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Unattended chemicals force Chevron building evacuation

Police and fire officials evacuated the Chevron Science Center Saturday night after a… Police and fire officials evacuated the Chevron Science Center Saturday night after a staff member reported finding a suspicious substance there.

The incident began at approximately 9:25 p.m., according to Pitt spokesman Robert Hill, when the staff member found the substance in a refrigerator on the 12th floor of the building.

Though the substance turned out to be harmless, Hill said there was concern that it could be tetrahydrofuron, a chemical solvent that can damage mucous membranes.

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