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The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released several toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, and ethylene glycol. "Some of these are highly flammable and toxic, such as vinyl chloride.  Others are less toxic," said Nicole Karn, lab supervisor and associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Findlay.

[Photo] Up in the air: Community health concerns persist after Ohio train derailment

Lucille Sanders, Highlander Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2023

The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released several toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, and ethylene glycol. "Some of these are highly flammable and toxic, such as vinyl...

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