Abstract
A railroad accident on February 3, 2023, led to the release and combustion of 115,580 gallons, equivalent to over 437,000 L, of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in East Palestine, Ohio [1]. This monomer is used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, and its burning produces additional toxins such as hydrochloric acid and lethal phosgene, known as a notorious chemical weapon during World War I
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Publisher
Elsevier
Date of publication
2023
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4351
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Li, Chengjun; Gao, Peng; Yu, Riqing; Zhong, Huan; Wu, Mengjie; Lam, Su Shiung; and Sonne, Christian, "Vinyl chloride accident unleashes a toxic legacy" (2023). Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 14.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4351