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Emissions Testing Results Page 2 of 3 mainly comes from dental fillings. The average mercury emission was 0.23 gram per hour of operation. Dioxins and Furans: Dioxins and furans are complex compounds released from many different combustion sources. The presence of chlorine in the combustion process is an important factor for dioxin and furan formation. The test results show that the emissions of dioxins and furans went up as the temperature increased. The emissions, (shown in Eig!JLe_J:i) are low compared to other types of incinerators. The measurement unit is the nanogram, which is one-billionth of a gram. Conclusion: The test results show that the emissions of nearly all the tested pollutants increased when the operating temperature was raised. This indicates that there is no justification or benefit for the high operating temperatures required in many states. The results also demonstrate that crematories are capable of low emissions without the use of additional pollution control equipment. These findings should provide a positive benefit to the cremation industry as the EPA creates the new regulations. Ket.LJLoJ.9_Jtte-I9P Figure 1. Tnt Result$ - Visible EmiMions FIgure 2, Teet Results - Partkulete M.n., EmissIons. Highest 6- Mil'\. Avg. % Opsdy 0,5 0_4 Emissions- 0.3 Lb per Hour 0.2 0,1 o 1400 1600 1800 TypiI:aI deg,F deg,F deg,F Linft 1400 1600 1800 Fireplace deg.f deg.F deg.f Retl.J.r:n Figure 3. Test Results - Carbon Monoxide Figure 4. TQt Resufts - Nitrogen Oxides Emissions- Parts pIK Millon . 7% Oxygen 1400 1600 1800 typical deg. F deg, f deg. F Limit 1400 1600 1800 Restaurant deg. F deg. F deg, F Grill http://www .cremationassociation .org/html/test_resul ts,html 06/20/2001