Within a few hours, the gas had killed 11 people and injured hundreds of others. At least 11 people have been killed and hundreds more taken to hospital after a gas leak at a chemical factory in south-east India. The source of the gas leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean electronics giant LG, located at RRV Puram near Gopalapatnam, 15 km from Visakhapatnam. Here "Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Gas Leak" (Vizag Styrene Gas Leak) by Harsh Sir at Vedantu JEE. The factory was established in 1961, originally as Hindustan Polymers, to manufacture polystyrene. Styrene is a popular gas used in the plastic engineering industry. The leak occurred as a result of styrene gas not being kept at the appropriate temperature. The raw material, styrene, is highly flammable and releases a poisonous gas when burnt. (Photo: PTI). Sudden and short-term exposure to styrene gas causes damage to mucous membranes, irritation in eyes and some adverse gastrointestinal effects. Here is a look at the chemical substance and its harmful effects — There was a massive gas leak in a South Korean LG chemical plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. There was 1,800 tonnes of styrene stored at the plant at the time of the leak. The resulting vapour cloud spread over a radius of around 3km (1.86 mi), affecting the nearby areas and villages. It was merged with McDowell & Co of the UB Group in 1978, then taken over in 1997 by South Korea-based LG Chem, which renamed it LG Polymers. It is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene plastics, fibreglass, rubber, and latex. Environmentalists have advised everyone living in close proximity to the LG Polymers factory in Vishakhapatnam, where a styrene gas leak killed 11 … We will observe the facility for another four hours and give an all clear after a thorough inspection,’’ an official said. Styrene vapour leak in India kills 12 Hundreds of locals hospitalised and evacuated to escape discharge from LG Polymers plant An early morning toxic gas leak from a … Initial reports indicate that several people from the surrounding villages — RRV Puram, Venkatapuram, BC Colony, Padmapuram and Kamparapalem — fell unconscious on the roads. The gas was confirmed to be styrene or vinyl benzene. The port city of Visakhapatnam, or Vizag, in Andhra Pradesh woke up to a gas leak tragedy on Thursday. Read this story in Bangla. This caused a pressure build-up in the storage chamber that contained styrene and caused the valve to break, resulting in the gas leakage. Styrene is 3.6 times heavier than air and rapidly settle down, not spread at height more than 3 ft, but in nearby village and area, people fell which walking, animals died when standing. The Styrene plant is owned by South Korean electronics giants LG and located at RRV Puram near Gopalapatnam which is 15 Km from Visakhapatnam. 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Is it under control? It is also inflammable. Venkatapuram and four other villages of Visakhapatnam in a radius of 1.5 to 3 KM. Vizag Gas Leak: What Is Styrene Gas? Speaking to media, RK Meena, Commissioner of Police, Vizag said that it was styrene that leaked from the plant. When inhaled, the styrene gas attacks the central nervous system of humans. The source of the leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean … The Styrene gas is leaked at the LG Polymers chemical factory in Visakhapatnam. A statement from LG Polymers said that stagnation and changes in temperature inside the storage tank could have resulted in auto polymerization and could have caused vapourisation. Styrene gas is reported to be among the causes for cancers of blood and skin. Visakhapatnam, May 7 The leakage of Styrene from LG Polymers' plant here in the wee hours of Thursday has brought focus on the nature of the gas and its effects. It is toxic to the brain and lungs. However, hundreds of people including many children were admitted to hospitals. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. It could also lead to cancer and depression in some cases. So far it is estimated that areas within a five kilometre radius have been affected. Styrene is a colorless liquid gas that evaporates easily. After deadly styrene gas leak in Visakhapatnam, Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday urged all public and … Styrene is a popular gas used in the plastic engineering industry. After inhaling the styrene gas, 12 persons died and more than 300 were hospitalised, out of which the condition of 20 were critical, … A person who has inhaled styrene gas needs immediate medical help. What is stryrene gas? It is also found in vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, and in natural foods like fruits and vegetables. Obviously, styrene gas is poisonous. What leaked and killed people is called styrene gas. Officials said they immediately began making announcements over speakers but many were feared to have already become unconscious as police had to break open doors to shift people. “Vizag Gas Leak”, is a unique major Styrene vapour release incident from a bulk storage tank anywhere in the world. The styrene gives out irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire only. Styrene gas leaked at 2.30 AM on May 7 from a Vizag (in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India)-based