Warn the public to refrain from outdoor activities for 24 hours due to a chemical leak in Samut Prakan.

Bangkok: The Pollution Control Department sent a team to investigate the accident of a chemical truck leak in Samut Prakan. Remind people to refrain from outdoor activities for 24 hours. Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, revealed the incident of a pickup truck carrying a 200-liter drum used for leaking pesticide chemicals. In the area of Samrong Nuea Subdistrict Mueang Samut Prakan District Samut Prakan Province and smoke from chemicals spread out The fact that the officials used sand to extinguish the smoke was considered the correct method. From now on, sand contaminated with chemicals must be disposed of properly. Today, pollution control has sent a team to investigate. and measure pollution Due to aluminum phosphide Or in short, phosphin is a substance used to kill insects. which is considered toxic You must check how strong the explosive substance is. And how far has it spread? Normally, this substance has a radius of 5-20 meters. Previously, from prelimina ry information it was known that The chemicals have already sublimated. In addition, there will be coordination with the Department of Agriculture. who gives permission to use chemicals To check whether the transportation is correct according to the license received or not. Includes all storing objects in containers. Is it correct? However, at this time, we would like to remind people to be careful when doing outdoor activities. If there is no need Please stop it for now. Because the half-life of the chemical is only 5-24 hours, there is still a risk of it spreading. After 24 hours, Only half of the chemicals will be left. It is considered a very small amount. If compared to other chemicals, it is considered to decompose even more if the air is well ventilated. The chemicals will disappear quickly. For aluminum phosphide It is a yellow or gray crystal. The substance will ignite when exposed to moisture in the air or water droplets. It is toxic and acutely dangerous. No corrosive residue left. If inhaled th ere will be a burning sensation in the nose and throat. If the concentration is high it may cause death. But for the incident that occurred, the amount is considered to be small Source: Thai News Agency