Ferro Corp. chemical plant release; Logan, NJ
Logan, NJ | 2007-Dec-12
Initial Notification: NOAA/ERD was notified by USCG Delaware Bay of a release of butyl benzyl phthalate into the Delaware River near Bridgeport, NJ. The SSC was notified and is working to refine the information about the nature of the release, which apparently began on 10 December. NOAA/ERD is providing support in the form of trajectories, weather, and fate and effects summaries.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Butyl benzyl phalate |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 35,000 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 39° 49.20′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 75° 21.80′ West |