Call 911 if you see a spill, fire or have
physical health symptoms.
What’s
That Smell?
Odors in the outdoor air can come from many different sources. If
you experience objectionable odors in the community near the Rubbertown
industrial complex---and suspect that one of the plants may be the
source of the odor---you may wish to report your observation.
Where’s
It Coming From?
Look at the map on the back of this sheet. Consider where you are
experiencing the odor and from which direction the wind is blowing.
You may also find the provided chemical list of help in identifying
the origin of the odor. If you suspect one of the listed facilities
as being the source of the odor, you may call them at the provided
phone number. They will investigate the matter and promptly call
you back with their findings.
What Do I Tell
Them?
Consider these questions in describing the odor before you call
to report:
- When did it
start and stop, or is it continuing?
- What does it
smell like (rotten eggs, sweet, etc.)?
- At what location
or address did you smell the odor?
- Have you smelled
this odor before? If so, when? How often?What Else?
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It is always your right
to call and report an objectionable odor experience to the Air Pollution
Control District at 574-6000.
Rubbertown Facilities Location Map & Phone Contacts
Code Facility Contact Phone
Code |
|
Facility
- Contact |
Phone |
| AS |
|
American
Synthetic - Shift Supervisor |
449-8310 |
| A |
|
Arkema |
449-6100 |
| C |
|
Carbide Industries - Safety Department |
775-4110 |
| R |
|
Dow - Fire Captain |
449-5385 |
| D |
|
E.I. DuPont - Area FLS |
775-3232 |
| H |
|
Hexion Specialty Chemicals - Security Office |
449-6257 |
| N |
|
Lubrizol - Shift Supervisor |
664-3364 |
| P |
|
PolyOne
Env. - Manager (8 AM – 4 PM only) |
775-2820 |
| Z |
|
Zeon Chemicals - Lab Tech./Shift Supervisor |
775-7642 |
Odors of Major Rubbertown Chemicals
Chemical |
Similar
Odor |
Facility
|
Acrylates |
Super
glue, fingernail glue |
A,
N, R, Z |
Acrylonitrile
|
Garlic,
onion |
AS,
R, Z |
Ammonia
|
Window
cleaner |
AS, N, R, Z |
Chlorine |
Bleach,
pool chemicals |
D, N |
Toluene
|
Paint
thinner, model glue |
AS, R |
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