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This data is from the European Hydrogen Incidents and Accidents database HIAD 2.1, European Commission, Joint Research Centre.

Hydrogen Release at a Chlorine Production Plant
Hydrogen leaked and ignited on a cell in the sodium chlorate (NaClO3) workshop of a chlorinated products plant.There were no victims and no damage to the environment. On-site firefighters controlled the start of the fire in 10 minutes.
Event Date
June 25, 2011
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
electrolyzer cell
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
18
Number of Fatalities
2
Currency
Event Nature
Emergency Action
On-site firefighters controlled the start of the fire in 10 minutes.
Release Type
Release Substance
Hydrogen Release Concentration (%)
100.00
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Flame Type
Source Category
References
References

Event description in the French database ARIA
https://www.aria.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/accident/41599/
(accessed October 2020)

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