Large Chemtool Plant Fire in Rockton, IL

[radioguy6]

just said on the news they're letting it burn itself out. Probably going to be burning for days

 

[DEEZUZ]

Can't believe they are only evac 1 mile radius...

 

[LikeABauce302]

Should I bring a box fan to Blackhawk Farms on Wednesday to keep smoke out of my paddock?

 

[Yaj Yak]

Can't believe they are only evac 1 mile radius...

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Didn't get a chance to post but when I left around 1130am, I could see the smoke trail above me in Sandwich.....crazy

 

[1quick]

I’m betting this place never reopens after this, the fines from the epa will put them under, they are super lucky no injuries

 

[VenomousDSG]

This shit was all the way down in Ottawa at Buffalo Shooting Range today, like 110 miles away. Took this right outside the range. Insane

And a little downrange shot for good measure

 

[P40E]

 

[P40E]

They are talking about it now

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Sandra Martell... My dog is taller than her.

 

[GTvert90]

http://rockfordscanner.com/breaking...ts-mandatory-evacuations-in-winnebago-county/

It's not confirmed but they are saying that the sprinkler system wasn't active because it was being upgraded... Though it is Rockford scanner so take it with a grain of salt lol

 

[Outlaw]

I’m also surprised by the 1mi evacuation radius. I’d hate to know what kind of shit is in that smoke.

 

[GTvert90]

Can someone edumcate me? Why are they saying to turn your air off? The freon goes through your AC unit and your furnace pulls inside air through the return and over the coil correct? I don't see the issue here.

 

[radioguy6]

I’m also surprised by the 1mi evacuation radius. I’d hate to know what kind of shit is in that smoke.

The Chemtool Plant in Rockton is still burning, what chemicals are inside?

Records obtained by 13 WREX show the plant holds Zinc, Sulfuric Acid, Nitrogen, Lead, Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze, as Tate-Nadeau said), and Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate.

wrex.com

Records obtained by 13 WREX show the plant holds Zinc, Sulfuric Acid, Nitrogen, Lead, Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze, as Tate-Nadeau said), and Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate.

DIPHENYLMETHANE-4,4'-DIISOCYANATE | CAMEO Chemicals | NOAA

cameochemicals.noaa.gov

DIPHENYLMETHANE-4,4'-DIISOCYANATE

Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic vapors are generated when heated.

Behavior in Fire: Solid melts and burns (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Breathlessness, chest discomfort, and reduced pulmonary function. (USCG, 1999)

that one doesn't sound good.




aerial shot of the plume:

 

[GTvert90]

petrochoice · products

products.petrochoice.com

This is supposed to be a list of the products made there and their SDS sheets

 

[1quick]

Can someone edumcate me? Why are they saying to turn your air off? The freon goes through your AC unit and your furnace pulls inside air through the return and over the coil correct? I don't see the issue here.

I think it’s more for the big industrial units that pull in outside air, we have an emergency shut down on ours at work for if there is a release it blocks in all the vents shuts off the ac and puts the control room under positive pressure so no gasses can get in through cracks in doors and the building

 

[Stink Star]

Then you have the morons down range picking up the ashes of the fire with their bare hands and showing them off on social media…

 

[Jon01]

Then you have the morons down range picking up the ashes of the fire with their bare hands and showing them off on social media…

Chernobyl...

 

[zenriddles]

aerial shot of the plume:

Kind of reminds me of California.



EVERY FUCKING SUMMER ! ! !

 

[GTvert90]

I think it’s more for the big industrial units that pull in outside air, we have an emergency shut down on ours at work for if there is a release it blocks in all the vents shuts off the ac and puts the control room under positive pressure so no gasses can get in through cracks in doors and the building

And that makes sense... They appear to be telling everyone to do that though.

 

[Stink Star]

Chernobyl...

Right? Like it’s obviously not radioactive but who knows what kind of weird chemicals are in that shit that can go through your skin and fuck you up.

 

[GTvert90]

Right? Like it’s obviously not radioactive but who knows what kind of weird chemicals are in that shit that can go through your skin and fuck you up.

But its just styrofoam... Idiots

 

[Blood on Blood]

Folks are breathing that shit in, which is also coatings the land too.

Then you have the employees who will be out of work.

Not good

 

[GTvert90]

Folks are breathing that shit in, which is also coatings the land too.

Then you have the employees who will be out of work.

Not good

77 employees I heard. Plus we just had massive Chrysler layoffs recently. Not a good time around here.

I haven't fact checked the Facebook gurus but they said they were the biggest manufacturer of grease in the country.

 

[Rent Free]

Gee can the EPA go after businesses and industry before further raping the automotive crowd?