Mitsui Chemicals
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Chlorine Leak at Japanese Chemical Plant Hospitalizes 82
On July 27th, a chlorine gas leak occurred at a Mitsui Chemicals factory in Omuta, Japan, after a stainless-steel pipe ruptured. The incident led to 82 people, including residents and first responders, requiring medical attention for symptoms like coughing and nausea. The leak was contained within two hours. Mitsui Chemicals has formally apologized for the incident. Chlorine gas, while crucial for various industrial processes, is toxic and can cause severe respiratory and environmental damage.
