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Mercaptan Defined
An organic chemical compound that has a sulfur like odor that is added to natural gas before distribution to the consumer, to give it a distinct, unpleasant odor (smells like rotten eggs). This serves as a safety device by allowing it to be detected in the atmosphere, in cases where leaks occur.
Methane -A colorless, flammable, odorless hydrocarbon gas (CH4) which is the major component of natural gas. It is also an important source of hydrogen in various industrial processes. Methane is a greenhouse gas.
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- wcbstv.com - What is Methyl Mercaptan?
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- METHYL MERCAPTAN - (Organic Method #26)
- Toxicologic Review of Selected Chemicals - 403
- Acute health effects from community exposure to N-propyl
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