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Shell Polymers Monaca Chemical Release

Monaca, PA · Final report 2025-06-04

Active investigationPA

On June 4, 2025, at approximately 2:19 p.m. local time, the Shell Polymers Monaca facility experienced an accidental release of butadiene and benzene from the ethane cracking unit. The inciden

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Source: U.S. Chemical Safety Board. License: CC0 1.0. Related: EPA RMP facilities nearby.