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MineralMan

(151,606 posts) Sat May 23, 2026, 11:17 AM Yesterday

https://abc7.com/post/what-is-methyl-methacrylate-toxic-chemical-leak-garden-grove-tank-center-hazmat-crisis/19152928/

They aren't saying on most of the news stories. Probably because they can't pronounce it. It's nasty stuff, used in making plastics. Methyl methacrylate. You can find more information at the link above.

They simply don't know what to do with it. Maybe there is nothing they can do. It's a very dangerous potential disaster.

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Meth.. meth.... ZDU Yesterday #2

No. More the acrylate. MineralMan Yesterday #4

Yes, I know. Next time I'll add the... ZDU Yesterday #13

More: Chemicals Like That Should NOT Be Stored in Residential Areas MineralMan Yesterday #3

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What GKN Aerospace makes dalton99a Yesterday #5

Thanks for the info! MineralMan Yesterday #6

Thanks for the details! MineralMan Yesterday #17

Here's the address of that factory. MineralMan Yesterday #8

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Good. I'd sure get out of that area! MineralMan Yesterday #10

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Yes. Very useful materials. MineralMan Yesterday #16

It doesn't have to be exotic Warpy Yesterday #15