Jun 07, 2016 10:04 AM EST
By Amanda Shaw
Authorities respond to the reported chemical spill. (June 7, 2016/FOX Carolina) GREER, SC (FOX Carolina) -
Firefighters were called to a reported chemical spill on Tuesday morning.
Dispatchers said the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department responded to a commercial building on Airport Road.
David Probo, HazMat coordinator for Spartanburg County, said a truck began leaking the chemical 1,4-Butynediol.
The chemical is corrosive to the touch and is not safe for consumption.
It was leaking when doors to the truck were opened at the site around 6:15 a.m., he said. Probo said the truck was first loaded in Atlanta and they are unsure how long it was leaking during its route to Charlotte.
The main spill area, which was approximately 30 feet, was believed to be located in the lot on Airport Road.
One person was transported to the hospital as a precaution but was later released.
Probo said there is no threat to the general public.