factory called LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd. Eleven people are … The gas leak occurred at the LG Polymers plant which makes products using chemical substance styrene. Officials said that the Covid-19 preparedness helped a lot as dozens of ambulances with oxygen cylinders and ventilators were readily available. It is also inflammable. Delay can cause death. The styrene vapour spread over R.R. A GAS leak at an Indian chemical factory has killed at least 11 people and hospitalised hundreds. Ananya Varma . What is styrene? Styrene gas is mostly used in the production of polystyrene plastics, rubber, fibreglass, latex, resins, automobile parts, toys, polishes and a host of other items. A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has claimed at least 11 lives and affected thousands of residents in five villages in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, A man rushes his child for treatment at the King George Hospital following a chemical gas leak at the LG Polymers plant at RR Venkatapuram in Visakhapatnam. While it unclear at the moment whether the deaths are due to direct exposure to styrene gas or one of its byproducts, Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Meena has maintained that the gas is “non-poisonous” and is only fatal when exposed for longer durations. It was a chemical leak from LG Polymers. Hours after the styrene gas leak around 2:30 am on May 7 (Thursday) from the multinational LG Polymers Plant at RR Venkatapuram village, people were seen lying unconscious on sidewalks, near ditches and on the road, raising fears of a major industrial disaster. The leak has been plugged and NDRF teams moved into the five affected villages and have started opening the houses to find out if anyone was stranded inside. The tribunal also constituted a six-member committee headed by Justice B. Seshasayana … The immediate symptoms of styrene gas inhalation are nausea and dizziness. * The moderation of comments is automated and not cleared manually by, Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The incident which occurred in the wee hours of May 7, has killed at least five people, while around 1,000 have fallen sick in the three villages. Visakhapatnam gas leak: What is styrene gas? 3. It is found in some fruits, vegetables, meat, peanuts and coffee beans. The Visakhapatnam gas leak, also referred to as the Vizag gas leak, was an industrial accident that occurred at the LG Polymers chemical plant in the R. R. Venkatapuram village of the Gopalapatnam neighbourhood, located at the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, during the early morning of 7 May 2020. It could have triggered explosions at the Vizag plant. 1,000 more people were affected by the gas leak … It was a chemical leak from LG Polymers. It is a flammable liquid that is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. 4. Preliminary reports from the area revealed that the leaked chemical was styrene, also known as PVC gas. The gas leak from LG Polymers, which led to the death of at least seven people in Visakhapatnam, is suspected to have been caused by styrene gas. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. 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Consumer products containing styrene include: packaging materials, insulation for electrical uses (i.e., wiring and appliances) ,insulation for homes and other buildings, fiberglass, plastic pipes, automobile parts, drinking cups and other items. Styrene is a chemical compound used to manufacture plastic and rubber. A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has claimed at least 11 lives and affected thousands of residents in five villages in Visakhapatnam … The leak took place at approximately 2.30 am Thursday. It could have triggered explosions at the Vizag plant. “We are investigating the incident. Styrene is also found in natural environment. The source of the leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean electronics giant LG, located at RRV Puram near Gopalapatnam, about 15 kms from the coast city. As you can smell styrene as irritating toxic fumes and get suffocated …  Express Explained is now on Telegram. Vizag gas leak: How acute exposure to Styrene gas harms human body in the short and long term Some of the long term effects include headaches, depression, fatigue and weakness, hearing loss, balance and concentration problems, cancer. In the long-term, survivors of styrene gas exposure may face reproductive and developmental problems. When inhaled, the styrene gas attacks the central nervous system of humans. Symptoms, Side-effects & Counter-measures Here While rescue operations in Vizag are ongoing and the situation is being monitored, here's all you need to know about the toxic gas Styrene which is involved. Vizag gas leak: What is styrene gas? Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Officials have reported that Styrene is the chemical that leaked from the LG Polymers plant in Vizag on Thursday morning. Context: A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has affected thousands of residents in five villages in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. IMPACT. According to Tox Town, a website run by the US National Library of Medicine, styrene is also found in vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, and in natural foods like fruits and vegetables. The spread of the gas depends on wind speeds. Shortly before dawn on May 7, styrene gas leaked from a storage tank in the premises of a LG Polymers unit in Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam. But in most forms, it does not cause harm. It is widely used to make plastics and rubber. Accordingly, the plant started its maintenance activities and during this process, the Styrene gas leaked from the plant in the early hours of 7th May, 2020. Click here to join our channel (@ieexplained) and stay updated with the latest. What to study? National Green Tribunal (NGT) reportedly took suo motu cognisance of the gas leak incident and on May 8 directed LG Polymers India to deposit an initial amount of Rs 50 crore for the damage caused. The factory manufacures general-purpose polystyrene and high-impact polystyrene, expandable polystyrene, … For Prelims and Mains: Leaked gas, effects and the reasons for leakage. They said that the gas had leaked out of two 5,000-tonne tanks that had been unattended due to India’s coronavirus lockdown in place since late March. A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has claimed at least 11 lives and affected thousands of residents in five villages in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. For all the latest Explained News, download Indian Express App. While six died due to prolonged exposure to the gas, another two died while trying to escape from the leak. As per the US-based Environment Protection Agency (EPA), short-term exposure to the substance can result in respiratory problems, irritation in the eyes, irritation in the mucous membrane, and gastrointestinal issues. Written By. Styrene is a flammable liquid. The factory is owned by South Korean battery maker LG Chemical Ltd and initial reports show the leak was styrene gas, known as PVC. Right now there is no leak as it has been contained. Obviously, styrene gas is poisonous. At least 11 people have died so far in the styrene gas leak at a polymer plant in Visakhapatnam early Thursday. Vizag killer: What is styrene gas that leaked in Andhra Pradesh? A chemical leak in a plant of LG Polymers India in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district led to hospitalisation of 200 people and 11 deaths. The styrene tanks had been left unattended due to India’s coronavirus lockdown. Speaking to ThePrint, Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Goutam Sawang confirmed that at least seven people died due to the chemical leak. However, EPA notes that there is no sufficiet evidence despite several epidemiology studies indicating there may be an association between styrene exposure and an increased risk of leukemia and lymphoma. The container that was being used to store styrene gas was old and not properly maintained. The leak occurred as a result of styrene gas not being kept at the appropriate temperature. By exposure to gas, 11 died and hundreds are hospitalized. As per the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF), the death toll was 11, an… What leaked and killed people is called styrene gas. Styrene gas leaked from a storage tank of LG Chem Polymers. The accident took the lives of 12 persons in the immediate subsequent period and 585 people had to undergo treatment in hospitals, besides causing loss of livestock and vegetation. It also damages nostrils, eyes, skin and throat. Pungent air, deaths and chaos — Visakhapatnam gas leak in pictures. Visakhapatnam Gas Leak: Over 800 hospitalised, Andhra govt to pull up management of LG Polymers, Visakhapatnam gas leak: PM Modi speaks to NDMA; Rahul Gandhi asks Congress workers to help, Visakhapatnam gas leak: People faint on streets, scores suffer from breathlessness, Styrene is a poisonous gas that attacks central nervous system, It is commonly used gas in plastic engineering industry, In natural environment, styrene gas is found in peanuts, coffee beans. The styrene gas that leaked from LG Polymers which has killed at least seven people and created panic in several areas of Visakhapatnam leading … And long-term exposure could drastically affect the central nervous system and lead to other related problems like peripheral neuropathy. It is a known carcinogen. A gas leak from the electronics giant LG’s styrene plant has claimed lives in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. Animal studies, according to the EPA, have reported effects on the CNS, liver, kidney, and eye and nasal irritation from inhalation exposure to styrene. The cases are high as the gas leak was only detected at 3 am in the morning, meaning several crucial hours have been lost till safety precautions were taken, and the gas was allowed to spread while people were fast asleep. This caused a pressure build-up in the storage chamber that contained styrene and caused the valve to break, resulting in the gas leakage. Styrene gas also impacts the lungs and reduces the oxygen inhaling capacity, which may result in suffocation in some victims. Symptoms include headache, hearing loss, fatigue, weakness, difficulty in concentrating etc. The deaths may increase further. It is reported as a gas leak, not fire blast, that means it was not the cause. 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