Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Oops! EPA lists additional chemicals released in East Palestine train derailment

Article Title: EPA lists additional chemicals released in East Palestine train derailment
Snippet of Article: "Of the roughly 50 train cars that derailed on Friday, Feb. 3, about 20 were listed as carrying hazardous materials. On its website, EPA posted a list, provided by Norfolk Southern, of the chemicals in the cars involved in the derailment. Two chemicals, butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride, have previously been disclosed, with vinyl chloride leading to a mandatory evacuation last Monday. In its letter to the company, EPA listed the three other chemicals involved in the derailment: ethylhexyl acrylate, which can cause burning on the skin and in the eyes, coughing and shortness of breath; isobutylene, which can make people dizzy and drowsy; and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether which can cause coughing, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, nausea, and weakness if inhaled."


Source: www.wesa.fm

[tag] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), East Palestine Train Derailment, Toxic Chemical Release, Worst Chemical Disaster in U.S. History, Ohio, 2023, Biden's EPA, Evacuation,vinyl chloride, hydrogen chloride, [/tag]