EQUISTAR CHEMICALS CHANNELVIEW COMPLEX
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 440039
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 29, 2025 17:57
- Facility: EQUISTAR CHEMICALS CHANNELVIEW COMPLEX
- Physical Location: 8280 SHELDON RD; CHANNELVIEW, TX 77530
- County: HARRIS
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN100542281
Description
SummaryA chemical release of 1,3 Butadiene occurred at the Equistar Chemicals Channelview Complex located in Channelview, Texas. 1,3 Butadiene is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious health risks, including potential respiratory irritation and increased cancer risk if people are exposed to high levels. Residents in the Channelview area should stay informed by monitoring local emergency communications, avoid outdoor activities near the facility, keep windows closed, and contact local health authorities if they experience any unusual symptoms like breathing difficulties or eye and skin irritation.
What was emitted- 2819.00 POUNDS of 1,3 Butadiene
How did it happenRelief device on D-21 released to atmosphere.