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IcyPeas

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3. Plastic is polluting the entire world

Reply to chowder66 (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 09:03 PM

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What is the toxic chemical in the tank?

The chemical in the tank is called methyl methacrylate (MMA). It is a highly toxic, volatile, and flammable chemical. According to the EPA, it is used to make resins and plastics.

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'It fails' or 'it blows up': 2 options left for toxic chemical leak in Garden Grove, officials say [View all] chowder66 Friday OP

"Plastics!" he whispered orthoclad Friday #1

This is...I just don't know lol. This take is just not it. Melon Friday #4

Never forgotten... ultralite001 Friday #2

Plastic is polluting the entire world IcyPeas Friday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Friday #9

Watching local news... IcyPeas Friday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Friday #6

The polymer of methyl methacrylate is known as Plexiglas, Lucite, or Perspex. It's both stiff and transparent. eppur_se_muova Friday #7

Thank you. IcyPeas Friday #11

God knows what that water is absorbing, but MMA itself is slightly water-soluble. eppur_se_muova Friday #12

Obvious question: what's up with the emergency vent valve ? Who builds a storage tank without one ? n t eppur_se_muova Friday #8

It has one. It likely broke from pressure Melon Friday #10