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Hexion Methanol Spill - U.S. National Response Team (NRT)

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Cleanup Activities<br />

• Since the spill was reported over the<br />

weekend sampling could not be completed<br />

for several days<br />

• Using specific weight <strong>Hexion</strong>, , EPA, and<br />

contractors were able to determine the<br />

percent methanol in the spill area.<br />

• The ditch area was 5 to 7% methanol in<br />

surface water (40 meters from source)<br />

• The spill area was as high as 93% methanol<br />

in groundwater at the source

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