Special offer

Natural Gas Safety

By
Real Estate Agent

Physical properties of natural gas are as follows:

  • Natural gas is colorless and odorless.
  • Natural gas is primarily methane, with small amounts of other hydrocarbons.
  • Natural gas is non-toxic.
  • Natural gas is lighter than air; if it escapes, it will rise and dissipate.
  • Natural gas is clean-burning; when burned with the proper amount of air, it produces heat, carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Natural gas leak - What to do if you smell gas
If you smell gas, leave the area immediately. Do not use your phone, electric switches, your computer, or anything that could cause a spark. Go directly to a safe location, and call your local gas provider or  911.

For your protection,  odorant is added to  natural gas, so you can detect even the slightest amount in the air. .