On 13 August 2008, a plastic intermediate bulk container (IBC) containing a mixture of hydrofluoric and sulphuric acids (4% and 20%, respectively) cracked as it was being transported by truck. The container apparently failed as the truck travelled over a speed hump.
The crack in the 13-year-old IBC allowed about 800 litres of acid to leak onto the road in a relatively localised area. However, given the presence of hydrofluoric acid, a substantial hazardous materials response was initiated by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) and supporting agencies.
The acid spill was neutralised with slaked lime and the resultant material recovered for disposal.
No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident.