Investigation Report
T2 Laboratories Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion — T2 Laboratories Inc.
T2 Laboratories Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion — T2 Laboratories Inc.
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- ExplosionHazardous substancesProcess safetyRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Laboratory research
- Pressure vesselValve
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPressure reliefRisk assessment
- Downstream and process industries
- Onshore facility
Summary
Investigation of the T2 Laboratories explosion in Jacksonville, which killed four and injured 32. It examines runaway reactions during MCMT manufacture, inadequate cooling redundancy, pressure-relief limitations and unrecognised reactive hazards. Laboratory testing supports the analysis, alongside discussion of scale-up, operating procedures, regulatory coverage, engineering education and comparable incidents.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Laboratory research.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.