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Release ID 17322  Release Date/Time 4/14/2024 6:56:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous YES  Report Date/Time 4/14/2024 6:56:00 PM 
Release Location 200 Powder Mill Rd. Wilmington, DE 19806 
Facility ID & Name 5642 Dupont Experimental Station  Facility Address 200 Powder Mill Rd
WILMINGTON, DE 19806  
Substance Released ETHYLENE  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Equal To 130.00 pounds 
Released To
Additional Information On the Above date and time an estimated 100 pounds of ethylene was released from the above facility. The release has been stopped at this time 
Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) ETHYLENE The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Moderate concentration in air causes drowsiness, dizziness, and unconsciousness. Overexposure causes headache, drowsiness, muscular weakness. (USCG, 1999) 
Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) ETHYLENE The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Remove victim to fresh air, give artificial respiration and oxygen if breathing has stopped, and call a physician. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Dupont  Facility Contact Phone:  
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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