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risk of a smaller explosion or potential spill kept evacuation orders in place for about a third of residents. Exposure to methyl methacrylate – a highly flammable chemical
methyl methacrylate - a highly volatile and flammable substance used to make plastic - has been at risk of either a major spillage or an explosion in recent days. There is currently no active leak, but crews
risks [are numerous](https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/methyl-methacrylate.pdf) – methyl methacrylate can irritate the skin and eyes. It can also cause respiratory issues, neurological symptoms including headache and lethargy. More long-term exposure can cause lung and organ
methyl methacrylate, a highly toxic and flammable chemical used to make resins and plastics. Emergency responders say the incident started on Thursday when chemicals in a tank at the facility began exceeding safe temperature limits
methyl methacrylate can cause serious respiratory problems, neurological problems and irritation to the skin, eyes and throat, according to fact sheets about the chemical. Some Garden Grove residents filed a class action federal lawsuit
methyl methacrylate off of the Garden Grove plant, so the chemical would be far away from residents and businesses. But Carlin said it is very early in the investigation into what happened
risk of explosion. About [50,000](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/05/24/chemical-tank-risk-exploding-50000-residents-are-ordered-evacuate/) people in the area have now been [evacuated](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/22/california-orange-county-chemical-tank) from their homes so far given concerns of a possible leak or explosion. Stephanie Klopfenstein