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Hydrogen Sulfide

Hydrogen Sulfide

May 15th, 2023, Sioux Falls, SD –

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a colorless, highly toxic gas with a rotten egg smell. Very high levels of H2S can be deadly.

Exposure to hydrogen sulfide may cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system. It can also cause apnea, coma, convulsions, dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, insomnia, stomach upset, and if liquid, frostbite.

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Chart

Macurco Common Applications

Wastewater Treatment Plants

Water / Wastewater treatment facilities take disturbed or unhealthy water and make it environmentally safe. This water, which can contain chemicals, oils, and human waste, endures a process of treatment and purification that utilizes chemicals and toxins that can potentially threaten personnel at the facility or the facility itself.

Oil Refining

Hydrogen sulfide occurs naturally in crude oil (sour crudes) and can be generated from refining processes, including hydro-cracking, hydrolysis and elemental sulfur production.

Landfills

Due to growing cities, old landfills are being converted into commercial or residential developments. Due to the dangers of methane seeping up through the ground, the need to monitor methane levels is being required.

About Macurco Gas Detection

Macurco Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures a complete set of fixed and portable gas detection monitors to protect workers, responders, and the community. Macurco has over 50 years of proven gas detection experience in residential, commercial, and industrial gas monitoring. Macurco gas detection systems (HVAC, Fire & Security, AimSafety, and TracXP) are widely recognized by distributors and users for their high performance and consistent reliability.

Macurco is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at www.macurco.com.

For more information about Macurco products, applications, or gases, please get in touch with Macurco at 877-367-7891 or email us at [email protected].

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