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Vizag Tragedy: Styrene gas leak and its effects

A large number of people fell sick after Styrene gas reportedly leaked from a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam in the early hours of Thursday. Read to find about styrene and the effects of exposure to it.

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Published : May 7, 2020, 9:56 AM IST

Updated : May 7, 2020, 8:03 PM IST

Visakhapatnam: At least eight people were reported dead following a gas leak from a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam in the early hours of Thursday.

According to reports, there was a leak of Styrene gas from the plant due to which people complained of breathing difficulties, irritation to the eyes, skin, and nose.

What is Styrene Gas used for?

Styrene is a colorless flammable liquid that evaporates easily and is used in the of polystyrene plastics and resins, fiberglass, rubber, and latex.

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Uses of Styrene Gas

Exposure to Styrene Gas Causes: Acute exposure to styrene in humans results in respiratory effects, such as mucous membrane irritation, eye irritation, and gastrointestinal effects.

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Effects of exposure to Styrene Gas

Also, read: At least eight dead after gas leak from chemical plant in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: At least eight people were reported dead following a gas leak from a chemical plant in Visakhapatnam in the early hours of Thursday.

According to reports, there was a leak of Styrene gas from the plant due to which people complained of breathing difficulties, irritation to the eyes, skin, and nose.

What is Styrene Gas used for?

Styrene is a colorless flammable liquid that evaporates easily and is used in the of polystyrene plastics and resins, fiberglass, rubber, and latex.

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Uses of Styrene Gas

Exposure to Styrene Gas Causes: Acute exposure to styrene in humans results in respiratory effects, such as mucous membrane irritation, eye irritation, and gastrointestinal effects.

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Effects of exposure to Styrene Gas

Also, read: At least eight dead after gas leak from chemical plant in Visakhapatnam

Last Updated : May 7, 2020, 8:03 PM IST
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