LION ELASTOMERS
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439879
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 27, 2025 01:15
- Facility: LION ELASTOMERS
- Physical Location: 1615 MAIN ST; PORT NECHES, TX 77651
- County: JEFFERSON
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN100224799
Description
SummaryA chemical release occurred at Lion Elastomers facility in Texas, involving two potentially hazardous chemicals: 1,3-butadiene and styrene. Both chemicals can pose serious health risks, with 1,3-butadiene being a known cancer-causing substance and styrene potentially causing respiratory irritation and neurological effects. Residents near the facility should stay indoors, close all windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, and contact local health authorities if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, headaches, or eye and skin irritation.
What was emitted- 30.00 POUNDS of 1,3-BUTADIENE
- 5.00 POUNDS of Styrene
How did it happenTransfer pump seal failure.