Ethyl chloride (EC) or chloroethane (C 2 H 5 Cl) is a volatile halogenated hydrocarbon. Reports of contact sensitivity to this gas are infrequent considering its widespread use as a local ...

The MV Ruby vessel had arrived at Peel Ports' outer harbour in the town in the early hours of the morning of October 28. She was carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate which was to be safely ...