIN REG
Figure 3. Calibration curve for Delta Hazer Fluid in Rosco Delta Hazer. Calibration factor,
based on slope of curve, is 0.71 (mg/m
3
glycols)/ (mg/m3 aerosol).
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IV. REFERENCES
ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON). 2001a. Evaluation of short-term exposures
to theatrical smoke and haze: Air sampling protocol. Prepared for Equity-League
Pension and Health Trust Funds. May 14.
ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON). 2001b. Equipment-based guidelines for use
of theatrical smoke and haze. Revision 1. Prepared for Equity-League Pension and
Health Trust Funds. June 8.
ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON). 2001c. Theatrical haze and fog testing for
Mamma Mia! Winter Garden Theatre. Prepared for Mamma Mia! Broadway and Nina
Lannan Associates. November 12.
ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON). 2002. Development of calibration factors
for monitoring theatrical smoke and haze. Prepared for Entertainment Services and
Technology Association. November 11.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine and ENVIRON International Corporation (Mt. Sinai and
ENVIRON). 2000. Health effects evaluation of theatrical smoke, haze, and
pyrotechnics. Prepared for Equity-League Pension and Health Trust Funds. June 6.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 1996. Method 5523: Glycols,
Issue 1. NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM). Fourth Edition. May 15.
Pendergrass, S.M. 1999. Determination of glycols in air: Development of sampling and
analytical methodology and application to theatrical smokes. AIHA Journal, 60:452-457.
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APPENDIX A
Material Safety Data Sheet
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET DELTA HAZE FLUID
Page 1 of 7
Issue Date: 08/01/06
SECTION 1: PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer:ROSCO LABORATORIES, Inc.
ADDRESS: 52 Harbor View Avenue; Stamford CT 06902, USA
PHONE: (203) 708-8900 Eastern Time (323) 462-2233 Pacific Time
EMERGENCY For a transport accident or leak, fire or major spill,
call CHEMTREC, (24 hrs.) (800) 424-9300
Material Name:
Read the entire MSDS for a complete hazard assessment.
ROSCO DELTA HAZE FLUID
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS*
CAS Number Ingredient Name
007732-18-5 Water
000112-27-6 Triethylene glycol
000057-55-6 Propylene glycol
*Ingredients not precisely identified are either proprietary or non hazardous.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION*
*As defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. See Section 8 for
exposure guidelines.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: This product is not an inhalation hazard, however, transient irritation may occur from
exposure to high prolonged vapor concentrations. Persons with asthma or reactive airway disorders
(employees or spectators) should be warned that they might experience asthma-like effects from
exposure to this or any aerosolized material.
Eye: Direct eye contact with the liquid may cause transient mild reversible irritation.
Skin: Direct skin contact with the liquid should not result in irritation or dermatitis.
Ingestion: This product is not an ingestion hazard when used under normal conditions. If
accidentally ingested in large quantities, may cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If redness, itching, or a burning
sensation develops, have eyes examined and treated by medical personnel.
Skin
Wash off of skin with plenty of soap and water. If redness, itching or burning sensation develops,
get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing and decontaminate footwear before reuse.
Ingestion
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. If large amounts are
ingested, refer to medical personnel or take direction from either a physician or a poison control
center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation
Remove victim to fresh air. If a cough or other respiratory symptoms develop, consult medical
personnel.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Material does not support combustion.
Flash Point: Does not flash
Upper Flammability Limit: No Data
Lower Flammability Limit: No Data
Auto ignition Temperature: No Data
Products of combustion
Product does not support combustion. If involved in a fire with other materials, normal products of
combustion are produced.
Extinguishing media
Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halogenated agents.
Fire fighting instructions
Self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face piece and protective clothing if involved in a fire
of other materials.
Ventilate spill area. Wear eye, skin and respiratory protection during cleanup. Contain spill. Soak
up material with absorbent and shovel into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff to waterways
and sewers.
SECTION 7: HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling
Normal chemical handling and storage.
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Do not store near food, foodstuffs, drugs, or potable water supplies.
Store in a cool area with good ventilation.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure guidelines
No ACGIH TLV or OSHA PEL assigned. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene
practice. The American Industrial Hygiene Association has established a Workplace
Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) for propylene glycol of 50 ppm (total) and 10 mg/m3
(aerosol only), as an 8-hour TWA.
Engineering controls
Use good ventilation adequate to maintain safe levels.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection
No special respiratory protection required in normal use. If needed, use MSHA-NIOSH approved
respirator for organic vapors, mists and fumes.
Protective clothing
No special personal protective equipment required in normal use. When handling the concentrated
product, natural rubber or polyvinyl chloride-coated gloves are recommended.
Eye protection
Chemical tight goggles where splashing of the liquid is possible.
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Clear
Odor: None
Odor Threshold: No Data
Boiling Point: 212-470 oF
Decomposition Temperature: No Data
Melting Point: No Data
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 20 oC): 8.40
Vapor Density (air = 1): 2.9
Solubility in Water: yes
Solubility in Other: No Data
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: No Data
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1): 0.01
pH: approx. 7
Specific Gravity (water = 1): approx. 1.04
% Volatile by Volume: 70%
Viscosity: No Data
SECTION 10: STABILITY and REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
None.
Incompatibility
If combined with strong oxidizers and/or acids, explosive decomposition may occur.
Hazardous polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products
In a fire or at very high temperatures carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and aldehydes, ethers,
ketones and organic acids may be produced.
Routes of Exposure: inhalation, ingestion, eye or skin contact.
Eye: Only a slight, transient eye irritant based on ingredients. Mist may cause slight eye
irritation.
Skin: Not a skin irritant based on ingredients.
Inhalation: Not toxic by inhalation based on ingredients.
Ingestion: Has a low oral toxicity based on ingredients.
Chronic Effects: No chronic adverse health effects have been reported.
Regulated carcinogen(s)
This product contains no components present at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% listed
by IARC, OSHA, NTP or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Based on ingredients, the bioconcentration potential is low.
Environmental fate
Based on ingredients, the material is ultimately biodegradable.
Other
Based on ingredients, the material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal method
Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA. Dispose of properly in an approved
waste disposal facility.
Container disposal
Dispose of properly. Do not reuse container except for storage and shipment of the original
product.
SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act)
Section 313 Reportable ingredients:
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA
Section 313.
Section 301, 302 Reportable ingredients:
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA
Section 301, 302. This product does not contain any Reportable Quantity materials (RQ) or
Total Planning Quantities (TPQ).
California Proposition 65:
This product is not known to contain any chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
We assigned NFPA and HMIS ratings to this product based on the hazards of its ingredient(s).
Because the customer is most aware of the application of the product, he must ensure that the
proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided consistent with information contained in
the product MSDS and its use.*
NFPA Rating:
Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Special: -
HMIS Rating:
Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: See appropriate MSDS section.
*This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular
hazard rating system.