Comments on: IP Explosion: Information Released On Black Substance, Clean Up

By: JB

JB — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:03:33 +0000

Is it safe to let pets out in our yards yet? Will the black pulp that fell affect a fish pond?

By: Scout

Scout — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:25:00 +0000

Does anyone know if the pulp substance will be safe after a certain amount of time? We live close to the mill and it’s all over our yard. It would be nice to know if/when I can let my dogs outside without having to wash their feet every single time.

By: W W Boughton

W W Boughton — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:56:05 +0000

The substance is known as black liqueur The other are white strongest, and green weakest. They all contain caustic acid. They are all corrosive. You can wash your vehicles, but the substance will get in all your cracks and crevices. You will not be able to get it all out and you will not be able to stop the corrosion. It might not show up for several months but it will show up

By: Sharon Blanton

Sharon Blanton — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:27:23 +0000

When you live near a plant of this sort you should know that things like this could happen at anytime. I’m just so thankful that no one was injured or killed. It’s really going to be a pain in the wazoo to get to Pensacola for work, doctor appointments, etc. just bide your time, thank God you didn’t lose a loved one and in no time you can get back to complaining about the dang train crossing.

By: missysmom

missysmom — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:09:59 +0000

I think I would contact CDC, then my insurance carrier.

By: molinoman

molinoman — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:09:33 +0000

I see a bunch of lawsuits in IP’s future whether people actually have real damage done or not just because this is a prime suit for an easy pay out. I bet people were on the phone this morning with their lawyers already getting a case filed.

By: David Schwartz

David Schwartz — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:59:09 +0000

I am not sure why IP is not saying what is in the “black liquor” Maybe they are trying not to alarm area residence Black liquor is a mixture of several chemicals used to digest the raw wood. One of the chemicals in it is sodium hydroxide also know as caustic soda or lye. It can be harmful to skin, eyes and certain metals. It does not wash off very easily and needs to be neutralized with a weak acid such as vinegar.

By: Name

Name — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:10:26 +0000

Soap and water??? It doesn’t come off the cars with soap and water. Just saying

By: Near by resident

Near by resident — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:10:21 +0000

What about the nearby homes? What do we do about the stuff in our yards? How long until we can safely walk in our own backyard?

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:38:31 +0000

How far from the plant would there be contact?