What chemicals was the train transporting in the East Palestine derailment?

According to PBS Broadcasting, the train that derailed in East Palestine was carrying several industrial chemicals, many of which are classified as highly flammable:

  • Vinyl chloride. This gas is used to create PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes, construction materials, packaging and other products, according to the EPA. It was involved in the controlled burn conducted after the derailment.
  • Isobutylene. This gas can be used in the production of butyl rubber, antioxidants for foods and plastics, and aviation gasoline, according to the National Library of Medicine.
  • Butyl acrylate. This liquid is used to make paints, adhesives, sealants and other products, according to the National Library of Medicine.
  • Benzene. This liquid has a wide range of uses, according to the EPA, including as a solvent and in the manufacture of goods like detergents and explosives. This chemical was not transported on the train at the time of the derailment, but officials said residue from previous shipments remained on the train cars, the Associated Press reported.
  • Ethylhexyl acrylate. This liquid is used in the manufacturing of paints and plastics, according to the National Library of Medicine.
  • Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. This liquid is used as a solvent and in the production of paint and varnish, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The article can be viewed at: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/what-we-know-about-the-chemicals-aboard-the-train-that-derailed-in-ohio

This information has not been verified by the City of Hudson, but is being provided for informational purposes.

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1. What happened in East Palestine, Ohio?
2. What impacts will the train derailment in East Palestine have on Hudson?
3. Is Hudson in the same watershed as East Palestine?
4. What is the City of Hudson doing about the East Palestine train derailment?
5. Did the train that derailed in East Palestine come through Hudson?
6. What chemicals was the train transporting in the East Palestine derailment?
7. Why did the train derail?
8. How many trains travel through Hudson a day?
9. How often are Norfolk Southern tracks inspected?
10. Can the City of Hudson regulate train activity through our City?
11. Does the railroad notify Hudson when trains carrying hazardous materials pass through our City?
12. How will the City of Hudson revise its Emergency Operations Plan based on the East Palestine Train Derailment?