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