Hydrogen Sulfide is an objectionable gas which when released is highly corrosive on contact with both metal and concrete surfaces. The generation of this gas therefore presents a multitude of problems in the daily generation of waste products in industry, food production and municipal waste treatment.; In addition to the problem experienced with corrosion is the health and safety issue of exposure to this dangerous gas. Hydrogen Sulfide has an objectionable odor on initial contact; it is a toxic gas to humans and animals, which will rapidly react to cause serious health problems.; Regulations for the allowable limit of Hydrogen Sulfide in the air are presently being reviewed and the expectation is for a movement toward low allowable limits in all areas of contact.; The use of Highly Reactive Humic Acid or humates for the control of Hydrogen Sulfide provides an all natural, safe to use method of potentially resolving this problem.

Subject
Acids, Hydrogen sulfide, Chemical compounds, Costs, Water, Materials, Hydrogen concentration, Odor, Ammonia, Chlorine dioxide, Risk reduction, Wastes, Microorganisms
Keywords:
Hydrogen Sulfide, H2S, Humate, HRHC Highly Reactive Humic Acid
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2005
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