The Harris County Fire Marshal s Office said the chemicals are used to make medical supplies and food-grade vinegar.
The TCEQ said most of the material was contained and will be treated at the facility s on-site wastewater treatment plant. Testing will be performed to confirm no off-site impact. Cleanup and decontamination were initiated overnight, Goff said.
Officials have not released the identities of those who were killed or injured. No one wants an incident like this to happen, and when it does, it has an effect on us all, LyondellBasell Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Michael VanDerSnick said. We will find out what led to this release how it happened and to prevent a situation like this from happening ever again.
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