CHEMICAL LEAK IN SEMENYIH FACTORY
Ten tanks of highly inflammable ethylene chloride found to be leaking
A HAZARDOUS chemical leak was detected outside a factory in Kampung Sungai Lalang, near Semenyih, on Monday night. Ten tanks of ethylene chloride, stored outside the factory were found to be leaking, spilling toxic contents, Bernama reported.
Ethylene chloride is highly inflammable and exposure to the chemical can cause eye and skin irritation, as well as dizziness and respiratory problems.
Semenyih Fire and Rescue station head Zainal Elias Abdul Aziz said they received a call at 10pm and eight officers and personnel from the Hazardous Material Unit were rushed to the site.
“We found 50 tanks believed to contain ethylene chloride outside the factory, which is located in an open area.
“Following an inspection, we found 10 of the tanks were leaking, causing the chemical to spill,” he said.
Zainal Elias said cleaning work at the factory was ongoing and there were no casualties in the incident.