OxyVinyls, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Occidental Chemical has accidentally released more than 750 lbs of ethylene dichloride (EDC). OxyVinyls’ LaPorte plant in Texas with capacity of 1.77m tonnes/year EDC was also found previously releasing 500 lbs of carbon monoxide, 340 lbs of gaseous ethylene and 39 lbs of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) to atmosphere.
Ethylene, EDC and VCM are feedstocks for production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The investigation revealed that two vent gas incinerators were tripped offline causing the release of toxic gas to air.
Ethylene, EDC and VCM are feedstocks for production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The investigation revealed that two vent gas incinerators were tripped offline causing the release of toxic gas to air.
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