Farmland contaminated.

Ohio is the Heart of America. Determines Presidential elections.

Something is there thst the govt wants. 20 years from now it will be all fenced off.

Since around 2000 Ohio has reduced the amount of regulations in place for chemical plants and even train operators. This increased the odds of a disaster by about 15%, so we're seeing those pop up nowadays about 15% more than normal.

Emergency Response Guide:

GUIDE 157 Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive) POTENTIAL HAZARDS HEALTH · TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. • Reaction with water or moist air may release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases. • Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. • Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. • Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental contamination. FIRE OR EXPLOSION • Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. • UN1802, UN2032, UN3084, UN3093, UN1796 (above 50%), UN1826 (above 50%), and UN2031 (above 65%) may act as oxidizers. Also consult GUIDE 140. • Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). • Substance may react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. • Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. • Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. PUBLIC SAFETY · CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number. • Keep unauthorized personnel away. • Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING • Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). • Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. • Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. EVACUATION Immediate precautionary measure • Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Spill • For highlighted materials: see Protective Distance tab - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances. • For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary. Fire • If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRE • Note: Some foams will react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases. Small Fire • CO2 (except for Cyanides), dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fire • Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. • If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. • Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. • Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal. Fire Involving Tanks, Rail Tank Cars or Highway Tanks • Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. • Do not get water inside containers. • Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. • Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. • ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. SPILL OR LEAK • ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. • All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. • Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. • Stop leak if you can do it without risk. • A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. • DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. • Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. • Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Small Spill • Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. • Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. FIRST AID Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: • For corrosives, in case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 30 minutes. Additional flushing may be required. · In case of skin contact with Hydrofluoric acid (UN1790), if calcium gluconate gel is available, rinse 5 minutes, then apply gel. Otherwise, continue rinsing until medical treatment is available. In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. Please consult the shipping paper and/or the "ERAP" section.

AO way to go Ohio

Everyone’s blood pressure is down though!

5000 gallons of nitric acid is 28.63 tonnes (metric tons). The 2024 market volume for nitric acid was 58 million tonnes. It is a HUGE industrial commodity. https://www.chemanalyst.com/industry-report/nitric-acid-market-615

I could not get into the Austin Powder company web site.

We have tons of water too

Orange vapor reminds me of chemistry class.