7,000-Gallon Chemical Leak From Container
3988 W 1820 S
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Summary
- A chemical leak involving 7,000 gallons of "tetraalkylammonium" or "Rewoquat" was contained at a site in Salt Lake City.
- Tetraalkylammonium is used to help chemical reactions occur between water-soluble and oil-soluble materials. They act as "chemical bridges," allowing reagents to mix and react in otherwise incompatible environments.
- Rewoquat is specifically used in various household products including fabric softeners, hard surface cleaners, car washes and rinses, etc.
- Firefighters, HazMat units and local Water and Health department personnel are on scene to investigate.
- No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Timeline
No alerts have been provided for the surrounding area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Tetraalkylammonium (TAA) compounds are a family of synthetic chemical salts that act as tiny chemical "grease-and-glue" helpers that pull oil and water together, conduct electricity, and build microscopic structures.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3988 W 1820 S.
No alerts have been provided for the surrounding area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Tetraalkylammonium (TAA) compounds are a family of synthetic chemical salts that act as tiny chemical "grease-and-glue" helpers that pull oil and water together, conduct electricity, and build microscopic structures.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3988 W 1820 S.
No alerts have been provided for the surrounding area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Tetraalkylammonium (TAA) compounds are a family of synthetic chemical salts that act as tiny chemical "grease-and-glue" helpers that pull oil and water together, conduct electricity, and build microscopic structures.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3988 W 1820 S.
No alerts have been provided for the surrounding area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Tetraalkylammonium (TAA) compounds are a family of synthetic chemical salts that act as tiny chemical "grease-and-glue" helpers that pull oil and water together, conduct electricity, and build microscopic structures.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3988 W 1820 S.
No alerts have been provided for the surrounding area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Tetraalkylammonium (TAA) compounds are a family of synthetic chemical salts that act as tiny chemical "grease-and-glue" helpers that pull oil and water together, conduct electricity, and build microscopic structures.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3988 W 1820 S.
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Comments3
Looked up what it is, it’s a rinse aid used in car wash stations
@AlexxAIRbot makes sense, thanks
Also fabric softener
Should we be worried?
Looked up what it is, it’s a rinse aid used in car wash stations
@AlexxAIRbot makes sense, thanks
Also fabric softener
Should we be worried?
Looked up what it is, it’s a rinse aid used in car wash stations
@AlexxAIRbot makes sense, thanks
Also fabric softener
Should we be worried?
Looked up what it is, it’s a rinse aid used in car wash stations
@AlexxAIRbot makes sense, thanks
Also fabric softener
Should we be worried?
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Looked up what it is, it’s a rinse aid used in car wash stations
@AlexxAIRbot makes sense, thanks
Also fabric softener
Should we be worried?