title: Use of an organoleptic tracer (mercaptan) for testing for leaks in safety equipment.
abstract: A safe, rapid, sensitive, and economical method is presented for detecting leaks in gas-tight laboratory cabinets and other apparatus. This method, using no fluorocarbons and requiring no prior decontamination, is effective under negative, neutral, or positive chamber conditions.
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D005617:Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D012449:Safety; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds
chemical_list: D005617:Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds