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What are the chemicals used by major gas companies in fracking?
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During Hydrolic Fracturing or (fracking), the chemicals and substances used are, diesel fuel; Benzene; Ethylbenzene; Toluene; Xylene; Naphthalene; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Methanol; Formaldehyde; Ethylene glycol; Glycol ethers; Hydrochloric acid; and Sodium Hydroxide
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What chemicals are used for fracking?
Except for the fracking fluid manufacturers, no one knows what's in that stuff - which is a huge problem because there could be anything in it.
How can fracking impact the abiotic parts of an ecosystem?
The abiotic factors of the ecosystem include things like the dirt, water, and air. Fracking is a procedure that uses numerous chemicals to release buried shale gas. It is possible that the chemicals used will contaminate the abiotic factors making it impossible for wildlife to survive in these areas.
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What is benefits of fracking?
Hydraulic Fracturing will allow America to produce more fuel domestically, thereby reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, fracking is one of the most popular way of producing natural gas, which can be used to power vehicles. Natural Gas vehicles produce 90% fewer emissions than cars powered by gasoline. Personally I think that if wells are drilled properly there isn't any cause for concern about damage to the environment. Source: http://www.hydraulicfracturing.com
What chemicals are used for fracking?
Except for the fracking fluid manufacturers, no one knows what's in that stuff - which is a huge problem because there could be anything in it.
How can fracking impact the abiotic parts of an ecosystem?
The abiotic factors of the ecosystem include things like the dirt, water, and air. Fracking is a procedure that uses numerous chemicals to release buried shale gas. It is possible that the chemicals used will contaminate the abiotic factors making it impossible for wildlife to survive in these areas.
What is fracking used for?
Fracking is a way of obtaining gas from rocks underground
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What can causes malformation of an embryo or fetus?
Glycol Ethers that are used in fracking-Trevor
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How come people stil have water when fracking uses to much?
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing of hydrocarbon producing formations) is objected to because if creates uncontrolled interconnections between various strata of the rock below ground. These interconnections can allow chemicals in the fracking fluids, hydrocarbons (gas and oil), salt water or sulphidic water to migrate from the producing formations to porable water horizons and interfere with the quality of water used for human consumption, livestock or agriculture. While the amount of water used is considerable compared to individual use it is in line with many other industrial uses and even golf courses. Fracking does not seriously deplete the water supply except in areas with a pre-existing tight water supply.
Why is fracking bad?
When you first hear the word fracking, you may think that it is a new curse word and a smile appears. However, fracking is scarier when you've discovered the truth. Fracking is a mining or drilling technique, commonly used in oil drilling and natural gas production. It's also called Hydrofracking and Hydraulic fracturing. Oil and gas companies first buy drilling rights from landowners. Then, they use water-based solutions to force rocks underground to open to allow oil or natural gas to be sucked out and turned into electricity or heat. Fracking puts our health and the environment's in serious risks. Fracking pollutes the water and air, and is dangerous for the workers and the animals. When landowners suspect that fracking is contaminating their water, a settlement can be made where the landowners can be given money; in return, they will need to promise to not talk to anyone about the problem. Fracking has taken place in 24 other countries outside of the U.S. Many of the areas on the Marcellus Shale, an underground rock formation running from parts of northern Kentucky and eastern Ohio through upstate New York is being planned to be the setting of Hydrofracking. There is a range of health risks that are related to fracking and the other parts of the process, such as the chemicals that are injected deep underground and the toxic compounds that rise to the surface. Fracking contaminates the water in a very obvious way. Fracking could had been done only using water and clean sand. However to make the job easier and cheaper, the process includes many other 596+ chemicals. Many were harmful and some were unknown. For example, it includes methane that is also an ingredient of cigarettes. Also, there's diesel fuel, hydrochloric acid, glycol ethers, ........, Fracking causes air pollution and release lots of greenhouse gas. When fracking is performed, the wells could explode and cause a big spill. The big spill will cause air pollution and water contamination. As we create more greenhouse gas, more heat will be trapped in our atmosphere. Due to the fact: the temperature of our whole planet will rise, the whole ecosystem will be affected.
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If you are referring to MSDS or Material Safety Data Sheets - these documents display all the chemicals and materials being used at the work site. It explain what the chemicals are, chemical manufacturing company contact information, health and safety hazards associated with the chemicals and instructions for emergency care after exposure to such chemicals. OSHA requires companies to have them public and easy-to-access documents if chemicals are being used - it enhances safety for workers and allows them the right-to-know what potentially hazardous conditions they might be exposed to.
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