The Dow Science building will remain closed for the remainder of Friday afternoon and evening. The building is expected to re-open when classes resume on Monday.
A chemical spill Friday morning resulted in minor injuries to a faculty member and the evacuation of the facility. The faculty member was treated and released from Central Michigan Community Hospital.
The spilled material was a mixture of 80 percent methanol and 20 percent ethylenediamine, a corrosive and flammable chemical. Crews from HAZMAT, the Isabella County chemical spill unit and employees of CMU's Environmental and Safety Services office, continue to work on the clean up and an investigation is being conducted into the incident. Individuals who left items in the building when it was evacuated should contact CMU Police at 774-3081 to reclaim their items.
