The CNPC detailed that the chlorine gas cylinder was stolen from the Junta Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Celaya. (Jumapa), in the state of Guanajuato. This, in Calle de Mezquites S/N, in Fraccionamiento Los Mezquites.
As part of its characteristics, it is known that the cylinder has a capacity of 68 kilograms., is silver in color and has serial number 7337803Y.
At the time of the robbery, which was reported minutes after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, the chlorine gas cylinder was at 50% of its capacity.
For which states was the alert issued for the theft of the chlorine gas cylinder?
At the moment, after the theft of the chlorine gas cylinder in Celaya, the National Coordination of Civil Protection issued an alert for the states of:
- Aguascalientes
- State of Mexico
- Guanajuato
- Hidalgo
- Jalisco
- Michoacán
- Querétaro
- San Luis Potosi
- Zacatecas
In the alert, and to find it, they participate, in addition to Civil Protection, elements from the State and Municipal Police.
What should be done in case it is found?
If the cylinder is located, it is recommended not to manipulate it, move away and immediately notify the authorities in the following ways:
- The 911 emergency number
- 800 714 7911, Guanajuato State Civil Protection Coordination.
- Call (461) 615 0911, from the Civil Protection and Fire Department of Celaya.
- Contact (461) 159 7100 of the Junta Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Celaya.
It should be noted that, as mentioned by the agency, the level of risk is high, as chlorine gas can be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Chlorine gas: what is it and what are its health effects?
Chlorine gas (Cl2) is a compound formed by two chlorine atoms, i.e. a dichlorine. Under normal conditions of pressure and temperature, it presents a yellow-greenish gas, it is 2.5 times heavier than air, so it is highly toxic. It has a strong and highly corrosive odor.
This gas is used for the reaction that gives rise to sodium hypochlorite., an oxidizing chemical compound used for surface disinfection (household chlorine bleach).
In addition, chlorine gas is a corrosive substance used to make water drinkable. May cause damage to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
On the other hand, inhalation of the gas may cause tearing, eye irritation, erosion of the teeth and damage to the respiratory tract, and may even cause pulmonary edema.
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