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Release ID
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17615 |
Release Date/Time
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12/12/2025 2:00:00 PM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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12/13/2025 11:35:00 AM |
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Release Location
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DELAWARE CITY REFINERY
4550 WRANGLE HILL RD.
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
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Facility ID & Name
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5913 DELAWARE CITY REFINERY |
Facility Address
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4550 WRANGLE HILL RD.
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
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Substance Released
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CARBON MONOXIDE |
Release Duration
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At Least 360 minutes |
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Estimated Quantity
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N/A |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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ON 12/13/25 AT APPROXIMATELY 1135 HOURS I RECEIVED AN EXCEEDANCE FAX FROM THE DELAWARE CITY REFINERY. THE FAX STATED: This fax is to inform you that on Friday, December 12, 2025 CT 1 hourly CO limit was exceeded
for six hours from the hour ending 14:00 through the hour ending 19:00. |
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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.)
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CARBON MONOXIDE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Inhalation causes headache, dizziness, weakness of limbs, confusion, nausea, unconsciousness, and finally death. 0.04% conc., 2-3 hr. or .06% conc., 1 hr.- headache and discomfort; with moderate exercise, 0.1-0.2% will produce throbbing in the head in about 1/2 hr., a tendency to stagger in about 1 1/2 hr., and confusion of the mind, headache, and nausea in about 2 hrs. 0.20-25% usually produces unconsciousness in about 1/2 hr. Inhalation of a 0.4% conc. can prove fatal in less than 1 hr. Inhalation of high concentrations can cause sudden, unexpected collapse. Contact of liquid with skin will cause frostbite. (USCG, 1999) |
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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.)
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CARBON MONOXIDE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Eye: If eye tissue is frozen, seek medical attention immediately. If tissue is not frozen, immediately and thoroughly flush the eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper eyelids. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photo phobia persist, get medical attention as soon as possible.
Skin: If frostbite has occurred, seek medical attention immediately; do NOT rub the affected areas or flush with water. In order to prevent further tissue damage, do NOT attempt to remove frozen clothing from frostbitten areas. If frostbite has NOT occurred, immediately and thoroughly wash contaminated skin with soap and water.
Breathing: If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible. (NIOSH, 1997) |
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Precautions Recommended
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None |
Public Notified?
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NO |
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Facility Contact Name:
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MATT REED |
Facility Contact Phone:
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302-290-0261 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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