February, 2023

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202314FebAll DayUerdingen Explosion 1989Bayer Krefeld (DE)Industry:ChemicalsCountry:GermanyLanguage:ENLoC:Overpressure Origin: Marsh Incident:Runaway reaction explosionHazards:ReactiveImpact:HUMAN (On Site Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Phthalates

Summary

Overheating and explosion of a reactor occurred, likely as a result of a runaway reaction. The cause was suspected to be the addition of the incorrect component. A neighboring building also was destroyed.

[ Property Damage $63 Million. Estimated Current Value $141 Million ]


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