Universal Studios facility evacuated due to chemical leak

A small chemical leak in a 15-story Universal Studios building in Los Angeles, California, forced city firefighters to evacuate the facility, reports KTLA.com.

The spill was reported around 1 p.m. Western Standard Time (WTS) on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

The leak, which was originally believed to be chlorine-based, was suggested to have come from the building’s air conditioning system. Los Angeles County Firefighters escorted approximately 400 workers from the building in order to follow the proper safety guidelines set in place by the city. No one was hurt.

Firefighters who are deployed to contain a chemical leak have to take the proper precautions to restore safety in the community. Acidic chemical spills have the potential to harm individuals by burning their skin or causing unfavorable rashes to form. XSORB Acid Neutralizing Absorbent Bags are a useful device for officials who are tasked with the responsibility of quickly cleaning up a caustic leak.

The XSORB Acid Neutralizing formula is a non-leaching solution that instantly neutralizes and absorbs most acids on tact. The formula turns any liquid or semi-liquid into a dry material that can be swept up in seconds. Los Angeles firefighters would be able to use XSORB Acid Neutralizing Bags to remove the spill found in the Universal Studios building. 

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