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Yes, mercaptan is flammable. It is a sulfur-containing organic compound that can ignite and burn in the presence of an open flame or high heat. Proper safety precautions should be taken when handling mercaptan, as its flammability and strong odor can pose risks in various environments.
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Does ethyl mercaptan have an oily type substance that it produces?
Ethyl mercaptan is not an oil.
How do you pronounce mercaptan?
"MURR-captain". Methyl mercaptan, CH3SH, aka methanethiol, is added to natural gas to let us smell it. It is one of the chemicals responsible for the smell of bad breath and flatulence (farts).
When was mercaptan first used in natural gas?
Well, honey, mercaptan was first used in natural gas back in the 1930s. It was added to give natural gas that lovely rotten egg smell so folks can detect leaks and avoid blowing up their homes. So, next time you catch a whiff of that stinky scent, thank mercaptan for saving your bacon.
Where can you find the highly and extremely flamable?
on a lynx bottle and more
What is added to natural gas to give it an odor?
Pure natural gas is colourless and odourless. This means if there is a leak people will not be able to detect it until it builds up enough to become explosive. For this reason a chemical called Mercaptan is added to the gas to make is smell. Mercaptan is harmless, non-toxic and has a strong "rotten egg" smell.
What is the substitution chemical to ethyl mercaptan in LPG?
Tetrahydrothiophene and amyl mercaptan are examples; but ethyl mercaptan is preferred now.
Does ethyl mercaptan have an oily type substance that it produces?
Ethyl mercaptan is not an oil.
Which flamable gas-lpg or acetelene?
both gases are flamable.
1ppm of mercaptan equals how many pounds in 1mscf of natural gas?
1 ppm of mercaptan in 1 million standard cubic feet (mscf) of natural gas would be equivalent to 1 pound of mercaptan.
Flamable what does the word mean?
something that is flamable can not be to close to a fire or it will burn instenly
Where can you buy ethyl mercaptan?
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Is krypton flamable?
No.
Why are ping-pong balls flamable?
because they are made with a chemical caled "canfer", which is highly flamable.
How much does 1gallon of mercaptan weigh?
6.75lbs
Is the ethyl mercaptan of any harm for humans?
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Can carbon be flamable?
Yes it can be flamable and very deadly as well... hope this really helps!♥☻
Which compound is added to LPG to detect its leakage?
A compound called mercaptan is added to LPG to detect its leakage. Mercaptan is a sulfur-containing compound that gives LPG a distinctive smell, making it easier to detect any leaks as it has a strong odor.
