CROSBY, TX. (THECOUNT) — Isobutylene is the chemical burning at the KMCO LP plant in Crosby, but what is it, and what are the risks?
Isobutylene is associated with rubber products and fuel production.
Generally kept under pressure as compressed, liquified gas, it is highly flammable. If released, it can create an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, causing concerns of asphyxiation, reports ABC13.
Geo quick facts: Crosby is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,299 at the 2010 census – Wikipedia.
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