Diflouro Ethylene Tank Leak; Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC | 2007-Aug-15
Initial Notification: A cylindrical tank of 20220 lbs of diflouro ethylene at the North Charleston Container Terminal began leaking from a valve assembly yesterday (8/14/07. USCG and local fire department hazmat teams are monitoring.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | diflouro ethylene: UN# 1959 |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 20220 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 32° 54.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 79° 57.50′ West |