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2 days ago · An odorant called mercaptan is injected into natural gas, giving it the distinctive smell of rotten eggs. The odor makes natural gas easy to detect and can alert the public of a natural gas leak to help avoid a potentially dangerous situation. “It’s important to train your nose to recognize the odor of mercaptan,” added Weisker.
Smell natural gas? Get out fast! Piedmont Natural Gas
2 days ago · An odorant called mercaptan is injected into natural gas, giving it the distinctive smell of rotten eggs. The odor makes natural gas easy to detect and can alert the public of a natural gas leak ...
Smell natural gas? Get out fast! Piedmont Natural Gas reminds …
1 day ago · An odorant called mercaptan is injected into natural gas, giving it the distinctive smell of rotten eggs. The odor makes natural gas easy to detect and can alert the public of a natural gas leak ...
Propane tank explosion in Minnesota leaves father, 5 children …
2 days ago · Mercaptan is the additive that gives propane its "gas" smell. Unbeknownst to the children and father, the spark from a cigarette lighter would set off the explosion, the SFM said.
Piedmont Natural Gas Alerts Customers to Winter Gas Leak Safety ...
2 days ago · Piedmont Natural Gas, a Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) subsidiary, is raising awareness about natural gas leak safety as more homes use gas heating during fall and winter.The company injects mercaptan into natural gas to give it a distinctive rotten egg smell, making leaks easily detectable. Signs of a leak include bubbling water, blowing dirt, dead …
State Fire Marshal warns of gas tank risks after explosion that …
Nov 8, 2024 · Unaware of the leak, the children entered first and did not recognize the distinct odor of mercaptan, the additive that gives propane its 'gas' smell. The State Fire Marshal has released a warning for Minnesotans regarding propane-tanks after a father and his six children were left in critical condition due to a propane tank explosion inside a ...
State Fire Marshal urges caution following Bagley explosion …
3 days ago · Some people may have a reduced ability to detect the odorant used in propane, making these detectors a critical line of defense, especially for children who may not understand the significance of the smell. If a mercaptan odor (the familiar “gas” smell) is present or a detector sounds, evacuate the area immediately and call 911.
Northern MN propane tank explosion: 5 children and their father …
6 days ago · Officials are also emphasizing that the area should be evacuated if anyone smells a "mercaptan odor", also known as the familiar "gas" smell, and to not turn on any appliances or lights.
What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas: A Guide for Homeowners
Nov 1, 2024 · The most apparent sign of a gas leak is the distinct smell of natural gas, often described as a rotten egg odor due to the added chemical mercaptan. If you detect this smell in your home, it’s crucial to act quickly:
DUK - Smell natural gas? Get out fast! Piedmont Natural Gas...
2 days ago · The company emphasizes the importance of recognizing natural gas leaks, which can be easily identified by their distinctive smell, thanks to an added odorant called mercaptan. This substance gives natural gas a pungent odor reminiscent of rotten eggs, serving as a crucial warning sign of potential leaks.