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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 147797 |
| State Police # | 13-01400 |
| Accident Date | 2013-04-02 |
| Report Date | 2013-04-08 |
| 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 |
| Biphenyl | No Information Given | seal on unit pump, EFP-60A | NO | NO | YES | 110.0 pounds |
| T-butene2 | NO | NO | NO |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
On April 2, 2013 the Neo Acids unit pump, EFP-60A, seal developed a leak releasing approximately 50 gallons of therminol to the sewer. Of which approximately 110 pounds were biphenyl.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
All of the material released remained in the liquid phase and no evaporation of the material occurred. After further evaluation, it was determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded.
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