To make propane easier to detect in the event of a leak or spill, manufacturers deliberately add a chemical compound called ethyl mercaptan to give it a strong, unpleasant smell like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray or a dead animal.
To make propane easier to detect in the event of a leak or spill, manufacturers deliberately add a chemical compound called ethyl mercaptan to give it a strong, unpleasant smell like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray or a dead animal.