Hydrogen sulfide (or hydrogen sulphide) is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. Hydrogen sulfide is a very flammable and extremely hazardous gas with no color and a “rotten egg” smell. It often results from the bacterial break down of organic materials and human and animal wastes.
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
Hydrogen sulfide gas is also known as “sewer gas” because it is often produced by the breakdown of organic materials and human and animal wastes. At low levels, hydrogen sulfide gas has a strong odor similar to rotten eggs. You might not believe that you can smell a few hydrogen sulfide gasthat may cause health effects. that means smelling the gas does not always mean that it will make you sick. However, at higher levels, your nose can become overwhelmed by the gas and you cannot smell it. At higher levels, hydrogen sulfide gas can make you sick and could be fatal.
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