Posted on 07.24.24

CSB Issues Update on Louisiana Explosion, Toxic Release

Source: https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/, July 23, 2024
By: Guy Burdick

On July 17, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into a January 2023 explosion and toxic chemical release at the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies facility in Geismar, Louisiana. A reboiler at the facility exploded, leading to the release of over 870 pounds (lb) of hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas and nearly 1,700 lb of chlorine gas—both highly toxic substances. Read more.

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