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SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH WARN CONSUMERS ABOUT HYDROGEN-SULPHIDE CONTAMINATED PROPANE

Released on June 11, 1999

Saskatchewan's Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Eric Young,

today issued a public health notice regarding hydrogen

sulfide-contaminated propane that was delivered to consumer

distribution outlets in central Alberta between May 29 and June 9,

1999.



"Officials have indicated that none of the contaminated product has

been distributed to retail outlets in Saskatchewan," Dr. Young said.

"However we are advising Saskatchewan travellers who have visited

Alberta and may have purchased contaminated propane from the service

outlets listed below, between May 29th and June 10th, 1999, not to use

it, to leave the container closed and ensure proper disposal."



Individuals needing information regarding disposal of propane that may

be contaminated are advised to contact Western Facilities Management

Limited at 1-800-665-5896.



"It is important that people not try to sniff their propane tanks to

see if they are contaminated," Dr. Young said. "You can't smell the

gas at this high level of concentration and inhaling it could result

in respiratory paralysis."



Alberta retail propane outlets identified so far that received

the contaminated propane include:



Castor Esso Blackfalds Gas and Wash

Ponoka Shell Sylvan Lake GTI (Eckville)

Ponoka UFA Bashaw UFA

Lacombe PetroCanada Zig Zag Deerpark CO-OP (Red Deer)

Stettler Bagshaw Morningside Fuel Service

Stettler UFA Delburne UFA

Linden CO-OP Innisfail CO-OP

Tracks Shell (Sundre) Red Deer FasGas (south)

Ponoka CO-OP



"Although hydrogen sulfide itself is highly toxic, in this

particular situation, the gas is contained," Dr. Young said.

"Therefore, the likelihood of any appreciable exposure is

limited. Any problems that are likely to arise could occur when

customers and filling station attendants are exposed to stray

emissions when refuelling vehicles or barbecue propane bottles,

or when lighting a propane barbecue."



The contaminated propane is believed to contain very high and

hazardous concentrations between 400 and 1,000 parts per million

(ppm) of hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is a colourless gas

that can be dangerous to humans when inhaled and when it comes

into contact with the skin or mucous membranes.



"Low-level exposure, as is most likely in this particular

situation, can cause eye pain and redness with blurred vision, as

well as irritation of the upper respiratory tract and the lungs.

Nausea, dizziness and confusion are also possible effects.

Exposure to high levels of hydrogen sulfide can cause immediate

death," Dr. Young said.

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For more information, contact:



Jeff Brown

Saskatchewan Health

Regina, Phone: (306) 787-4088

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