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In January, Taminco in Pace accidentally discharged close to 10,000 lbs of Dimethylamine 60. PNJ was careful today in their story on the spill not to specifiy the horrific dangers presented to this region by Taminco -- who's safety record is anything but exemplary.
Here's the real scoop about Dimethylamine 60:
PRODUCT IDENTITY: DIMETHYLAMINE 60% SOLUTION
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
DANGER!!
EXPOSURE PREVENTION: AVOID ALL CONTACT!
RISK STATEMENTS:
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
R12 Extremely flammable.
R29
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to the respiratory system.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
It turns out Taminco's sirens went off and nobody knew what they meant. So, instead of a major investigation and big federal fines for what could have been a deadly screw-up, in keeping with the "you rub my back, I'll rub yours" political structures in this region, PNJ tells us that an effort is being made so the residents here will know what to do when another Taminco deadly screw up occurs. Essentially, if you hear Taminco's sirens go off, stay in your house, grab your ass and stop breathing. Reality.
Meanwhile your friends at Taminco promise to do their best not to kill everyone in a fifty mile circle by accident.
Considering this region is ranked number one for the poorest drinking water quality in the U.S., it's no surprise we are also vying for a potential world-class chemical spill right hear in our own backyard!
Ask any of your local elected officials ... if they aren't too busy fighting for prayers in school and wasting time and money by challenging Roe V. Wade. Does anyone know the odds for little old Pace to become the next Bopal thanks to Taminco?
Here's the real scoop about Dimethylamine 60:
PRODUCT IDENTITY: DIMETHYLAMINE 60% SOLUTION
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
DANGER!!
EXPOSURE PREVENTION: AVOID ALL CONTACT!
RISK STATEMENTS:
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
R12 Extremely flammable.
R29
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to the respiratory system.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
It turns out Taminco's sirens went off and nobody knew what they meant. So, instead of a major investigation and big federal fines for what could have been a deadly screw-up, in keeping with the "you rub my back, I'll rub yours" political structures in this region, PNJ tells us that an effort is being made so the residents here will know what to do when another Taminco deadly screw up occurs. Essentially, if you hear Taminco's sirens go off, stay in your house, grab your ass and stop breathing. Reality.
Meanwhile your friends at Taminco promise to do their best not to kill everyone in a fifty mile circle by accident.
Considering this region is ranked number one for the poorest drinking water quality in the U.S., it's no surprise we are also vying for a potential world-class chemical spill right hear in our own backyard!
Ask any of your local elected officials ... if they aren't too busy fighting for prayers in school and wasting time and money by challenging Roe V. Wade. Does anyone know the odds for little old Pace to become the next Bopal thanks to Taminco?
Last edited by Wordslinger on 3/10/2013, 11:43 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : typo)
