Isobutylene: What it is and what it's used for

Isobutylene is the chemical burning at the KMCO plant in Crosby, but what is it, and what are the risks?

Isobutylene is associated with rubber products and fuel production.

Top Stories

Deadly crash on South Beltway 8 shuts down westbound main lanes, Pct. 7 says

Houston's Pappasitos to close down original location after 4 decades, company says

Red tide conditions detected in Bolivar Peninsula waters, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says

• 1 hour ago

Generally kept under pressure as compressed, liquified gas, it is highly flammable. If released, it can create an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, causing concerns of asphyxiation.