Compound
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name for MSDS
sheet
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Odor
Thresh
old
(ppm)
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Characteristic Odor
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Produced by Bacteria
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Risk factor
Also see
See disease tables
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Acetaldehyde [8]
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0.067
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Pungent, fruity
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human colonic bacteria -
Helicobacter pylori
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rectal cancer, gastroduodenal
diseases. Hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant). Repeated or
prolonged exposure to the substance
can produce target organs damage.
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Acetic Acid [17]
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1.02
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Vinegar
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obligate aerobes
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oxidized to carbon dioxide. Very
hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in
case of skin contact (corrosive,
permeator), of eye contact
(corrosive). Mutagenic for
mammalian somatic cells.
Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
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Allyl mercaptan [8]
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0.0001
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Disagreeable, garlic
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Inhalation may cause nausea
because of offensive odor. Contact
with eyes or skin causes slight
irritation. Ingestion may cause
vomiting.
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Ammonia [8]
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0.0072
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Pungent, irritating
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surface and groundwater pollution,
ocean dead zones and boosting
global warming. Ammonia is very
alkaline and reacts corrosively with
all body tissues.
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Amyl mercaptan [8]
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0.0003
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Unpleasant, putrid
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A poison by ingestion, inhalation,
and skin contact. A mild eye irritant.
When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic vapors of SOx.
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Benzyl mercaptan
[8]
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0.0002
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Unpleasant, strong
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Harmful in contact with the skin and
if swallowed. Lachrymator (tear gas).
Danger of cumulative effects.
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Butylamine [8]
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0.080
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Sour, ammonia
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Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium perfringens
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Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and
through skin contact. Very
destructive of mucous membranes.
Causes severe burns. Incompatible
with oxidizing agents, aluminium,
copper, copper alloys, acids.
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Butyric Acid [17]
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0.0003
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Vinegar
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obligate anaerobic
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Causes damage to the following
organs: lungs, the nervous system,
mucous membranes. Very hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of
ingestion.
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Carbon Disulfide [
17]
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0.0007
7
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Decayed cabbage
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facultatively chemolitho-autotrophic
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Extremely hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
The substance is toxic to kidneys,
the nervous system, liver.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to
the substance can produce target
organs damage. Repeated or
prolonged
inhalation of vapors may lead to
chronic respiratory irritation.
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Chlorine [8]
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0.080
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Pungent,
suffocating
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Corrosive and irritating to the eyes,
skin and mucous membranes.
Inhalation may result in chemical
pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
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Dibutylamine [8]
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0.016
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Fishy
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Escherichia coli, Proteus morganii, Klebsiella
pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Only one
of the 32 anaerobic intestinal bacterial species, i.e.,
Peptococcus asaccharolyticus
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Very hazardous in case of ingestion.
Hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant, permeator), of inhalation.
Corrosive to skin and eyes on
contact. Severe over-exposure can
result in death.
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Diisopropyamine
[8]
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0.13
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Fishy
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Very hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion. Hazardous in
case of inhalation. The substance
may be toxic to lungs, mucous
membranes, upper respiratory tract,
skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage.
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Dimethylamine [10]
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0.34
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Putrid, fishy
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Escherichia coli, Proteus morganii, Klebsiella
pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Only one
of the 32 anaerobic intestinal bacterial species, i.e.,
Peptococcus asaccharolyticus
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Corrosive and irritating to the eyes.
Mild concentrations can cause
conjunctivitis. Corrosive and
irritating to the skin and all living
tissue. Toxic level exposure to
dermal tissue causes severe burns.
Severe destruction of tissue may
result from prolonged exposure.
Corrosive and irritating to the upper
and lower respiratory tract. High
level concentrations are extremely
destructive to the airway and could
result in chemical pneumonitis and
pulmonary edema. Inhalation may
also cause shortness of breath,
headache, nausea and vomiting.
Severe destruction of tissues will
result from prolonged exposure.
Inhalation may have fatal
consequences as a result of spasm,
inflammation, and edema of the
larynx and bronchi.
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Dimethyl sulfide [8]
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.0.00 !
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Decayed cabbage
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respiratory tract irritation, skin
irritation, eye irritation. irritation,
difficulty breathing, lung congestion,
Eyes-irritation (possibly severe).
