09.01.17
One of the trailers at Arkema's Crosby, Texas plant containing organic peroxides caught fire early Thursday morning and burned, the company said in a statement on its website.
Some of the area surrounding the trailer was burned or charred, but any adjacent fires burned themselves out, the website states.
The facility produces liquid organic peroxides that are used primarily in the production of plastic resins, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polyester reinforced fiberglass, and acrylic resins, according to the company's website.
"Our Crosby facility makes organic peroxides, a family of compounds that are used in everything from making pharmaceuticals to construction materials," said Rich Rowe, president and CEO. "But organic peroxides may burn if not stored and handled under the right conditions."
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Some of the area surrounding the trailer was burned or charred, but any adjacent fires burned themselves out, the website states.
The facility produces liquid organic peroxides that are used primarily in the production of plastic resins, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polyester reinforced fiberglass, and acrylic resins, according to the company's website.
"Our Crosby facility makes organic peroxides, a family of compounds that are used in everything from making pharmaceuticals to construction materials," said Rich Rowe, president and CEO. "But organic peroxides may burn if not stored and handled under the right conditions."
For more information, click here.
Photo via Google Maps