Chemical Transportation Incidents – Week of 2-7-26

Reporting Background

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Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency.

Incidents Summary

• Number of incidents – 431 (386 highway, 37 air, 5 rail, 3 water)

• Serious incidents – 3 (0 Bulk release,1 evacuation, 1 injury, 0 death, 1 major artery closed, 1 fire/explosion, 34 no release)

• Largest container involved – 30,260-gal DOT 117R100W Railcar {Ethanol and Gasoline Mixture or Ethanol and Motor Spirit Mixture or Ethanol and Petrol Mixture, With More Than 10% Ethanol} Improperly installed bottom outlet valve.

• Largest amount spilled – 100-gal trailer {Diesel Fuel} Overfilled trailer.

• Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 1001.5-gal

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.

Most Interesting Chemical: Cyclohexane: A clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Used to make nylon, as a solvent, paint remover, and to make other chemicals. Flash point -4°F. Density 6.5 lb / gal (less than water) and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).