Chemical spill that led to building lockdown was sulphuric acid, says Johor Environment Dept
The Johor Fire and Rescue Department’s Hazmat unit decontaminates the Johor Department of Environment’s premises at Taman Tampoi Indah 2 in Johor Baru March 21, 2019. — Picture courtesy of Johor Fire and Rescue Department
“Initial investigations revealed that the spilled chemical was only sulphuric acid and contained no other substances. Mohammad Ezanni said the 30-year-old DoE technician involved in the incident is reported to be in stable condition after being treated at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here. He said the spill was immediately contained after the decontamination operation and other than the unconscious DoE technician, there were no other casualties reported.
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