Controlled explosions at Corby and Kettering schools after chemical storage advice

Controlled explosions took place at schools in Corby and Kettering this week following national advice over the storage of chemicals.
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The Explosive Ordnance Division attended Kingswood Secondary Academy on Monday (October 31) and Kettering Science Academy yesterday (Thursday).

The move followed advice given to schools across the country over the storage of 2,4 DNP (dinitrophenyl hydrazine), used in A-level chemistry classes.

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Schools had been advised to check their stock and storage of the chemical by the Department for Education after fears it could explode if not stored correctly.

A spokesman for the Brooke Weston Trust, which runs KSA, said: “Following the recent nationwide alert from the National CBRN Centre regarding chemical 2,4 DNP (Dinitrophenyl hydrazine) Brooke Weston Trust can confirm that its secondary schools are assessing their chemical stocks of this item and, if necessary, following the recommended guidelines for its safe disposal.

“We can confirm that the Explosive Ordnance Division carried out a controlled explosion at Kettering Science Academy on November 3 in line with current advice and best practice.”

A Department for Education spokesman said: “We put out a reminder over the storage of 2,4 DNP which is used in chemistry at A-level to make sure it is done correctly.

“Some schools have come back after half term and gone to do a check and realised they have not been.”

Kingswood Secondary Academy has been contacted for a comment.

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