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Honeywell (289, 183605), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 114939 |
| State Police # | 09-02387 |
| Accident Date | 2009-05-13 |
| Report Date | 2009-05-19 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrochloric Acid | 36 m | spent Sulfuric Acid Tank | NO | NO | NO | 7.5 pounds |
| Hydrofluoric Acid | 36 m | spent Sulfuric Acid Tank | NO | NO | NO | 4.0 pounds |
| Oxalic Acid | 36 m | spent Sulfuric Acid Tank | NO | NO | NO | 11.5 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
An internal chemical reaction occured due to a nitrogen purge being cut off to the tank. The nitrogen purge is utilized for level indication. It is believed that G-1113 reacted with Oxygen to build up in the tank causing an internal chemical reaction leading to the release of HCL, HF, and Oxalic Acid.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The area around the tank was barricaded and the #7 mitigation tower was activated as a precautionary measure to reduce the tank temperature. Black smoke was being released from the spent sulfuric acid pump down tank.
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