Last updated Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
The University released an Illini-Alert Emergency at 3:23 p.m.
“Hazardous materials” were released at 1101 Springfield Ave., the Engineering Sciences Building. The contents of this material or how it was released is unknown.
Students in the area were told to leave and avoid the area because of “possible inhalation hazard” according to the Illini-Alert.
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3:44 p.m.
A second Illini-Alert was sent at 3:44 p.m.
The fire department and Division of Research Safety were called to the scene and cleanup is in progress.
Students are still advised to avoid the area.
3:55 p.m.
Authorities believe that the chemical released was a combination of sodium hypophosphate and nickel sulphate. The pH was measured at 14, and mildly corrosive vapors were detected.
Hazmat teams were called to the scene.
4:28 p.m.
An Illini-Alert was sent at 4:28 p.m. saying the hazard has been contained. Officials continue to advise avoiding the area while clean up is underway.
5:30 p.m.
Illini-Alert was sent at 5:29pm. Emergency has ended, it is safe to resume all activities.
