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BREAKING - MASS CASUALTY EVENT: Huge Explosion at Dangerous Chemical Plant in Geismar, LA. Toxic-Chemicals Released into Air.
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[quote:JustinSider:MV8yMjYyMTcyXzM4NDQ0ODY0X0I4QkNENzYw] [quote:SavedByGrace7:MV8yMjYyMTcyXzM4NDQ0ODEwX0YwOTA4NUJF] [quote:DoorBert:MV8yMjYyMTcyXzM4NDQ0NzU1X0VGQ0FGMzA4] The Alpha Olefins look the most likely culprit, pretty dangerous chemical http://www.ccl.shell.com/MSDS/DownloadRtf?downloadUrl=http://sww.chemicals.shell.com/GSAPEHS/MSDS/000000002618_US_EN.pdf [/quote] Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light- headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and [color=red][b]death.[/b][/color] Other signs and symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) depression may include headache, nausea, and lack of coordination. Skin irritation si gns and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, sw elling, and/or blisters. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. The onset of respiratory symptoms may be delayed for several hours after exposure. Environmental Hazards : Expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. [/quote] Oh that doesn't sound too bad. :P It's very near a water way, chems might be getting in there and poisoning aquatic life. [/quote]
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LOUISIANA: RIGHT NOW! MAJOR EXPLOSION AND HUGE FIRE AT A CHEMICAL PLANT IN GEISMAR. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL RUSHING. EMS REQUESTED ON A RUSH.
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