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What are Sticky Gases?

List of sticky gases.

Sticky gases are a group of toxic gases that tend to sorb (absorb or adsorb) with surfaces, such as sampling tubing or the exterior of gas detection devices. Examples of sticky gases include:

  • Ammonia (NH3)

  • Chlorine (Cl2)

  • Hydrogen fluoride (HF)

  • Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

  • Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

  • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

  • Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)

  • Chlorine dioxide (ClO2)

  • H2S component of quad-gas mixture