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The Akron Fire department's hazmat and "decon" teams were called Tuesday to The Hygenic Corporation in Akron for a chlorine tank leak.

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AKRON, Ohio - An Akron business was evacuated Tuesday due to a chlorine tank leak.

The Akron fire department was contacted about 11 a.m. Tuesday by The Hygenic Corporation on the 1200 block of Home Avenue, Akron Fire Lt. Leon Henderson said. The department's hazardous materials and decontamination teams were sent to the scene.

All employees were evacuated from the building while the leak was sealed, Henderson said.

No injuries were reported.

The building was deemed safe again about 2:20 p.m., Henderson said. The cause of the leak remains under investigation.

The Hygenic Corporation is a custom manufacturing company that produces latex and synthetic elastic products. It specializes in making commercial rubber sheeting and tubing products, according to the company's website.