Hydrogen sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula H2S, and is often a colorless gas with a rotten egg odor, commonly referred to as "sewer gas"
H2S is:
- Heavier than air
- Very poisonous
- Corrosive
- Flammable
- Explosive
Health Hazards
Hydrogen sulfide gas causes a wide range of health effects. Workers are primarily exposed to hydrogen sulfide by breathing it. The effects depend on how much hydrogen sulfide you breathe and for how long. Exposure to very high concentrations can quickly lead to death.
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