HAZMAT Cleaning Services Emergency Response for Damage During Transport
See our step-by-step process on this recent on-site spill cleanup. HazChem Environmental specializes in hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup response. HazChem Environmental recently responded to a spill involving a corrosive liquid during shipping. We specialize in HAZMAT Cleaning Services and Emergency Spill Response. This incident occurred when a 55-gallon closed-top drum fell, puncturing a small hole in its side. Approximately 2 gallons of the corrosive liquid leaked, contaminating the trailer floor.
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The HazChem crew donned level “C” Tyvek suits with air purifying respirators to work with the UN1760 corrosive liquid, potassium hydroxide solution. First, our crew staged one 95-gallon OTP drum, and overpacked the damaged drum inside of it.
It is considered hazardous as potassium hydroxide is a highly corrosive substance that can cause severe burns to skin and eyes upon contact, making it a significant safety concern.
Key points about potassium hydroxide:
- Corrosive nature: It can severely damage tissues if it comes into contact with skin or eyes.
- Ingestion hazard: Swallowing potassium hydroxide can lead to severe burns in the mouth, throat, and stomach.
- Proper handling required: Always wear appropriate protective gear like gloves, goggles, and lab coat when handling potassium hydroxide solutions.
Our technicians made a mixture of citric acid and water to neutralize the affected area. They poured the neutralizer mixture and worked it in with universal pads. Then, they deployed oil dry into the same area and worked it in, as well, for absorption.
The HazChem team scooped up the impacted oil dry and put it in one 55-gallon OTP drum, to be disposed of as waste.
The crew completed remediation, so they doffed their PPE and put them in the same waste drum. This spill generated two waste drums; sealed, properly labeled, and kept on-site.
Final photos were taken, and remediation was approved for our HAZMAT cleaning services.
HazChem Prioritizes Prompt & Effective HAZMAT Cleaning Services Response & Remediation:
Emergency spills present significant environmental and public health hazards, emphasizing the importance of prompt and effective response measures to contain the hazardous material spills, mitigate its impacts, and prevent further contamination of soil, water, and air. Our HAZMAT cleaning services team is highly qualified and trained particularly for HazMat Emergency Response. We also specialize in non-hazardous loading dock spills.
HazChem will keep you in compliance with the regulations and help protect you from further liability. With over 30 years in the waste management business, we are trustworthy, safe, reliable, and compliant. Learn more about HazChem Emergency Rapid Response, Chemical Spill Response Services, and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal.
SUPER-FAST 60-Minute Response Time for HazMat Emergency Response & Spill Cleanup Services
We understand the urgent and critical nature of your call for service. Our Emergency Rapid Response Teams are ready, willing, and able to respond quickly to remedy your emergency spill situation. Our Emergency Response Vehicles are pre-loaded with 90% of the equipment needed for any emergency situation. The final 10% will be added for your particular needs. This advance preparation enables us to deploy a HazMat Emergency Team within 60 minutes or less from our facility.
Based upon our clients’ feedback, this is far better than the typical response time from most of our competitors. Their response is usually measured in multiple hours, and sometimes days or even weeks. Our Team is always ready to deploy, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, rain or shine, including holidays. We do not rely on automated answering systems for our main phone line (630) 458-1910. Instead, we guarantee that a live person will answer your call, regardless of whether it is a weekend, holiday, or any other day.
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