The Nation - News from Oct. 28, 1985

Exxon Corp. shut down its chemical plant in Linden, N.J., after a second release in six days of a hazardous gas, company officials said. Less than 100 pounds of hydrogen sulfide gas were released from the plant, triggering hundreds of complaints of the odorous chemical in New Jersey and New York neighborhoods, an Exxon spokesman said. No injuries were reported from the gas, which is said to be flammable and poisonous, and possibly lethal if inhaled. Exxon said the closure of the 200-acre plant was temporary.