The Grove Garden Crisis: A Cautionary Tale of Methyl Methacrylate's Dangers The recent crisis in Garden Grove, California, has brought attention to methyl methacrylate, a chemical often used behind the scenes.
An overheating storage tank containing over 22,713 litres of this flammable liquid forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
The incident raises questions about the handling and regulation of hazardous substances in industrial settings. Methyl methacrylate is a well documented threat to human health.