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CEO of @Arkema_Inc says no way to prevent explosion at its Crosby, TX chemical plant because of massive flooding. #TexasFlood
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are about 1,300 households and 3,800 people in a three-mile radius of Arkema. The plant’s chemical inventory includes acetone, benzoyl chloride, chlorodifluromethane, cumene, cumene hydroperpoxide, DI(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, ethybenzene, ethylene glycol, hydrochloric acid, mercury, methyl ethylketone, n-hexane, sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfate, sulfuric acid and butyl alcohol.
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Facility managers said they were monitoring the temperature levels remotely and working with officials from the Department of Homeland Security.
It would be surprising if the company had not considered a scenario like this, the Chronicle cited Sam Mannan of Texas A&M.
Companies typically would have the ability to quench the organic peroxides in situations like this with another chemical so it’s no longer dangerous.
“You’ll lose the feedstock but it’s safer than letting it go into runaway mode,” Mannan said.
originally posted by: mikell
Don't worry in 2021 you will have explosives in your home with your new refrigerators but they wont hurt the environment till your house burns down.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Our great government
“We are monitoring the temperature of each refrigeration container remotely. At this time, while we do not believe there is any imminent danger, the potential for a chemical reaction leading to a fire and/or explosion within the site confines is real."
Companies typically would have the ability to quench the organic peroxides in situations like this with another chemical so it’s no longer dangerous.
“You’ll lose the feedstock but it’s safer than letting it go into runaway mode,” Mannan said.
originally posted by: crappiekat
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