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Record 1 2002-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Gas and Derivatives
  • Oil Refining
DEF

... containing little or no sulfur ...

DEF

Free from malodorous sulfur compounds (as hydrogen sulfide or mercaptans - used especially of natural gas, petroleum and petroleum distillates (gas or oil is sour or sweet).

OBS

There is no H2S detectable when referring to air or the H2S concentration is less than 1 p.p.m. when referring to a liquid such as water or oil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gaz naturel et dérivés
  • Raffinage du pétrole
CONT

De nombreux procédés sont utilisés pour éliminer le H2S et les mercaptans légers des carburants, lesquels sont qualifiés d'adoucis quand leur teneur en soufre ne dépasse plus 0,1 p. 100.

CONT

Gaz naturel non corrosif.

CONT

Pétrole brut peu sulfuré.

CONT

Distillat adouci.

CONT

Distillat sans soufre.

Spanish

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