LG Polymers India

All necessary measures used to keep temperatures under control: LG Polymers India on Vizag gas leak

There were reports of a second gas leakage from the plant late Thursday night, triggering panic among residents in other areas surrounding the plant. A large number of people were seen moving to safe places after fumes started emanating from the plant.

# India

Vizag gas leak: ‘Failure to comply with rules’, says NGT; slaps penalty of Rs 50 crore on LG Polymers, issues notice to Centre

The NGT said that Styrene gas is a hazardous chemical as defined under Rule 2(e) read with Entry 583 of Schedule I to the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 and the Rules require on-site and off-site Emergency Plans to ensure prevention of damage.