Natural Gas- Recognize & React
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Properties of Natural Gas (What Does It Smell Like?)
Natural gas is a non-toxic, colorless fuel, about one third, (1/3), lighter than air.
Gas burns, but only when mixed with air in the right proportion and ignited by a
spark or flame. In its purified state, natural gas has
no smell.
For your protection, Island Energy gas stream contains a harmless distinctive
odor so you can detect and report the slightest natural gas leak.
Properties of Natural Gas (What Does It Smell Like?)
Natural gas is a non-toxic, colorless fuel, about one third, (1/3), lighter than air.
Gas burns, but only when mixed with air in the right proportion and ignited by a
spark or flame. In its purified state, natural gas has
no smell.
For your protection, Island Energy gas stream contains a harmless distinctive
odor so you can detect and report the slightest natural gas leak.
Properties of Natural Gas (What Does It Smell Like?)
1. Whenever natural gas leaks from a pipe or pipe fitting, there is a possibility
of fire or explosion.
2. If leaking natural gas accumulates in a confines space, it can be displace air
and cause suffocation.
3. If a gas appliance is not operating properly, incomplete combustion can
produce a toxic gas called carbon monoxide (CO).
4. An appliance pilot light or gas burner can ignite combustible materials and
flammable vapors such as gasoline, paint thinner or aerosols.
5. ANYTIME YOU SUSPECT A NATURAL GAS LEAK OR A POTENTIAL GAS
EMERGENCY, CALL ISLAND ENERGY at (707) 562-5000 or the Emergency
Call Center at (707) 750-4477.
6. If you would like additional information regarding natural gas, call Island
Energy at (707) 562-5000.
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