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In history's worst industrial accident methyl isocyanate gas from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal killed some 3300 people in what country?

India


Name the company resposible for the bhopal gas tragedy?

It was the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL), a subsidiary of Union Carbide Corporation (UCC).


Which factory gas leeked in bhopal gas cand?

The Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide manufacturing plant leaked a mixture of deadly gases in Bhopal.


When did the barer disaster take place?

The Bhopal disaster, also known as the Bhopal gas tragedy, occurred in early December 1984. It was a gas leak incident at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, causing one of the worst industrial disasters in history.


What cause union carbidw accident in bhopal India in 1984 this was a major environmental issue in south Asia?

Like any major accident, the union carbide accident was caused by negligence in handling/storing of Methyl IsoCyanat (MIC) by a personnel of UC Corp. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemicals, USA. Ignorant regulators, meant to oversee the safety practices, did what they are best at, resulting into a disaster known globally as Bhopal Gas Tragedy killing over 3'000 people overnight and leaving over 40'000 permanently disabled.


What has the author Suroopa Mukherjee written?

Suroopa Mukherjee has written: 'A tale of the forest' 'Bhopal gas tragedy' -- subject(s): Accidents, Bhopal Union Carbide Plant Disaster, Bhopal, India, 1984, Chemical industry, Environmental aspects of Methyl isocyanate, Methyl isocyanate


Why is Bhopal India known?

Bhopal , India is known , notably , for the Bhopal disaster where hundreds of thousands were exposed to methyl isocyanate gas , a pesticide , produced by the Union Carbide Chemical Company resulting in over twenty-two hundred deaths and the survivors suffer health problems to this day . ~ Look to the related link below for further information .


What was the reason behind bhopal disaster?

The Bhopal disaster was caused by a gas leak from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India on December 3, 1984. The leak occurred due to a combination of operational and safety failures at the plant, which led to the release of methyl isocyanate gas into the surrounding area, resulting in the death of thousands of people and causing long-term health effects for many more.


What has the author Jamie Cassels written?

Jamie Cassels has written: 'The uncertain promise of law' -- subject(s): Bhopal Union Carbide Plant Disaster, Bhopal, India, 1984, Disaster victims, Liability for industrial accidents, Trials, litigation, Union Carbide Corporation 'The law of large-scale claims' -- subject(s): Class actions (Civil procedure), Complex litigation, Products liability, Torts


Name the environmental hazard encountered by India?

I believe the answer is: The dioxine leaking from the UCAR (Union Carbide co.) installations in the city of Bhopal, back in December 1984. It was one of the most terrible industrial accidents ever.


Is Bhopal a major city in India?

yes


What is the all India ranking of rgpv bhopal?

Rank of rgtu in india