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Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs. It often results from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as in swamps and sewers (manholes).
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs. It often results from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as in swamps and sewers (manholes).
Just a few breaths of air
containing high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas can cause death. Lower,
longer-term exposure can cause eye irritation, headache, and fatigue.
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