Nor would you expect the smell to be "too bad", because pure,
solid, sulfur is odorless.
Two common compounds of sulfur have strong odors sulfur dioxide
(formed when sulfur burns) gives a heavy choking odor. Hydrogen
sulfide, commonly formed by decomposing organic matter, has an
odor described as "rotten eggs"....because rotting eggs do give off
significant amounts of hydrogen sulfide. Both pose significant health
risks.
I reality, solid, powdered sulfur does give an impression of having an
"odor". Its a physical effect due to the very small particles present
in other powders as well, and like the "odor" from powdered talc or chalk.
Drew
At 10:10 PM 8/6/2003 -0700, you wrote:
> >From the discussions that have taken place I can only assume that the
>effectiveness of repellents is inconsistent, and that different colors may
>or may not attract mosquitoes.
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>So when you go into unfamiliar mosquito country, take a Varity of repellents
>an a multicolored wardrobe and hopefully you will be able to cope with the
>critters.
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>Now I must tell you about a repellent that was used by the guys that were in
>training in the fields at Ft. Chaffee in Arkansas. This area was described
>by the troops as tick chigger central. What they used was powered sulphur.
>They would pour it down the inside of their pants and inside their boots and
>they claimed it worked better then anything else. I asked them about the
>smell and they said was it wasn't to bad.
>
>Jim
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