All you need to know about Styrene, the gas that leaked in Vizag
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Gas Leak
In the early hours of March 7, there was a gas leak at the LG Polymers plant in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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Styrene - a benzoic compound
The leak released huge amounts of Styrene - a benzoic compound - into the surrounding areas, leading to many people falling sick and leaving at least 10 dead.
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Uses of Styrene
Styrene is used to manufacture polystyrene plastics, rubber fiberglass and latex.
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Harmful effects of the gas
The compound is capable of causing respiratory issues, irritation, and gastro-intestinal problems during short-term exposure.
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A toxic gas
Styrene, while classified as non-toxic, could still - in the long term - cause cancer in some cases, while in others it could induce depression.