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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17324]
Release ID 17324  Release Date/Time 4/18/2024 1:09:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 4/18/2024 1:09:00 PM 
Release Location 65 Hosier St Selbyville, DE 19975 
Facility ID & Name 5183 MOUNTAIRE FARMS  Facility Address 65 HOOSIER ST
SELBYVILLE, DE 19975  
Substance Released SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUIDS, N.O.S.)  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Equal To 34.00 Gallons 
Released To
Additional Information Approximately 34 gallons of 25% caustic soda discharged from a broken pump inside a delivery truck. The spilled liquid entered the roadway and a storm drain in the roadway. The spill was contained by Mountaire and cleaned up by Chesapeake Environmental Services.  
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.) Unknown 
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.) SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUIDS, N.O.S.) The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Move victim to fresh air; call emergency medical care. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site. In case of contact with material, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature. (¬ AAR, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Kyle McConnell  Facility Contact Phone:  
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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