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach
pain, bluish skin color, lung
congestion,
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Dimethyl disulflde [
17]
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0.0000
026
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Decayed cabbage
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potentially fatal if inhaled,
respiratory tract irritation, skin
irritation, eye irritation, cough,
nausea, headache, drowsiness,
dizziness, lung congestion
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Diphenyl sulfide [8]
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0.0001
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Unpleasant
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Eye, skin and respiratory irritant.
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Ethylamine [10]
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0.95
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Ammonia like
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harmful (if inhaled, on contact with
the skin, or swallowed), respiratory
tract burns, skin burns, eye burns,
mucous membrane burns, irritation
(possibly severe), difficulty breathing,
lung congestion
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Ethyl mercaptan [8]
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0.0003
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Decayed cabbage
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central nervous system depression,
irritation, cough, lack of sense of
taste, changes in body temperature,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty
breathing, irregular heartbeat,
headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss
of coordination, bluish skin color,
lung congestion, heart disorders,
kidney damage, liver damage, brain
damage, convulsions,
unconsciousness, coma
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Hydrogen sulfide
[10]
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0.0081
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Rotten eggs
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harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract
irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation,
blood damage, irritation, cough,
lack of sense of smell, sensitivity to
light, changes in blood pressure,
nausea, vomiting, difficulty
breathing, headache, drowsiness,
dizziness, disorientation,
hallucinations, pain in extremities,
tremors, visual disturbances,
suffocation, lung congestion,
internal bleeding, heart disorders,
nerve damage, brain damage,
convulsions, coma, death
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Indole [8]
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0.0001
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Fecal, nauseating
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Bacteroides,
Fusobacterium, Clostridium, Propionibacterium,
and Peptococcus. ----
E. coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, Citrobacter koseri,
Providencia stuartii, and Morganella morganii
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Very hazardous, Inflammation of the
eye-redness, watering, and itching.
The substance is toxic to lungs,
mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to
the substance can produce target
organs damage.
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Methylamine [10]
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3.2
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Putrid, fishy
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Harmful if inhaled. Eye contact may
lead to serious damage. Skin and
respiratory irritant. Very destructive of
mucous membranes.
Incompatible with oxidizing agents,
acids, alkalies, alkaline earth metals,
copper and its alloys, zinc and its
alloys.
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Methyl mercaptan
[10]
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0.0016
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Rotten cabbage
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harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract
irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation,
central nervous system depression, --
irritation, nausea, vomiting,
wheezing, irregular heartbeat,
headache, symptoms of
drunkenness, bluish skin color,
suffocation, lung congestion, blood
disorders, kidney damage,
liver damage, convulsions, coma
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Propanoic Acid [17]
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0.0278
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Vinegar
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Very hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin
contact (corrosive, permeator). The
substance is toxic to lungs, mucous
membranes. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage.
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Propyl mecaptan
[8]
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0.0005
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Unpleasant
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irritation, weakness, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty
breathing, irregular heartbeat,
headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss
of coordination, fever, bluish skin
color, lung congestion, kidney
damage, liver damage, convulsions,
unconsciousness, coma, irritation,
weakness, diarrhea, difficulty
breathing, headache, drowsiness,
dizziness, loss of coordination, bluish
skin color, coma
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Pyridine [8]
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0.66
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Pungent, irritating
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skin irritation, eye irritation, central
nervous system, irritation, headache,
drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
coordination, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of
appetite, dizziness, sleep
disturbances, emotional
disturbances, loss of coordination,
nerve damage
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Skatole [8]
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0.0001
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Fecal, nauseating
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Clostridium and Lactobacillus.
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Skin, respiratory and eye irritant. May
be harmful by ingestion
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Thiocresol [8]
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0.0001
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Skunky, irritating
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Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or
absorbed through the skin. Causes
eye and skin irritation. Causes
digestive and respiratory tract
irritation. The toxicological
properties of this material have not
been fully investigated.
Target Organs: Respiratory system,
eyes, skin.
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Triethyl amine [10]
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0.48
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Pungent, fishy
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Very hazardous in case of eye
contact (irritant). Hazardous in case
of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
The substance is toxic to kidneys,
liver. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage.
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Trimethyl amine
[10]
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0.0004
4
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Pungent, fishy
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Harmful by inhalation or ingestion.
Corrosive. Very destructive of
mucous membranes. Lachrymator -
(tear gas). Causes burns.
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