A fire occurred at our No. 3 Ethyleneamine Plant in Nanyo Complex (Shunan City, Yamaguchi). We deeply apologize for the trouble we have caused to the affected parties, residents and officials of the surrounding area.
Location
Tosoh Corporation, Nanyo Complex, No. 3 Ethyleneamine Plant
March 2010
Completed Construction
(annual production capacity 26,000 metric tons)
December 2011
Increased production capabilities by 10,000 metric tons
(annual production capacity 36,000 metric tons)
Time of Incident
21:17, April 3, 2013
Sequence of Events
21:17 Fire occurred at the No. 3 Ethyleneamine Plant
21:55 Shunan City Fire Department confirms fire is under control
22:10 Gas detector confirms no abnormalities
23:00 Confirmation of normal pH levels at east drain outlet
Cause of Fire
Under investigation
Damage/Injuries
Casualties:
None
Physical Damage: Under investigation.
Environmental Damage:
None
Impact on Product Supply
Under investigation.
Impact on other facilities and subsidiaries within Nanyo Complex
None
Impact on Corporate Performance
Under investigation.
Any major impact on corporate performance will be announced separately.