Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

MineralMan

(151,605 posts)

8. Here's the address of that factory.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 12:06 PM

Yesterday

12122 Western Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA

Google maps shows it as just across a major street from a very densely populated residential area. I mean, across the street. I hope everyone gets the heck out of there immediately. I hope they're not just encouraging evacuation.

Very dangerous.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Catlady123 madwivoter boonecreek Gosmudgeyourself

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What Chemical Is Leaking in Garden Grove, CA? [View all] MineralMan Yesterday OP

'People who work with methyl methacrylate are typically required to wear protective equipment such as goggles and respir riversedge Yesterday #1

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

No. More the acrylate. MineralMan Yesterday #4

Yes, I know. Next time I'll add the... ZDU 23 hrs ago #13

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

There are alot of BoPhal? India's popsdenver 23 hrs ago #12

What GKN Aerospace makes dalton99a Yesterday #5

Thanks for the info! MineralMan Yesterday #6

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221255572#post7 for some info from wiki eppur_se_muova Yesterday #7

Thanks for the details! MineralMan 22 hrs ago #17

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

- dalton99a Yesterday #9

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

I thought I recognized that compound - methacrylate is used to make very hard glass including contact lenses erronis 23 hrs ago #11

Adhesives Too ProfessorGAC 23 hrs ago #14

Yes. Very useful materials. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #16

It doesn't have to be exotic Warpy 23 hrs ago #15

The word sounded familiar and I remember why, they use it to make joint cement for knee replacements Beringia 19 hrs ago #18

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What Chemical Is Leaking ...»Reply #8