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CSB recommendations in the study are intended to enhance safety measures
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US Chemical Safety Board Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation EquipmentCSB Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation Equipment

The CSB has investigated many chemical incidents where the consequences escalated following a loss of containment due to the lack of effective remote isolation equipment.

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The coating line and dry room will allow customers to test at large scale.
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microscopic image of a molten spodumene droplet from lithium production
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Solenis to acquire BASF business
Chemical
Solenis to Acquire BASF's Flocculants Business
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Jul 22, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
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Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
Jul 18, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Dry battery electrode by LG can be applied to both electrodes.
Chemical
LG Plans Dry Battery Electrode Commercialization
LG Plans Dry Battery Electrode Commercialization
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byKristen Kazarian
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PepsiCo Signs Fertilizer Deal with Yara
PepsiCo Signs Fertilizer Deal with Yara
Jul 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Chemical and other trade associations want Congress to take action against EPA regulations
Chemical
50+ Trade Associations Call on Congress to Act Against Recent EPA Regulations
50+ Trade Associations Call on Congress to Act Against Recent EPA Regulations
Jul 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB video shows key safety issues on fatal chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Jul 12, 2024
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Melbourne chemical plant fire is second at same facility in less than a year.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
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Industrial Fires & Explosions
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Woman killed and more than a dozen injured in fertilizer warehouse fire
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One Killed, 15 Injured in Fertilizer Warehouse Fire
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Jul 9, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Suncombe's new facility in the UK.
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Suncombe's New Facility Doubles Manufacturing Space
Suncombe's New Facility Doubles Manufacturing Space
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ACC and API Workgroup for Naphthalene holding webinar
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ACC & API Launch Workgroup for Naphthalene Regulation
ACC & API Launch Workgroup for Naphthalene Regulation
Jul 7, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
US Battery Workforce pay trends.
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US Battery Workforce: Roles, Experience, and Pay Trends
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Current US economy boosts chemical production
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ACC Reports Mid-Year Status & Outlook for 2024
ACC Reports Mid-Year Status & Outlook for 2024
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ExxonMobil and Battery Manufacturer SK On Sign MOU
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CSB investigation finds 4 safety issues that resulted in the fatal fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
Jun 26, 2024
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Li-ion battery facility fire claims 23 lives
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Jun 25, 2024
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ABT manufacturers Lithium hydroxide
Chemical
American Battery Technology Manufactures US Lithium Hydroxide
American Battery Technology Manufactures US Lithium Hydroxide
Jun 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB updates investigation into Dow LA toxic chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Updates Investigation on 2023 Toxic Chemical Release
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Dow acquires polyethylene recycling company
Chemical
Dow Acquires Circulus
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byKristen Kazarian
The Gala spotlights the contributions of chemical engineers and the companies that employ them.
Chemical
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation Announces 2024 Honorees
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
JBS Pork plant chemical leak
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Chemical Spill at JBS Processing Plant Reaches Level 1 Hazmat
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Jun 17, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
New IChemE President wants chemical engineers to ‘be the change’
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New IChemE President Has Words for Chemical Engineers in Presidential Address
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Jun 14, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
New Corn-Sugar chemical plant comes to US
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Corn-Sugar Chemical Plant Scores $213M Loan for New Plant
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Congress needs to act fast in order to pass CFATS amendment.
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Alliance for Chemical Distribution Pushes US House on CFATS Amendment
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byKristen Kazarian
Honeywell Launches AI-Powered Large-Scale Battery Manufacturing Solution
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Honeywell Launches AI Solution for Large-Scale Battery Manufacturing
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Chemical
CSB Investigates Second Release of Toxic Acid at Honeywell Plant
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byKristen Kazarian
Chemours releases 7th edition of its Sustainability Report.
Chemical
Chemours Approved for Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets
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Jun 11, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian
Plastic resin production decreased MoM yet increased YoY
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Plastic Resin Production & Sales Increased from 2023
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Jun 10, 2024
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