Nearly 30 people are being monitored after a chemical spill in a science lab at a Sydney boys’ school this afternoon led to them reportedly feeling unwell.
A 600ml bottle of a chemical called benzyl chloride, used to make dyes and pharmaceuticals, leaked in a science room at Hurstville Boys Campus at around midday, according to Fire and Rescue NSW.
Those within the immediate vicinity of the spill reportedly felt “irritation and smelt strong fumes” straight away.
Stduents have been moved to a safe location.
20 students and eight staff currently being monitored as a precaution, Fire and Rescue NSW said.
No one has been taken to hospital.
It’s understood that the chemical was in the process of being disposed of when it spilled.
FRNSW sent 10 firefighters and five trucks to the scene, as well as a hazardous materials specialist team.
A 600ml bottle of a chemical called benzyl chloride, used to make dyes and pharmaceuticals, leaked in a science room at Hurstville Boys Campus at around midday.
FRNSW sent 10 firefighters and five trucks to the scene, as well as a hazardous materials specialist team.
The classroom is being decontaminated while students have been moved to a safe location.
Hurstville Boys is part of the Georges River College Campuses, it enrolls students from Year 7 to 10.
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