The city of Avon Lake Fire Department in Ohio said a mysterious smell reported around the city was traced back to the Lubrizol Advanced Materials chemical plant. Photo courtesy of the City of Avon Lake Fire Department/Facebook
The leak released a vapor identified as ethyl acetate into the air, the department said.
The post said the chemical, a commonly used solvent, "has an extremely low odor threshold," meaning "a small amount will create an odor."
A Lubrizol representative told WJW-TV the issue "was quickly resolved and does not present a health or safety concern."
