RCN viewing leak Shell Moerdijk – Telegraaf.nl

MOERDIJK –

the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) will investigate the cause of the leak discovered at Shell Moerdijk on 27 January. Since November 21 there was a toxic gas last year. That was the substance ethylene oxide

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the cause of the leak is a valve repair in accordance with Shell itself is open and then put out was closed. Immediately after the discovery of the leak, the valve is still closed.

With long-term exposure and high concentrations of the substance harmful to health. But there is no question in this case, according to Shell. Because the plant is about 25 meters is, the concentration at ground level never reached above the limit

Overall, about 25 tons leaked toxic gas

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