Wait up. Chemical escape from the Nakhon Pathom factory. You can check it out! Ready to follow progress and commission a thorough investigation to find the cause
September 22, 2022 – Mr. Wanchai Phanomchai, Director General of the Department of Industrial Works (GOR) revealed that on the morning of September 22, 2022, Korn received a report of a chemical spill from the Indorama Company. (Indorama Polyester Industries PCL.) Petchkasem Road, Khun Kaew Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District Nakhon Pathom Province The area around the factory is surrounded by rice fields. It is located about 400 meters from the community. According to the information, it is known that since 06:15 there has been a wide range of bad smells. At the time of the accident, there were high vapors, no smoke, no sparks.
Mr. Wanchai said the SEC sent a fast-moving group of operations to measure air quality. The factory area and around the 1 kilometer radius of the factory at 14:00 found that the benzene content was no more than 1ppm, which was still within the standard. which must not exceed 5 ppm and maintain itself. Water samples from public waterways within a radius of 10 kilometers around the factory were also used to measure the contaminants. Initially there were no injuries or deaths. The value of the damage cannot be examined or assessed. It should have been caused by a chemical leak, but the factory was able to close the valve at the point of the leak at around 06:35 and the situation was under control. but still the smells have spread widely in the area including the border area of Bangkok
«Due to the effects of leaked chemicals If inhaled in large quantities May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. If the odor persists, wear a mask or wear protective clothing. and it should be in a well ventilated place But from assessing the general situation and measured air values around the factory It shouldn’t be a problem though After checking with the provincial industrial office of Nakhon Pathom, the provincial industry Order to temporarily stop the factory first. If checked thoroughly and clearly know the cause of the leak along with the amendments up to the safety standard then it can continue to work, ”Wanchai said.
Richanon Aiyapanya, Secretary of the Minister of Industry said the leaked chemicals is a Phutthamonthon Sai 7 factory. Expert investigations found that the leaked chemical was named Diphenyl Oxide 73% and Biphenyl 27%, which are non-toxic substances. produced directly from the production process. But it is a substance caused by leaking hot oil or heat transfer oil. cause a pungent odor and the sour smell spread to the surrounding area within a radius of about 5 kilometers
“If people are affected by the health of the leaked chemicals, The factory will be responsible for all but if denial of responsibility by the Ministry of Industry Ready to follow up and claim damages for the people who have suffered for sure”, he Richanont stated.
However, the registration of Indorama Polyester Industries company no. 10730000425348 [3-22(1)-4/34นฐ] is a PET fiber and pellet manufacturer factory located on 90 rai of land with a capacity of 120,000 tons of polyester fibers per year and 29,000 tons of recycled plastic pellets per year to serve customers in various markets such as apparel, textiles, fibers and products used in industry, etc.
