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You will soon find out if you ever stick you nose in a jar of ammonia or ethyl mercaptan. The first will feel like you have just been punched in the face with a boxing glove, and the second will probably make you vomit.

Wafting is used for your protection, and even then should be used only if you are certain the substance is not toxic or dangerous in small quantities.

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