CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to lungs, the nervous system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage"
"Flammable liquid, insoluble in water."
"Large Spill: Flammable liquid, insoluble in water. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities."
"Exposure Limits: TWA: 400 CEIL: 500 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) TWA: 1600 CEIL: 2000 (mg/m3) from ACGIH Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits."
Sounds like some BAD chit.
The 1st easy sign if it is high dosage is to see if any Fishy are floating dead or dying. Many Water Treatment Plants use them to pre-screen the H2o influent to the plants and Waste Water Plants will use them in the effluent.
I know in Texas the TCEQ would be all over this even before the epa turds got up from a desk.
From what I've seen the epa hasn't even poked in to this.
I would not put anything past this thug from chi.
The State of WVa kinda just letting this run it's course, looks to Me.
I know when I was in H2o We knew our Plants and could tell if something was not right quickly- many times even before the Telemetry did. By look, smell, etc.
I see where the Operators could smell it before they were notified about the spill.