Statement on September 29 Incident

By wpengine 30 September 2025
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The afternoon of September 29, FAR Chemical experienced an incident involving a release solely of bromine from one of the vessels at our Palm Bay plant. No FAR Chemical employees were injured as a result of the incident.

The Palm Bay Fire Department and the Brevard County HazMat Team responded to the plant. They examined the facility and conducted monitoring that indicated no air-quality impacts from the incident. We extend appreciation to the Palm Bay Fire Department and the Brevard County HazMat Team for their assistance.

FAR Chemical will not restart the vessels until the cause of the incident has been determined and any necessary corrective actions put in place. We are cooperating with authorities to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident and will not speculate on the cause of the incident.

Used as a disinfectant in swimming pools and water treatment, bromine also is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other common products, as well as in a variety of other applications.