Former Courtauld's site

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Former Courtauld's site - manufactured Carbon Disulphide & Hydrogen Sulphide in a continuous operation using liquid sulphur and natural gas (methane) as feedstocks. Also several different "fine" chemicals, all sulphur-bearing, commonly complex organic compounds; manufactured in batch processes in two small self-contained plants. Closed in 1997 (?) after acquisition by Akzo Nobel. Used as a test ground for several different soil remdiation & decontamination processes.
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Coordinates:   53°27'39"N   2°19'31"W

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  • Carbon disulphide?!! Now I know why it always stunk foul out in the playgrounds of Lostock High School down the road lol!
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