Emission of acrylonitrile and hydrocyanic acid, AnQore B.V.
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Closed
On June 4, 2021, an emission of approximately 14 tons of hazardous substances (including acrylonitrile and hydrocyanic acid) took place at an acrylonitrile plant of AnQore B.V. at the Chemelot industrial complex (Geleen). Based on the quantities and hazard category of the released substances, this emission is a major accident in accordance with the European Seveso III Directive and is a mandatory investigation for the Dutch Safety Board.