Physico-chemical Analysis of Effluent Samples from Hermas Paint Industry Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State

Ebele Joy Morah; Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu; Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo; Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu; Nkiruka Charity Eboagu; Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

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Physico-chemical Analysis of Effluent Samples from Hermas Paint Industry Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State

Ebele Joy Morah, Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu, Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo, Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu, Nkiruka Charity Eboagu, Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

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Hermas Paint Industry limited, Enugwu-ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria is a polymer based industry that produces different types of paint from raw materials. Several hazardous and non-hazardous waste loads are produced during the paint manufacturing processes. Effluent generated by paint industries is one of the sources of pollution. Air, soil and water contaminated by effluent from the paint industry are associated with heavy disease burden resulting in short lifespan. Ground water and surface water contamination are also detrimental to health as aquatic life is jeopardized and in return, man is jeopardized. The aim of this work is to study the physico-chemical and Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) analyses of effluent samples from the industry. The concentrations of the physico-chemical parameters were determined for three sampling periods: August, September and October, 2014, using standard chemical methods and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The Fourier Transform Infra-red analysis (FTIR) of the effluent samples was used to detect the organic functional groups present in the samples. The results obtained showed that the concentration of the mean physico-chemical parameters such as odour, pH, temperature, TDS, TSS, DO, CO₃^2-, OH^-, HCO₃^-, Cl^-, NO₃^-, SO₄^2- acidity and total alkalinity, cobalt, sodium, zinc, and calcium are within the recommended limits for WHO and NESREA with the exception of BOD, COD, TS, total hardness, cadmium, iron, lead, mercury, arsenic and chromium, some of which are slightly above the accepted limits, resulting in adverse effects on human health, plants and animals. The results of FTIR analysis showed the presence of the following functional groups: C– H of benzene, C=O stretch of amides, N-H, C-H stretch for amide and nitriles and O-H stretch for H- bond in alcohol and phenol and then N-H stretch of amides. Therefore, adequate and continuous monitoring should be conducted so as to prevent the bioaccumulation of waste loads which could be detrimental to human health. The WHO and NESREA should ensure that the effluents are well-treated so that the parameters remain within the permissible limits.

Published in	American Journal of Applied and Industrial Chemistry (Volume 5, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajaic.20210501.14
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Physico-Chemical, Analysis, Effluent Samples, Hermas Paint

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Ebele Joy Morah

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Nkiruka Charity Eboagu

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

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AU  - Ebele Joy Morah
AU  - Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu
AU  - Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo
AU  - Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu
AU  - Nkiruka Charity Eboagu
AU  - Ozioma Juliana Anekwe
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajaic.20210501.14
AB  - Hermas Paint Industry limited, Enugwu-ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria is a polymer based industry that produces different types of paint from raw materials. Several hazardous and non-hazardous waste loads are produced during the paint manufacturing processes. Effluent generated by paint industries is one of the sources of pollution. Air, soil and water contaminated by effluent from the paint industry are associated with heavy disease burden resulting in short lifespan. Ground water and surface water contamination are also detrimental to health as aquatic life is jeopardized and in return, man is jeopardized. The aim of this work is to study the physico-chemical and Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) analyses of effluent samples from the industry. The concentrations of the physico-chemical parameters were determined for three sampling periods: August, September and October, 2014, using standard chemical methods and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The Fourier Transform Infra-red analysis (FTIR) of the effluent samples was used to detect the organic functional groups present in the samples. The results obtained showed that the concentration of the mean physico-chemical parameters such as odour, pH, temperature, TDS, TSS, DO, CO32-, OH-, HCO3-, Cl-, NO3-, SO42- acidity and total alkalinity, cobalt, sodium, zinc, and calcium are within the recommended limits for WHO and NESREA with the exception of BOD, COD, TS, total hardness, cadmium, iron, lead, mercury, arsenic and chromium, some of which are slightly above the accepted limits, resulting in adverse effects on human health, plants and animals. The results of FTIR analysis showed the presence of the following functional groups: C– H of benzene, C=O stretch of amides, N-H, C-H stretch for amide and nitriles and O-H stretch for H- bond in alcohol and phenol and then N-H stretch of amides. Therefore, adequate and continuous monitoring should be conducted so as to prevent the bioaccumulation of waste loads which could be detrimental to human health. The WHO and NESREA should ensure that the effluents are well-treated so that the parameters remain within the permissible limits.
VL  - 5
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