Most labs are discovered by their smell.
The most common odors associated with labs are the solvents that are
used. The odor is specific to the solvent. Most lab chemicals are
solvents. Most solvents are flammable and some solvents are
combustionable.
Chemicals Used in Manufacturing
Ephedrine/Psuedoephedrine Products
Hydriodic Acid
Red Phosphorus
Anhydrous Ammonia
Lithium or Sodium Metal
Commonly Found Solvents
Kerosene: camp fuel/ colemans
starting fluid
paint thinner
toluene
alcohol
benzene
any type immiscible with water
Corrosives
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Hydrochloric
Sulfuric
Nitric
Formic
Hypophosphoric
Acids
Caustics
Sodium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide
Calcium Hydroxide
Report all strange chemicals odors in your neighborhood
Be aware of suspicious activity such as people going outside to
smoke, short term traffic, unusual ventilation or exhaust systems.
Be aware of people who take their trash to undisclosed locations for
disposal
Be aware of signs of drug use
Call the Special Investigations Division at (918) 669-6068
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