Thermal Runaway¶
5 CSB investigations document thermal runaway incidents in the U.S. Chemical Safety Board database, spanning 1998–2024 across multiple industry sectors.
Each entry links to a full wiki page with chronological event sequence, root causes, contributing factors, failed safeguards, and official CSB recommendations.
Thermal Runaway Incidents (5)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Chemicals |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 Laboratories Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion | 12/19/2007 | Chemical Manufacturing | Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Hydroxylamine |
| Optima Belle Explosion and Fire | 12/08/2020 | Chemical Manufacturing | Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic Soda |
| Bio Lab Conyers Chemical Release | 09/14/2020 | Chemical Manufacturing | Chlorine, Toxic Gas |
| Morton International Inc. Runaway Chemical Reaction | 04/08/1998 | Chemical Manufacturing | Flammable Liquid |
| Catalyst Systems Inc. Reactive Chemical Explosion | 01/02/2003 | Chemical Manufacturing | Peroxide |
Related Hazard Types¶
Fire · Runaway Reaction · Explosion · Overpressure · Chemical Release · Structural Failure
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.