[PublicLab] Smells that Kill: How to Identify Odours (#24882)
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Public Lab contributor kgradow1 just posted a new research note entitled 'Smells that Kill: How to Identify Odours':
Read and respond to the post here: https://publiclab.org/notes/kgradow1/10-31-2020/smells-that-kill-how-to-identify-odours
Adapted from SDCEA's Toxic City Booklet and generously shared with permission.
| Type | Source | Cause | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTTEN EGGS | Hydrogen Sulphide | Refineries / Crude Oil vapor | Cough, Nausea, Headaches |
| BURNED MATCHES | Sulphur Dioxide | Processing / Burning Crude Oil | Asthma, High Sensitivity |
| CADAC GAS | LPG, Butane, Propylene, Propane | Gas Storage depots / Refineries | Drowsiness, Asphyxia |
| CAT URINE | Ammonia | Fertiliser, Cleaning Agents | Drying out, lightheadedness |
| BLEACH | Chlorine | Water treatment, bleaching agent | Skin irritation, headaches |
| PETROL | Petrol fumes | Storage depots / Petrol users | Cancer |
| SWEET ALMONDS | Benzene | Industrial solvent, part of petrol | Vomiting, sleepiness |
| GLUE | Toluene | Paint & Resin manufacturing, part of petrol/solvent | Intoxication |
| CARAMEL/ SUGAR | Cane by-products | Sugar Cane Processing | |
| PUNGENT ACID | Polystyrene | Packaging, insulation manufacturing | Fatigue, Depression |
| ALCOHOL | Ethanol | Fuel refining / medical industry | Light-headedness, intoxication |
| ROTTEN CABBAGE | Methanol | Fuel refining / antifreeze agent | Respiratory failure, blindness |
| VINEGAR | Acetic Acid | Chemical product manufacturing | Digestive damage, skin irritation |
| HUSKY/SUFFOCATING | Chromium / Formaldehyde | Chrome manufacture | Eye irritation, Lethargy |
Compiled by: Reshantha Moodley Reviewed by: Professor Rajen Naidoo Data collection: Conner Vasu
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