Question

Which chemical is added to LPG cylinders to detect gas leakage?

Answer 1

Ethyl Mercaptan:

1-Ethyl Mercaptan is used in LPG gas cylinders to detect leakage.
2-Ethyl Mercaptan has a unique smell that can be detected very easily in case of leakage, this compound can be mixed with air and can be smelt very easily which tells us the leakage of LPG gas from the cylinder.

Hence, Ethyl Mercaptan is used in LPG gas cylinders to detect leakage.