The headquarters for the maker of Purell hand sanitizer was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after an unknown gas leaked inside.
The Akron Fire Department reported that GOJO Industries in the 500 block of South Main Street was evacuated at about 2 p.m. because the gas released inside was potentially hazardous.
GOJO, an international company, has been headquartered in Akron since 2000, when it moved from Cuyahoga Falls.
No injuries were reported in the hazmat situation Tuesday.
Fire crews were investigating the situation. By 5 p.m., the scene appeared to be under control.