Major HAZ-MAT, Dover OH, Evacuations "Vapor Cloud"

What kind of plant?

Nasty stuff...

[link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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TPP (1000 mg/kg) produced progressive ataxia and paralysis which developed 5-10 days after dosing. The clinical signs were accompanied by axonal damage in the lateral columns of the spinal cord and peripheral nerve. Similar signs were observed following neurotoxic doses of the OPIDN-causing agents tri-o-cresyl phosphate (TOCP) or diisopropyl phosphorofluoridate (DFP). In addition, TPP caused damage to axons in the brain and gray matter of the spinal cord, and chromatolysis and neuronal necrosis were frequently observed in the spinal cord. These latter areas were not affected by TOCP or DFP. The minimum neurotoxic dose of TPP was found to be 500 mg/kg. Prior administration of phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) reduced the incidence of damage to the peripheral nerve of animals dosed with TPP, but did not prevent toxic effects on the cell bodies in the spinal cord or the clinical effects. The results of this study indicate that TPP causes neuronal damage in addition to the axonal damage observed with OPIDN. Therefore, we conclude that two distinct mechanisms underlie the neurotoxicity of TPP.

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Neurotoxin?

Our manufacturing facilities are located in Dover, OH and Hammond, IN. Our Dover location is along Interstate 77 in east central Ohio, providing easy access for shipping. The Hammond location is just 17 miles south of Chicago, along the Interstates 80-94 corridor.

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Had to look up defatting! YUCK...whatever you do do not google it and then click images!

Kill them with accidents if the paid terrorists don't come through...

That's an order.

-B.H. Obama

This is the OHIO plant - not the one near Chicago.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TRIPHENYL PHOSPHITE TPP
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE: Causes irritation.
SKIN: Causes irritation, severe irritation or rash possible. May cause skin defatting.
INGESTION: Low hazard in normal industrial use. If ingested, material can be acutely toxic. Small amounts ingested can
cause
gastrointestinal disturbance, diarrhea.
INHALATION: Low hazard in normal industrial use. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapor or mist may be harmful
or cause irritation
CHRONIC EFFECTS: Not listed as human carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS: Low hazard in normal industrial use. Absorption of this material through skin or ingestion
may result in neurotoxic effects. Persons with certian types of neurological diseases, such as MS, should consult with a
physician prior to exposure to this material.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Eye, skin or respiratory tract irritation. Gastrointestinal disturbance, diarrhea

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How far East after this do you think people will have to worry about the effects of the vapor? Probably not too far, right?

what kind of vapor?

Growing up in Tuscarawas County Ohio - and not far from Dover Chemical - I can tell you that this is not necessarily unusual. This plant has had numerous issues - including vapor clouds now and then.

I think the danger is more to the immediate area - probably within a 5 mile radius.

Not sure as to what will happen with the vapor cloud.

According the Radio Reference chatter - Arby's has donated sandwiches and so has a local pizza place.

I gotta say - I've never really seen them do this big of a production over a vapor cloud.

This is the OHIO plant - not the one near Chicago.

What kind of plant?

Growing up in Tuscarawas County Ohio - and not far from Dover Chemical - I can tell you that this is not necessarily unusual. This plant has had numerous issues - including vapor clouds now and then.

I think the danger is more to the immediate area - probably within a 5 mile radius.

Not sure as to what will happen with the vapor cloud.

According the Radio Reference chatter - Arby's has donated sandwiches and so has a local pizza place.

I gotta say - I've never really seen them do this big of a production over a vapor cloud.

another news flash :

[link to www.newsnet5.com]

HAZMAT is at the scene. Dover fire officials have described the spill as "serious" and said "there is a threat of explosion."

Phosphene gas is highly explosive. So that is why they are freaking out..

But then again IVE never seen them eat pizza and scarf down arbys sammiches if it actually was "SERIOUS" lol