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September 22, 2022 – Mr. Wanchai Phanomchai, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (GOR) revealed that in the morning of September 22, 2022, Korn received a report of a chemical spill from Indorama Company. Polyester Industries Public Company Limited (Indorama Polyester Industries PCL.) Petchkasem Road, Khun Kaew Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District Nakhon Pathom Province The area around the factory is surrounded by rice fields. It is located about 400 meters from the community. According to information, it is known that from 06.15 a.m., there have been a wide range of foul odors. At the time of the incident, there were high vapors, no smoke, no sparks.
Mr. Wanchai said that the SEC sent a group of fast moving operations to measure air quality. The factory area and around the factory within a radius of 1 kilometer at 2:00 p.m. found that the benzene content was not more than 1 ppm, which was still within the standard. that must not exceed 5 ppm and keep Water samples from public waterways within a radius of 10 kilometers around the factory were also used to measure contaminants. Initially, there were no injuries or deaths. The damage value cannot be examined or assessed. Expected to be caused by a chemical leak, but the factory was able to close the valve at the point of the leak at about 06.35 and the situation was under control. but still smells spread widely in the area including the border area of Bangkok
“For the effects of the spilled chemicals If inhaled in large quantities May cause respiratory irritation. If the smell persists, wear a mask or wear protective gear. and should be in a well-ventilated place But from assessing the general situation and air values measured around the factory Shouldn’t be a problem however After checking with the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Industrial Office, the provincial industry Order to temporarily stop the factory first. If checked thoroughly and clearly know the cause of the leak along with amendments until the safety standard So it can continue to work,” said Mr. Wanchai.
Richanon Aiyapanya, Secretary to the Minister of Industry said that the leaked chemicals It is a factory in Phutthamonthon Sai 7. From the investigation of experts, it was found that the leaked chemical was named Diphenyl Oxide 73% and Biphenyl 27%, which are substances that are not directly produced by the production process. But it is a substance caused by Hot Oil or heat transfer oil leaks. cause a pungent smell and the sour smell spread to the surrounding area within a radius of about 5 kilometers
“If people are affected by the health of the spilled chemicals, The factory will be responsible for all but if denial of responsibility by the Ministry of Industry Ready to follow up and claim damages for the people who have suffered for sure,” said Richanont.
However, Indorama Polyester Industries Company Registration No. 10730000425348 [3-22(1)-4/34นฐ] is a factory PET fiber and pellet producer located on 90 rai of land with a capacity of 120,000 tons of polyester fibers per year and 29,000 tons of recycled plastic pellets per year to serve customers in various markets such as apparel, textiles, fibers and products used in industry, etc.
