Fluorosilicic Acid; Braithwaite, LA
Braithwaite, LA | 2007-Feb-05
Initial Notification: On 5 Feb. 2007, the SSC was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a release of acid into the Mississippi River. A reported 20,000 gallons of 25% solution of fluorosilicic acid lost to the river due to an equipment failure. It was initially not entered into ResponseLink. In retrospect, since it included the first use of a new NOAA on-line support application developed for emergency responders, it should be documented.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | fluoroslicic acid, 25% solution |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 20,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 52.30′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 56.50′ West |