HYDROGEN SULFIDE Colorado ASSE硫化氢科罗拉多ASSE.pptVIP

HYDROGEN SULFIDE In the Oilfield OVERVIEW General H2S Information API Guidance BLM Onshore Order #6 Other Regulations DOT EPA WHAT IS H2S Colorless gas Flammable Heavier than air Extremely toxic “Rotten egg” smell Deadens sense of smell WHY DOES H2S OCCUR Biological breakdown of organic matter in an anaerobic environment HEALTH EFFECTS Low concentrations (10ppm)– irritation of eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system Moderate concentrations (10x30ppm)– headache, dizziness, nausea, coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing High concentrations (30ppm)– shock, convulsions, coma, death EXPOSUR