Explosion in a Dyes and Pigments Plant
An explosion followed by fire occurred in the hydrogen filling unit of chemical plant for the production of dyes and pigments.
Event Date
July 11, 1991
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
hydrogen storage
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Pre-event Summary
A deflagration followed by fire occurs in the hydrogen filling unit of the plant.
Currency
Event Nature
Emergency Action
The fire is rapidly extinguished.
Release Type
Release Substance
Hydrogen Release Concentration (%)
100.00
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Event description in the French database ARIA
https://www.aria.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/accident/2733/
(accessed October 2020)