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- Title
REFLECTING ON THE DERAILMENT IN OHIO, USA.
- Authors
Brandini De Boni, Luis Alcides
- Abstract
Background: On February 3, 2023, a train derailment happened in Ohio, causing a massive chemical spill. The train was transporting several chemical compounds that are raw materials for the chemical industry, and due to the derailment, some wagons caught fire, and others were in danger of explosion due to overheating. Aims: This note aims to reflect on the study of the chemicals present in the derailment and whether it could be a different outcome. Methods: A simple survey was done on the internet, looking for information about the derailment and the main chemicals the train was carrying. The information about the chemicals was selected from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from regular suppliers of the products. Results: The information collected regarding the derailment was unclear about the reasons for the fact, and the literature regarding the chemicals pointed out that the situation could get worse or worse than it already was. Discussion: at the time of the study, no conclusive information was available regarding the reasons for the derailment. The spill of a carcinogenic agent turned the derailment scenario more difficult to operate. The combustion of vinyl chloride can create phosgene gas (apparently did it) and increase the horror show that unfolded at the derailment site. Conclusions: The local population was suffering at the time and waiting for real proper support. The locomotive crew followed the company regulations, and the personnel working on the ground followed orders. Therefore, those do not appear to be the reasons for the derailment.
- Subjects
OHIO; CARCINOGENS; CHEMICAL spills; RAILROAD accidents; VINYL chloride; PHOSGENE; RAW materials
- Publication
Periódico Tchê Química, 2023, Vol 20, Issue 43, p93
- ISSN
1806-0374
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.52571/PTQ.v20.n43.2023_06_DEBONI_pgs_93_99.pdf