On 6 February, after evacuating the immediate area, officials conducted a controlled burn of the vinyl chloride. Federal, state and railroad experts concluded it would be safer than allowing the material to explode and send shrapnel flying through the town, Mr DeWine said, calling it a choice between "two bad options".

it would be safer than allowing the material to explode and send shrapnel flying through the town

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However, five of the cars contained vinyl chloride, which becomes hydrogen chloride and phosgene when burned. Phosgene is a deadly gas that was used in chemical warfare during World War I.

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After going through a Train wreck Then 3 days of all ready moving the things around
Decided to have a Controlled burn of Highly Toxic Chemicals in a Town with people living there .

What chemicals were spilled in Ohio?

Vinyl chloride. ...
Isobutylene. ...
Butyl acrylate. ...
Benzene. ...
Ethylhexyl acrylate. ...
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether.