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Ohio chemical tank blast triggers evacuations

An explosion involving glycidyl methacrylate in Ohio forced evacuations and raised fears of another blast. Fire officials warned that exposure can burn the eyes, nose, mouth and skin, while heavier exposure may cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
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