On Monday, there was a failure at the chemical company Anwil in Włocławek. According to this company, some workers have been evacuated. “There is no threat to the residents of the city,” said a message posted on the social networks of the city government of Wlocławek.
“We would like to inform you that today, November 4, 2024, there was a leak in one of the assembly devices in the vinyl chloride department at the Anwil SA production plant,” said the information posted on the social media profile. Wloclawek Town Hall. The entry is described as “Chemical Plant Announcement”.
Information about the failure was confirmed by representatives of Anwil in response to questions from the commercial editorial team of tvn24.pl. They also said that due to this situation, “all preventive procedures and security systems have been implemented, including the announcement of the evacuation of some employees.” “The fire brigade of the Anwil SA company immediately took measures at the scene. The Anwil SA security service is monitoring the situation,” he added.
A social media post from the city government of Włocławek said “there is no threat to the residents of the town”.
It was also written that “a highly qualified team of technologists is working to restore the operation of the plant” and “other production facilities of the manufacturing plant are working non-stop.”
Vinyl chloride is an extremely flammable and toxic gas. It can range from minor damage to the conjunctiva and upper respiratory tract to visual disturbances, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and even loss of consciousness.
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Anwil is part of the Orlen group. It is one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers and the only producer of polyvinyl chloride suspension in the country.
Polyvinyl chloride is used for the production of many types of products – from solid profiles, plates, pipes and foils, through insulating and drainage pipes, various types of technical parts and packaging, hoses, profiles, foils, shoe materials and cable insulation.
Main photo source: Anwil, Orlen Group
