Sodium Hydroxide Barge; Mississippi River, LA
Mississippi River, LA | 2012-Jan-08
Initial Notification: USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC on 01/08 at 21:55 in relation to a release of sodium hydroxide (solution 50%). A small quantity was released during cargo transfer operation at Mississippi River Mile Marker 161 - near Chatman Town, LA - approximately half way between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. A review of the fate and effects were requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Sodium Hydroxide |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 240 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 30° 2.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 50.00′ West |