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Bookmark or Share- 2014 Elk River chemical spill - WikipediaThe Elk River chemical spill occurred on January 9, 2014, when crude 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) was released from a Freedom Industries facility into the Elk River, a tributary of the Kanawha River, in Charleston in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
- The Big Impact Of A Little-Known Chemical In W.Va. Spill : NPRBut very little is known about how toxic it is to people or to the environment when it spills. The chemical is called 4-methyl-cyclohexane-methanol, or MCHM. If you've never heard of it, you're...
- 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol - Wikipedia4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM, systematic name 4-methylcyclohexylmethanol) is an organic compound with the formula CH 3 C 6 H 10 CH 2 OH. Classified as a saturated higher alicyclic primary alcohol.
- 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol - American Chemical Society4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) is an alicyclic alcohol that commonly exists as a mixture of trans (shown) and cis isomers. It is a colorless liquid that smells like mint or licorice. It is toxic to animals and humans, if it is breathed, swallowed, or allowed to come into contact with skin.
- Understanding the Danger of MCHM – A Coal Cleaning ChemicalMCHM is a colorless foam used to clean coal, removing impurities and separating it from other geological products. Exposure to MCHM can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and skin and eye irritation, and can irritate the respiratory system.
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