On July 27, 2021, two workers were killed and 30 were hospitalized after a chemical leak at LyondellBasell’s chemical plant in La Porte, Texas. According to one report, approximately 100,000 pounds of acetic acid was released before the leak was stopped. Acetic acid is also known as ethanoic acid, methanecarboxylic acid, and ethylic acid and can cause serious injuries if swallowed or inhaled. The status of the 30 hospitalized workers is currently unknown.
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