Douglas County air shows pollutants from eight plants
The annual toxic release inventory lists nine county facilities required to file in 1995. Heinz Pet Products in Lawrence reported no releases. Farmland Industries plant east of Lawrence released 891,000 pounds of ammonia in 1995, down from 1.5 million in 1994, and 26,500 pounds of methanol, down 91 percent from 1994. FMC Corp. methanol releases rose to 210,000 pounds in 1995. Other facilities include John Flint in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment program.
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Douglas County 1995 Toxic Release Inventory Report Summary
Douglas County reports 1995 toxic release figures for several facilities including Davol Inc and Farmland Industries. Key chemicals listed include ethylene oxide, methanol, ammonia, and phosphoric acid with thousands of pounds released. Critics note gaps in coverage and self reporting. The piece discusses regulatory flaws, proposed changes, and county efforts to reduce emissions, citing KDHE permits and the Sierra Club.
Dangers of Wood Alcohol and MEK Vapors Highlight Health Risks
The document warns that methanol, wood alcohol, is highly flammable and toxic causing headache nausea dizziness fainting and potential organ damage from long term exposure. It also outlines methyl ethyl ketone as a hazardous solvent causing respiratory irritation eye damage and possible unconsciousness with inhalation or skin contact.
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