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Honeywell sulfuric acid release; geismar, la 70734, USA

NOAAORR-9336

issued
2016-08-13 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2016-08-27 00:00Z
self-cancels
2016-08-27 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
30.229, -91.000
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Honeywell Sulfuric Acid Release; Geismar, LA 70734, USA.
Geismar, LA 70734, USA.
1. On August 13, 2016, 800 gallons of sulfuric acid was released onto the Honeywell facility near Giesmar, LA. Release is not threatening waterway, and Louisiana State Trooper HAZMAT unit has responded. MSU Baton Rouge requested evaluation of potential air plume on the Mississippi River vessel traffic.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: SULFURIC ACID. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 800 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 30.229N 091.000W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9336: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9336

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