The chemicals pose various health risks if people were to come in contact with them.
For instance, exposure to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether can lead to irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, skin, as well as blood in urine, vomiting and nervous system depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Evacuation orders ended last week for East Palestine residents and some nearby Pennsylvania households in the vicinity of the derailment after air and water samples were collected and found to be safe. The EPA said Monday evening it has not found any worrisome levels of toxins in the air that can be blamed on the crash since a controlled burn of toxins was done last week, ABC News reported. ResidentsToxins like volatile vinyl chloride, as well as phosgene and hydrogen chloride, were known to be aboard.
“This will be an opportunity for East Palestine Residents and those [affected] in surrounding areas for question and answer,” according to the press release from Conway.
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