A chemical spill in Springfield, Massachusetts, on January 19, 2012, involved 60-gallons of flammable chemicals at a local compound, reports Masslive.com.
The spill was a mixture of ethanol, butanol and formaldehyde. The chemical solution is considered to be flammable. Luckily, the leak was contained inside a concrete holding basin, and there was no immediate danger to the public.
Firefighters made the appropriate calls to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection after arriving at the scene, reports the news source.
Cleanup crews need to act fast to contain potentially lethal concoctions. XSORB Acid Neutralizing Absorbent Bottles may be a useful way to immediately resolve safety concerns.
The XSORB Acid Neutralizing Absorbent Bottle contains a non-leaching formula that effectively neutralizes and absorbs most acids on contact. After the formula has been used, the remains can be swept up and thrown away.
Firefighters and hazmat crews may want to stock their inventories with the proper absorbent equipment. XSORB Acid Neutralizing Absorbent Bottles may be one of the most useful tools in any safety kit, as it quickly takes action to contain hazardous chemical leaks.
