Polysar Ltd.; Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada | 1988-Mar-22
Initial Notification: At 0900 on March 22 1988, 7,000 pounds of methyl chloride was released instantaneously through a stack at the Polysar Ltd. facility. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Detroit, was notified of the release at 1600 that day by the Canadian Coast Guard. USCG district 9.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | Methyl chloride |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 7,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 42° 59.48′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 82° 25.40′ West |