Date: April 22, 2021
Location: Holzminden, Lower Saxony (Germany)
Address: Mühlenfeldstraße 1, 37603
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Nutrition and Cosmetic Additives
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Symrise AG
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Two Million Euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Symrise AG develops fragrance, flavour, natural nutrition and cosmetic ingredients solutions for a wide range of industries. Founded in 2003, it is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, and employs more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Incident Description:
On April 22, 2021, Täglicher Anzeiger reported a deflagration at a flavour and nutrition additives plant in Holzminden, Germany. Area residents later reported hearing a loud, dull bang.
The resulting fire activated the sprinkler system, and both the plant fire brigade and Holzminden fire brigade worked together to extinguish the fire.
Production equipment was damaged, but no injuries were reported.
Research Update:
On June 29, 2021, Neue Westfalische reported that the explosion caused two million euros in damage and halted production for several weeks. The cause was believed to be a discharge in a glass column.
Sources:
Täglicher Anzeiger
Neue Westfalische
