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Presentation on
BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY
PRESENTED BY:
HIMANTO INGTI KATHAR
3RD SEMESTER
ROLL NO:09/136
11-11-2010
INTRODUCTION
It occurred at 3rd of December
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BACKGROUND AND CAUSE
The Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant was
gas leak :-
Economy.
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THE CAUSE
The tank 610 was containing tons of
Methyl Isocyanate (MIC).
Large amount of water entered the
tank while cleaning out the pipes.
Runway reaction started due to
coroison.
Increase in the temperature inside
the tank.
The tank then gave off a large
volume of toxic gases forcing the Picture: Tank 610
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emergency release of pressure.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Use of MIC instead of less toxic but more
expensive materials.
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Long term effects:
Eyes.
Respiratory system.
Lung injury.
Immune system.
Neurological system.
Psychological effects.
Women’s reproductive health.
Genetics etc.
Picture: A still borne baby.
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ONGOING CONTAMINATION
The ground water around the plant is
polluted.
Contamination of soil.
Genetic disorders.
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CONCLUSION
Today, the MIC plant is falling
apart. Is this the picture of a
chemical industries’ future?
Humanity is completely
dependent on pesticides,
herbicides and synthetic
chemicals.
So to stop such industries to
demolish the humanity, safety
measures should be the Picture: MIC plant in ruins.
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Thank You