Ecomaine said it was most likely caused by a load of waste containing iodine which is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, inks, animal feed supplements and photographic chemicals.
“This was probably caused by a larger than normal amount of iodine present in the waste stream all at once,” according to Kevin Roche, CEO of Ecomaine. “Fortunately, our plant employees were able to correct the situation in 2 ½ hours and get the plant back to normal operations.
In fireworks, it is common to have pink smoke bombs. These get sold for gender reveal parties too.
The way they work is there is a dye in them that releases pink ash particles when burned. (or blue or orange and so on for other color bombs). Some printing inks will give off pink smoke too when burned. So it doesn't necessarily require iodine. And possessing iodine is illegal many places due to its possible use in a meth production process. You can't buy straight iodine in a drugstore anymore, though you can buy povidine which is highly dilute and doesn't work in smoke bombs.
It's medical Waste.
In fireworks, it is common to have pink smoke bombs. These get sold for gender reveal parties too.
The way they work is there is a dye in them that releases pink ash particles when burned. (or blue or orange and so on for other color bombs). Some printing inks will give off pink smoke too when burned. So it doesn't necessarily require iodine. And possessing iodine is illegal many places due to its possible use in a meth production process. You can't buy straight iodine in a drugstore anymore, though you can buy povidine which is highly dilute and doesn't work in smoke bombs.
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