Chonburi, Formalin leak under control at Chonburi Hospital. Officials have controlled the situation.
Police and firefighters rushed to investigate a formalin leak at the Center of Medical Excellence building. Chonburi Hospital, Ban Suan Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District last afternoon The scene of the incident was found on the 6th floor of the building. The amount of the leaked substance is not yet known. Therefore, people who are not involved are kept out of the area. for safety while patients and relatives panicked Afraid that it will be dangerous
As for formalin, it is a substance whose main component is formaldehyde. Generally used in the industry for producing chemicals, plastics, fungicides, or is often familiar with the name “corpse injection liquid”. It is clear, colorless water, has a pungent odor and has an irritating effect. Firefighters then put on protective suits to investigate. and closed the valve of the leaking storage tank. Recently, officials were able to control the situation. As for the cause of the leak and its effects, we must wait for Chonburi Hospital to clarify again.
Source: Thai News Agency
