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PHMSA Issues Safety Alert on LPG Odorization for Shippers and Carriers

In response to several incidents related to the problem, the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration put out a safety alert for shippers and carriers on the risks associated with under-odorization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Odorization of LPG is…

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required in certain circumstances, such as non-industrial end use, to allow for leak detection. The alert describes the problem of odors fading over time, and outlines recommended odorization procedures and standards.