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Thiols and mercaptans as pollutants
Name(s):
Mercaptans
Nature
Thiols have an intensely disagreeable odour and contact with the liquid or vapour may cause irritation of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Liquid thiols can also cause contact dermatitis.
Broader
Sulphur compounds as pollutants
Related
Hydrogen sulphide as a pollutant
Aggravates
Malodorous fumes
Value(s)
Pollution
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems