On January 21, Ken Ward Jr. of the Charleston Gazette reported that in addition to Crude MCHM, another chemical was leaked into the Elk River on January 9. This chemical is called PPH, and is known to be an eye and skin irritant and harmful if swallowed. Mike Dorsey, director of homeland security and emergency response for the state Department of Environmental Protection, has said around 300 gallons of PPH have leaked into the Elk River.
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