DOW CHEMICAL SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439821
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 24, 2025 01:30
- Facility: DOW CHEMICAL SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS
- Physical Location: 3055 FM 1006; ORANGE, TX 77630
- County: ORANGE
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN100542711
Description
SummaryA chemical release of benzene occurred at the DOW Chemical Sabine River Operations facility in Texas. Benzene is a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious health risks, including potential long-term damage to bone marrow and increased cancer risk with prolonged exposure. Residents near the Sabine River facility should stay indoors, avoid outdoor activities, close windows and doors, and contact local health authorities if they experience symptoms like dizziness, headaches, or respiratory irritation.
What was emitted- 16.90 POUNDS of Benzene
How did it happenLocal heavy rain produced flooding across the SRO site. The Steam Stripper Surge Tank overflowed into containment due to flooding.